PIERRE, S.D. (AP) A ballot measure that would ban most abortions in South Dakota could face a constitutional challenge if passed in November.

That's the opinion of state Attorney General Larry Long who says two other proposals on the November ballot also may draw legal challenges.

One deals with stock market transactions and the other deals with campaign and lobbying laws.

Long's warnings are stated in public explanations that will accompany each measure that will be on the general election ballot.

The attorney general is required by state law to provide summaries of ballot measures to educate voters about their purpose and effect.

On the abortion measure, Long says it could be "declared to be in violation of the United States Constitution." However, he does not elaborate other than to say the state may be required to pay attorneys fees and costs in any lawsuit.

(By AP Writer Joe Kafka) (Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.) APNP 05-27-08 1324CDT | save this article / add to your favorites list