SB 533 (2026): requiring the state to seek bids for contracts to oversee and operate the state's education freedom account program every three years.
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SB 533 (2026)
requiring the state to seek bids for contracts to oversee and operate the state's education freedom account program every three years.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2025-2026
- Senate committee: Education
- Subject: State Government
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 10, 2026. The committee voted 3–1 to recommend that the Senate kill it. On February 19, 2026 the Senate voted to kill it.
Sponsors
- Sen. Debra Altschiller (D - SD24) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Peggy Balboni (D - Rock 38)
- Sen. Donovan Fenton (D - SD10)
- Sen. Rebecca Perkins Kwoka (D - SD21)
- Sen. Suzanne Prentiss (D - SD5)
- Sen. Cindy Rosenwald (D - SD13)
- Sen. David Watters (D - SD4)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 10, 2026, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Education, SL Map Room
- February 19, 2026: floor debate, Senate
Votes
- February 19, 2026, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 16, nays 8, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Education
- February 10, 2026: Hearing: 02/10/2026, Room Map Room, SL, 09:30 am
- February 19, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate, 02/19/2026, Vote 3-1
- February 19, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate, RC 16Y-8N, MA ; 02/16/2026