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SD HB1278
SD HB1278Prohibit certain political committees from accepting contributions by certain officers or employees of this state.
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Introduced
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
In Committee
02/23/2026
02/23/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act to prohibit certain political committees from accepting contributions by certain officers or employees of this state.
AI Summary
This bill, effective January 1, 2027, prohibits certain political committees, specifically the candidate campaign committee of a state official and any political action committee affiliated with a state official, from accepting contributions from specific state employees. These restricted employees are those who are employed or appointed by the official and hold a position as the head of a state department or agency, are the highest-paid employee within that department or agency (excluding the head), or report directly to the official. For the purposes of this bill, "state official" refers to the Governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, auditor, treasurer, attorney general, commissioner of school and public lands, a commissioner with the Public Utilities Commission, or any member of the Legislature.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
House of Representatives Do Pass Amended, Failed, YEAS 20, NAYS 47. H.J. 414 (on 02/23/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://sdlegislature.gov/#/Session/Bill/26650 |
| BillText | https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/303953.pdf |
| House State Affairs Amendment 1278D | https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/303898.pdf |
| House State Affairs Amendment 1278C | https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/303586.pdf |
| BillText | https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/301007.pdf |
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