South Dakota § 2-14-16.2 - Two or more initiated measures or constitutional amendments approved at same election--Reconciliation.
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§ 2-14-16.2. Two or more initiated measures or constitutional amendments approved at same election--Reconciliation.
If two or more initiated measures or amendments to the Constitution are approved by the voters at the same election, each initiated measure or amendment shall be given effect, unless the initiated measures or amendments conflict or a contrary intent plainly appears. For purposes of any conflict or the determination of intent under this section, the initiated measure or amendment receiving the greatest number of affirmative votes at the election shall be given effect.
Source: SL 2018, ch 30, § 1.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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