HB1266

Make certain federal laws applicable to public employees.

Introduced·2/4/26
Introduced Text

South Dakota HB1266 makes federal laws applicable to public employees regarding political activities.

South Dakota HB1266 aligns state laws with federal regulations concerning political activities by public employees. It prohibits public employees from using their official authority to interfere with elections, soliciting or accepting contributions while in office, and engaging in political activities while on duty or in government facilities. The bill also restricts certain officials from acting as lobbyists for two years after leaving state service. Public employees are allowed to express political opinions and participate in political activities outside of work hours and locations.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
5
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Deferred to the 41st legislative day

11 Yea

DDRRRRRRRRR

1 Nay

R

1 Absent

R

Calendar

Feb 11

12:00 AM

House State Affairs Hearing

History

Feb 11

House

Scheduled for hearing

Feb 11

House

State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 1.

Feb 4

House

First read in House and referred to House State Affairs H.J. 219