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SB 94

amend provisions pertaining to the duties of presidential electors.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jessica Bahmuller and 3 co-sponsors

SB 94 modifies South Dakota presidential elector duties; committee amended version deferred after narrow 3-9 "do pass" vote, indicating significant legislative disagreement.

State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 2
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Bill Summary · SB 94

Legislative bill overview

SB 94 would modify the legal duties and responsibilities of presidential electors in South Dakota. The bill has undergone committee amendments and currently faces mixed support, with the State Affairs Committee voting to defer it rather than advance it directly.

Why is this important

Presidential electors play a constitutionally significant role in selecting the president, and state laws governing their conduct affect how that power operates. Changes to elector duties could impact election administration, ballot access, or the binding nature of electoral votes in presidential contests.

Potential points of contention

  • Elector discretion vs. voter intent: Amendments may involve whether electors must vote according to state popular vote results or have independent judgment
  • State vs. federal authority: Clarity on whether states can impose additional requirements or restrictions on how electors perform their constitutional duties
  • Partisan implications: Electoral rules changes often affect different parties differently depending on implementation details and timing

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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