Constitutional Amendment L — An Amendment to the South Dakota Constitution Requiring that a Proposed Constitutional Amendment or Revision Receive an Affirmative Vote of Sixty Percent of the Votes Cast.

What it does

The State Constitution provides that any proposed constitutional amendment or revision must be submitted to the voters for approval. Currently, a proposed constitutional amendment or revision becomes part of the Constitution if approved by a majority of the votes cast. This proposed Constitutional Amendment increases the number of votes required for a proposed constitutional amendment or revision to become part of the Constitution. If passed, further constitutional amendments must receive an affirmative vote of sixty percent of the votes cast to be implemented. Vote “Yes” to adopt the amendment. Vote “No” to leave the Constitution as it is.

A YES vote means

A yes vote requires future constitutional amendments and revisions to receive 60% of the votes cast to be adopted.

A NO vote means

A no vote keeps the current rule that constitutional amendments and revisions are adopted by a simple majority of votes cast.

Needed to pass

A simple majority

Put on the ballot by

the Legislature

Official text: source

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• Constitutional Amendment K — An Amendment to the South Dakota Constitution Establishing the Trust for Unclaimed Property Fund.

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Quick answers

What does a YES vote on South Dakota Constitutional Amendment L mean?

A yes vote requires future constitutional amendments and revisions to receive 60% of the votes cast to be adopted.

What does a NO vote on South Dakota Constitutional Amendment L mean?

A no vote keeps the current rule that constitutional amendments and revisions are adopted by a simple majority of votes cast.

How many votes does South Dakota Constitutional Amendment L need to pass?

A simple majority

Should I vote yes or no on South Dakota Constitutional Amendment L?

SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Read what a YES and a NO vote each do, and the official text, then decide based on what you want to happen.

When is the vote?

The general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Early voting and mail-ballot deadlines vary by state; check your state or county election office.