South Dakota · 2025 Regular Session · Joint Resolution
SJR 503: Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, clarifying that an individual must be a citizen of the United States to be eligible to vote.
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Plain-language summary
SJR 503 is a joint resolution introduced in the South Dakota Senate on January 16, 2025. 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, clarifying that an individual must be a citizen of the United States to be eligible to vote. Primary sponsor: Curt Voight (Republican), John Sjaarda (Republican), William Shorma (Republican), Tesa Schwans (Republican), Kathy Rice (Republican), Reder, Tony Randolph (Republican), Tom Pischke (Republican), Carl Perry (Republican), Ernie Otten (Republican), Lauren Nelson (Republican), Tina Mulally (Republican), Scott Moore (Republican), Jim Mehlhaff (Republican), Liz May (Republican), Sam Marty (Republican), Dylan Jordan (Republican), Phil Jensen (Republican), Kevin Jensen (Republican), Travis Ismay (Republican), Jana Hunt (Republican), Amber Hulse (Republican), Tamara Grove (Republican), Lana Greenfield (Republican), Casey Crabtree (Republican), John Carley (Republican), Heather Baxter (Republican), Aaron Aylward (Republican), Julie Auch (Republican), Bobbi Andera (Republican), Logan Manhart (Republican), Taffy Howard (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 12, 2025): Delivered to the Secretary of State S.J. 517.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 31
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curt Voight | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 33 |
| John Sjaarda | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 2 |
| William Shorma | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 17 |
| Tesa Schwans | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 9 |
| Kathy Rice | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
| Reder | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Tony Randolph | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 35 |
| Tom Pischke | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Carl Perry | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Ernie Otten | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Lauren Nelson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
| Tina Mulally | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 35 |
| Scott Moore | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
| Jim Mehlhaff | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Liz May | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 27 |
| Sam Marty | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 28 |
| Dylan Jordan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Phil Jensen | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
| Kevin Jensen | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Travis Ismay | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28B |
| Jana Hunt | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28A |
| Amber Hulse | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| Tamara Grove | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 26 |
| Lana Greenfield | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 22 |
| Casey Crabtree | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| John Carley | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Heather Baxter | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 34 |
| Aaron Aylward | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| Julie Auch | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
| Bobbi Andera | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 10 |
| Logan Manhart | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 1 |
| Taffy Howard | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 34 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Delivered to the Secretary of State S.J. 517
- Signed by the Speaker H.J. 524
- Signed by the President S.J. 502
- House of Representatives Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 58, NAYS 11 H.J. 484
- State Affairs Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 12, NAYS 1
- Scheduled for hearing
- First read in House and referred to H.J. 185
- Senate Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 33, NAYS 2 S.J. 156
- State Affairs Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 1
- State Affairs Motion to amend , Passed, Amendment SJR503A
- Scheduled for hearing
- Referred to S.J. 72
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