South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Joint Resolution

HJR 5002: proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, repealing the requirement to provide expanded medicaid.

Did not advance Last action January 29, 2026: House of Representatives Do Pass , Failed, YEAS 27, NAYS 39 H.J. 183

Plain-language summary

HJR 5002 is a joint resolution introduced in the South Dakota House on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, repealing the requirement to provide expanded medicaid. Primary sponsor: Aaron Aylward (Republican), Bobbi Andera (Republican), Heather Baxter (Republican), Josephine Garcia (Republican), Taffy Howard (Republican), Jana Hunt (Republican), Travis Ismay (Republican), Phil Jensen (Republican), Dylan Jordan (Republican), Tony Kayser (Republican), Scott Moore (Republican), Carl Perry (Republican), Tom Pischke (Republican), Tony Randolph (Republican), Kathy Rice (Republican), Brandei Schaefbauer (Republican), Tesa Schwans (Republican), John Sjaarda (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 29, 2026): House of Representatives Do Pass , Failed, YEAS 27, NAYS 39 H.J. 183.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Aaron Aylward (Republican); Bobbi Andera (Republican); Heather Baxter (Republican); Josephine Garcia (Republican); and 14 more.