South Dakota State Senate | |
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South Dakota State Legislature | |
Type | |
Type | |
Term limits
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4 terms (8 years) |
History | |
New session started
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January 10, 2017 |
Leadership | |
Majority Leader
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Minority Leader
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Structure | |
Seats | 35 |
Political groups
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Governing party
Opposition party
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Length of term
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2 years |
Authority | Article III, South Dakota Constitution |
Salary | $6,000/session + $142 per legislative day |
Elections | |
Last election
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November 8, 2016 (35 seats) |
Next election
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November 6, 2018 (35 seats) |
Redistricting | Legislative Control |
Meeting place | |
State Senate Chamber South Dakota State Capitol Pierre, South Dakota |
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Website | |
South Dakota State Legislature |
Governing party
Opposition party
The Senate is the upper house of the South Dakota State Legislature. It is made up of 35 members, one representing each legislative district, and meets at the South Dakota State Capitol in Pierre.