amend eligibility to vote by absentee ballot.
This bill modifies South Dakota's absentee voting eligibility requirements. It directly affects voters who wish to cast ballots by mail in the state. The legislation adjusts the specific criteria individuals must meet to qualify for absentee voting. By changing these eligibility rules, the bill alters how voters can participate in elections without appearing in person. The exact nature of the eligibility changes would be determined by the specific amendments included in the text.
Bill status
in committee
2 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Failed
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2025
Last action Feb 25, 2025
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MODERATE
This bill amends South Dakota's absentee voting laws to expand eligibility criteria, update application deadlines, and clarify identification requirements. The changes modernize the process to accommodate more voters who may be unable to vote in person due to various circumstances.
Scope change
The bill expands eligibility for absentee voting by adding new reasons a voter may qualify, including employment hours and nursing facility care, while also updating application timelines and documentation requirements.
ELIGIBILITY
Expanded eligibility criteria to include voters whose employment hours prevent in-person voting, those receiving care at nursing facilities, and those attending postsecondary institutions.
TIMELINE
Changed absentee voting start date from 46 days before election to a more flexible timeframe, and updated application deadlines for in-person requests.
REQUIREMENT
Updated identification card requirements and clarified that voter registration information is not available for public inspection.
DEFINITION
Updated references to the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act with current statutory citations and effective dates.
Floor votes · Senate Feb 25, 2025
How they voted
14–21
Failed
Total votes 35
Feb 25, 2025
D
Democratic3
100% Nay
R
Republican32
56% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
2
Committee
3
Amendments
2
Feb 25, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 14, NAYS 21 S.J. 380
upper
Feb 25, 2025
Introduced
Senate Motion to amend , Passed, S.J. 380 Amendment 188B
upper
Feb 25, 2025
Vote failed
Senate Vote: fail (14-21)
senate
Feb 20, 2025
Upper · Passed
State Affairs Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 3
upper
Feb 20, 2025
Introduced
State Affairs Motion to amend , Passed, Amendment 188A
upper
Feb 10, 2025
Committee
Referred to S.J. 218
upper
7 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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