SB51Introduced in the Senate
Revise certain requirements for contesting actions of the South Dakota Retirement System.
Introduced by Retirement Laws
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Revise certain requirements for contesting actions of the South Dakota Retirement System.
Where it stands
Signed by the Governor on February 17, 2026 S.J. 266
February 17, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: Do Pass · February 9, 2026
65
Yes
0
No
5
Absent or Not Voting
70 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Logan Manhart | 1 | Yes |
| Nick Fosness | 1 | Yes |
| David Kull | 2 | Yes |
| John Sjaarda | 2 | Yes |
| Al Novstrup | 3 | Yes |
| Brandei Schaefbauer | 3 | Yes |
| Dylan Jordan | 4 | Yes |
| Kent Roe | 4 | Yes |
| Josephine Garcia | 5 | Yes |
| Matt Roby | 5 | Yes |
Bill history
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Retirement Laws S.J. 14
Scheduled for hearing
Retirement Laws Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 5, NAYS 0. S.J. 1
Certified uncontested, placed on consent S.J. 1
Senate Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 34, NAYS 0. S.J. 83
First Reading House H.J. 125
Referred to House Retirement Laws H.J. 137
Scheduled for hearing H.J. 1
Retirement Laws Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 4, NAYS 0. H.J. 1
Certified uncontested, placed on consent H.J. 1
House of Representatives Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 65, NAYS 0. H.J. 262
Signed by the President S.J. 236
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 300
Delivered to the Governor on February 12, 2026 S.J. 259
Signed by the Governor on February 17, 2026 S.J. 266
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