provide that public moneys for education may not be used for lobbying purposes.
HB 1185 prohibits the use of public education funds for lobbying activities in South Dakota. This law directly affects school districts and state education agencies by restricting how taxpayer money designated for education can be spent. The bill ensures that funds intended for schools and educational programs cannot be diverted to support political advocacy or influence legislation. By limiting the use of these specific public moneys, the measure aims to maintain a clear distinction between educational funding and political spending.
Bill status
failed
2 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
House Failed
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Jan 30, 2025
Last action Feb 13, 2025
Floor votes · House Feb 13, 2025
How they voted
27–40
Failed · 1 other
Total votes 68
Feb 13, 2025
D
Democratic5
100% Nay
R
Republican63
55% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
1
Committee
3
Feb 13, 2025
Vote failed
House Vote: fail (27-40-1)
house
Feb 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Education Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 7
lower
Feb 7, 2025
Committee
Referred to , Passed, H.J. 223
lower
Feb 3, 2025
Committee
Referred to H.J. 171
lower
10 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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