prohibit a candidate or political committee from accepting contributions or loans made by a foreign national, to provide a penalty therefor, and to declare an emergency.

Summary

The bill makes it illegal for any political candidate or committee in South Dakota to accept contributions or loans from foreign nationals, foreign governments, or various state and federal agencies. Violations are treated as misdemeanors, with harsher penalties for repeat offenses, and the law takes effect immediately under an emergency declaration.

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