SB 472 (2026): removing the maximum age on the tenure of office for the position of deputy adjutant general.
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SB 472 (2026)
removing the maximum age on the tenure of office for the position of deputy adjutant general.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
- Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Subject: Military & Veterans' Affairs
- Chapter law: 102
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 8, 2026. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 29, 2026 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on February 19, 2026 and was referred to the House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 10, 2026, with 3 people signed in online: 2 in support and 1 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on April 10, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 13–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 23, 2026 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 14, 2026 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 28, 2026, making it Chapter 102 of the session laws. It took effect on July 27, 2026.
Sponsors
- Sen. Tim McGough (R - SD11) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Daryl Abbas (R - SD22)
- Sen. Daniel Innis (R - SD7)
- Rep. Tom Mannion (R - Hills 1)
- Rep. Michael Moffett (R - Merr 4)
- Sen. Howard Pearl (R - SD17)
- Rep. Adam Presa (R - Hills 12)
- Rep. Skip Rollins (R - Sull 3)
- Sen. David Watters (D - SD4)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 8, 2026, 9:40 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 103
- January 29, 2026: consent calendar, Senate
- April 10, 2026, 11:15 AM: public hearing, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, GP 228
- April 10, 2026, 1:00 PM: executive session, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, GP 228
- April 23, 2026: consent calendar, House
Votes
- January 29, 2026, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- April 23, 2026, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
- January 8, 2026: Hearing: 01/08/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:40 am
- January 29, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 01/29/2026; Vote 5-0; CC
- January 29, 2026: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 01/29/2026
- February 19, 2026: Introduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
- April 10, 2026: Public Hearing: 04/10/2026 11:15 am GP 228
- April 10, 2026: Executive Session: 04/10/2026 01:00 pm GP 228
- April 10, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 04/10/2026 (Vote 13-0; CC)
- April 23, 2026: Ought to Pass: MA VV 04/23/2026
- May 14, 2026: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/14/2026)
- May 14, 2026: Enrolled (in recess of) 05/14/2026
- May 28, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 05/28/2026; Chapter 102; Effective 07/27/2026
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- HB 1519 (2026): relative to the term of office and mandatory retirement age for the adjutant general for department of military affairs and veterans services.