South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1078: direct the amendment of the Administrative Rules of South Dakota regarding the coursework required for high school graduation.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1078 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota House on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: direct the amendment of the Administrative Rules of South Dakota regarding the coursework required for high school graduation. Primary sponsor: Lauren Nelson (Republican), Kaley Nolz (Republican), Aaron Aylward (Republican), Heather Baxter (Republican), Josephine Garcia (Republican), Spencer Gosch (Republican), John Hughes (Republican), Jana Hunt (Republican), Travis Ismay (Republican), Phil Jensen (Republican), Dylan Jordan (Republican), Tony Kayser (Republican), Carl Perry (Republican), Tom Pischke (Republican), Brandei Schaefbauer (Republican), John Sjaarda (Republican), MyKala Voita (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 26, 2026): House of Representatives Reconsidered , Failed, YEAS 33, NAYS 34 H.J. 133.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 17
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauren Nelson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
| Kaley Nolz | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 20 |
| Aaron Aylward | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| Heather Baxter | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 34 |
| Josephine Garcia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
| Spencer Gosch | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
| John Hughes | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Jana Hunt | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28A |
| Travis Ismay | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28B |
| Phil Jensen | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
| Dylan Jordan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Tony Kayser | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 14 |
| Carl Perry | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Tom Pischke | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Brandei Schaefbauer | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 3 |
| John Sjaarda | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 2 |
| MyKala Voita | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 21 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- House of Representatives Reconsidered , Failed, YEAS 33, NAYS 34 H.J. 133
- Intent to reconsider , Passed, H.J. 128
- House of Representatives Do Pass , Failed, YEAS 33, NAYS 31 H.J. 127
- House of Representatives Deferred to another day , Passed, H.J. 115
- Education Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 12, NAYS 3 H.J. 1
- Scheduled for hearing
- First read in House and referred to House Education H.J. 42