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SCR 604

urging the people of the state of South Dakota to return to the Lord Most High, the Almighty and Uncreate, and plead for His mercy upon the state.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Aaron Aylward and 4 co-sponsors

South Dakota legislature urges residents to return to Christian faith and seek divine mercy through non-binding concurrent resolution.

First Reading Senate S.J. 90
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Bill Summary · SCR 604

Legislative bill overview

SCR 604 is a concurrent resolution urging South Dakota residents to return to religious faith and seek divine mercy. As a resolution rather than law, it carries no legal force but serves as an official statement of the legislature's position on spiritual matters.

Why is this important

This bill raises questions about the appropriate role of state government in promoting religious practice. While resolutions are non-binding, they represent official government endorsement of specific religious viewpoints, which touches on church-state separation debates and questions about governmental neutrality toward religion.

Potential points of contention

  • Establishment Clause concerns: Critics argue state legislatures should remain neutral on religion rather than officially urge citizens toward specific faith practices, citing constitutional separation of church and state
  • Inclusive representation: The resolution references a specific theological framework ("Lord Most High, the Almighty and Uncreate") that may not represent all residents' beliefs, raising fairness questions about religious minorities and non-believers
  • Governmental scope: Questions about whether legislative resources should be devoted to spiritual matters versus policy issues with direct legal or budgetary consequences

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

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