Ballot Measures

Ballot questions in South Dakota need a simple majority to pass, but many legislators want a change: They’re asking voters to set a 60 percent threshold…

In this In the Moment Podcast, you'll hear from the proponents and opponents of the initiated measure and constitutional amendemnts South Dakotans will…

Why is the state medical association drafting the opposition towards legalizing both recreational and medical marijuana? Plus, how will the state's…

The state wants to catch and prosecute any fraudulent gamblers and cheaters in Deadwood. Larry Eliason, Executive Secretary for South Dakota Commision on…

The legislative task force looking into the ballot measure process in South Dakota will not consider limiting the number of ballot questions per election.…

Later this month, a summer task force will take a closer look at the ability of South Dakotans to create and pass legislation through ballot…

Lawmakers hope to establish a task force to evaluate the state’s voter initiative and referendum process. A bill to form a study session passed the House…

A senate bill that delays implementation of voter approved ballot measures to July first is heading to the House floor. Proponents say current law hardly…

Opponents of Initiated Measure 22 are challenging the constitutionality of the campaign reforms approved by voters earlier this month.A group of state…

Dakota Political Junkies Jon Hunter and Seth Tupper discussed Initiated Measure 22. The measure extensively revises state campaign finance laws while…