South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1217: limit the use of taxpayer funds and resources by a public education employer to support a labor organization or affiliate and to provide a penalty therefor.

In committee Last action February 18, 2026: House of Representatives Do Pass Amended , Failed, YEAS 27, NAYS 40 H.J. 361

Plain-language summary

HB 1217 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota House on January 29, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: limit the use of taxpayer funds and resources by a public education employer to support a labor organization or affiliate and to provide a penalty therefor. Primary sponsor: John Hughes (Republican), Josephine Garcia (Republican), Les Heinemann (Republican), Amber Hulse (Republican), Dylan Jordan (Republican), Al Novstrup (Republican), Kathy Rice (Republican), Tesa Schwans (Republican), John Sjaarda (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): House of Representatives Do Pass Amended , Failed, YEAS 27, NAYS 40 H.J. 361.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: John Hughes (Republican); Josephine Garcia (Republican); Les Heinemann (Republican); Amber Hulse (Republican); and 5 more.