South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Joint Resolution

SJR 502: applying to the United States Congress under Article V of the United States Constitution to call for a convention proposing an amendment to the constitution fixing the number of justices of the United States Supreme Court at one chief justice and eight associate justices.

Passed one chamber Last action February 25, 2026: State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 12, NAYS 0

Plain-language summary

SJR 502 is a joint resolution introduced in the South Dakota Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: applying to the United States Congress under Article V of the United States Constitution to call for a convention proposing an amendment to the constitution fixing the number of justices of the United States Supreme Court at one chief justice and eight associate justices. Primary sponsor: Greg Jamison (Republican), Michael Rohl (Republican), Aaron Aylward (Republican), Casey Crabtree (Republican), Kevin Jensen (Republican), Tom Pischke (Republican), Matt Roby (Republican), John Shubeck (Republican), Glen Vilhauer (Republican), Larry Zikmund (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 25, 2026): State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 12, NAYS 0.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Greg Jamison (Republican); Michael Rohl (Republican); Aaron Aylward (Republican); Casey Crabtree (Republican); and 6 more.