South Dakota HB1186: require the approval of the county for the creation of a tax increment financing district by a municipality.

What the bill says

An Act to require the approval of the county for the creation of a tax increment financing district by a municipality.

From the introduced text, January 28, 2026:

An Act to require the approval of the county for the creation of a tax increment financing district by a municipality. Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of South Dakota: Section 1. That a NEW SECTION be added to chapter 11-9: [ADDED: No municipality may create a district unless the board of county commissioners of each county in which the district is located, either in whole or in part, has consented to the creation of the district by resolution.] Underscores indicate new language. [DELETED: Overstrikes] indicate deleted language.

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Sponsors

• Taffy Howard (R, 34) · primary sponsor
• Terri Jorgenson (R, HD-029) · primary sponsor
• Aaron Aylward (R, HD-006)

Latest actions

1. February 5, 2026: Deferred to the 41st legislative day
2. February 5, 2026: Scheduled for hearing
3. January 29, 2026: First read in House and referred to Taxation

Votes

• Deferred to the 41st legislative day (February 5, 2026): 11 yea, 1 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB1186?

HB1186 is a bill in the South Dakota Legislature (101st Legislature (2026)): require the approval of the county for the creation of a tax increment financing district by a municipality.

What does HB1186 do?

In its own words: An Act to require the approval of the county for the creation of a tax increment financing district by a municipality.

What is the status of HB1186?

Failed as of February 5, 2026. Latest action: Deferred to the 41st legislative day (February 5, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1186?

Taffy Howard (R, 34), with 2 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1186?

On the South Dakota Legislature website: https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/27095