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.

Summary

The joint resolution would amend the South Dakota Constitution to eliminate the lieutenant governor’s role as president of the Senate, including the tie‑breaking vote. It also repeals the clause that bars the lieutenant governor from serving on the court that tries a governor’s impeachment. Voters would decide these changes at the next general election.

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