South Dakota Votes

Prohibits the dispensing, distribution, sale, or advertisement of drugs, substances, or other items intended to cause an unlawful abortion.

Would have codified certain parental rights in state law, including the right of parents to direct the upbringing, education, and healthcare of their minor children.

Establishes state-reimbursement rules for school districts that provide free or reduced-price meals to students.

Applies to Congress for an Article V constitutional convention to propose amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

Urges South Dakotans to seek God's healing presence and mercy upon the state.

Appropriates federal funding to carry out the state's Rural Health Transformation Program.

Prohibits counties, townships, and municipalities from banning employees, officers, or volunteers from lawfully carrying concealed firearms and ammunition in government-owned or leased buildings, vehicles, or property.

Prohibits South Dakota officials and employees from enforcing or implementing any mandates, regulations, fees, or taxes from intergovernmental organizations such as the United Nations, World Economic Forum, or World Health Organization.

Removes the previous cap of $2 per front foot per year on property assessments for road improvements.

Applies to Congress to call an Article V convention to propose amendments that would impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit its power and jurisdiction, and establish term limits for Congress and other federal officials.

Provides that no one is allowed to use eminent domain-the unconstitutional power to take private property-to build or operate a pipeline primarily meant for transporting carbon oxide.

Proposes a change to South Dakota's constitution that would require any future constitutional amendment to receive at least 60 percent of the vote, rather than a simple majority, to be approved.

Facilitates the construction of carbon-capture pipelines that threaten property rights, permits state authorities to override local ordinances regulating the pipelines for safety or economic reasons, and fails to impose restrictions on eminent domain.

Forces landowners to grant a right-of-way for carbon dioxide pipelines, putting their property at risk, disguising it as "property rights."

Appropriates $10,000,000 from the general fund to the Aeronautics Commission for grants aimed at enhancing airport terminal infrastructure projects, including airport expansion.

Prohibits the Board of Regents or any institution under its control from using state resources for drag shows or other "obscene live conduct" on college campuses.

Prohibits counties, townships, and municipalities in South Dakota from establishing ordinances, orders, or rules that implement a guaranteed income program.

Prohibits companies from using eminent domain to construct pipelines primarily for transporting carbon oxide for geological storage or sequestration.

Prevents the State Board of Elections from authorizing and a political subdivision from establishing a system of ranked-choice voting.

Provides that that a female who undergoes an unlawful abortion may not be held criminally liable.

Declares that a person has the right to be exempt from any COVID-19 vaccination mandate on the basis of conscience.

Would adopt a new definition of "electronic money" in the Uniform Commercial Code.

Defines a commodity for the purpose of qualifying as a common carrier.

Prohibits certain medical and surgical interventions on minor patients, including puberty blockers and gender affirmation surgeries.

Provides approximately $5.9 billion in funding for the operations of the state's government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022, and ending June 30, 2023.

Declares that a person may exercise their right of conscience as a basis for exemption from any COVID-19 vaccination mandate by any entity, but this act would not apply to certain health care facilities and the South Dakota National Guard.

Would authorize the informed consent by a pregnant minor for any medical or dental procedure or service related to the minor's prenatal care, the delivery process, or postnatal care if the minor's parent or guardian is either "unavailable or withholds consent."

Would apply to Congress, under the provisions of Article V of the U.S. Constitution, to call for a "convention of states" for the purpose of proposing constitutional amendments.

Would limit the enforcement of federal laws and directives related to firearms, ammunitions, and components or accessories.

Revises the provisions of parental choice regarding compulsory school attendance by expanding "alternative instruction" (e.g., home education) options.