South Dakota legislation · 101st Legislature (2026)
South Dakota HB1221: establish a post-employment restriction for employees of the Governor's Office of Economic Development and create a penalty ther
Status: Failed, February 11, 2026
establish a post-employment restriction for employees of the Governor's Office of Economic Development and create a penalty therefor.
What the bill says
An Act to establish a post-employment restriction for employees of the Governor's Office of Economic Development and create a penalty therefor.
From the introduced text, January 29, 2026:
An Act to establish a post-employment restriction for employees of the Governor's Office of Economic Development and create a penalty therefor. Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of South Dakota: Section 1. That a NEW SECTION be added to chapter 1-16G: [ADDED: Notwithstanding the provisions of § 53-9-8, an individual employed by the Governor's Office of Economic Development may not, for a period of five years after termination of employment with the office, accept compensation or employment from, or enter into a contractual relationship with, any person that, during the individual's employment with the Governor's Office of Economic Development, received, directly or indirectly:] [ADDED: (1) Any grant, loan, moneys, or other financial assistance administered by the Governor's Office of Economic Development; or] [ADDED: (2) Moneys from the employer's investment in South Dakota's future fund established pursuant to § 61-5-29.1.] [ADDED: A violation of this section is a Class 1 misdemeanor.] Underscores indicate new language. [DELETED: Overstrikes] indicate deleted language.
Sponsors
- Karla Lems (R, HD-016) · primary sponsor
- Julie Auch (R, HD-018)
- Phil Jensen (R, 33)
- Elizabeth May (R, HD-027)
- Marty Overweg (R, HD-021)
- John Sjaarda (R, HD-002)
Latest actions
- : Tabled
- : Scheduled for hearing
- : First read in House and referred to State Affairs
Votes
- Tabled (February 11, 2026): 11 yea, 1 nay, passed
Subjects: Conflict of Interest, State Affairs and Government, Economic Development, Penalty, Future Fund
Common questions
- What is HB1221?
- HB1221 is a bill in the South Dakota Legislature (101st Legislature (2026)): establish a post-employment restriction for employees of the Governor's Office of Economic Development and create a penalty ther.
- What does HB1221 do?
- In its own words: An Act to establish a post-employment restriction for employees of the Governor's Office of Economic Development and create a penalty therefor.
- What is the status of HB1221?
- Failed as of February 11, 2026. Latest action: Tabled (February 11, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1221?
- Karla Lems (R, HD-016), with 5 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB1221?
- On the South Dakota Legislature website: https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/26903
Source: official South Dakota record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.