South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Joint Resolution
SJR 508: proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election, amendments to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, removing the lieutenant governor as presiding officer of the Senate.
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
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Plain-language summary
SJR 508 is a joint resolution introduced in the South Dakota Senate on February 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election, amendments to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, removing the lieutenant governor as presiding officer of the Senate. Primary sponsor: Steve Kolbeck (Republican), Tamara Grove (Republican), Joy Hohn (Republican), Kevin Jensen (Republican), Chris Karr (Republican), Mark Lapka (Republican), Jim Mehlhaff (Republican), Lauren Nelson (Republican), Tom Pischke (Republican), MyKala Voita (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 4, 2026): House of Representatives Do Pass , Failed, YEAS 25, NAYS 42 H.J. 514.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Kolbeck | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Tamara Grove | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 26 |
| Joy Hohn | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 9 |
| Kevin Jensen | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Chris Karr | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Mark Lapka | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Jim Mehlhaff | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Lauren Nelson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
| Tom Pischke | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| MyKala Voita | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 21 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- House of Representatives Do Pass , Failed, YEAS 25, NAYS 42 H.J. 514
- State Affairs Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 3
- Scheduled for hearing
- First read in House and referred to House State Affairs H.J. 445
- Senate Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 19, NAYS 14 S.J. 385
- State Affairs Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 0 S.J. 31
- Scheduled for hearing S.J. 1
- First read in Senate and referred to Senate State Affairs S.J. 179