SD HB1185 | 2026 | Regular Session
Status
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 4)
Status: Introduced on January 29 2026 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2026-02-04 - State Affairs Tabled, Passed, YEAS 12, NAYS 0.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 29 2026 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2026-02-04 - State Affairs Tabled, Passed, YEAS 12, NAYS 0.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Require that a voter use a black ink ballpoint pen when marking an optical scan ballot.
Title
Require that a voter use a black ink ballpoint pen when marking an optical scan ballot.
Sponsors
Roll Calls
2026-02-04 - House - Tabled (Y: 12 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 1) [PASS]
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-04 | House | State Affairs Tabled, Passed, YEAS 12, NAYS 0. |
| 2026-02-04 | House | Scheduled for hearing H.J. 1 |
| 2026-01-29 | House | First read in House and referred to House State Affairs H.J. 179 |
Subjects
South Dakota State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://sdlegislature.gov/#/Session/Bill/27217 |
| Text | https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/298894.pdf |
| Roll Call | https://sdlegislature.gov/api/Votes/83212 |
