House approves bill tightening campaign disclosure for committees without primary opponents
February 05, 2025 | 2025 Legislative SD, South Dakota
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Senate Bill 17, aimed at increasing transparency in campaign finance reporting, received final passage in the House after floor remarks describing the measure as a modest reporting expansion.
Representative Tim Goodwin, speaking in favor, characterized the bill as a transparency measure that would require pre-primary and pre-general campaign filings even for committees that had no primary contest, closing a reporting gap that previously allowed unopposed campaigns to collect and spend without submitting those particular reports.
The House approved the bill on a voice and roll call; the clerk reported ayes 61, nays 6, excused 1 and the bill was declared passed.
Votes at a glance: SB 17 — passed, ayes 61, nays 6, excused 1.
Floor remarks emphasized internal transparency and accountability; there was minimal debate on the floor during final passage.
Representative Tim Goodwin, speaking in favor, characterized the bill as a transparency measure that would require pre-primary and pre-general campaign filings even for committees that had no primary contest, closing a reporting gap that previously allowed unopposed campaigns to collect and spend without submitting those particular reports.
The House approved the bill on a voice and roll call; the clerk reported ayes 61, nays 6, excused 1 and the bill was declared passed.
Votes at a glance: SB 17 — passed, ayes 61, nays 6, excused 1.
Floor remarks emphasized internal transparency and accountability; there was minimal debate on the floor during final passage.
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