HB1285

Amend provisions pertaining to the timing of municipal and school district elections.

Introduced·2/4/26
Introduced Text

Amends provisions for municipal and school district elections in South Dakota.

The bill amends provisions for municipal and school district elections in South Dakota. It modifies the timing and conditions for special elections, the staggered terms for municipal and school board members, and the process for filling vacancies. The changes include setting minimum notice periods for special elections, adjusting term lengths for staggered elections, and clarifying procedures for appointing temporary mayors or board members in case of vacancies.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
4
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Deferred to the 41st legislative day

11 Yea

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1 Nay

R

1 Absent

R

Calendar

Feb 18

12:00 AM

House State Affairs Hearing

History

Feb 18

House

Scheduled for hearing

Feb 18

House

State Affairs Motion to amend, Passed Amendment 1285A

Feb 18

House

State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 1.