HB 1266 applies federal restrictions on political activity to South Dakota public employees, prohibiting them from using official authority to interfere with elections or accepting campaign contributions while at work or using state resources. The bill also strengthens existing revolving-door restrictions by clarifying that the highest-paid employee under an agency head cannot work as a lobbyist for two years after leaving state government, and it repeals a related provision.
State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 1.
State Affairs Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House State Affairs H.J. 219
Prime sponsor · Rep.
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State Affairs — Deferred to the 41st legislative day