South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1278: prohibit certain political committees from accepting contributions by certain officers or employees of this state.

In committee Last action February 23, 2026: House of Representatives Do Pass Amended , Failed, YEAS 20, NAYS 47 H.J. 414

Plain-language summary

HB 1278 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota House on February 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: prohibit certain political committees from accepting contributions by certain officers or employees of this state. Primary sponsor: Will Mortenson (Republican), Tim Reed (Republican), Tim Goodwin (Republican), Mellissa Heermann (Republican), Erik Muckey (Democratic), Nicole Uhre-Balk (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 23, 2026): House of Representatives Do Pass Amended , Failed, YEAS 20, NAYS 47 H.J. 414.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Will Mortenson (Republican); Tim Reed (Republican); Tim Goodwin (Republican); Mellissa Heermann (Republican); and 2 more.