South Dakota · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SR 701: Confirming Tonnis H. Venhuizen, Lincoln County, South Dakota, as lieutenant governor of South Dakota pursuant to S.D. Const., Art. IV, § 6.
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SR 701 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota Senate on January 29, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Confirming Tonnis H. Venhuizen, Lincoln County, South Dakota, as lieutenant governor of South Dakota pursuant to S.D. Const., Art. IV, § 6. Primary sponsor: Jim Mehlhaff (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 30, 2025): Senate Adopt Resolution , Passed, YEAS 35, NAYS 0 S.J. 134.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Mehlhaff | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Senate Adopt Resolution , Passed, YEAS 35, NAYS 0 S.J. 134
- First read in Senate and referral to committee waived pursuant to JR 6D-1 S.J. 128