March 13, 2017 •
South Dakota Governor Signs IM 22 Replacement Measures
On March 10, Gov. Dennis Daugaard signed a series of bills aimed at replacing ethics and campaign finance laws after the repeal of Initiated Measure 22. Among the bills signed into law, Senate Bill 131 prohibits elected officers and officials […]
On March 10, Gov. Dennis Daugaard signed a series of bills aimed at replacing ethics and campaign finance laws after the repeal of Initiated Measure 22.
Among the bills signed into law, Senate Bill 131 prohibits elected officers and officials from lobbying in the two-year period after termination of service in the state government.
House Bill 1073 was approved to set a $100 annual cap on gifts from lobbyists to elected officials. House Bill 1073 also defines “gift” to exclude food, beverages, and entertainment.
The Governor also signed House Bill 1076, establishing a government accountability board.
The Governor is expected to approve other pending Initiated Measure 22 replacement bills. The pending bills currently on the Governor’s desk include Senate Bill 54 to revise campaign finance limits and disclosure requirements and Senate Bill 171 to establish a government accountability task force to study campaign finance.
February 15, 2017 •
South Dakota House Passes Gift Restriction Bill
On Tuesday, the House unanimously passed House Bill 1073. The bill seeks to ban lawmakers from accepting gifts from lobbyists exceeding $100 in value per year. Lawmakers advanced HB 1073 in response to the recent repeal of Initiated Measure 22, […]
On Tuesday, the House unanimously passed House Bill 1073.
The bill seeks to ban lawmakers from accepting gifts from lobbyists exceeding $100 in value per year.
Lawmakers advanced HB 1073 in response to the recent repeal of Initiated Measure 22, which left the state with no limit on gifts lawmakers could accept from lobbyists.
The bill is now headed to the Senate for consideration.
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