Section 2-15-16 – Definitions.
2-15-16. Definitions. Terms used in §§2-15-17 to 2-15-21, inclusive, mean: (1)”Article V convention,” convention for proposing amendments as expressly provided in Article V of the United States of America Constitution; and (2)”Article V application,” a joint resolution passed by the State Legislature of South Dakota on the same subject or containing the same proposed amendment […]
Section 2-15-17 – Delegate vote to consider or approve unauthorized amendment prohibited–Recall.
2-15-17. Delegate vote to consider or approve unauthorized amendment prohibited–Recall. No delegate from South Dakota to an Article V convention has the authority to vote to allow consideration of or vote to approve an unauthorized amendment for ratification to the United States of America Constitution. Any delegate casting a vote to allow consideration or approval […]
Section 2-15-18 – Oath of candidate for delegate or alternate.
2-15-18. Oath of candidate for delegate or alternate. Every candidate for delegate or alternate from South Dakota to the Article V convention shall take the following oath: “I do solemnly swear or affirm that to the best of my abilities, I will, as a delegate or alternate to an Article V convention, uphold the Constitution […]
Section 2-15-19 – Certifications by secretary of state.
2-15-19. Certifications by secretary of state. The secretary of state shall certify in writing to the Article V convention the selection of delegates and alternates, the recall and replacement of any delegate or alternate, and the nullification of unauthorized votes cast by any delegate of South Dakota. Source: SL 2015, ch 2, §4.
Section 2-15-20 – Civil fine for violation of oath.
2-15-20. Civil fine for violation of oath. Any delegate who violates the oath contained in §2-15-18 is subject to a civil fine of not more than five thousand dollars to be levied by the secretary of state and deposited in the state general fund. Source: SL 2015, ch 2, §5.
Section 2-15-21 – Participation in conventions in which each state possesses one vote.
2-15-21. Participation in conventions in which each state possesses one vote. Nothing in §§2-15-16 to 2-15-20, inclusive, authorizes the State of South Dakota to participate in any Article V convention in which each of the states does not possess one vote equal to the other states. Source: SL 2015, ch 2, §6.
Section 2-15-6 – Printing of primary election ballots–Form.
2-15-6. Printing of primary election ballots–Form. The county auditor shall, after certification by the secretary of state, immediately prepare and have printed official primary election ballots for all delegates, nominated upon a separate ballot, without party or political designation, in substance as follows: _________________________________________________________________________ PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES Delegates to […]
Section 2-15-7 – Supply of primary ballots–Conduct of primary election.
2-15-7. Supply of primary ballots–Conduct of primary election. Said official ballots and sample ballots shall be provided in the same manner as the official primary election ballots are supplied, pursuant to the provisions of chapter 12-6. Separate ballots shall be delivered to all electors of whatever party or designation at the biennial primary election to […]
Section 2-15-8 – Certification of successful candidates at primary–Printing of general election ballots–Form.
2-15-8. Certification of successful candidates at primary–Printing of general election ballots–Form. The secretary of state in the preparation of the ballots for the succeeding general election shall certify to the county auditors of said legislative districts respectively the names of the successful candidates, designating those who are in favor of the ratification of the amendment […]
Section 2-15-9 – Conduct of general election–Canvass and certification of vote.
2-15-9. Conduct of general election–Canvass and certification of vote. Said ballot shall be submitted to the electors of the State of South Dakota in the same manner and at the same time as the official ballots for the general election are now submitted; and the same shall be canvassed and certified by the judges of […]