South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Joint Resolution

SJR 501: proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, limiting the number of terms an individual may serve as a member of the Legislature.

Passed one chamber Last action February 25, 2026: State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 3

Plain-language summary

SJR 501 is a joint resolution introduced in the South Dakota Senate on January 13, 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, limiting the number of terms an individual may serve as a member of the Legislature. Primary sponsor: Michael Rohl (Republican), Aaron Aylward (Republican), Casey Crabtree (Republican), Jack Kolbeck (Republican), Glen Vilhauer (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 25, 2026): State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 3.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Michael Rohl (Republican); Aaron Aylward (Republican); Casey Crabtree (Republican); Jack Kolbeck (Republican); and 1 more.