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Governor Noem Signs Signature Withdrawal Bill Into Law
Today, Governor Noem signed signature withdrawal into South Dakota law. This policy unnecessarily complicates the initiative process and provides the basis for "withdrawal campaigns".
VDA-SD Calls on Governor Noem to Veto House Bill 1244
The Voter Defense Association of South Dakota calls on Governor Noem to veto House Bill 1244 and reject signature withdrawal as policy.
Recap of the SD Senate State Affairs Committee Hearing
The VDA’s on the ground update from Pierre as the Senate State Affairs Committee amends and then passes HB 1244. The signature withdrawal bill now heads to the full Senate.
VDA Joins “Protect Our Democracy Coalition” to Fight HB 1244
Today, the VDA was proud to join the “Protect our Democracy Coalition” spearheaded by the League of Women Voters of South Dakota.