South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1226: authorize boards of county commissioners to adopt policies for investigating allegations of misconduct of county departments, employees, and officers.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1226 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota House on January 29, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: authorize boards of county commissioners to adopt policies for investigating allegations of misconduct of county departments, employees, and officers. Primary sponsor: Spencer Gosch (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2026): Local Government Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 1.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Gosch | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Local Government Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 1
- Local Government Motion to amend , Passed, Amendment 1226A
- Scheduled for hearing
- First read in House and referred to House Local Government H.J. 178