South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1293: make an appropriation for increasing the benefit amounts of the temporary assistance for needy families program, and to declare an emergency.

In committee Last action February 25, 2026: Committee on Appropriations Tabled , Passed, YEAS 17, NAYS 0 J.J. 27

Plain-language summary

HB 1293 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota House on February 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: make an appropriation for increasing the benefit amounts of the temporary assistance for needy families program, and to declare an emergency. Primary sponsor: Red Dawn Foster (Democratic), Erik Muckey (Democratic), Eric Emery (Democratic), Erin Healy (Democratic), Liz Larson (Democratic), Kadyn Wittman (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 25, 2026): Committee on Appropriations Tabled , Passed, YEAS 17, NAYS 0 J.J. 27.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Red Dawn Foster (Democratic); Erik Muckey (Democratic); Eric Emery (Democratic); Erin Healy (Democratic); and 2 more.