HB1185

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Provide that public moneys for education may not be used for lobbying purposes.

Elizabeth May

House Bill·Introduced Jan 30, 2025·Last action Feb 13, 2025

Government OperationsK-12 Education

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School districts in South Dakota cannot use public education funds to hire lobbyists or pay membership dues to organizations that primarily represent schools and employ lobbyists. Any school district resident or state taxpayer can sue to stop violations of this rule and recover attorney's fees if they win.

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Government spendingBill would reduce (relevance: 80%)State agency operationsBill would reform (relevance: 75%)Government transparencyBill would expand (relevance: 70%)

Changes to Existing Law

4 sections affected248 words added253 words removed

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§ 13-8new § 13-8-10.1amended § 13-8-10.2amended § 13-8-55amended

History (6)

Feb 13, 2025H
House of Representatives Do Pass Failed, YEAS 28, NAYS 40. H.J. 294
Feb 12, 2025H
Education Do Pass Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 7.
Feb 12, 2025H
Education Scheduled for hearing
Feb 7, 2025H
House of Representatives Referred to House Education H.J. 223
Feb 3, 2025H
House of Representatives Referred to House State Affairs H.J. 171
Jan 30, 2025H
First Reading House H.J. 154