South Dakota House Adopts Resolution Recognizing 250th Anniversary of Declaration of Independence

Original title: recognizing the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

Last action · January 15, 2026: Adopt Resolution as amendedSponsors: Kadyn Wittman and 28 others

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What This Bill Proposed

The South Dakota House of Representatives formally recognizes the upcoming 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, encouraging reflection on the nation's founding principles.

Why it matters

Changes only the official legislative stance of the House; no funding, statutory, or service changes are enacted.

Who It Would Have Affected

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South Dakota residents

Residents experience no changes to rights, services, or legal obligations as a result of this commemorative resolution.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does House Resolution 7001 change any laws or appropriate funding?

No. This is a non-binding commemorative that changes no laws and allocates no funding.

When was the resolution adopted?

The was adopted by the House of Representatives on January 15, 2026.

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This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · introduced in the House.

Procedural history

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Jan 15, 2026HouseCommittee
Adopt Resolution as amended
Jan 15, 2026House
Motion to amend
Jan 14, 2026HouseIntroduced
First read in House and referral to committee waived pursuant to JR 6D-1

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