HB 1222 South Dakota House · 2026 Regular Session

prohibit members of the Board of Economic Development from having any interest in moneys from or approved by the Board of Economic Development.

HB 1222 prohibits members of South Dakota's Board of Economic Development from holding any financial interest (such as ownership or board membership) in entities that receive funding, grants, or public money approved by the Board. This directly affects Board members and businesses or organizations seeking economic development funds. The key provision bans conflicts of interest by ensuring Board members cannot benefit financially from the organizations they help fund. The bill aims to prevent self-dealing in economic development funding decisions.
Bill status in committee 2 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
House Failed
Feb 2026
Governor
Introduced Jan 29, 2026 Last action Feb 19, 2026
Floor votes · House Feb 19, 2026

How they voted

2936
Failed · 5 other
Total votes 70
Feb 19, 2026
D Democratic5
5 Nay
100% Nay
R Republican65
29 Yea 31 Nay 5
47% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
7
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Amendments
1
Feb 19, 2026
Lower · Passed
House of Representatives Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 29, NAYS 36 H.J. 371
lower
Feb 19, 2026
Introduced
House of Representatives Motion to amend , Passed, H.J. 371 Amendment 1222D
lower
Feb 19, 2026
Vote failed
House Vote: fail (29-36-5)
house
Feb 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
State Affairs Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 4
lower
Jan 29, 2026
Introduced
First read in House and referred to House State Affairs H.J. 179
lower
8 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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