SB 138·SD·senate
revise the time within which a recount for a school board election must be completed.
Signed into LawFiled Jan 27, 2026
Sponsor: Hulse
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Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-05
Mar 5, 2026
Summary
The bill changes South Dakota law so that any recount of a school board race must be completed before the board’s yearly meeting. It keeps the existing rule that a candidate can request a recount within five days if the margin is two percent or less. The change is meant to ensure election results are finalized promptly.
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