South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SR 701: recognizing the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
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 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: recognizing the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Primary sponsor: Tim Reed (Republican), Casey Crabtree (Republican), Sydney Davis (Republican), Randy Deibert (Republican), Helene Duhamel (Republican), Tamara Grove (Republican), Liz Larson (Democratic), Jim Mehlhaff (Republican), Paul Miskimins (Republican), Ernie Otten (Republican), Carl Perry (Republican), Tom Pischke (Republican), Stephanie Sauder (Republican), Kyle Schoenfish (Republican), Glen Vilhauer (Republican), Curt Voight (Republican), MyKala Voita (Republican), Brandon Wipf (Republican), Larry Zikmund (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 15, 2026): Senate Adopt Resolution as amended , Passed, YEAS 33, NAYS 0 S.J. 51.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 18
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Reed | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
| Casey Crabtree | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Sydney Davis | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| Randy Deibert | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Helene Duhamel | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 32 |
| Tamara Grove | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 26 |
| Liz Larson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Jim Mehlhaff | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Paul Miskimins | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Ernie Otten | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Carl Perry | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Tom Pischke | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Stephanie Sauder | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Kyle Schoenfish | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Glen Vilhauer | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 5 |
| Curt Voight | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 33 |
| MyKala Voita | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 21 |
| Brandon Wipf | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 22 |
| 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
- Senate Adopt Resolution as amended , Passed, YEAS 33, NAYS 0 S.J. 51
- Senate Motion to amend , Passed, YEAS 18, NAYS 15 S.J. 50 Amendment SR701A
- Senate Motion to amend , Passed, S.J. 50 Amendment SR701C
- First read in Senate and referral to committee waived pursuant to JR 6D-1 S.J. 34