HB1004

Authorize the recall of county commissioners.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

Authorizes the recall of county commissioners in South Dakota through a petition process.

South Dakota HB1004 establishes a procedure for the recall of county commissioners. A petition signed by 15% of registered voters in the commissioner's district or 5% of county voters can initiate a recall. The county auditor must present the petition to the board of commissioners. If the petition meets requirements, a special election is held within 60 days to remove the commissioner and elect a successor. The commissioner can run in the election.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
14
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

29 Yea

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37 Nay

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4 Absent

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Calendar

Jan 22

12:00 AM

House Local Government Hearing

History

Jan 27

House

Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6, Failed, YEAS 29, NAYS 37. H.J. 148

Jan 23

House

Recalled from committee (Rule 7-7) House Local Government, Passed H.J. 123

Jan 23

House

Local Government Report out of committee without recommendation, Passed