South Dakota SB131: Establish an electronic system for vehicle titles.

What the bill says

An Act ENTITLED An Act to establish an electronic system for vehicle titles.

From the enrolled text:

An Act ENTITLED An Act to establish an electronic system for vehicle titles. Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of South Dakota: Section 1. That § 10-4-2 be AMENDED: 10-4-2. Real property, for the purposes of ad valorem taxation, includes: (1) Land and all rights and privileges thereto belonging; (2) Improvements to land and all rights and privileges thereto belonging, consisting of items permanently affixed to and becoming part of the real estate. The term, permanently affixed, refers to the economic life of the improvement rather than perpetuity; (3) Mines, minerals, and quarries; (4) Buildings and structures which are on foundations, and improvements to buildings and structures including any heating system, air conditioning, ventilation, sanitation, lighting, or plumbing which is part of the building or structure; and (5) Mobile homes as defined in § 32-3-1 which are on foundations. For assessment purposes, a structure is anything constructed or erected from an assembly of materials, which requires a permanent location on or in the ground. For assessment purposes, a building is a structure designed to stand permanently and cover a space of land which is enclosed by walls and is covered with a roof. Section 2. That § 10-4-2.4 be AMENDED: 10-4-2.4. Real property, for the purposes of ad valorem taxation, includes manufactured homes as defined in § …

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Sponsors

• Greg Jamison (R, HD-012) · primary sponsor
• Steve Kolbeck (R, SD-002) · primary sponsor
• Jessica Bahmuller (R, HD-019)
• Casey Crabtree (R, SD-008)
• Randy Deibert (R, SD-031)
• Helene Duhamel (R, SD-032)
• Eric Emery (D, HD-026)
• David Kull (R, HD-002)
• Liz Larson (D, SD-010)
• Erik Muckey (D, HD-015)
• Carl Perry (R, SD-003)
• Tim Reed (R, HD-007)

Votes

• Do Pass Amended (March 6, 2025): 68 yea, 1 nay, passed
• Do Pass (February 27, 2025): 11 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Do Pass Amended (February 11, 2025): 34 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Do Pass Amended (February 7, 2025): 7 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB131?

SB131 is a bill in the South Dakota Legislature (100th Legislature (2025)): Establish an electronic system for vehicle titles.

What does SB131 do?

In its own words: An Act ENTITLED An Act to establish an electronic system for vehicle titles.

What is the status of SB131?

Passed both chambers as of March 31, 2025.

Who sponsored SB131?

Greg Jamison (R, HD-012), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB131?

On the South Dakota Legislature website: https://sdlegislature.gov/#/Session/Bill/26148