South_Dakota_House_of_Representatives

South Dakota House of Representatives

South Dakota House of Representatives

Lower house of U.S. state legislature

The South Dakota House of Representatives is the lower house of the South Dakota Legislature. It consists of 70 members, two from each legislative district. Two of the state's 35 legislative districts, Districts 26 and 28, are each subdivided into two single-member districts (26A/26B and 28A/28B). The South Dakota House of Representatives meets at the South Dakota State Capitol in Pierre.

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See also: South Dakota Senate

Composition

District 26A primarily represents the Rosebud Reservation, while 28A represents the Standing Rock and Cheyenne River reservations.
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Leadership

See also: List of Speakers of the South Dakota House of Representatives
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Members of the House for the 2023 Legislative Session

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Diversity among representatives

In 2022, Democrat Kameron Nelson from District 10 became the first openly gay man elected to South Dakota's state house. He was sworn in in 2023.[8]

Past composition of the House of Representatives

Main article: Political party strength in South Dakota

See also

References

  1. [1]
    "S.D. Legislators' salary raise strains budget". November 17, 2020.
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    Don Haggar (R-10) resigned to accept a job offer
  3. [3]
    Doug Barthel appointed to replace Don Haggar (R-10)
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    Craig Tieszen (R-34) died
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    Jess Olson (R-34) resigned
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    Becky Drury (R-32) was appointed to succeed Olson after moving districts
  7. [7]
    Kristin Conzet was appointed to succeed Drury
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    Matzen, Morgan (November 9, 2022). "Kameron Nelson is first openly gay man elected to South Dakota Legislature". Argus Leader. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
  1. Legislative pay must be one-fifth of median household income of South Dakota
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