South Dakota Bills | MyRepTracker

passed · South Dakota · House Mar 9, 2026

HB 1253: adjust the assessment methodology for owner-occupied single-family dwellings and nonagricultural property.

HB 1253 adjusts how property taxes are calculated for owner-occupied single-family homes and nonagricultural land by using a special averaging method. It requires county assessors to set each property's taxable value based on the "Olympic average" (removing the highest and lowest values) of its fair market value over the past eight years, or since a recent change in use or addition. This aims to stabilize tax bills by smoothing out annual value fluctuations. The bill specifically prevents this adjustment from increasing taxes on agricultural properties. It directly affects homeowners and nonagricultural property owners in South Dakota.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

signed · South Dakota · House Mar 9, 2026

HB 1046: authorize the Department of Corrections to demolish the Pierre Minimum Center, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.

This bill authorizes the South Dakota Department of Corrections to demolish the Pierre Minimum Center in Pierre, South Dakota, and covers related costs including removal of structures, hazardous material abatement, and site restoration to grade. It appropriates $682,825 from the state general fund specifically for this demolition project. The Bureau of Human Resources and Administration will oversee the work, and the bill declares an emergency to allow immediate implementation upon approval. Unspent funds would revert to the state treasury per standard procedures.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

signed · South Dakota · House Mar 9, 2026

HB 1041: authorize the expansion and renovation of the Sturgis Readiness Center, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.

HB 1041 authorizes the South Dakota Department of the Military to expand and renovate the Sturgis Readiness Center, including utilities and infrastructure. It appropriates $2.35 million from the state general fund and $8 million in federal funds for this project, with unspent funds reverting to the state by June 30, 2031. The bill declares an emergency to expedite the project, which directly affects the Sturgis facility and its military operations. The renovation requires approval from the adjutant general and oversight by the Bureau of Human Resources and Administration.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

passed both · South Dakota · House Mar 9, 2026

HB 1135: make an appropriation to enhance the economic health of South Dakota.

HB 1135 appropriates $101 from South Dakota's general fund to enhance the state's economic health. The bill directs the state to approve vouchers and pay authorized expenditures using this amount, with unspent funds reverting per standard procedures. It is a procedural appropriation with no specific programs or recipient details defined. The measure becomes effective June 30, 2026. This is a minimal, procedural budget allocation without targeted economic programs.

passed both · South Dakota · House Mar 9, 2026

HB 1134: make an appropriation for the economic development prosperity of South Dakota.

HB 1134 appropriates $101 from South Dakota's general fund to support state economic development efforts. The bill authorizes the state to approve payments for these purposes and requires unspent funds to revert per standard state procedures by June 30, 2026. This is a simple fiscal appropriation with no new programs or direct impact on specific entities beyond state budget allocations.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

passed both · South Dakota · Senate Mar 9, 2026

SB 120: make an appropriation for the economic development of South Dakota.

This bill appropriates $101 from South Dakota's general fund for economic development purposes. It authorizes the state to approve vouchers and pay expenses using this amount, with unspent funds reverting to the general fund per standard state procedures. The bill has no substantive policy provisions beyond this minimal funding allocation and takes effect June 30, 2026. As a simple appropriation measure, it directly affects state budgeting for economic development programs without altering existing laws or regulations.

signed · South Dakota · House Mar 9, 2026

HB 1062: revise a provision related to aggravated assault.

HB 1062 is a technical amendment to South Dakota's aggravated assault statute (§ 22-18-1.1). It renumbers existing subsections and removes references to provisions previously deleted by law (specifically removing references to subsections (3), (6), and (7) as deleted by prior legislation). The bill does not change the actual legal definition or penalties for aggravated assault, which remains a Class 3 felony for causing serious injury under specified circumstances. This is purely a procedural update to correct the statutory numbering and eliminate outdated references in the law.

signed · South Dakota · House Mar 9, 2026

HB 1162: add certain substances to Schedule I of the controlled substances schedule.

HB 1162 adds 59 specific substances - including synthetic opioids like "W-18" and "butonitazene," as well as compounds such as "methiopropamine" - to South Dakota's Schedule I controlled substances list. This means these substances are now classified as having no medical use and a high potential for abuse under state law. The bill directly affects anyone in South Dakota who possesses, distributes, or uses these listed substances, making such actions illegal without specific exemptions. The key mechanism is the explicit inclusion of these chemical compounds (including isomers and salts) into Schedule I, closing potential legal gaps for enforcement.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice

signed · South Dakota · House Mar 9, 2026

HB 1101: prohibit an insurer from declining or limiting life, disability, or long-term care insurance policies based solely on an individual's status as a living organ donor.

HB 1101 prohibits insurers from denying or limiting life, disability, or long-term care insurance coverage solely because someone is a living organ donor. It specifically bans insurers from: (1) refusing coverage based on donor status, (2) requiring donors to stop donating to maintain coverage, or (3) charging higher premiums or imposing other restrictions due to donor status alone. The bill ensures that living organ donors cannot face insurance discrimination without evidence of actual increased health risk. This directly protects individuals who donate organs while alive from unfair treatment by insurance companies.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

failed · South Dakota · House Mar 9, 2026

HB 1160: repeal the medical marijuana oversight committee.

HB 1160 repeals the legal requirement for a medical marijuana oversight committee in South Dakota. The bill ends a committee that was mandated to meet twice yearly to evaluate the medical cannabis program, including patient access, dispensary operations, testing facilities, and regulatory safeguards. This change removes the committee's structure and duties, which included making recommendations to the legislature about the program's effectiveness and regulations. The repeal applies to the medical cannabis program established under existing law.

Topics ✗ Healthcare

signed · South Dakota · House Mar 9, 2026

HB 1169: classify medetomidine as a Schedule III controlled substance and establish permissible uses.

HB 1169 classifies medetomidine - a drug used in veterinary medicine - as a state-controlled substance under Schedule III, effective January 1, 2026. This bill directly affects veterinarians, animal drug manufacturers, and pharmacists who handle medetomidine for animal use. The key provision exempts specific veterinary applications, including federally approved animal drugs (under 21 U.S.C. § 360b) and uses permitted by federal law, ensuring continued access for animal care while imposing state-level controls on other uses.

passed both · South Dakota · House Mar 9, 2026

HB 1241: modify the requirements for public notice of a hearing prior to a vote to impose an excess tax levy, and to modify requirements to refer an excess tax levy of a school district to a vote.

HB 1241 increases the property tax exemption amount for disabled veterans and surviving spouses in South Dakota. It amends existing law (§ 10-4-40 for veterans and § 10-4-41 for surviving spouses) to raise the value of a primary residence exempt from property taxes. Currently set at $225,000, this exemption applies to owner-occupied homes where the veteran is permanently and totally disabled from service-connected injuries, or to surviving spouses of such veterans. To qualify, applicants must submit a confidential form to the Department of Revenue and maintain occupancy; the exemption ends if they sell the home, stop living there, or remarry (for surviving spouses).

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Veterans