# South Dakota HB 1278: prohibit certain political committees from accepting contributions by certain officers or employees of this state.

South Dakota HB 1278, prohibit certain political committees from accepting contributions by certain officers or employees of this state., is a 101st South Dakota Legislature (2026) House bill sponsored by Mortenson, Will (Republican), Reed, Tim S. (Republican); status failed, last action 2026-02-23 (House of Representatives Do Pass Amended, Failed, YEAS 20, NAYS 47) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: South Dakota HB 1278
- State: South Dakota
- Session: 101st South Dakota Legislature (2026)
- Title: prohibit certain political committees from accepting contributions by certain officers or employees of this state.
- Status: failed
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-02-04
- Last action: 2026-02-23, House of Representatives Do Pass Amended, Failed, YEAS 20, NAYS 47
- Sponsors: Mortenson, Will (Republican), Reed, Tim S. (Republican)
- Cosponsors: 4
- Subjects: Campaign Finance, Delayed Effective Date, Elections, Political Committees, Public Officers and Employees
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 2 (28 yes, 51 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Mortenson, Will (Republican), House
- Sponsor: Reed, Tim S. (Republican), Senate
- Cosponsor: Goodwin, Tim (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Heermann, Mellissa (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Muckey, Erik (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Uhre-Balk, Nicole (Democratic), House

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-02-23 | House | Do Pass Amended | fail | 20 | 47 |   |
| 2026-02-18 | House | Do Pass Amended | pass | 8 | 4 |   |

## Actions (6)

- 2026-02-23: House of Representatives Do Pass Amended, Failed, YEAS 20, NAYS 47 (House)
- 2026-02-18: House State Affairs Do Pass Amended, Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 4 (House)
- 2026-02-18: House State Affairs Motion to amend, Passed (House)
- 2026-02-18: House State Affairs Motion to amend, Passed (House)
- 2026-02-18: Scheduled for hearing (House)
- 2026-02-04: First read in House and referred to House State Affairs (House)

## Bill text

- Introduced, 2026-02-04: [PDF](https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/303953.pdf)

## Related bills

- HB 1245: authorize municipalities to establish a local funding mechanism for capital improvement projects. (signed)
- HB 1193: modify the provisions for a refund of taxes to disabled veterans and surviving spouses under certain property tax relief programs. (signed)
- HB 1148: adopt the respiratory care interstate compact. (signed)
- HB 1149: adopt the athletic trainer licensure compact. (signed)
- HB 1051: revise property tax levies for school districts and to revise the state aid to general and special education formulas. (signed)
- HB 1082: establish parameters for the reimbursement of school districts that provide free or reduced-price meals to students. (signed)

## Sources
- [Introduced (PDF)](https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/303953.pdf)

## Related
- [HB 1245: authorize municipalities to establish a local funding mechanism for capital imp…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1245-2026)
- [HB 1193: modify the provisions for a refund of taxes to disabled veterans and surviving…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1193-2026)
- [HB 1148: adopt the respiratory care interstate compact.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1148-2026)
- [HB 1149: adopt the athletic trainer licensure compact.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1149-2026)
- [HB 1051: revise property tax levies for school districts and to revise the state aid to…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1051-2026)
- [HB 1082: establish parameters for the reimbursement of school districts that provide fre…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1082-2026)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1278-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).