South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 31: permit the use of a confirmation letter to verify a voter's registration.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 31 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: permit the use of a confirmation letter to verify a voter's registration. Primary sponsor: State Affairs. Most recent recorded action (March 5, 2026): Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-05 S.J. 474.
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Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Affairs | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-05 S.J. 474
- Delivered to the Governor on 2026-03-02 S.J. 422
- Signed by the Speaker H.J. 462
- Signed by the President S.J. 405
- House of Representatives Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 58, NAYS 6 H.J. 433
- State Affairs Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 2
- Scheduled for hearing
- First read in House and referred to House State Affairs H.J. 194
- Senate Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 30, NAYS 3 S.J. 145
- State Affairs Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 1 S.J. 9
- Scheduled for hearing
- First read in Senate and referred to Senate State Affairs S.J. 15