HJR 5001: proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, requiring a declaration of necessity and clarifying public use of private property taken or damaged by eminent domain.

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HJR 5001 is a joint resolution introduced in the South Dakota House on January 14, 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, requiring a declaration of necessity and clarifying public use of private property taken or damaged by eminent domain. Primary sponsor: Spencer Gosch (Republican), Mark Lapka (Republican), Heather Baxter (Republican), Greg Blanc (Republican), Tim Goodwin (Republican), Lana Greenfield (Republican), Tamara Grove (Republican), Jon Hansen (Republican), Les Heinemann (Republican), Taffy Howard (Republican), Kevin Jensen (Republican), Tony Kayser (Republican), Karla Lems (Republican), Logan Manhart (Republican), Liz May (Republican), Scott Moore (Republican), Lauren Nelson (Republican), Kaley Nolz (Republican), Al Novstrup (Republican), Marty Overweg (Republican), Carl Perry (Republican), Sue Peterson (Republican), Tom Pischke (Republican), Peri Pourier (Republican), Kathy Rice (Republican), Tesa Schwans (Republican), John Sjaarda (Republican), Bethany Soye (Republican), MyKala Voita (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 2, 2026): Senate Do Pass Amended , Failed, YEAS 14, NAYS 19 S.J. 433.

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