SJR508Introduced in the Senate
Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election, amendments to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, removing the lieutenant governor as presiding officer of the Senate.
Introduced by Steve Kolbeck, District 2
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election, amendments to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, removing the lieutenant governor as presiding officer of the Senate.
Where it stands
House of Representatives Do Pass, Failed, YEAS 25, NAYS 42. H.J. 514
March 4, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: Do Pass · March 4, 2026
25
Yes
42
No
3
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 | No |
| Nick Fosness | 1 | No |
| David Kull | 2 | No |
| John Sjaarda | 2 | Yes |
| Al Novstrup | 3 | No |
| Brandei Schaefbauer | 3 | Yes |
| Dylan Jordan | 4 | Yes |
| Kent Roe | 4 | No |
| Josephine Garcia | 5 | Yes |
| Matt Roby | 5 | No |
Bill history
First read in Senate and referred to Senate State Affairs S.J. 179
Scheduled for hearing S.J. 1
State Affairs Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 0. S.J. 31
Senate Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 19, NAYS 14. S.J. 385
First read in House and referred to House State Affairs H.J. 445
Scheduled for hearing
State Affairs Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 3.
House of Representatives Do Pass, Failed, YEAS 25, NAYS 42. H.J. 514
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