HB1270Introduced in the House
Provide an apprenticeship pathway to practice law in South Dakota.
Introduced by Mary Fitzgerald, District 31
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Provide an apprenticeship pathway to practice law in South Dakota.
Where it stands
Judiciary Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 3. H.J. 27
February 23, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: Deferred to the 41st legislative day · February 23, 2026
10
Yes
3
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
13 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| David Kull | 2 | Yes |
| Matt Roby | 5 | Yes |
| Tim Reisch | 8 | Yes |
| Tim Walburg | 8 | Yes |
| John Hughes | 13 | Yes |
| Kadyn Wittman | 15 | Yes |
| Mike Stevens | 18 | Yes |
| Will Mortenson | 24 | Yes |
| Rebecca Reimer | 26 | Yes |
| Peri Pourier | 27 | No |
Bill history
First Reading House H.J. 220
Referred to House Judiciary H.J. 237
Scheduled for hearing
Judiciary Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 3. H.J. 27
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