Budget & Taxes

signed · South Dakota · House Mar 4, 2026

HB 1233: modify provisions for a tax collection agreement with an Indian tribe.

HB 1233 modifies South Dakota's tax collection agreements with Indian tribes by expanding the list of state taxes tribes can collect on behalf of the state. The bill adds 13 specific taxes to the existing list, including retail sales tax, cigarette tax, motor vehicle excise tax, and remote seller sales tax. Under the agreement, tribes would collect these taxes and the state would retain a set percentage of the collected revenue as an administrative fee. This directly affects tribal governments (as tax collectors) and South Dakota's Department of Revenue (as the state entity managing collections).

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands state tax collection via tribes, increasing revenue retention through administrative fees, strengthening fiscal management and budget revenue streams.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

passed · South Dakota · House Mar 2, 2026

HB 1261: provide a tax credit for owner-occupied property, to make an appropriation therefor, and to transfer moneys to the general fund.

HB 1261 provides a property tax credit for homeowners of single-family residences in South Dakota, reducing their 2027 property tax bills by up to $500 or the full tax amount owed, whichever is lower. The credit applies automatically to tax bills sent by county treasurers for owner-occupied homes. To fund the credit, $120 million is reallocated from the housing infrastructure fund ($60 million) and the general fund/budget reserve ($60 million each), with the state treasurer transferring funds to cover the revenue loss. This policy directly affects single-family homeowners paying property taxes in 2027, while the funding mechanism ensures no new state revenue is required.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides property tax credit for homeowners, reducing tax burden via budget reallocation from housing and general funds, aligning with tax relief and fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill provides property tax credit for homeowners, directly supporting property rights as defined in the housing topic.80% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed both · South Dakota · Senate Mar 2, 2026

SB 223: modify the requirements for a petition to refer an excess tax levy of a school district to a vote.

SB 223 modifies South Dakota's process for school districts to refer excess tax levies to voter approval. It changes the petition signature requirement from a flat 50 voters to "at least five percent of the registered voters" in the school district. The bill also adjusts notice rules, waiving newspaper publication requirements if the district mails the resolution to all property taxpayers within 20 days. This affects school districts seeking voter input on tax increases and directly impacts local taxpayers who may petition to refer levy decisions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesReduces petition signatures for school tax levies (5% vs 50 voters), facilitating voter approval of tax increases and aligning with fiscal management processes.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill eases petition requirements for school tax levies, facilitating voter approval of funding increases for school districts.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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signed · South Dakota · Senate Mar 2, 2026

SB 73: revise provisions relating to state financial practices.

SB 73 revises South Dakota's state financial practices by requiring state agencies to file consulting contracts with the state auditor within five days of final approval and display these contracts, along with other specified contracts (like those for $10,000+ services), on a public website. It mandates that agencies retain original claims, invoices, and vouchers for at least seven years. The bill also adjusts mileage reimbursement rates, setting a standard rate of 51 cents per mile (or the IRS business rate, whichever is greater) for regular state vehicle use, and increasing it to 68 cents per mile for vehicles transporting individuals with special needs. These changes focus on improving transparency, record-keeping, and standardizing financial procedures across state agencies.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates transparency in state contracts and financial records, promoting fiscal accountability and responsible budget management per Public Fiscal Administration subjects.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

failed · South Dakota · House Mar 2, 2026

HB 1086: make an appropriation for providing a grant to a nonprofit that delivers programming to support offenders and correctional staff.

HB 1086 appropriates $2.7 million from the general fund to the South Dakota Department of Corrections for a grant to a nonprofit organization. The nonprofit must provide trauma-informed programming - including leadership development and skills training - to both offenders and correctional staff at three specific state prisons: South Dakota State Penitentiary, Mike Durfee State Prison, and South Dakota Women's Prison. To qualify, the nonprofit must currently operate such programming at a state facility and plan to serve all three prisons, as verified by the Department of Corrections. Unspent funds by June 30, 2031, will revert to the state treasury.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $2.7M from general fund for correctional programming grant, directly funding a state budget allocation for essential correctional services.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds trauma-informed rehabilitation programs for offenders/staff at prisons, aiming to reduce recidivism through skills training and leadership development.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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in committee · South Dakota · House Mar 2, 2026

HB 1202: authorize the construction of a trades center on the campus of Lake Area Technical College, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.

