HB1324

Abolish the State Board of Elections.

Introduced·2/4/26
Introduced Text

Abolish the State Board of Elections in South Dakota.

South Dakota HB1324 aims to abolish the State Board of Elections. The bill removes provisions related to the State Board of Elections' authority over election procedures, voter registration, and ballot forms. It transfers these responsibilities to the Secretary of State, including the creation of forms, rules, and procedures for elections, voter registration, and ballot preparation. The bill also repeals sections related to the State Board of Elections' authority over election recounts, post-election audits, and the certification of voting equipment. Effective January 1, 2027.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
7
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Deferred to the 41st legislative day

12 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

R

Calendar

Feb 19

12:00 AM

House State Affairs Hearing

History

Feb 19

House

Scheduled for hearing H.J. 1

Feb 19

House

State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 12, NAYS 0.

Feb 5

House

Referred to House State Affairs H.J. 237