South Dakota Bills | MyRepTracker

signed · South Dakota · Senate Mar 30, 2026

SB 74: transfer moneys to the general fund from the budget reserve fund and the general revenue replacement fund, and to declare an emergency.

This South Dakota bill (SB 74) transfers $56,153,769 from the budget reserve fund and $41,874,757 from the general revenue replacement fund directly into the state's general fund. These transfers are intended to support state government operations and public institutions. The bill declares an emergency to allow these fund movements to take effect immediately upon approval, bypassing standard budget procedures. The action affects the state's budget structure by reallocating existing reserves without creating new taxes or spending programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

signed · South Dakota · House Mar 30, 2026

HB 1051: revise property tax levies for school districts and to revise the state aid to general and special education formulas.

HB 1051 revises South Dakota school districts' property tax limits and updates state funding formulas. It sets new maximum tax rates: $4.22 per $1,000 of property value for general funds, $1.13 for agricultural land, and $2.51 for owner-occupied homes, all based on valuations at 85% of market value. The bill also changes how school enrollment is calculated for state aid, clarifying that students in state custody (e.g., foster care) count toward enrollment and adding rules for tuition payments. These changes directly affect all South Dakota public school districts by altering their tax capacity and state funding calculations.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

signed · South Dakota · Senate Mar 30, 2026

SB 96: authorize the imposition of a county option gross receipts tax to reduce owner-occupied property taxes.

South Dakota's SB 96 allows counties to impose a 0.5% sales tax on taxable goods, digital products, and services (following state sales tax rules). All revenue from this county-level tax must go into a dedicated "property tax reduction fund." The fund is used to reduce property taxes on owner-occupied homes first, then agricultural and other land types, with all reductions applied equally across qualifying properties. Counties must adopt an ordinance to implement the tax and may hold a voter referendum on the proposal.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

signed · South Dakota · Senate Mar 30, 2026

SB 41: revise a provision related to criminal invasions of privacy, prohibit the creation and distribution of digitally fabricated material of an identifiable individual, and provide penalties therefor.

SB 41 revises South Dakota's criminal invasion of privacy law to prohibit creating, distributing, or selling digitally manipulated images or videos that falsely depict an identifiable person as nude or engaged in sexual acts. It specifically targets content that appears authentic to an ordinary person but was altered to misrepresent the individual. The law defines "digitally fabricated material" as manipulated images, videos, or depictions that falsely show an identifiable person in states of nudity or sexual activity. Violating this provision is a Class 5 felony, with penalties applying when the manipulated content is shared to harass or embarrass the person depicted.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Technology

signed · South Dakota · Senate Mar 30, 2026

SB 37: make appropriations for water and environmental purposes and to declare an emergency.

SB 37 appropriates $19.5 million from South Dakota's water and environment fund to the Board of Water and Natural Resources for water and environmental projects, declaring an emergency to expedite funding. The bill funds feasibility studies for regional water systems, hydrology research including a public wetland map, flood control updates for the Big Sioux River, and infrastructure construction in northern South Dakota. It also provides grants and loans for water facilities, solid waste management, and cleanup projects, with local communities and municipalities as direct recipients. The Board will distribute funds according to established terms and conditions, focusing on concrete infrastructure and resource management improvements.

Topics ✓ Environment

signed · South Dakota · Senate Mar 30, 2026

SB 69: make an appropriation for the purchase of a new Division of Highway Patrol airplane and mission equipment and to declare an emergency.

SB 69 appropriates $5 million from the general fund to the South Dakota Department of Public Safety for purchasing a new Highway Patrol airplane, related mission equipment, and installation. This bill directly affects the Highway Patrol division by funding equipment upgrades for aerial operations. The key mechanism is a specific budget allocation with a requirement that unspent funds revert per state procedures. The bill also declares an emergency to allow immediate implementation upon approval.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Transportation

signed · South Dakota · Senate Mar 30, 2026

SB 79: make an appropriation to the South Dakota Board of Technical Education to construct an advanced manufacturing laboratory space and classrooms on the campus of Southeast Technical College and to declare an emergency.

