Bill > SB93

This bill amends existing South Dakota law to prohibit certain state officers and employees from being employed by an organization that received a state contract they were involved in approving, awarding, or administering. Specifically, if a state official had responsibility for a contract, they are barred from being employed by the organization that benefited from that contract for one year if the contract was worth $5 million or less, and for two years if it was worth more than $5 million. This prohibition also applies to those who supervised or recommended such contracts. The bill clarifies that "state agency" refers to a government entity within the state, and "contract" refers to an agreement for goods or services. Importantly, the bill allows for exceptions if a governing body, after reviewing the contract's terms and the official's role, determines the arrangement is fair, reasonable, and in the public interest, and provides written authorization which becomes a public record. This new provision aims to prevent potential conflicts of interest and ensure ethical conduct among state officials involved in awarding state contracts.

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https://sdlegislature.gov/#/Session/Bill/26880