S.J.Res.505

Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, limiting the assessed value of real property and limiting real property taxes.

Introduced·1/26/26
Introduced Text

Proposing an amendment to the South Dakota Constitution to limit real property taxes and assessed value.

This bill proposes an amendment to the South Dakota Constitution to limit the assessed value of real property and the amount of ad valorem taxes on real property to one percent of the assessed value. The amendment exempts taxes for paying interest or redemption charges on indebtedness approved by voters before July 1, 2028. The assessed value of real property can be adjusted annually by up to two percent and further adjusted for changes in use, ownership, or classification, or for additions, damage, or destruction to the property.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
5
RRRRR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

5 Yea

RRDRR

4 Nay

RRRR

Calendar

Feb 23

12:00 AM

Senate State Affairs Hearing

Feb 20

12:00 AM

Senate State Affairs Hearing

History

Feb 23

Senate

Scheduled for hearing S.J. 1

Feb 23

Senate

State Affairs Do Pass, Failed, YEAS 3, NAYS 6. S.J. 31

Feb 23

Senate

State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 5, NAYS 4. S.J. 31