SB 79 appropriates $6 million from South Dakota's general fund to build an advanced manufacturing lab and classrooms at Southeast Technical College. The college must first secure $18 million in outside funding (gifts, grants, etc.) before the state funds are released, with no bonds allowed for the project. The bill declares an emergency to expedite the construction, requiring the state auditor to pay for approved expenses. This directly affects Southeast Technical College students, faculty, and local manufacturing industry partners by expanding hands-on training facilities. The funding is conditional on the college meeting its financial match requirement.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

signed · South Dakota · House Mar 30, 2026

HB 1048: make an appropriation for the expansion of broadband infrastructure and to declare an emergency.

HB 1048 appropriates $87 million in federal funds to the Governor's Office of Economic Development for grants expanding broadband infrastructure across South Dakota, primarily benefiting rural and underserved communities lacking reliable internet access. The bill authorizes the office to distribute grants under federal broadband program guidelines, with payments processed through state vouchers and audits. It declares an emergency to expedite implementation, allowing the funding to take effect immediately upon passage. Unspent funds must revert to the state treasury per standard procedures, as specified in Chapter 4-8 of South Dakota law. This is a funding measure focused on infrastructure deployment, not regulatory changes.

Topics ✓ Technology

signed · South Dakota · House Mar 30, 2026

HB 1089: modify the distributions of revenues collected from severance taxation on new permits.

HB 1089 modifies how South Dakota distributes severance tax revenue from precious metals mining. It changes the rules for permits issued on or after July 1, 2026: 80% of the tax revenue goes to the state general fund, while 20% is sent to the county where mining occurs. Unlike previous rules, this 20% county share cannot be reduced if a mining company is acquired. The bill also maintains that revenue from mining on state-owned land must go to the common school permanent fund. This directly affects new mining permit holders after 2026 and the counties where they operate.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

signed · South Dakota · Senate Mar 30, 2026

SB 102: modify the distribution of gaming revenues.

SB 102 modifies how South Dakota distributes gaming revenues after the City of Deadwood receives $6.8 million annually from the Gaming Commission fund. It shifts the allocation over time: starting in 2026, 70% of remaining funds go to the state general fund (reducing to 20% by 2029), while 10% each goes to Lawrence County municipalities (excluding Deadwood) based on population, school districts in Lawrence County based on student enrollment, and Deadwood itself for historic preservation. Deadwood’s share increases from 10% in 2026 to 60% by 2029. The bill directly affects state budgets, Lawrence County communities, local schools, and Deadwood’s historic preservation efforts.

signed · South Dakota · Senate Mar 30, 2026

SB 45: revise a provision regulating delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol, THC-O acetate, and hexahydrocannabinol for persons under the age of twenty-one and to provide a penalty therefor.

SB 45 prohibits the sale, distribution, or possession of specific cannabis products (including delta-8 THC, THC-O acetate, and hexahydrocannabinol) to individuals under 21 years old. It makes it a Class 6 felony to sell or distribute these products to minors, and a Class 2 misdemeanor for minors to possess or consume them, or for adults (other than parents/guardians) to provide them to minors. The law directly affects retailers, minors under 21, and adults who might supply these products to underage individuals. Penalties are clearly defined based on the specific violation.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice

signed · South Dakota · Senate Mar 30, 2026

SB 49: safeguard the integrity, privacy, and security of genetic data and provide a civil penalty therefor.

South Dakota's SB 49 requires direct-to-consumer genetic testing companies to protect consumers' genetic data and privacy. It mandates clear privacy policies, separate express consent for each data use (including research, marketing, or sharing with third parties), and security programs to prevent unauthorized access. Companies must also allow consumers to access, delete their data, or request destruction of biological samples within 30 days of revoking consent. This law directly affects South Dakota residents using these services and genetic testing companies operating in the state.

Topics ✓ Technology