This bill appropriates $5.2 million from the state general fund to construct a trades center at Lake Area Technical College, providing new classrooms, labs, and student services for technical training programs. The college must secure matching funds from non-state sources (gifts, grants, etc.) equal to the state appropriation before the funds are released. The legislature declared an emergency to expedite the project, which will not use bonds for completion and requires approval of expenditures by the Department of Education and state auditor. The center directly affects students and staff at Lake Area Technical College by expanding hands-on training facilities.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $5.2M from state general fund for public college infrastructure, directly funding higher education through state budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriates $5.2M for new technical training facilities at Lake Area Technical College, directly funding higher education infrastructure and program expansion per bill summary.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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signed · South Dakota · House Mar 2, 2026

HB 1018: amend the reversion date for moneys appropriated to the Department of Education to improve and renovate the Cultural Heritage Center.

HB 1018 amends the deadline for unused funds allocated to the South Dakota Department of Education for renovating the Cultural Heritage Center. The bill specifies that any money not spent by June 30, 2028, must revert to the state treasury, preventing funds from being carried over indefinitely. This directly affects the Department of Education’s budget management for this specific renovation project. The change clarifies the existing reversion timeline without altering the deadline, ensuring funds are used within the established timeframe.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill enforces fiscal responsibility by requiring unspent education renovation funds to revert to treasury by 2028, preventing indefinite carryover.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · South Dakota · House Feb 25, 2026

HB 1043: make an appropriation to reimburse health care professionals who have complied with the requirements for rural recruitment assistance programs, and to declare an emergency.

HB 1043 allocates $978,294 to reimburse 12 specific rural healthcare professionals (4 family physicians, 2 physician assistants, and 6 nurse practitioners) who met requirements under §34-12G-3 for rural recruitment programs. It also allocates $370,000 to reimburse other eligible healthcare professionals meeting requirements under §34-12G-12. The funds come from the state general fund and are intended to cover costs incurred by providers who participated in designated rural recruitment initiatives. The bill declares an emergency to expedite funding, with unspent funds reverting per standard procedures.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $1.35M from state general fund to reimburse rural healthcare providers, directly funding a public health program through budget appropriation.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $978,294 + $370,000 to reimburse rural healthcare providers for recruitment program costs, directly funding access to underserved areas per §34-12G-3/12.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · South Dakota · Senate Feb 25, 2026

SB 67: make an appropriation for costs related to emergencies and disasters impacting the state and to declare an emergency.

SB 67 appropriates $4,205,497 from the general fund to a special emergency and disaster fund for costs related to emergencies or disasters impacting South Dakota, as defined by existing law. The bill directs the Department of Public Safety Secretary to approve payments and the state auditor to issue warrants for these expenses. It also declares an immediate state emergency to authorize the spending, effective upon passage. The funding directly supports state agencies managing disaster-related costs, with no new policy provisions beyond the financial allocation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $4.2M from general fund for disaster management, directly funding state emergency response under budgetary authority.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · South Dakota · Senate Feb 25, 2026

SB 68: make an appropriation for costs related to the suppression of wildfires impacting the state and to declare an emergency.

SB 68 appropriates $2,652,561 from the general fund to the state fire suppression special revenue fund to cover costs for suppressing wildfires across South Dakota. The bill authorizes the Department of Public Safety to approve payments for firefighting expenses and declares an emergency to allow immediate spending. Unspent funds must revert to the general fund per state law. This is a one-time funding measure specifically for active wildfire suppression efforts, not prevention or recovery.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $2.65M from general fund for emergency wildfire suppression, aligning with fiscal responsibility by funding essential public safety service with unspent funds reverting to general fund.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes