# South Dakota SB 126: increase the amount of value exempt from property taxes under a tax relief program for disabled veterans and surviving spouses.

South Dakota SB 126, increase the amount of value exempt from property taxes under a tax relief program for disabled veterans and surviving spouses., is a 101st South Dakota Legislature (2026) Senate bill sponsored by Hohn, Joy A. (Republican), Kayser, Tony (Republican); status in committee, last action 2026-02-20 (Do Pass Amended); PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-10-19).

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## Facts
- Bill: South Dakota SB 126
- State: South Dakota
- Session: 101st South Dakota Legislature (2026)
- Title: increase the amount of value exempt from property taxes under a tax relief program for disabled veterans and surviving spouses.
- Status: in committee
- Chamber: Senate
- Introduced: 2026-01-26
- Last action: 2026-02-20, Do Pass Amended
- Sponsors: Hohn, Joy A. (Republican), Kayser, Tony (Republican)
- Cosponsors: 7
- Subjects: Property Tax, Tax Exemptions and Refunds, Taxation
- Touches household money: yes
- Roll calls: 2 (19 yes, 20 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: Hohn, Joy A. (Republican), Senate
- Sponsor: Kayser, Tony (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Bahmuller, Jessica (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Goodwin, Tim (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Hulse, Amber (Republican), Senate
- Cosponsor: Jensen, Phil (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Nelson, Lauren (Republican), Senate
- Cosponsor: Perry, Carl (Republican), Senate
- Cosponsor: Schwans, Tesa (Republican), House

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-02-20 | Senate | Do Pass Amended | fail | 14 | 20 |   |
| 2026-02-11 | Senate | Do Pass Amended | pass | 5 | 0 |   |

## Actions (9)

- 2026-02-20: Do Pass Amended (Senate)
- 2026-02-19: Referred to (Senate)
- 2026-02-17: Referred to (Senate)
- 2026-02-11: Do Pass Amended (Senate)
- 2026-02-11: Motion to amend (Senate)
- 2026-02-11: Scheduled for hearing (Senate)
- 2026-02-06: Scheduled for hearing (Senate)
- 2026-02-04: Scheduled for hearing (Senate)
- 2026-01-26: First read in Senate and referred to (Senate)

## Bill text

- Introduced, 2026-01-24: [PDF](https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/302925.pdf)

## Related bills

- 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)
- HB 1148: adopt the respiratory care interstate compact. (signed)
- HB 1149: adopt the athletic trainer licensure compact. (signed)
- HB 1082: establish parameters for the reimbursement of school districts that provide free or reduced-price meals to students. (signed)
- HB 1051: revise property tax levies for school districts and to revise the state aid to general and special education formulas. (signed)

## Sources
- [Introduced (PDF)](https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/302925.pdf)

## Related
- [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)
- [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 1082: establish parameters for the reimbursement of school districts that provide fre…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1082-2026)
- [HB 1051: revise property tax levies for school districts and to revise the state aid to…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1051-2026)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-SB126-2026 (as of 2026-10-19).