South Dakota senators endorse resolution asking voters to rein in lieutenant governor’s authority

By: John Hult

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: February 25, 2026

Words: 842

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 2 days ago

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Voters would get to decide if South Dakota’s lieutenant governor retains the right to preside over the state Senate under the terms of a resolution passed Tuesday at the Capitol in Pierre.

The state Senate voted 19-14 to pass Senate Joint Resolution 508. The resolution now moves to a House of Representatives committee for consideration.

The resolution is an outgrowth of an issue that’s emerged during the 2026 legislative session in the long-term, health-related …

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