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SD HB1221

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/29/2026

Primary Sponsor

Karla Lems

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Former employees of the Governor's Office of Economic Development are prohibited for 5 years after leaving from accepting employment, compensation, or contracts with any entity that received financial assistance from the office during their tenure

  • The restriction covers recipients of grants, loans, or other financial assistance administered by the Governor's Office of Economic Development

  • The restriction also applies to entities that received funds from the employer's investment in South Dakota's future fund (established under § 61-5-29.1)

  • Violations constitute a Class 1 misdemeanor

  • The new section is added to chapter 1-16G, notwithstanding existing provisions in § 53-9-8

Legislative Description

Establish a post-employment restriction for employees of the Governor's Office of Economic Development and create a penalty therefor.

State Affairs and Government

Last Action

State Affairs Tabled, Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 1.

2/11/2026

Committee Referrals

State Affairs1/29/2026

Full Bill Text

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