South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1221: establish a post-employment restriction for employees of the Governor's Office of Economic Development and create a penalty therefor.

In committee Last action February 11, 2026: State Affairs Tabled , Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 1

Plain-language summary

HB 1221 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota House on January 29, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: establish a post-employment restriction for employees of the Governor's Office of Economic Development and create a penalty therefor. Primary sponsor: Karla Lems (Republican), Julie Auch (Republican), Phil Jensen (Republican), Liz May (Republican), Marty Overweg (Republican), John Sjaarda (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 11, 2026): State Affairs Tabled , Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 1.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Karla Lems (Republican); Julie Auch (Republican); Phil Jensen (Republican); Liz May (Republican); and 2 more.