SB 102 South Dakota Senate · 2026 Regular Session

modify the distribution of gaming revenues.

SB 102 modifies how South Dakota distributes gaming revenues after the City of Deadwood receives $6.8 million annually from the Gaming Commission fund. It shifts the allocation over time: starting in 2026, 70% of remaining funds go to the state general fund (reducing to 20% by 2029), while 10% each goes to Lawrence County municipalities (excluding Deadwood) based on population, school districts in Lawrence County based on student enrollment, and Deadwood itself for historic preservation. Deadwood’s share increases from 10% in 2026 to 60% by 2029. The bill directly affects state budgets, Lawrence County communities, local schools, and Deadwood’s historic preservation efforts.

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Mar 2026

Senate Passage

Feb 2026

House Passage

Mar 2026

Signed into Law

Mar 2026

Introduced Jan 20, 2026 Signed Mar 30, 2026

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What changed between versions

Senate Appropriations Engrossed → Enrolled · 4 edits · Mar 10, 2026

MODERATE

This bill modifies how gaming revenues are distributed in South Dakota, specifically changing the allocation percentages and destinations of funds collected from gaming activities. The changes affect how money flows between state funds, municipalities, school districts, and the City of Deadwood.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains focused on gaming revenue distribution but changes the specific allocation percentages and fund destinations within Lawrence County and related entities.

FISCAL

Changed gaming tax distribution: Previously 40% went to tourism promotion fund and 10% to Lawrence County; now 25% goes to state general fund, 3.3% to Lawrence County municipalities (excluding Deadwood), 0.7% to non-state-aid school districts in Lawrence County, and 71% to City of Deadwood for historic restoration.

Maintained $100,000 transfer to historical preservation loan and grant fund, but restructured remaining fund distribution after commission expenses and this transfer.

ELIGIBILITY

Added specific exclusion for City of Deadwood from receiving pro rata distribution to Lawrence County municipalities, directing all 71% of remaining funds to Deadwood instead.

Clarified that only the portion of school districts located in Lawrence County (based on student residence) receives the 0.7% distribution for districts located partly outside the county.

Floor votes · Senate Feb 24, 2026 · House Mar 9, 2026

How they voted

31–2

Passed · 2 other

Total votes 35

Feb 24, 2026

D Democratic3

3 Yea

100% Yea

R Republican32

28 Yea 2 Nay 2

87% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Amendments

Mar 30, 2026

Signed into law

Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 S.J. 548

executive

Mar 10, 2026

Lower · Passed

Signed by the Speaker H.J. 553

lower

Mar 10, 2026

Lower · Passed

Signed by the President S.J. 512

lower

Mar 9, 2026

Lower · Passed

House of Representatives Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 64, NAYS 5 H.J. 541

lower

Mar 9, 2026

House · Passed

House Vote: pass (64-5-1)

house

Mar 5, 2026

Lower · Passed

Committee on Appropriations Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 0

lower

Mar 4, 2026

Committee

Referred to , Passed, House Committee on Appropriations YEAS 13, NAYS 0 H.J. 19

lower

Feb 25, 2026

Introduced

First read in House and referred to House Commerce and Energy H.J. 445

lower

Feb 24, 2026

Upper · Passed

Senate Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 31, NAYS 2 S.J. 374

upper

Feb 24, 2026

Senate · Passed

Senate Vote: pass (31-2-2)

senate

Feb 23, 2026

Upper · Passed

Committee on Appropriations Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 0

upper

Feb 17, 2026

Introduced

Committee on Appropriations Motion to amend , Passed, Amendment 102A

upper

Feb 6, 2026

Committee

Referred to , Passed, Senate Committee on Appropriations YEAS 16, NAYS 0

upper

Jan 23, 2026

Committee

Referred to , Passed, Joint Committee on Appropriations S.J. 91

upper

Jan 20, 2026

Introduced

First read in Senate and referred to Senate Committee on Appropriations S.J. 66

upper

6 primary · 0 co-sponsors