South Dakota SenateHB 1323
modify the requirements to refer an ordinance or resolution to the voters of a political subdivision.
Passed 19–15Crossed party lines
What it does: As amended, changes how voters refer county, municipal and school district decisions to a public vote: petitions need signatures of 5 percent of registered voters or 2,500, whichever is fewer, and certain county and municipal decisions cannot be referred. (AI-written summary of the bill; the official record shows the exact version voted)
Question before the chamber: Do Pass Amended
The tally
Yes 19 · No 15 · Not voting 1
Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Republicans | 13 | 10 | 0 |
| Other or unknown party | 6 | 3 | 1 |
Most Democrats voted no; most Republicans voted yes. 10 members voted against their party’s majority.
Voted against their party’s majority
- Brandon WipfR22No
- Casey CrabtreeR8No
- Helene DuhamelR32No
- Kyle SchoenfishR19No
- Michael RohlR1No
- Randy DeibertR31No
- Stephanie SauderR4No
- Steve KolbeckR2No
- Sydney DavisR17No
- Tim ReedR7No
The full roll (35)
Yes 19
No 15
Not voting 1
“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.