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.
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
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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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Jamison | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 12 |
| Michael Rohl | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Aaron Aylward | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| Casey Crabtree | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Kevin Jensen | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Tom Pischke | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Matt Roby | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
| John Shubeck | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 16 |
| Glen Vilhauer | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 5 |
| 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
- State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 12, NAYS 0
- State Affairs Do Pass , Failed, YEAS 4, NAYS 8
- Scheduled for hearing
- Referred to House State Affairs H.J. 166
- First Reading House H.J. 150
- Senate Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 24, NAYS 10 S.J. 115
- State Affairs Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 1 S.J. 5
- Scheduled for hearing
- First read in Senate and referred to Senate State Affairs S.J. 15