South Dakota 2026 Session Status: Introduced

HB 1213 — make an appropriation for a statewide educator retention initiative.

Last action — Introduced

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 29, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Stalled 28% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

make an appropriation for a statewide educator retention initiative.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Introduced

Sponsors

  • SD member #4791 · Primary
  • SD member #4817 · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 103 not signed on · 5 voted No

Sponsors (2)

  • SD member #4791
  • SD member #4817

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (103)

103 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Committee vote — Joint Committee on Appropriations

Passed 15 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 13002
Democratic 1001
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 15003
% of votes cast 83%0%0%17%
How each member voted (18)
Member Party Vote
Kolbeck (Jack) — Yea
Erik Muckey Democratic Yea
Red Dawn Foster Democratic Not Voting
Al Novstrup Republican Not Voting
Chris Kassin Republican Yea
Ernie Otten Republican Yea
Glen Vilhauer Republican Yea
John Carley Republican Yea
John Sjaarda Republican Yea
Julie Auch Republican Yea
Larry Zikmund Republican Yea
Mark Lapka Republican Not Voting
Mike Derby Republican Yea
Mykala Voita Republican Yea
Paul Miskimins Republican Yea
Scott Moore Republican Yea
Taffy Howard Republican Yea
Terri Jorgenson Republican Yea

Official roll call →

Committee vote — House Education

Passed 8 Yea · 5 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 7502
Democratic 1000
Total 8502
% of votes cast 53%33%0%13%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Nicole Uhre-Balk Democratic Yea
Amber Arlint Republican Yea
Dylan Jordan Republican Not Voting
Heather Baxter Republican Nay
Jim Halverson Republican Yea
Josephine Garcia Republican Not Voting
Kathy Rice Republican Nay
Lana Greenfield Republican Yea
Liz May Republican Yea
Logan Manhart Republican Nay
Mellissa Heermann Republican Yea
Mike Stevens Republican Yea
Roger DeGroot Republican Yea
Tesa Schwans Republican Nay
Travis Ismay Republican Nay

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Subjects

education
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1213 do?
make an appropriation for a statewide educator retention initiative.
Who sponsors HB 1213?
HB 1213 is sponsored by SD member #4791 and SD member #4817.
What is the current status of HB 1213?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 29, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB 1213?
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