proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, limiting the assessed value of real property and limiting real property taxes.
This bill proposes a constitutional amendment that would limit property taxes in South Dakota to no more than 1% of a property's assessed value. It also caps annual increases to assessed property values at 2% (starting with 2027 valuations) and allows adjustments for ownership changes, renovations, or damage. The amendment would affect all real property owners in South Dakota by restricting how local governments can levy taxes on their land and buildings. Voters would need to approve this change at the next general election for it to take effect.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 26, 2026
Last action Feb 23, 2026
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MODERATE
This bill introduces a constitutional amendment to limit property tax increases on owner-occupied single-family homes in South Dakota. It caps annual assessed value adjustments at 2% and limits total ad valorem taxes to 1% of assessed value, with specific exceptions for debt service on pre-2028 voter-approved bonds.
Scope change
The bill adds new constitutional provisions specifically targeting owner-occupied single-family dwellings, creating a new category of property tax protection that did not exist in the previous version.
REQUIREMENT
Establishes a 2% annual cap on assessed value adjustments for owner-occupied single-family homes, effective with the 2027 property valuation.
Sets a 1% maximum limit on total ad valorem taxes for owner-occupied single-family dwellings based on assessed value.
TIMELINE
Creates a transition period with a special exemption for debt service on bonds approved before July 1, 2028.
DEFINITION
Adds specific provisions for handling property value changes due to ownership transfers, use changes, additions, damage, or destruction.
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
9
Key actions
3
Committee
3
Amendments
1
Feb 23, 2026
Upper · Passed
State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 5, NAYS 4 S.J. 31
upper
Feb 23, 2026
Committee
State Affairs Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 3, NAYS 6 S.J. 31
upper
Feb 20, 2026
Upper · Passed
State Affairs Deferred to another day , Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 0 S.J. 29
upper
Feb 20, 2026
Upper · Passed
State Affairs Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 4, NAYS 4 S.J. 29
upper
Feb 20, 2026
Introduced
State Affairs Motion to amend , Passed, S.J. 29 Amendment SJR505A
upper
Jan 27, 2026
Committee
Referred to Senate State Affairs S.J. 121
upper
5 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Aaron Aylward
RRepublican
P
Bobbi Andera
RRepublican
P
Heather Baxter
RRepublican
P
Phil Jensen
RRepublican
P
Taffy Howard
RRepublican
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