South Dakota 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 2 D · 2 R cosponsors

HB 1228 — provide a stipend to certain members of the National Guard who donate an organ for the purpose of transplantation to another individual.

Last action — Military and Veterans Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 1 H.J. 1

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

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

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 58% · high confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    4 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (2 D · 2 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current pdf January 29, 2026

Action History

  1. Military and Veterans Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 1 H.J. 1

  2. Scheduled for hearing

  3. First read in House and referred to House Military and Veterans Affairs H.J. 179

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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4 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 101 not signed on

Sponsors (4)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (101)

101 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

Deferred to the 41st legislative day

Passed 10 Yea · 1 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 10102
Total 10102
% of votes cast 77%8%0%15%
How each member voted (13)
Member Party Vote
Aaron Aylward Republican Yea
Bobbi Andera Republican Yea
Heather Baxter Republican Yea
John Shubeck Republican Not Voting
Keri Weems Republican Nay
Peri Pourier Republican Yea
Scott Moore Republican Yea
Terri Jorgenson Republican Yea
Tim Goodwin Republican Not Voting
Tim Reisch Republican Yea
Tony Kayser Republican Yea
Tony Randolph Republican Yea
William Shorma Republican Yea

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Subjects

veterans healthcare
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 1228?
HB 1228 is sponsored by Liz Larson (Democratic), Eric Emery (Democratic), Sydney Davis (Republican), and Keri Weems (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1228?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 29, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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