South Dakota HouseSJR 508
proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election, amendments to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, removing the lieutenant governor as presiding officer of the Senate.
Passed 9–3Party-line
What it does: On the version voted Mar 4, 2026: Asks voters at the next general election to amend the state constitution so the lieutenant governor is no longer president of the Senate with a tie-breaking vote, and to repeal the clause barring the lieutenant governor from sitting on the governor's impeachment trial. (AI-written summary of the bill; the official record shows the exact version voted)
Question before the chamber: Do Pass
The tally
Yes 9 · No 3 · Not voting 1
Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Republicans | 9 | 1 | 1 |
Most Democrats voted no; most Republicans voted yes. 1 member voted against their party’s majority.
Voted against their party’s majority
- Scott OdenbachR31No
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.