South Dakota Senate

South Dakota Senate
South Dakota Legislature
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Type
Type
Term limits
4 terms (8 years)
History
New session started
January 10, 2023
Leadership
Larry Rhoden (R)
since January 5, 2019
President pro tempore
Lee Schoenbeck (R)
since January 8, 2021
Majority Leader
Casey Crabtree (R)
since January 10, 2023
Minority Leader
Reynold Nesiba (D)
since January 10, 2023
Structure
Seats35
Political groups
Majority party
  •   Republican (31)

Minority party

Length of term
2 years
AuthorityArticle III, South Dakota Constitution
Salary$12,850.80/session + $151 per legislative day[a][1]
Elections
Last election
November 8, 2022
(35 seats)
Next election
November 5, 2024
(35 seats)
RedistrictingLegislative Control
Meeting place
State Senate Chamber
South Dakota State Capitol
Pierre, South Dakota
Website
South Dakota State Legislature

The Senate is the upper house of the South Dakota Legislature. It consists of 35 members, one representing each legislative district. It meets at the South Dakota State Capitol in Pierre.


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  1. ^ "S.D. Legislators' salary raise strains budget". November 17, 2020.