SB85

Require an election for an excess tax levy of a school district.

Chamber Passed·1/26/26

South Dakota SB85 requires an election for an excess tax levy of a school district.

South Dakota SB85 mandates that a school district must hold an election for an excess tax levy. The governing body must specify the duration of the levy in the resolution. Publication requirements include at least two announcements in a legal newspaper, with specific size and spacing criteria. The announcement must include a notice of the property tax increase. The opt-out decision can be referred to a vote of the people. The election must be held before October 1 of the year prior to when the taxes are payable.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 8–7 · Jan 26
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

0
17
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

29 Yea

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39 Nay

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2 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 2

12:00 AM

House Education Hearing

Jan 22

12:00 AM

Senate Education Hearing

History

Feb 4

House

House of Representatives Do Pass Amended, Failed, YEAS 29, NAYS 39. H.J. 227

Feb 4

House

Intent to reconsider H.J. 228

Feb 2

House

Scheduled for hearing