# South Dakota SJR SJR503: applying to the United States Congress for a convention of the states to propose amendments to the United States Constitution regarding the imposition of fiscal restraints on the federal government, further limiting the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limiting the terms of office for members of Congress and other federal officials.

South Dakota SJR SJR503, applying to the United States Congress for a convention of the states to propose amendments to the United States Constitution regarding the imposition of fiscal restraints on the federal government, further limiting the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limiting the terms of office for members of Congress and other federal officials., is a 101st South Dakota Legislature (2026) Senate bill sponsored by Mehlhaff, Jim (Republican), Mulder, Brian (Republican); status in committee, last action 2026-02-18 (Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6) (as of 2026-10-16).

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## Facts
- Bill: South Dakota SJR SJR503
- State: South Dakota
- Session: 101st South Dakota Legislature (2026)
- Title: applying to the United States Congress for a convention of the states to propose amendments to the United States Constitution regarding the imposition of fiscal restraints on the federal government, further limiting the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limiting the terms of office for members of Congress and other federal officials.
- Status: in committee
- Chamber: Senate
- Introduced: 2026-01-14
- Last action: 2026-02-18, Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6
- Sponsors: Mehlhaff, Jim (Republican), Mulder, Brian (Republican)
- Cosponsors: 6
- Subjects: Convention of States, Senate Joint Resolution
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 5 (75 yes, 59 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Mehlhaff, Jim (Republican), Senate
- Sponsor: Mulder, Brian (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Aylward, Aaron (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Garcia, Josephine (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Heinemann, Leslie J. (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Jensen, Kevin D. (Republican), Senate
- Cosponsor: Otten, Ernie (Republican), Senate
- Cosponsor: Pischke, Tom (Republican), Senate

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-02-18 | House | Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6 | fail | 29 | 38 |   |
| 2026-02-11 | House | Do Pass | fail | 6 | 6 |   |
| 2026-02-11 | House | Deferred to the 41st legislative day | pass | 7 | 5 |   |
| 2026-01-26 | Senate | Do Pass | pass | 25 | 9 |   |
| 2026-01-23 | Senate | Do Pass | pass | 8 | 1 |   |

## Actions (12)

- 2026-02-18: Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6 (House)
- 2026-02-17: Report out of committee without recommendation (House)
- 2026-02-17: Recalled from committee (Rule 7-7) (House)
- 2026-02-11: Deferred to the 41st legislative day (House)
- 2026-02-11: Do Pass (House)
- 2026-02-11: Scheduled for hearing (House)
- 2026-01-28: Referred to (House)
- 2026-01-27: First Reading House (House)
- 2026-01-26: Do Pass (Senate)
- 2026-01-23: Do Pass (Senate)
- 2026-01-23: Scheduled for hearing (Senate)
- 2026-01-14: First read in Senate and referred to (Senate)

## Bill text

- Introduced, 2026-01-13: [PDF](https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/294083.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/294083.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)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-SJRSJR503-2026 (as of 2026-10-16).