StateSouth Dakota

SB 151: require the publication of the results of an election for precinct committeeman or committeewoman and to declare an emergency.

Amber HulseEnacted

SB 151 status: Enacted — Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 S.J. 550 (updated Mar 30, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score85/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactLow impact 20/100

Bill summary

Official

This bill would require that the election results for local neighborhood party leaders be made public. It is currently being debated in the Senate, and if passed, it would go into effect immediately.

Key analysis

Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion75%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No identified environmental impact

Risks

  • No identified environmental impact

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No identified economic impact

Risks

  • No identified economic impact

Society

Positive Outlook
65%

Benefits

  • Increases transparency in local political party administration
  • Supports voter interest in precinct-level representation

Risks

  • Potentially increases administrative burden for local election officials
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

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Where it stands

Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 S.J. 550

Introduced

Complete

Committee

Complete

Floor

Complete

Governor

Complete

Enacted

Complete
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