SJR 507 South Dakota Senate · 2026 Regular Session

proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election, an amendment to state law to reduce certain property taxes for owner-occupied property, and to increase the rates for certain gross receipts taxes and use taxes.

SJR 507 proposes a constitutional amendment for voter approval that would reduce property taxes for owner-occupied homes while increasing business tax rates. Specifically, it would lower the maximum school district tax rate for single-family owner-occupied homes from $20.50 to $5.21 per $1,000 of taxable value, and raise the gross receipts tax rate for retailers and service businesses from 4.2% to 5%. This tax swap would directly affect homeowners through lower property taxes and businesses through higher sales tax rates on goods and services. The amendment requires voter approval at the next general election before taking effect.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 4, 2026 Last action Feb 23, 2026
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Introduced SJR507A · 4 edits
MODERATE
This bill amends South Dakota tax law to reduce property taxes for owner-occupied homes while increasing gross receipts taxes on various businesses to fund the reduction. The changes affect school district tax limits, retail sales tax rates, and the list of businesses subject to gross receipts tax.
Scope change
The bill expands the list of businesses subject to gross receipts tax from 15 categories to 26 categories and modifies school district tax levy limits for 2027 and beyond.
ELIGIBILITY

School district maximum tax mill levies are adjusted for 2027 and future years, with specific limits for agricultural property and owner-occupied single-family dwellings.

FISCAL

Increased gross receipts tax rates from 4.2% to fund homeowner tax reductions through the homeowner tax reduction fund.

SCOPE

Added 11 new business categories to gross receipts tax including accountants, architects, barbers, beauty shops, and various service providers.

REQUIREMENT

Modified valuation requirements for school districts to use median assessment levels representing 85% of market value for all school funding purposes.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
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Amendments
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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
Introduced
State Affairs Motion to amend , Passed, S.J. 31 Amendment SJR507A
upper
Feb 4, 2026
Introduced
First read in Senate and referred to Senate State Affairs S.J. 179
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Amber Hulse
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