SB 570 (2026): relative to legislative ethics.
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SB 570 (2026)
relative to legislative ethics.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Legislative Administration
- Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Subject: Legislature
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 28, 2026. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2026-1228s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2026-1228s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 26, 2026, changing the text of the bill. On March 26, 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 March 26, 2026 and was referred to the House Legislative Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 15, 2026, with 5 people signed in online: 3 in support and 2 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on May 6, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 12–0, to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 14, 2026 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee met in executive session on September 15, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. On September 28, 2026 the committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 9 to 0.
Sponsors
- Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Ruth Ward (R - SD8)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 28, 2026, 9:10 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 103
- March 26, 2026: consent calendar, Senate
- April 15, 2026, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Legislative Administration, GP 234
- May 6, 2026, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Legislative Administration, GP 232
- May 14, 2026: consent calendar, House
- September 15, 2026, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Legislative Administration, GP 234
Votes
- March 26, 2026, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-1228s — voice vote, passed
- May 14, 2026, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
- January 28, 2026: Hearing: 01/28/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:10 am
- March 26, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1228s, 03/26/2026; Vote 5-0; CC
- March 26, 2026: Committee Amendment # 2026-1228s, AA, VV; 03/26/2026
- March 26, 2026: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-1228s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/26/2026
- March 26, 2026: Introduced (in recess of) 03/26/2026 and referred to Legislative Administration
- April 15, 2026: Public Hearing: 04/15/2026 10:00 am GP 234
- May 6, 2026: Executive Session: 05/06/2026 01:00 pm GP 232
- May 6, 2026: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 05/06/2026 (Vote 12-0; CC)
- May 14, 2026: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 05/14/2026
- September 15, 2026: Executive Session: 09/15/2026 10:00 am GP 234
- September 28, 2026: Interim Study Report: Recommended for Future Legislation 09/28/2026 (Vote 9-0; )