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South Dakota Constitution, Article XXI

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Article XXI, Miscellaneous

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S.D. Const. art. XXI, § 1 Seal and Coat of Arms
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The design of the great seal of South Dakota shall be as follows: A circle within which shall appear in the left foreground a smelting furnace and other features of mining work. In the left background a range of hills. In the right foreground a farmer at his plow. In the right ba…
S.D. Const. art. XXI, § 2 Salary of Constitutional Officers
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The Legislature by two-thirds vote of each branch thereof at any regular session may fix the salary of any or all constitutional officers including members of the Legislature. In fixing any such salary the Legislature shall determine the effective date thereof and may in its disc…
S.D. Const. art. XXI, § 3 Oath of Office
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Every person elected or appointed to any office in this state, except such inferior offices as may be by law exempted, shall, before entering upon the duties thereof, take an oath or affirmation to support the Constitution of the United States and of this state, and faithfully to…
S.D. Const. art. XXI, § 4 Exemptions
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The right of the debtor to enjoy the comforts and necessaries of life shall be recognized by wholesome laws exempting from forced sale a homestead, the value of which shall be limited and defined by law, to all heads of families, and a reasonable amount of personal property, the …

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S.D. Const. art. XXI, § 5 Rights of Married Women

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The real and personal property of any woman in this state, acquired before marriage, and all property to which she may after marriage become in any manner rightfully entitled, shall be her separate property, and shall not be liable for the debts of her husband.

S.D. Const. art. XXI, § 6 Drainage of Agricultural Lands

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The drainage of agricultural lands is hereby declared to be a public purpose and the Legislature may provide therefore, and may provide for the organization of drainage districts for the drainage of lands for any public use, and may vest the corporate authorities thereof, and the…

S.D. Const. art. XXI, § 7 Irrigation of Agricultural Lands

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The irrigation of agricultural lands is hereby declared to be a public purpose and the Legislature may provide for the organization of irrigation districts for the irrigation of land, and may vest the corporate authorities thereof and the corporate authorities of counties, townsh…

S.D. Const. art. XXI, § 8 Hail Insurance

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The providing of insurance against loss or damage to crops by hail is hereby declared to be a public purpose, and the Legislature is authorized and empowered to levy an assessment upon agricultural land for such purpose, with such exemptions as may be provided by law. The state m…

S.D. Const. art. XXI, § 9 Marriage

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Only marriage between a man and a woman shall be valid or recognized in South Dakota. The uniting of two or more persons in a civil union, domestic partnership, or other quasi-marital relationship shall not be valid or recognized in South Dakota.

S.D. Const. art. XXI, § 10 Section 10

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Beginning July 1, 2023, the State of South Dakota shall provide Medicaid benefits to any person over eighteen and under sixty-five whose income is at or below one hundred thirty-three percent of the federal poverty level plus five percent of the federal poverty level for the appl…