SD HB1285 | 2026 | Regular Session

South Dakota House Bill 1285

Status

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 4)
Status: Introduced on February 4 2026 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2026-02-18 - State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 1.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Amend provisions pertaining to the timing of municipal and school district elections.

Title

Amend provisions pertaining to the timing of municipal and school district elections.

Roll Calls

2026-02-18 - House - Deferred to the 41st legislative day (Y: 11 N: 1 NV: 0 Abs: 1) [PASS]

History

Date	Chamber	Action
2026-02-18	House	State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 1.
2026-02-18	House	State Affairs Motion to amend, Passed Amendment 1285A
2026-02-18	House	Scheduled for hearing
2026-02-05	House	Referred to House State Affairs H.J. 237
2026-02-04	House	First Reading House H.J. 220

Subjects

Education
Elections
Environmental Protection
Municipal Government
School Districts

South Dakota State Sources

Type	Source
Summary	https://sdlegislature.gov/#/Session/Bill/27250
Text	https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/301067.pdf
Amendment	https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/303390.pdf
Roll Call	https://sdlegislature.gov/api/Votes/83871