South Dakota legislation · 101st Legislature (2026)
South Dakota HB1241: modify the requirements for public notice of a hearing prior to a vote to impose an excess tax levy, and to modify requirements
Status: Failed, March 9, 2026
modify the requirements for public notice of a hearing prior to a vote to impose an excess tax levy, and to modify requirements to refer an excess tax levy of a school district to a vote.
What the bill says
An Act to modify the requirements for public notice of a hearing prior to a vote to impose an excess tax levy, and to modify requirements to refer an excess tax levy of a school district to a vote.
From the engrossed text, March 5, 2026:
An Act to modify the requirements for public notice of a hearing prior to a vote to impose an excess tax levy, and to modify requirements to refer an excess tax levy of a school district to a vote. Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of South Dakota: Section 1. That a NEW SECTION be added to chapter 10-12: [ADDED: At least twenty-one days prior to a vote by the board of a school district to impose an excess tax levy pursuant to § 10-12-43 or 10-12-43.1, the board shall publish, in the legal newspaper designated pursuant to § 13-8-10 and on the district's website, notice of its intent to vote on the imposition of an excess tax levy.] [ADDED: The county director of equalization shall mail or electronically transmit the notice to all property owners in the district within the county's boundaries, and the school district shall reimburse the county for printing and mailing costs incurred by the county pursuant to this section.] [ADDED: The notice must include:] [ADDED: (1) The maximum amount under consideration in excess of the limitations applicable to the school district;] [ADDED: (2) The amount allowed to be imposed without an excess tax levy;] [ADDED: (3) The date, time, and location of the public hearing at which the board will vote to …
Sponsors
- Phil Jensen (R, 33) · primary sponsor
- Peterson, Sue (R, 13) · primary sponsor
- Aaron Aylward (R, HD-006)
- John Carley (R, SD-029)
- Timothy Goodwin (R, HD-030)
- Dylan Jordan (R, HD-004)
- Kathy Rice (R, HD-029)
- Curt Voight (R, SD-033)
Latest actions
- : Reconsidered
- : Intent to reconsider
- : Do Pass Amended
- : Motion to amend
- : Do Pass Amended
- : Hoghoused
- : Recalled
- : Deferred to the 41st legislative day
- : Motion to amend
- : Scheduled for hearing
Votes
- Reconsidered (March 9, 2026): 19 yea, 15 nay, passed
- Do Pass Amended (March 9, 2026): 17 yea, 17 nay, failed
- Do Pass Amended (March 9, 2026): 14 yea, 20 nay, failed
- Recalled (March 4, 2026): 5 yea, 2 nay, passed
- Do Pass Amended (March 4, 2026): 5 yea, 2 nay, passed
- Deferred to the 41st legislative day (February 25, 2026): 6 yea, 1 nay, passed
Subjects: Ballot Measures, Property Tax, Taxation, School Districts, Hoghouse-Vehicle Bill
Common questions
- What is HB1241?
- HB1241 is a bill in the South Dakota Legislature (101st Legislature (2026)): modify the requirements for public notice of a hearing prior to a vote to impose an excess tax levy, and to modify requirements .
- What does HB1241 do?
- In its own words: An Act to modify the requirements for public notice of a hearing prior to a vote to impose an excess tax levy, and to modify requirements to refer an excess tax levy of a school district to a vote.
- What is the status of HB1241?
- Failed as of March 9, 2026. Latest action: Reconsidered (March 9, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1241?
- Phil Jensen (R, 33), with 7 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB1241?
- On the South Dakota Legislature website: https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/27146
Source: official South Dakota record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.