StateSouth Dakota

HB 1095: modify provisions pertaining to the submission of a nominating petition.

Amber HulseEnacted

HB 1095 status: Enacted — Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 H.J. 579 (updated Mar 30, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score50/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 45/100

Bill summary

Official

This bill changes the rules for how people sign up to run for office. It is currently being reviewed by the House of Representatives.

Key analysis

Constitutionality75%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • no direct effect identified

Risks

  • no direct effect identified

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • no direct effect identified

Risks

  • no direct effect identified

Society

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • standardization of election procedures

Risks

  • potential for increased procedural burden on candidates
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

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Where it stands

Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 H.J. 579

Introduced

Complete

Committee

Complete

Floor

Complete

Governor

Complete

Enacted

Complete
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