South Dakota candidates and political committees are now prohibited from accepting money or loans from foreign nationals, foreign governments, and certain other sources, with violations punishable as a Class 2 misdemeanor (or Class 1 felony for repeat offenses within a calendar year). This law clarifies and strengthens the existing ban by specifically defining "foreign national" according to federal law and increasing penalties for violations. The law takes effect immediately upon passage.
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State Affairs Scheduled for hearing
State Affairs Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House State Affairs H.J. 125
Senate Do Pass Passed, YEAS 34, NAYS 0. S.J. 85
State Affairs Do Pass Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0. S.J. 3
State Affairs Scheduled for hearing S.J. 1
First read in Senate and referred to Senate State Affairs S.J. 15
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