Budget & Taxes (State Budget)

passed both · South Dakota · Senate Mar 4, 2026

SB 125: establish the homeowner tax reduction fund.

SB 125 creates a state fund to provide property tax rebates for owner-occupied single-family homes in South Dakota. The Department of Revenue will calculate annual rebates using a formula: multiplying $2 by the number of eligible homeowners, subtracting that from the fund's total, and dividing by the number of homeowners. Rebates are capped at either this calculated amount or the portion of property taxes exceeding $250 per home. The fund cannot be diverted to the general state budget, and any unused funds must stay in the fund or cover administrative costs. This directly affects homeowners who live in single-family residences and pay property taxes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides property tax rebates to homeowners, reducing tax burden for eligible residents through a dedicated fund with non-divertible funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax State Budget

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passed · South Dakota · Senate Feb 24, 2026

SB 118: deposit certain tax revenues into a homeowner tax reduction fund.

SB 118 creates a "homeowner tax reduction fund" in South Dakota's state treasury. Each year by January 31st, the treasurer must deposit either $100 million or 0.3% of revenues collected from specific property taxes (chapters 10-45, 10-46, 10-46E, 10-58, and § 32-5B-20) into this fund. The Department of Revenue will use these funds to provide property tax rebates for owner-occupied single-family homes, with money in the fund not allowed to transfer to the general fund and requiring annual budgeting through the general appropriation bill. The bill takes effect July 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates fund for property tax rebates on owner-occupied homes, providing direct tax relief to homeowners per bill's explicit purpose.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Property Tax State Budget

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in committee · South Dakota · House Feb 25, 2026

HB 1150: make an appropriation to increase the rate of payment for federally qualified health centers.

HB 1150 provides $8 million in total funding ($4 million from the general fund and $4 million in federal fund expenditure authority) to the South Dakota Department of Social Services. This funding increases payment rates for federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) in South Dakota, as defined by federal regulations (42 C.F.R. § 405.2401). The bill directly affects FQHCs by raising reimbursement rates for services they provide, improving their funding stability. The funding becomes effective June 30, 2026, and unspent amounts revert per standard state procedures.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $8M (including $4M general fund) to increase FQHC reimbursement rates, directly funding essential public health services per appropriation language.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates $8M to increase FQHC reimbursement rates, directly strengthening healthcare funding and provider stability per bill summary and subjects.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Government Spending State Budget

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signed · South Dakota · Senate Mar 30, 2026

SB 106: modify the amount required to be set aside for extraordinary expenses incurred in providing special education programs.

SB 106 modifies South Dakota's funding for special education by increasing the state's annual allocation for unforeseen costs. Starting July 1, 2026, $4.5 million must be set aside for extraordinary expenses in special education programs, rising annually by an inflation index starting July 1, 2027, with a maximum cap of $5.5 million per year. Unspent funds will not revert to the general state budget, ensuring they remain available for future special education needs. The bill directly affects school districts providing special education services to children with disabilities across South Dakota.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases dedicated state funding for special education with inflation adjustments, ensuring sustained budget allocation for public education services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationIncreases special education funding allocation to $4.5M annually with inflation adjustments, ensuring dedicated resources for extraordinary expenses.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Special Education

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 & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases funding for state agencies (Economic Development +$300K, Finance +$741K) via appropriations adjustments, advancing budget allocations for existing operations.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

died · South Dakota · House Feb 12, 2026

HB 1097: make an appropriation for providing a grant to a nonprofit that delivers diversion programming.

HB 1097 appropriates $2 million from South Dakota's general fund to the Department of Corrections for a grant to a nonprofit delivering juvenile diversion programming in Sioux Falls. The nonprofit must provide an annual week-long summer camp for sixth graders identified by school resource officers (starting in 2026 for 10 years), along with three follow-up events per year involving participants, families, and law enforcement. The grant requires the nonprofit to report annual outcome measures to a special committee and includes a requirement for police and sheriff's office participation in all program activities. The funds are disbursed yearly starting in 2026, with unspent amounts reverting by June 2036.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $2M from general fund for juvenile diversion program, advancing public service funding through direct budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds juvenile diversion program to prevent justice system involvement, aligning with reform goals like reducing recidivism through early intervention.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Corrections Juvenile Justice Law Enforcement

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signed · South Dakota · Senate Mar 12, 2026

SB 130: make an appropriation for roadway and related infrastructure improvements required because of construction activity at Ellsworth Air Force Base and to declare an emergency.

SB 130 appropriates $8 million from South Dakota's general fund to the South Dakota Ellsworth Development Authority. The funds must cover public roadway and infrastructure improvements directly needed due to construction at Ellsworth Air Force Base, including road reconstruction, safety upgrades, and traffic studies. The authority must report annually on how funds were used and cannot spend more than 3% of the appropriation on administrative costs. This bill specifically affects infrastructure supporting Ellsworth Air Force Base operations and surrounding public roads.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $8M from general fund for infrastructure, advancing government spending and fiscal management as required by base construction.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds $8M for road reconstruction, safety upgrades, and traffic studies at Ellsworth AFB, directly advancing transportation infrastructure as required by construction activity.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Roads & Highways

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

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Corrections

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in committee · South Dakota · House Feb 25, 2026

HB 1147: make an appropriation for the purchase and distribution of food by a statewide distribution organization.

HB 1147 appropriates $5 million from the general fund to the South Dakota Department of Agriculture for a single grant to a statewide food distribution organization. This organization must distribute food to all counties across South Dakota, with at least $1.5 million of the grant required to purchase food directly from local South Dakota farmers and producers. The bill mandates annual reports detailing grant spending, types/amounts of food purchased, and distribution to food pantries, to be submitted to the Department of Agriculture until the full grant is expended. The funding becomes effective June 30, 2026, and is intended to support food pantries statewide while prioritizing local agricultural purchases.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $5M from general fund for public welfare food distribution, aligning with funding essential programs per Budget & Taxes topic indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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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

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Tags Public Safety