南达科他州最高法院 2026年2月18日裁定 政府作为参议院议长可以打破立法联系,维护宪法权威。 South Dakota's Supreme Court ruled Feb. 18, 2026, that the Lt. Gov., as Senate President, can break legislative ties, upholding constitutional authority.

南达科他州最高法院于2026年2月18日裁定,副州长作为参议院主席可以对立法进行决胜投票,尽管过去有关17-17投票是否符合多数要求的争议,但仍确认了宪法权力. The South Dakota Supreme Court ruled on February 18, 2026, that the Lieutenant Governor, as Senate President, can cast a tie-breaking vote on legislation, affirming the constitutional authority despite past disputes over whether a 17-17 vote met the majority requirement. 总督拉里·罗登要求的咨询意见解决了1月份参议院会议之后的混乱问题,在1月份参议院会议上,断裂式表决引发了辩论。 The advisory opinion, requested by Governor Larry Rhoden, resolved confusion following a January Senate session where a tie-breaking vote sparked debate. 法院的结论是,《宪法》允许投票打破僵局,确保立法进步。 The court concluded that the Constitution permits the vote to break deadlocks, ensuring legislative progress. 该决定仅适用于法案的最终通过,不影响其他立法事项。 The decision applies only to final passage of bills and does not affect other legislative matters.