South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1061: require the acceptance of cash as payment in certain transactions.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1061 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: require the acceptance of cash as payment in certain transactions. Primary sponsor: John Sjaarda (Republican), Julie Auch (Republican), Heather Baxter (Republican), Greg Blanc (Republican), Phil Jensen (Republican), Dylan Jordan (Republican), Carl Perry (Republican), Tesa Schwans (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 23, 2026): Commerce and Energy Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 4 H.J. 5.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Sjaarda | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 2 |
| Julie Auch | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
| Heather Baxter | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 34 |
| Greg Blanc | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 35 |
| Phil Jensen | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
| Dylan Jordan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Carl Perry | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Tesa Schwans | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 9 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Commerce and Energy Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 4 H.J. 5
- Commerce and Energy Motion to amend , Passed, H.J. 5 Amendment 1061B
- Commerce and Energy Motion to amend , Passed, H.J. 5 Amendment 1061A
- Scheduled for hearing
- First read in House and referred to House Commerce and Energy H.J. 24