South Dakota · 2025 Regular Session · Joint Resolution
SJR 505: Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, establishing the trust for unclaimed property fund.
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Plain-language summary
SJR 505 is a joint resolution introduced in the South Dakota Senate on January 30, 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, establishing the trust for unclaimed property fund. Primary sponsor: MyKala Voita (Republican), John Sjaarda (Republican), Kathy Rice (Republican), Reder, Sue Peterson (Republican), Carl Perry (Republican), Ernie Otten (Republican), Al Novstrup (Republican), Scott Moore (Republican), Liz May (Republican), Logan Manhart (Republican), Terri Jorgenson (Republican), Tamara Grove (Republican), Spencer Gosch (Republican), Red Dawn Foster (Democratic), Eric Emery (Democratic), John Carley (Republican), Heather Baxter (Republican), Julie Auch (Republican), Chris Kassin (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): Democratic 2 · Republican 18
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MyKala Voita | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 21 |
| John Sjaarda | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 2 |
| Kathy Rice | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
| Reder | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Sue Peterson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 13 |
| Carl Perry | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Ernie Otten | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Al Novstrup | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 3 |
| Scott Moore | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
| Liz May | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 27 |
| Logan Manhart | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 1 |
| Terri Jorgenson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
| Tamara Grove | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 26 |
| Spencer Gosch | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
| Red Dawn Foster | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Eric Emery | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26A |
| John Carley | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Heather Baxter | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 34 |
| Julie Auch | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
| Chris Kassin | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 17 |
| 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 69, NAYS 0 H.J. 478
- Certified uncontested, placed on consent , Passed,
- State Affairs Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 13, NAYS 0
- Scheduled for hearing
- First read in House and referred to H.J. 360
- Senate Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 35, NAYS 0 S.J. 325
- Senate Motion to amend , Passed, S.J. 324 Amendment SJR505A
- State Affairs Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 0
- Scheduled for hearing
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