South Dakota 2026 Session Status: Introduced

HB 1256 — require the promulgation of rules related to accessing the capitol complex and providing electronic card access to capitol access pass holders.

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 February 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

require the promulgation of rules related to accessing the capitol complex and providing electronic card access to capitol access pass holders.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Introduced

Sponsors

  • SD member #4753 · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 104 not signed on · 1 voted No

Sponsors (1)

  • SD member #4753

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (104)

104 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Committee vote — House State Affairs

Passed 11 Yea · 1 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 9101
Democratic 2000
Total 11101
% of votes cast 85%8%0%8%
How each member voted (13)
Member Party Vote
Eric Emery Democratic Yea
Erin Healy Democratic Yea
Brandei Schaefbauer Republican Yea
Greg Jamison Republican Yea
Jessica Bahmuller Republican Yea
Jon Hansen Republican Yea
Karla Lems Republican Yea
Leslie Heinemann Republican Not Voting
Liz May Republican Yea
Marty Overweg Republican Yea
Scott Odenbach Republican Yea
Spencer Gosch Republican Nay
Tim Reisch Republican Yea

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Subjects

public-safety elections technology
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1256 do?
require the promulgation of rules related to accessing the capitol complex and providing electronic card access to capitol access pass holders.
Who sponsors HB 1256?
HB 1256 is sponsored by SD member #4753.
What is the current status of HB 1256?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB 1256?
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