Representative Jordan Outlines Priorities for 2026 Legislative Session
- Steve Jurrens
- Jan 16
- 2 min read
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - State Representative Dylan Jordan (R-District 4) returned to the South Dakota Capitol this week, signaling a focus on property rights, Second Amendment protections, and fiscal restraint as the 101st Legislative Session officially began.
Jordan, a freshman legislator who represents a district spanning Clark, Codington, Deuel, Grant, Hamlin, and Roberts counties, will serve on the House Education and the House Health and Human Services committees.
Property Rights and Eminent Domain
A key early focus for Jordan is the protection of private property. He announced his co-sponsorship of House Joint Resolution 5001, which proposes a constitutional amendment to prohibit the transfer of private property to non-governmental entities solely for economic development or tax revenue.
Additionally, Jordan is supporting Senate Bill 88, which aims to clarify the procedures a potential condemnor must follow to examine real property without the owner’s permission.
“I am honored to be a co-sponsor and looking forward to voting for them,” Jordan said of the property rights measures.
Second Amendment and Social Issues
Jordan, a vocal supporter of firearm rights, is co-sponsoring Senate Bill 2, which seeks to provide that firearm silencers are not classified as controlled weapons. He also indicated plans to introduce the Second Amendment Preservation Act (SAPA) to the House.
“We can tell DC that South Dakota WILL NOT enforce unconstitutional gun control,” Jordan stated regarding the upcoming legislation.
Beyond firearm issues, Jordan highlighted his pro-life stance and expressed support for including more faith-based programming within the Department of Corrections. On Thursday, he participated in “Homeschool Day” at the Capitol, meeting with families from District 4 and across the state.
Fiscal Concerns and Economic Policy
During his first week, Jordan attended the State of the State address and expressed mixed reactions to the administration’s proposals. While he voiced support for specific initiatives, he remained critical of what he termed “crony capitalism.”
“We should not have bureaucrats deciding what businesses win and what businesses lose,” Jordan said. He also raised concerns regarding the state budget, noting it has doubled in the last eight years. “I am guessing yours, and mine have not. We need to address that.”
Despite these concerns, Jordan noted that the state is “in good condition overall” following the State of the Judiciary and State of the Tribes addresses earlier in the week.
Constituent Connection
As the session progressed, Jordan emphasized his commitment to maintaining open lines of communication with District 4 residents.
“I would like to thank everyone in District 4 for trusting me to represent you,” Jordan said. “I will do my best to represent the people of District 4 and do it to the best of my ability.”
