South Dakota Bills | MyRepTracker

signed · South Dakota · Senate Mar 30, 2026

SB 214: amend provisions pertaining to the publication of the statewide voter registration file.

SB 214 requires South Dakota's Secretary of State to post weekly updates to the statewide voter registration file every Monday by 11:59 p.m. Central Time. It also establishes a rolling five-year historical archive of this data on the Secretary's website, making it freely available. The bill prohibits public access to sensitive personal information like Social Security numbers, driver license numbers, and birth dates within these files. Additionally, it bans selling or using voter data for commercial purposes (with exceptions for political polling), while allowing fees for paper copies of voter lists.

Topics ✓ Technology

signed · South Dakota · House Mar 30, 2026

HB 1264: eliminate the Agricultural Land Assessment Implementation and Oversight Advisory Task Force, and to provide that the Department of Revenue receive the submission of recommendations and provide a report on agricultural value.

HB 1264 eliminates the Agricultural Land Assessment Implementation and Oversight Advisory Task Force, which previously reviewed recommendations about agricultural land valuation methods. Instead, the Department of Revenue will directly receive recommendations from entities like South Dakota State University and provide an annual report to the legislature's Taxation Committees. The bill does not change the existing valuation process, which uses eight years of crop and livestock data (discarding the highest and lowest years and averaging the remaining six) to determine agricultural land values. This affects the Department of Revenue and entities submitting recommendations, but leaves assessment methods unchanged.

signed · South Dakota · House Mar 30, 2026

HB 1254: exempt any soil amendment used exclusively for agricultural purposes from sales tax.

HB 1254 exempts soil amendments sold in single purchases of 500 pounds or more from South Dakota's sales tax, but only when used exclusively for farming. This directly affects farmers or agricultural businesses buying these products in qualifying bulk amounts. The bill adds a specific tax exemption to state law, removing sales tax from qualifying soil amendments defined under existing law. It does not change tax rates for other products or apply to smaller purchases or non-agricultural uses.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

signed · South Dakota · House Mar 30, 2026

HB 1300: except victims of human trafficking or domestic abuse from certain clemency notice requirements.

This bill exempts victims of human trafficking or domestic abuse from specific clemency notice requirements when applying for clemency. It directly affects individuals in these victim categories who are seeking clemency by removing a requirement to receive certain notices. To qualify, applicants must submit their own affidavit confirming victim status (citing specific statutes) plus affidavits from two professionals (e.g., law enforcement, mental health providers, or victim advocates) who verify the claim. The professionals must represent different agencies to ensure independent verification.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

signed · South Dakota · House Mar 30, 2026

HB 1298: prohibit the electronic publication of certain information about a judicial officer or law enforcement officer and provide a penalty therefor.

HB 1298 prohibits publishing a judicial or law enforcement officer's home address, date of birth, or social security number online without their consent if done with the intent to cause fear for the officer's safety or their immediate family's safety. The law applies only to electronic publications and targets individuals who share such sensitive personal information under these specific conditions. Violating this prohibition is classified as a Class 6 felony. The bill directly protects officers by restricting the online dissemination of their personal details that could enable threats or harassment.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Technology

signed · South Dakota · House Mar 30, 2026

HB 1263: eliminate an exclusion from the definition of an agricultural equipment dealer.

HB 1263 removes an exclusion in South Dakota law that previously prevented dealers primarily selling off-road construction equipment from being classified as "agricultural equipment dealers." The bill amends the definition to include these dealers under the same category as those selling agricultural equipment. This change directly affects businesses that sell both construction and agricultural equipment, reclassifying them under the agricultural dealer definition. The key mechanism is a simple textual update to the legal definition, removing the specific exclusion for construction-focused dealers.

signed · South Dakota · Senate Mar 30, 2026

SB 219: require that a state agency consult with the Aeronautics Commission prior to purchasing, transferring, or disposing of a state owned and operated aircraft.

SB 219 requires South Dakota state agencies to consult the Aeronautics Commission before purchasing, selling, or moving any state-owned aircraft, including drones and unmanned aircraft systems. The bill mandates that the Commission provide written advice to both the agency and the Governor on these transactions. This applies to all state agencies and institutions handling aircraft, adding a formal review step to such decisions.

signed · South Dakota · Senate Mar 30, 2026

SB 245: create the homeowner property tax reduction fund, and to transfer moneys to the homeowner property tax reduction fund.

This bill (SB 245) is a procedural resolution with no specific policy provisions. It contains only a single section stating "The Legislature shall promote the future success and development of South Dakota," without detailing any concrete actions, mechanisms, or affected groups. The bill text lacks any legislative language defining how this promotion would occur, what programs or funding would be involved, or which entities would be directly impacted. As presented, it does not establish new requirements, allocate resources, or change existing laws. A substantive summary cannot be provided due to the absence of specific policy content in the bill text.

signed · South Dakota · Senate Mar 30, 2026

SB 231: create the water infrastructure development fund, to provide an appropriation, to provide for the awarding of grants and loans from the fund for certain rural water projects and to declare an emergency.

SB 231 creates a Water Infrastructure Development Fund to support rural water projects in South Dakota. The fund, initially seeded with $3 million from the state general fund (Section 2), provides grants (up to 10% of project costs) and loans (up to 50% of project costs) managed by the Board of Water and Natural Resources (Section 1). It directly affects rural communities needing upgrades to water infrastructure, such as new systems or repairs. The bill declares an emergency to allow immediate implementation upon passage (Section 3).

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Environment

signed · South Dakota · House Mar 30, 2026

HB 1262: make an appropriation for a non-residential, school-based, therapeutic services facility in Brown County and to declare an emergency.

HB 1262 appropriates $2 million from the general fund to construct a juvenile corrections center in Brown County, including necessary infrastructure like utilities and equipment. The bill directs the Department of Corrections to manage the project, with the Bureau of Human Resources overseeing design and construction. It declares an emergency to expedite funding, requiring immediate use of the allocated funds for the facility's completion. The bill does not affect specific individuals but directly provides resources for a state-run juvenile corrections facility in Brown County.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Criminal Justice

signed · South Dakota · Senate Mar 30, 2026

SB 76: authorize loans from the South Dakota housing infrastructure fund for airport infrastructure.

SB 76 transfers unobligated funds from South Dakota's housing infrastructure fund to the revolving economic development fund. It authorizes the Board of Economic Development to provide up to $15 million in 0% interest loans to airports with scheduled air service located in metro areas with 125,000-275,000 residents (or over 275,000) as of the 2024 Census. Loans must be repaid over 20 years with the first payment due one year after funding, and must be fully funded by June 2030. The bill directly affects airports in designated metro areas seeking infrastructure improvements.

Topics ✗ Housing ✓ Transportation

signed · South Dakota · Senate Mar 30, 2026

SB 78: revise the General Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2026.

SB 78 adjusts specific funding amounts in South Dakota's 2026 state budget for multiple agencies, including increases for the Governor's Office of Economic Development (General Funds +$300,000) and Bureau of Finance and Management (General Funds +$741,895). The bill modifies line-item appropriations across departments like Social Services, Tourism, and Parks without changing program eligibility or service requirements. It reflects revised budget allocations for existing operations, not new policies or benefits. The changes are purely fiscal adjustments to the General Appropriations Act.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes