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HB 1278·SD·house

prohibit certain political committees from accepting contributions by certain officers or employees of this state.

Passed One ChamberFiled Feb 4, 2026
Sponsor: Mortenson
Latest Action

Do Pass Amended

Feb 23, 2026

Summary

The bill prohibits a state official’s candidate campaign committee and any political action committee tied to that official from accepting contributions from employees or appointees who are the head of a state department, the highest‑paid non‑head employee, or who report directly to the official. It applies to the Governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, auditor, treasurer, attorney general, commissioner of school and public lands, and members of the Legislature. The measure seeks to reduce potential conflicts of interest in state politics.

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