Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateSouth DakotaEnacted
HB 1095: modify provisions pertaining to the submission of a nominating petition.
Amber Hulse
HB 1095 status: Enacted — Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 H.J. 579 (updated Mar 30, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
50OUT OF 100
Score:50/100 civic fit — mixed
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 40/100
Constitutionality50%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill updates the regulatory requirements and procedures for candidates submitting nominating petitions for election ballots.
Who is affected
Prospective candidates for municipal and school district elections, election administrators, and voters.
Requirements and enforcement
Candidates must comply with newly established or modified rules for submitting nominating petitions to appear on the ballot.
Costs and funding
Not stated in the available source.
When it takes effect
The bill was signed into law on March 30, 2026.
Potential benefits
Potential for a more standardized, clearer administrative process for candidate filing.
Risks and tradeoffs
Potential for increased difficulty or stricter barriers for individuals seeking to qualify for the ballot.
What is still unknown
The specific nature of the changes to the petition submission rules remains unknown without full bill text.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Society
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- clarifies requirements for prospective candidates
- standardizes petition submission procedures
- reduces ambiguity in ballot qualification
Risks
- potentially restricts access for smaller campaigns
- increases administrative burden for candidates
- risks disqualification for minor clerical errors
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- enhances regulatory framework for elections
- improves documentation of petition compliance
- strengthens formal election administration
Risks
- decreases flexibility in filing processes
- centralizes control over ballot access
- adds bureaucratic hurdles for transparency
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
Official bill text or data from OpenStates.
Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Source note
LegiScan returned a PDF-only document. PDF extraction is not enabled in this build, so the pipeline used a safer fallback.
Analysis scope
Source material is limited to a brief summary abstract.
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Where it stands
Official recordSigned by the Governor on 2026-03-30 H.J. 579
- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorComplete
- EnactedComplete
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