SB 534-FN (2026): relative to compliance with certain political expenditures and contribution statutes.
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SB 534-FN (2026)
relative to compliance with certain political expenditures and contribution statutes.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Election Law
- Senate committee: Election Law and Municipal Affairs
- Subject: Elections
- Chapter law: 314
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 27, 2026. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2026-0645s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2026-0645s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 19, 2026, changing the text of the bill. On February 19, 2026 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on February 19, 2026 and was referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 31, 2026, with 52 people signed in online: 6 in support and 46 in opposition. The committee held work sessions on April 7, 2026 and April 9, 2026. The committee met in executive session on April 9, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2026-1406h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2026-1406h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 23, 2026, changing the text of the bill. On April 23, 2026 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On April 23, 2026 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee held a work session on May 4, 2026. The committee met in executive session on May 5, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 24–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 14, 2026 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On May 14, 2026 the Senate voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. James Gray. On May 21, 2026 the House adopted “House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Ross Berry. On June 4, 2026 the House adopted the conference report (2026-2030c) on a voice vote. On June 4, 2026 the Senate adopted the conference report (2026-2030c) on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 4, 2026 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 10, 2026, making it Chapter 314 of the session laws. It takes effect January 1, 2027.
Sponsors
- Sen. Kevin Avard (R - SD12) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Regina Birdsell (R - SD19)
- Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14)
- Rep. Diane Kelley (R - Hills 32)
- Rep. Jim Kofalt (R - Hills 32)
- Rep. Diane Pauer (R - Hills 36)
- Rep. Shane Sirois (R - Hills 32)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 27, 2026, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs, SH 122-123
- February 19, 2026: consent calendar, Senate
- March 31, 2026, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, GP 158
- April 7, 2026, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, GP 158
- April 9, 2026, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, GP 158
- April 9, 2026, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Election Law, GP 158
- April 23, 2026: floor debate, House
- May 4, 2026, 10:00 AM: work session, House Finance, GP 230
- May 5, 2026, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Finance, GP 230
- May 14, 2026: consent calendar, House
- May 21, 2026: floor debate, House
- May 22, 2026, 2:00 PM: committee of conference, GP 159
Votes
- February 19, 2026, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-0645s — voice vote, passed
- April 23, 2026, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-1406h — voice vote, passed
- May 14, 2026, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- May 14, 2026, Senate: Nonconcur with the House Amendment; Requests C of C — voice vote, passed
- May 21, 2026, House: House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC — voice vote, passed
- June 4, 2026, House: Adopt Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed
- June 4, 2026, Senate: Adopt Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Election Law and Municipal Affairs
- January 27, 2026: Hearing: 01/27/2026, Room 122-123, SH, 09:15 am
- February 19, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0645s, 02/19/2026; Vote 5-0; CC
- February 19, 2026: Committee Amendment # 2026-0645s, AA, VV; 02/19/2026
- February 19, 2026: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-0645s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/19/2026
- February 19, 2026: Introduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Election Law
- March 31, 2026: Public Hearing: 03/31/2026 11:00 am GP 158
- April 7, 2026: Subcommittee Work Session: 04/07/2026 10:00 am GP 158
- April 9, 2026: Subcommittee Work Session: 04/09/2026 01:00 pm GP 158
- April 9, 2026: Executive Session: 04/09/2026 01:30 pm GP 158
- April 9, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1406h (NT) 04/09/2026 (Vote 18-0; RC)
- April 23, 2026: Amendment # 2026-1406h: AA VV 04/23/2026
- April 23, 2026: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-1406h: MA VV 04/23/2026
- April 23, 2026: Referred to Finance 04/23/2026
- May 4, 2026: Division I Work Session: 05/04/2026 10:00 am GP 230
- May 5, 2026: Executive Session: 05/05/2026 10:30 am GP 230
- May 5, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 05/05/2026 (Vote 24-0; CC)
- May 14, 2026: Ought to Pass: MA VV 05/14/2026
- May 14, 2026: Sen. Gray Moved Nonconcur with the House Amendment; Requests C of C, MA, VV; (In Recess 05/14/2026)
- May 21, 2026: President Appoints: Senators Gray, Lang, Perkins Kwoka; (In Recess 05/14/2026)
- May 21, 2026: House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC (Rep. Berry): MA VV 05/21/2026
- May 21, 2026: Speaker Appoints: Reps. Berry, Qualey, Wood, Burnham 05/21/2026
- May 21, 2026: Committee of Conference Meeting: 05/22/2026, 02:00 pm, Room 159, GP
- May 21, 2026: Conferee Change; Senator Rosenwald Replaces Senator Perkins Kwoka
- May 22, 2026: Conferee Change: Rep. Lane Replaces Rep.Burnham 05/22/2026
- May 22, 2026: Conferee Change; Senator Birdsell Replaces Senator Rosenwald
- May 28, 2026: Conference Committee Report # 2026-2030c Filed 05/28/2026; As Amended by the House
- June 4, 2026: Conference Committee Report 2026-2030c: Adopted, VV 06/04/2026
- June 4, 2026: Conference Committee Report # 2026-2030c, Adopted, VV; 06/04/2026
- June 4, 2026: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026)
- June 4, 2026: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026
- July 10, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 07/10/2026; Chapter 314; Effective 01/01/2027