South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 5: require the disclosure of whether a ballot question was proposed by initiative or by the Legislature.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 5 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: require the disclosure of whether a ballot question was proposed by initiative or by the Legislature. Primary sponsor: Chris Kassin (Republican), Michael Rohl (Republican), Randy Deibert (Republican), Eric Emery (Democratic), Mellissa Heermann (Republican), Amber Hulse (Republican), Curt Massie (Republican), Scott Moore (Republican), Erik Muckey (Democratic), Peri Pourier (Republican), Tim Reed (Republican), Kyle Schoenfish (Republican), William Shorma (Republican), Nicole Uhre-Balk (Democratic), Glen Vilhauer (Republican), Brandon Wipf (Republican), Larry Zikmund (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 6, 2026): Signed by the Governor on 2026-02-06 S.J. 206.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 14
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Kassin | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 17 |
| Michael Rohl | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Randy Deibert | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Eric Emery | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26A |
| Mellissa Heermann | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 7 |
| Amber Hulse | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| Curt Massie | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
| Scott Moore | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
| Erik Muckey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Peri Pourier | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 27 |
| Tim Reed | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
| Kyle Schoenfish | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| William Shorma | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 17 |
| Nicole Uhre-Balk | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Glen Vilhauer | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 5 |
| Brandon Wipf | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 22 |
| Larry Zikmund | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 14 |
“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 2026-02-06 S.J. 206
- Delivered to the Governor on 2026-02-02 S.J. 155
- Signed by the Speaker H.J. 185
- Signed by the President S.J. 134
- House of Representatives Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 64, NAYS 1 H.J. 157
- State Affairs Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 13, NAYS 0 H.J. 3
- Scheduled for hearing H.J. 1
- Referred to House State Affairs H.J. 114
- First Reading House H.J. 105
- Senate Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 32, NAYS 0 S.J. 67
- Certified uncontested, placed on consent , Passed, S.J. 1
- State Affairs Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 0 S.J. 1
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