South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Joint Resolution

SJR 508: proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election, amendments to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, removing the lieutenant governor as presiding officer of the Senate.

Did not advance Last action March 4, 2026: House of Representatives Do Pass , Failed, YEAS 25, NAYS 42 H.J. 514

Plain-language summary

SJR 508 is a joint resolution introduced in the South Dakota Senate on February 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election, amendments to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, removing the lieutenant governor as presiding officer of the Senate. Primary sponsor: Steve Kolbeck (Republican), Tamara Grove (Republican), Joy Hohn (Republican), Kevin Jensen (Republican), Chris Karr (Republican), Mark Lapka (Republican), Jim Mehlhaff (Republican), Lauren Nelson (Republican), Tom Pischke (Republican), MyKala Voita (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 4, 2026): House of Representatives Do Pass , Failed, YEAS 25, NAYS 42 H.J. 514.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Steve Kolbeck (Republican); Tamara Grove (Republican); Joy Hohn (Republican); Kevin Jensen (Republican); and 6 more.