South Dakota HouseSB 31
permit the use of a confirmation letter to verify a voter's registration.
Passed 10–2Party-line
What it does: On the version voted Feb 24, 2026: Lets county auditors send a letter or postcard, instead of a double postcard, as the voter confirmation mailing after an undeliverable notice; the 30-day return deadline runs from the postmark. Takes effect December 1, 2026. (AI-written summary of the bill; the official record shows the exact version voted)
Question before the chamber: Do Pass
The tally
Yes 10 · No 2 · Not voting 1
Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Republicans | 10 | 0 | 1 |
Most Democrats voted no; most Republicans voted yes.
The full roll (13)
“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.