This resolution officially recognizes July 4, 2026, as the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and calls for South Dakota to use this milestone as an opportunity to educate citizens about American history and values. The resolution does not change any existing state law—it is a symbolic statement encouraging South Dakotans to reflect on the founding principles of liberty and democracy during this anniversary year.
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This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
House of Representatives Adopt Resolution as amended Passed, YEAS 62, NAYS 5. H.J. 35
House of Representatives Motion to amend H.J. 35
First read in House and referral to committee waived pursuant to JR 6D-1 H.J. 23
Prime sponsor · Rep
D
Dist. HD-015
cosponsor · Sen
R
Dist. SD-022
cosponsor · Sen
R
Dist. SD-003
cosponsor · Rep
R
Dist. HD-002
cosponsor · Rep
R
Dist. HD-004
cosponsor · Rep
D
Dist. HD-026
cosponsor · Rep
D
Dist. HD-015
cosponsor · Rep
D
Dist. HD-010
cosponsor · Sen
R
Dist. SD-005
cosponsor · Rep
R
Dist. HD-013
cosponsor · Rep
R
Dist. HD-029
cosponsor · Rep
R
Dist. HD-004
cosponsor · Rep
R
Dist. HD-011
cosponsor · Rep
R
Dist. HD-022
cosponsor · Rep
R
Dist. HD-022
cosponsor · Rep
R
Dist. SD-014
Liz Larson
cosponsor · Sen
D
Dist. SD-010
cosponsor · Rep
R
Dist. HD-001
cosponsor · Rep
R
Dist. HD-007
cosponsor · Sen
R
Dist. SD-001
cosponsor · Rep
D
Dist. HD-032
cosponsor · Rep
R
Dist. SD-020
cosponsor · Rep
R
Dist. HD-023
cosponsor · Rep
R
Dist. HD-009
cosponsor · Sen
R
Dist. SD-007
Tim Reisch
cosponsor · Rep
R
Dist. HD-008
cosponsor · Rep
R
Dist. HD-008
Timothy Goodwin
cosponsor · Rep
R
Dist. HD-030
cosponsor · Rep
R
Dist. HD-017
Adopt Resolution as amended
Adopt Resolution as amended