HB1217

Limit the use of taxpayer funds and resources by a public education employer to support a labor organization or affiliate and to provide a penalty therefor.

Introduced·1/29/26

Limits use of taxpayer funds by public education employers to support labor organizations.

South Dakota HB1217 prohibits public education employers from using taxpayer funds to support labor organizations. This includes deducting dues, fees, or contributions from employee pay, increasing employee compensation for this purpose, or providing paid leave for labor activities. Employers can contract for employee time spent on labor activities, but must calculate and invoice the labor organization for wages and benefits. Violations result in civil penalties and allow for legal action by affected parties.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

27 Yea

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40 Nay

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3 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 11

12:00 AM

House Education Hearing

Feb 9

12:00 AM

House Education Hearing

History

Feb 18

House

House of Representatives Do Pass Amended, Failed, YEAS 27, NAYS 40. H.J. 361

Feb 11

House

Scheduled for hearing H.J. 1

Feb 11

House

Education Motion to amend, Passed Amendment 1217C