# South Dakota HB 1131: amend the process by which certain school districts calculate the general fund base percentage.

South Dakota HB 1131, amend the process by which certain school districts calculate the general fund base percentage., is a 101st South Dakota Legislature (2026) House bill sponsored by Peterson, Drew (Republican), Schoenfish, Kyle (Republican); status failed, last action 2026-01-28 (House Education Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 4) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: South Dakota HB 1131
- State: South Dakota
- Session: 101st South Dakota Legislature (2026)
- Title: amend the process by which certain school districts calculate the general fund base percentage.
- Status: failed
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-01-26
- Last action: 2026-01-28, House Education Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 4
- Sponsors: Peterson, Drew (Republican), Schoenfish, Kyle (Republican)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Subjects: Education, State Aid to Education
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 2 (14 yes, 12 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Peterson, Drew (Republican), House
- Sponsor: Schoenfish, Kyle (Republican), Senate
- Cosponsor: Goodwin, Tim (Republican), House

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-01-28 | House | Do Pass | fail | 5 | 8 |   |
| 2026-01-28 | House | Deferred to the 41st legislative day | pass | 9 | 4 |   |

## Actions (4)

- 2026-01-28: House Education Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 4 (House)
- 2026-01-28: House Education Do Pass, Failed, YEAS 5, NAYS 8 (House)
- 2026-01-28: Scheduled for hearing (House)
- 2026-01-26: First read in House and referred to House Education (House)

## Bill text

- Introduced, 2026-01-23: [PDF](https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/297056.pdf)

## Related bills

- HB 1148: adopt the respiratory care interstate compact. (signed)
- HB 1149: adopt the athletic trainer licensure compact. (signed)
- HB 1051: revise property tax levies for school districts and to revise the state aid to general and special education formulas. (signed)
- HB 1082: establish parameters for the reimbursement of school districts that provide free or reduced-price meals to students. (signed)
- HB 1245: authorize municipalities to establish a local funding mechanism for capital improvement projects. (signed)
- HB 1193: modify the provisions for a refund of taxes to disabled veterans and surviving spouses under certain property tax relief programs. (signed)

## Sources
- [Introduced (PDF)](https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/297056.pdf)

## Related
- [HB 1148: adopt the respiratory care interstate compact.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1148-2026)
- [HB 1149: adopt the athletic trainer licensure compact.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1149-2026)
- [HB 1051: revise property tax levies for school districts and to revise the state aid to…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1051-2026)
- [HB 1082: establish parameters for the reimbursement of school districts that provide fre…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1082-2026)
- [HB 1245: authorize municipalities to establish a local funding mechanism for capital imp…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1245-2026)
- [HB 1193: modify the provisions for a refund of taxes to disabled veterans and surviving…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1193-2026)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1131-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).