This bill strengthens South Dakota's ban on using taxpayer money for political campaigns and partisan activities by government employees, officials, and candidates. The law now explicitly prohibits using public funds or facilities to influence elections, conduct partisan surveys, pay dues to political organizations, or direct employee pay to political entities—with violations treated as a Class 2 misdemeanor. It also bans candidates, political committees, and political parties from accepting contributions from any government agency, foreign government, Indian tribe, or federal entity.
State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 1. H.J. 4
State Affairs Scheduled for hearing H.J. 1
State Affairs Scheduled for hearing H.J. 1
First read in House and referred to House State Affairs H.J. 176
Tina Mulally
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
State Affairs — Deferred to the 41st legislative day