Deadline for submitting initiated constitutional amendment petition with signatures- May 7, 2024.
Deadline for submitting initiated measure petition with signatures- May 7, 2024
A petition as it is to be circulated for an initiated measure/amendment for the 2024 General election, must be filed with the secretary of state, including an electronic copy of the petition, prior to circulation for signatures and at least one year before the next general election at which the initiated measure/amendment. The deadline is November 5, 2023.
SB 113 passed by the 2023 legislature also made changes to the initiated constitutional amendment petitions. The filing deadline is no later than the first Tuesday of May before the General Election.
Deadline for submitting referendum petition - 90 days after adjournment of legislature at which the law was passed - June 25, 2024 by 5:00 PM (CT)
Each constitutional amendment, initiated measure, or referred law that is approved by a majority of all votes cast is effective on the first day of July after the completion of the official canvass by the State Canvassing Board.
If two or more initiated measures or amendments are approved but they conflict or are contrary to each other, the one receiving the highest number of YES votes will be effective. (SDCL 2-14-16.2)
For more detailed information on Potential 2024 Ballot Questions, click here.

REFERENDUM PETITIONS ARE DUE - (Within or no later than 90 days after the adjournment of the legislative session) - June 25, 2024 by 5:00 PM (CT)
After receiving SOS approval, the sponsor may circulate the petitions for signatures after sine die (March 26, 2024).
**Please note the date changed due a weather delay with the last day of session.
Referring a State Law

PROPOSED BALLOT MEASURE PETITIONS WITH SIGNATURES ARE DUE IN THE SECRETARY OF STATE'S OFFICE NO LATER THAN 5 PM (CT), MAY 7, 2024

Click here to view the handout on How to Submit and Circulate a 2024 Statewide Initiated Measure or Constitutional Amendment Petition