South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1285: amend provisions pertaining to the timing of municipal and school district elections.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1285 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota House on February 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: amend provisions pertaining to the timing of municipal and school district elections. Primary sponsor: Heather Baxter (Republican), Tim Goodwin (Republican), Dylan Jordan (Republican), Carl Perry (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 1.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heather Baxter | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 34 |
| Tim Goodwin | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 30 |
| Dylan Jordan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Carl Perry | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
“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 Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 1
- State Affairs Motion to amend , Passed, Amendment 1285A
- Scheduled for hearing
- Referred to House State Affairs H.J. 237
- First Reading House H.J. 220