SB229

Require an election to approve the issuance of certain capital outlay certificates, lease-purchase contracts, or installment purchase contracts.

Introduced·2/4/26

South Dakota SB229 requires an election for approval before issuing certain capital outlay certificates, lease-purchase contracts, or installment.

South Dakota SB229 amends existing laws to require a public hearing and voter approval for certain financial agreements. Specifically, school boards must hold a public hearing and seek voter approval before issuing capital outlay certificates, lease-purchase contracts, or installment purchase contracts that exceed one and one-half percent of the district's taxable property valuation. If the board approves the agreement, it must be placed on the ballot for a vote. Approval requires at least sixty percent of the voters.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

16 Yea

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18 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 19

12:00 AM

Senate Education Hearing

History

Feb 23

Senate

Senate Do Pass Amended, Failed, YEAS 16, NAYS 18. S.J. 362

Feb 19

Senate

Scheduled for hearing

Feb 19

Senate

Education Motion to amend, Passed Amendment 229A