SB66

Prohibit the use of automatic tabulating equipment and electronic ballot marking systems.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

South Dakota SB66 prohibits the use of automatic tabulating equipment and electronic ballot marking systems in elections.

South Dakota SB66 prohibits the State Board of Elections from authorizing the use of automatic tabulating equipment or electronic ballot marking systems. It also prohibits political subdivisions from adopting, implementing, or using such systems in elections. The bill mandates that all votes be cast on paper ballots and counted manually, with specific provisions for the handling of provisional ballots and post-election audits. It emphasizes the need for transparency and public observation during the counting process and audit procedures.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
8
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

5 Yea

RRDRR

3 Nay

RRR

1 Absent

R

Calendar

Jan 26

12:00 AM

Senate State Affairs Hearing

History

Jan 26

Senate

Scheduled for hearing S.J. 1

Jan 26

Senate

State Affairs Do Pass, Failed, YEAS 3, NAYS 5. S.J. 7

Jan 26

Senate

State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 5, NAYS 3. S.J. 7