South Dakota Bills

passed · South Dakota · House Mar 10, 2025

HB 1249: protect landowners from the use of deception, fraud, harassment, intimidation, misrepresentation, or threat, in acquiring easements or easement options.

HB 1249 aims to protect landowners in South Dakota from deceptive or coercive tactics when easements or easement options are being acquired. The bill prohibits the use of fraud, harassment, intimidation, misrepresentation, or threats during the easement acquisition process. It requires that landowners receive clear, accurate information and have the opportunity to consult legal counsel before signing easement agreements. This legislation directly affects property owners and entities seeking to acquire land easements by establishing stricter standards for negotiation and disclosure.

Tesa Schwans (R) Kaley Nolz (R) Bobbi Andera (R) Travis Ismay (R) Heather Baxter (R)

passed · South Dakota · Senate Mar 10, 2025

SB 169: require a public hearing prior to a vote to impose an excess tax levy.

SB 169 requires that a public hearing be held before a vote can be taken on imposing an excess tax levy. This bill directly affects local governments and taxpayers in South Dakota by adding a procedural step to the tax levy process. The key mechanism is the mandatory public hearing, which ensures community input is gathered before any excess tax increase is approved. This change aims to increase transparency and public participation in local tax decisions without altering the underlying tax rates or amounts.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

introduced · South Dakota · House Mar 10, 2025

HC 8024: Recognizing the City of Mitchell as the Governor's Office of Economic Development 2025 Community of the Year.

This bill recognizes the City of Mitchell as the Governor's Office of Economic Development 2025 Community of the Year. It designates the city with an official honorific title to acknowledge its achievements in economic development. The legislation does not allocate funding or create new programs but serves as a formal commendation.

passed · South Dakota · House Mar 10, 2025

HB 1235: reduce a limit on the annual increases of property tax revenues payable to certain taxing districts, and to subject school districts to a limit on property taxes collected in a year.

This bill modifies property tax revenue limits in South Dakota by adjusting caps on annual increases for certain taxing districts and imposing a new limit on property tax collections for school districts. It directly affects local governments, school boards, and property owners by changing how much property tax revenue they can collect each year. The key provision establishes a ceiling on property tax collections for school districts to prevent excessive tax burdens on residents. Additionally, it alters the rules governing how much property tax revenue can increase annually for specific taxing entities. These changes aim to provide more predictable tax revenue limits while maintaining fiscal constraints on local government funding.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes ✗ Education

introduced · South Dakota · Senate Mar 10, 2025

SC 820: Honoring the 2024-2025 Canton C-Hawk girls wrestling team for its outstanding accomplishments.

This bill honors the 2024-2025 Canton C-Hawk girls wrestling team for their outstanding accomplishments. It designates the team for recognition, likely through a formal resolution or commemorative action. The measure directly affects the specific wrestling team and their community by acknowledging their achievements. No substantive policy changes are introduced, as the bill serves a commemorative purpose.

in committee · South Dakota · Senate Mar 10, 2025

SB 191: limit annual valuation increases on owner-occupied single-family dwellings and provide an exception for mill rate limitations on taxing districts.

This bill restricts how much the assessed value of owner-occupied single-family homes in South Dakota can increase each year for property tax purposes. It also creates an exception that allows taxing districts to limit mill rates, which are the tax rates applied to property values. The measure directly affects homeowners by capping annual valuation increases and provides a specific allowance for certain local taxing districts to manage their tax rates.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing

signed · South Dakota · Senate Mar 10, 2025

SB 28: revise provisions relating to licensing fees and license renewal dates for the practice of barbering and to declare an emergency.

This bill updates the rules for barbering licenses in South Dakota by changing how much fees cost and when licenses must be renewed. It directly affects barbers, barber schools, and the state board that oversees the profession. The legislation includes an emergency declaration to allow these changes to take effect immediately. No new requirements are added, only adjustments to existing fee structures and renewal timelines.

passed · South Dakota · Senate Mar 10, 2025

SB 172: provide a rebuttable presumption in favor of joint physical custody of a minor child.

SB 172 establishes a legal presumption that joint physical custody is in the best interest of a minor child during custody disputes. This means courts will generally start with the assumption that both parents should share physical care of the child unless one parent can prove that shared custody would be harmful. The bill directly affects parents involved in custody cases by shifting the initial burden of proof to the parent opposing joint custody. This change aims to promote shared parenting arrangements while still allowing exceptions when joint custody would not serve the child's welfare.

passed · South Dakota · House Mar 6, 2025

HB 1167: make an appropriation for the development of South Dakota.

HB 1167 allocates state funds to support development projects in South Dakota. The bill directly affects state agencies responsible for distributing and managing these appropriations. Its key provision is the authorization of financial resources for unspecified development initiatives within the state. This legislation does not detail specific projects or outcomes, focusing solely on the appropriation mechanism.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

passed · South Dakota · House Mar 6, 2025

HB 1213: increase the maximum amount allowable for the livestock ownership inspection fee and to declare an emergency.

This bill proposes to raise the maximum fee that livestock owners in South Dakota must pay for ownership inspections. The change directly affects farmers, ranchers, and other individuals who own livestock within the state. By declaring an emergency, the bill allows the fee increase to take effect immediately rather than waiting for the regular legislative session. This adjustment aims to align inspection costs with updated operational expenses for agricultural authorities.

passed · South Dakota · House Mar 6, 2025

HB 1170: make an appropriation for economic development in South Dakota.

HB 1170 allocates state funds to support economic development initiatives within South Dakota. The bill directly impacts state agencies responsible for managing economic growth programs and businesses seeking financial assistance. Key provisions include the authorization of specific budget amounts designated for projects aimed at fostering job creation and business expansion. This legislation provides the financial framework necessary to implement approved economic development strategies without altering existing regulatory requirements.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

passed both · South Dakota · House Mar 6, 2025

HB 1266: attach the South Dakota State Brand Board to the Office of School and Public Lands.

HB 1266 proposes to transfer the South Dakota State Brand Board from its current administrative home to the Office of School and Public Lands. This change would place the board, which oversees state agricultural branding and promotion efforts, under the jurisdiction of the office responsible for managing public lands and school-related affairs. The bill does not alter the board's core functions or funding but reorganizes its supervisory structure within the state government. This administrative adjustment affects the office of the state auditor, who currently oversees the board, by shifting that responsibility to the Office of School and Public Lands.

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