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House deadlocks on bill moving school bond elections to primary/general dates; bill fails on tie vote
Summary
Members debated whether school districts should be required to hold bond elections on primary or general election dates to raise turnout and reduce costs. Opponents said the measure would reduce local control and could increase total costs; the bill failed on a 34–34 tie.
Pierre — The South Dakota House voted Thursday on House Bill 10‑93, which would require school districts to hold bond elections at either the primary or general election, instead of allowing districts to choose other dates.
Prime sponsor Representative Aylward said the change aims to boost voter turnout and reduce costs tied to off‑cycle or ad hoc elections. “If the voters know that they have something else to vote on, no matter what, that voter…
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