South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 5: require the disclosure of whether a ballot question was proposed by initiative or by the Legislature.

Enacted Last action February 6, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 2026-02-06 S.J. 206

Plain-language summary

SB 5 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: require the disclosure of whether a ballot question was proposed by initiative or by the Legislature. Primary sponsor: Chris Kassin (Republican), Michael Rohl (Republican), Randy Deibert (Republican), Eric Emery (Democratic), Mellissa Heermann (Republican), Amber Hulse (Republican), Curt Massie (Republican), Scott Moore (Republican), Erik Muckey (Democratic), Peri Pourier (Republican), Tim Reed (Republican), Kyle Schoenfish (Republican), William Shorma (Republican), Nicole Uhre-Balk (Democratic), Glen Vilhauer (Republican), Brandon Wipf (Republican), Larry Zikmund (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 6, 2026): Signed by the Governor on 2026-02-06 S.J. 206.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Chris Kassin (Republican); Michael Rohl (Republican); Randy Deibert (Republican); Eric Emery (Democratic); and 13 more.