South Dakota Constitution Article 20 - Seat of Government.

South Dakota Constitution – Article XX (20): Seat of Government

Article 20 of the South Dakota Constitution designates the permanent seat of government for the state.

📜 Full Text of Article XX:

“The seat of government of the State of South Dakota shall be at the city of Pierre, in the county of Hughes.”

🗝️ Key Points:

Pierre, located in Hughes County, is the official capital and seat of government for South Dakota.

This article constitutionally fixes the location of state government functions, including the Governor’s Office, State Legislature, and Supreme Court.

 

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