Measure on the ballot in the 2018 South Dakota 2018 General Election in South Dakota.
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Get StartedA “yes” vote amends the constitution to change campaign finance and lobbying rules, create a Government Accountability Board, and limit the legislature’s ability to repeal ballot measures.
A “no” vote does not change campaign finance and lobbying rules, create a Government Accountability Board, or limit the legislature’s ability to repeal ballot initiatives.
According to PBS News, the amendment would restore power to South Dakota citizens, prevent special interests from unduly influencing elections, and hold elected officials accountable to the public., in support of Constitutional Amendment W (Learn more)
According to the W Is Wrong Organizaiton, the amendment is written broadly and makes sweeping changes to the state constitution without enough oversight. The proposed Government Accountability Board would have virtually unlimited power., in opposition to Constitutional Amendment W (Learn more)
According to the Black Hills Pioneer, a similar initiative, IM 22, passed with 51% of the vote in 2016, but was challenged in court and then repealed by the legislature. This amendment would prevent legislators from sidestepping ethics rules or unilaterally repealing measures the public supports., in support of Constitutional Amendment W (Learn more)
This amendment would lower maximum campaign contributions for state and local elected officials, restrict lobbying, and prevent labor unions and corporations from donating to campaigns. It would also establish an independent Government Accountability Board with broad powers to investigate and sanction state and local officials for ethics violations. Finally, it would limit the legislature’s ability to repeal ballot initiatives and require legislators to demonstrate the necessity of a law before allowing it to go into effect.
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