South Dakota signature requirements

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South Dakota signature requirements are based on the number of total votes cast for governor in the last election. The number required for a constitutional amendment is higher than for a statutory initiative or veto referendum. There is no recall in South Dakota.

The most recent gubernatorial election in South Dakota was in 2006, when Mike Rounds was elected. The next gubernatorial election is in November 2010. Since the number of signatures required in South Dakota is based on the most recent gubernatorial election, the signature requirements for 2010 are identical to those for 2008, whereas the signature requirement for 2012 will change based on the number of votes cast in 2010.

Signature requirements

Year Amendment Statute Veto referendum
2010 33,551 16,776 16,776
2008 33,551 16,776 16,776

These numbers apply to the next general election on November 2nd, 2010.

Deadlines

Initiative language can be submitted at any time. The maximum allowable time for circulation is one year. For 2010 initiated constitutional amendments, the deadline for submitting signatures is November 2, 2009. For 2010 initiated statutes, the deadline for submitting signatures is April 6, 2010.

See also: Petition drive deadlines, 2010.

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