South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1222: prohibit members of the Board of Economic Development from having any interest in moneys from or approved by the Board of Economic Development.

In committee Last action February 19, 2026: House of Representatives Do Pass Amended , Failed, YEAS 29, NAYS 36 H.J. 371

Plain-language summary

HB 1222 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota House on January 29, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: prohibit members of the Board of Economic Development from having any interest in moneys from or approved by the Board of Economic Development. Primary sponsor: Taffy Howard (Republican), Karla Lems (Republican), Julie Auch (Republican), Jon Hansen (Republican), Phil Jensen (Republican), Kaley Nolz (Republican), Scott Odenbach (Republican), Marty Overweg (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 19, 2026): House of Representatives Do Pass Amended , Failed, YEAS 29, NAYS 36 H.J. 371.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Taffy Howard (Republican); Karla Lems (Republican); Julie Auch (Republican); Jon Hansen (Republican); and 4 more.