SJR501Introduced in the Senate
Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, limiting the number of terms an individual may serve as a member of the Legislature.
Introduced by Jack Kolbeck, District 13
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, limiting the number of terms an individual may serve as a member of the Legislature.
Where it stands
State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 3.
February 25, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: Deferred to the 41st legislative day · February 25, 2026
9
Yes
3
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
13 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Brandei Schaefbauer | 3 | Yes |
| Tim Reisch | 8 | Absent |
| Erin Healy | 10 | No |
| Greg Jamison | 12 | Yes |
| Karla Lems | 16 | Yes |
| Jessica Bahmuller | 19 | No |
| Marty Overweg | 21 | Yes |
| Spencer Gosch | 23 | Yes |
| Jon Hansen | 25 | Yes |
| Leslie Heinemann | 25 | Yes |
Bill history
First read in Senate and referred to Senate State Affairs S.J. 15
Scheduled for hearing
State Affairs Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 3. S.J. 5
Senate Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 20, NAYS 14. S.J. 115
First Reading House H.J. 150
Referred to House State Affairs H.J. 194
Scheduled for hearing
State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 3.
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