establish education savings accounts.
HB 1020 establishes education savings accounts for students in South Dakota, allowing parents to set aside funds for their children's future educational expenses. The bill permits eligible families to contribute money into these accounts, which can then be used to pay for tuition, fees, and other approved educational costs at participating schools. This legislation directly affects parents and guardians of students, providing them with a structured way to save and utilize funds for their children's education. The mechanism involves creating a formal system where contributions are tracked and withdrawals are permitted under specific conditions outlined in the law.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
Jan 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2025
Last action Jan 29, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Amendments
1
Jan 29, 2025
Lower · Passed
Education Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 6
lower
Jan 29, 2025
Introduced
Education Motion to amend , Passed, Amendment 1020B
lower
Jan 14, 2025
Introduced
First read in House and referred to H.J. 12
lower
12 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Bethany Soye
RRepublican
P
Chris Karr
RRepublican
P
Curt Voight
RRepublican
P
Heather Baxter
RRepublican
P
Jim Mehlhaff
RRepublican
P
John Sjaarda
RRepublican
P
Jon Hansen
RRepublican
P
Les Heinemann
RRepublican
P
Liz May
RRepublican
P
Logan Manhart
RRepublican
P
Scott Odenbach
RRepublican
P
Tina Mulally
RRepublican
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