Signed by Governor Kristi Noem

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes penalties for appropriating public funds to influence an election result.

Highlights:

• Establishes the following penalties for appropriating public funds to influence an election result, including (Sec. 1):

• A Class 1 misdemeanor if the state, agency, or governing body of any county, municipality, or other political subdivision expends $1,000 or more in public funds; and

• A Class 6 misdeamnor if the state, agency, or governing body of any county, municipality, or other political subdivision expends $10,000 or more in public funds

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect after passage and approval by the governor (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes penalties for appropriating public funds to influence an election result.

Highlights:

• Establishes the following penalties for appropriating public funds to influence an election result, including (Sec. 1):

• A Class 1 misdemeanor if the state, agency, or governing body of any county, municipality, or other political subdivision expends $1,000 or more in public funds; and

• A Class 6 misdeamnor if the state, agency, or governing body of any county, municipality, or other political subdivision expends $10,000 or more in public funds

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect after passage and approval by the governor (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text