PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — Budget finalization and property tax relief measures top the agenda as the South Dakota Legislature faces a robust schedule Monday (March 10, 2025), with committee hearings and floor action in both chambers.
The Joint Committee on Appropriations will meet at 10 a.m. in Room 362 to set budgets for six state departments, including Military, Veterans Affairs, and Agriculture & Natural Resources. The committee will also hold a hearing on HB 1046, a bill to revise the General Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2025.
The Senate convenes at 11 a.m. for its 34th legislative day, with several notable items on the agenda:
- HB 1235, which would reduce property tax revenue increase limits for taxing districts
- HB 1130 regarding permissible dates for municipal and school district elections
- HB 1169, which would modify signature requirements for constitutional amendment petitions
- HB 1066 on residency requirements for voter registration
- HB 1239 regarding affirmative defenses to dissemination of material harmful to minors
- HB 1249 to protect landowners from deception in acquiring easements
- HJR 5003, proposing a constitutional amendment requiring 60% voter approval for amendments
The House will convene at 1 p.m. with a calendar that includes:
- SB 216, a property tax measure that would reduce growth in the assessed value of owner-occupied property
- SB 191, which would limit annual valuation increases on owner-occupied single-family dwellings
- SB 169, requiring a public hearing before imposing an excess tax levy
- SB 164, prohibiting the use of deepfakes to influence elections
- SB 127 for airport terminal improvement grants
- SB 144, requiring legislative approval for significant capital expenditures by Game, Fish and Parks
Only five legislative days remain in the regular session.
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