# South Dakota SB 101: amend provisions pertaining to the duties of presidential electors. South Dakota SB 101, amend provisions pertaining to the duties of presidential electors., is a 101st South Dakota Legislature (2026) Senate bill sponsored by Hulse, Amber (Republican), Reimer, Rebecca (Republican); status signed, last action 2026-03-05 (Signed by the Governor) (as of 2026-10-12). - Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-SB101-2026 - As of: 2026-10-12 - Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts. ## Facts - Bill: South Dakota SB 101 - State: South Dakota - Session: 101st South Dakota Legislature (2026) - Title: amend provisions pertaining to the duties of presidential electors. - Status: signed - Chamber: Senate - Introduced: 2026-01-20 - Last action: 2026-03-05, Signed by the Governor - Sponsors: Hulse, Amber (Republican), Reimer, Rebecca (Republican) - Cosponsors: 7 - Subjects: Code Commission, Elections - Touches household money: no - Roll calls: 4 (120 yes, 0 no in all) - Economic provisions PRIA read: 3 ## Summary No summary available. ## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read - South Dakota electors face firm deadlines: benefit, low. The Governor must issue an official list of electors at least six days before the meeting day set by Congress. On that day, electors must notify the Governor before 11 a.m. Central Time that they are at the state government seat and ready. The Governor then gives those present a certificate listing… - South Dakota sets elector replacement steps: benefit, low. Before the meeting, the nominating party's state chair can offer up to three available replacements for an elector vacancy. The remaining electors vote to fill it. If one listed elector fails to appear by 9 a.m. Central Time on meeting day, the others choose a replacement by ballot. The Governor br… - South Dakota electors must back winners: cost, low. Elector nominees must sign voting pledges and submit them with their names to the Secretary of State. Party nominees pledge support for their party's presidential and vice-presidential candidates; independent-candidate electors pledge support for that candidate and running mate. Electors must vote… ## Sponsors and cosponsors - Sponsor: Hulse, Amber (Republican), Senate - Sponsor: Reimer, Rebecca (Republican), House - Cosponsor: Deibert, Randy (Republican), Senate - Cosponsor: Emery, Eric (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Goodwin, Tim (Republican), House - Cosponsor: Jensen, Kevin D. (Republican), Senate - Cosponsor: Larson, Liz (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Perry, Carl (Republican), Senate - Cosponsor: Voight, Curt (Republican), Senate ## Roll call votes | Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-02-26 | House | Do Pass Amended | pass | 66 | 0 | | | 2026-02-25 | House | Do Pass | pass | 12 | 0 | | | 2026-01-28 | Senate | Do Pass Amended | pass | 34 | 0 | | | 2026-01-26 | Senate | Do Pass Amended | pass | 8 | 0 | | ## Actions (15) - 2026-03-05: Signed by the Governor (Senate) - 2026-03-04: Delivered to the Governor (Senate) - 2026-03-03: Signed by the Speaker (House) - 2026-03-02: Signed by the President (Senate) - 2026-02-26: Do Pass Amended (House) - 2026-02-25: Do Pass (House) - 2026-02-25: Scheduled for hearing (House) - 2026-02-02: Referred to (House) - 2026-01-29: First Reading House (House) - 2026-01-28: Do Pass Amended (Senate) - 2026-01-26: Certified uncontested, placed on consent (Senate) - 2026-01-26: Do Pass Amended (Senate) - 2026-01-26: Motion to amend (Senate) - 2026-01-26: Scheduled for hearing (Senate) - 2026-01-20: First read in Senate and referred to (Senate) ## Bill text - Introduced, 2026-01-20: [PDF](https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/305261.pdf) ## Related bills - HB 1245: authorize municipalities to establish a local funding mechanism for capital improvement projects. (signed) - HB 1193: modify the provisions for a refund of taxes to disabled veterans and surviving spouses under certain property tax relief programs. (signed) - HB 1149: adopt the athletic trainer licensure compact. (signed) - HB 1148: adopt the respiratory care interstate compact. (signed) - HB 1051: revise property tax levies for school districts and to revise the state aid to general and special education formulas. (signed) - HB 1082: establish parameters for the reimbursement of school districts that provide free or reduced-price meals to students. (signed) ## Sources - [Introduced (PDF)](https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/305261.pdf) ## Related - [HB 1245: authorize municipalities to establish a local funding mechanism for capital imp…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1245-2026) - [HB 1193: modify the provisions for a refund of taxes to disabled veterans and surviving…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1193-2026) - [HB 1149: adopt the athletic trainer licensure compact.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1149-2026) - [HB 1148: adopt the respiratory care interstate compact.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1148-2026) - [HB 1051: revise property tax levies for school districts and to revise the state aid to…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1051-2026) - [HB 1082: establish parameters for the reimbursement of school districts that provide fre…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1082-2026) - [South Dakota bills](https://policyrisk.com/states/south-dakota/bills) - [South Dakota state hub](https://policyrisk.com/states/south-dakota) - [All state legislation](https://policyrisk.com/state-bills) Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-SB101-2026 (as of 2026-10-12).