South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1221: establish a post-employment restriction for employees of the Governor's Office of Economic Development and create a penalty therefor.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1221 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota House on January 29, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: establish a post-employment restriction for employees of the Governor's Office of Economic Development and create a penalty therefor. Primary sponsor: Karla Lems (Republican), Julie Auch (Republican), Phil Jensen (Republican), Liz May (Republican), Marty Overweg (Republican), John Sjaarda (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 11, 2026): State Affairs Tabled , Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 1.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karla Lems | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 16 |
| Julie Auch | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
| Phil Jensen | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
| Liz May | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 27 |
| Marty Overweg | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| John Sjaarda | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 2 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- State Affairs Tabled , Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 1
- Scheduled for hearing
- First read in House and referred to House State Affairs H.J. 179