SCR 604 South Dakota Senate · 2026 Regular Session

urging the people of the state of South Dakota to seek the Lord Most High for His healing presence and mercy upon South Dakota.

This is a symbolic concurrent resolution (not a bill with enforceable provisions), introduced by Senator Voita. It urges South Dakotans to observe July as a time of prayer and fasting to seek divine healing and mercy for the state, referencing Judeo-Christian values and historical religious appeals. The resolution does not create new laws, alter policies, or impose requirements on citizens or government. It is purely a ceremonial expression of religious sentiment, based on the state's constitutional motto ("Under God, the People Rule") and historical references to faith in governance.

Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Jan 2026

Senate Passage

Jan 2026

House Passage

Jan 2026

Governor

Introduced Jan 28, 2026 Last action Jan 29, 2026

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Floor votes · Senate Jan 27, 2026 · House Jan 29, 2026

How they voted

22–11

Passed · 2 other

Total votes 35

Jan 27, 2026

D Democratic3

3 Nay

100% Nay

R Republican32

22 Yea 8 Nay 2

68% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

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Committee

Amendments

Jan 29, 2026

Lower · Passed

House of Representatives Concurred in Resolution , Passed, YEAS 42, NAYS 23 H.J. 175

lower

Jan 28, 2026

Introduced

First read in House and referral to committee waived pursuant to JR 6D-1 H.J. 162

lower

Jan 27, 2026

Upper · Passed

Senate Adopt Resolution as amended , Passed, YEAS 22, NAYS 11 S.J. 120

upper

Jan 27, 2026

Introduced

Senate Motion to amend , Passed, S.J. 119 Amendment SCR604A

upper

Jan 26, 2026

Committee

Committee referral waived pursuant to JR 6D-1 S.J. 107

upper

12 primary · 0 co-sponsors