SB 199 South Dakota Senate · 2026 Regular Session

establish a new fund to provide property tax relief.

SB 199 creates a Property Tax Relief Fund in the state treasury to help reduce property taxes for homeowners and businesses. The fund is funded by transferring 25% of the annual increase in the state's general fund revenue each August into the account, starting in 2026. Local governments (political subdivisions) can use these funds to lower property tax levies on real property within their jurisdictions. The Department of Revenue administers the fund, and deposits automatically adjust based on state revenue changes each year. This provides a structured, ongoing mechanism for property tax relief tied to state budget growth.
Bill status failed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 29, 2026 Last action Feb 23, 2026
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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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Total actions
5
Key actions
2
Committee
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Feb 20, 2026
Upper · Passed
Prime Sponsor Changed at the Request of the Prime Sponsor , Passed, S.J. 339
upper
Feb 20, 2026
Upper · Passed
Taxation Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 4, NAYS 3 S.J. 17
upper
Jan 29, 2026
Introduced
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Taxation S.J. 142
upper
13 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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