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South DakotaSB 131100th South Dakota Legislature (2025)SenateWALLET

establish an electronic system for vehicle titles.

Sponsored By: Jamison, Greg (Republican), Kolbeck, Steve (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Motor VehiclesPromulgation of RulesProperty TaxTaxationVehicle Dealers

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Bill Overview

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8 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 4 costs, 2 mixed.

Electronic vehicle titles gain legal standing

South Dakota must establish its electronic title and registration system by July 1, 2026. It covers vehicles, boats, snowmobiles, manufactured and mobile homes, and commercial fleets. Accepted electronic documents count as originals in legal proceedings, and authenticated electronic signatures meet signature requirements. County treasurers must accept and forward electronic applications, or reject and return them, within three business days. That deadline does not guarantee final title approval.

Manufactured homes leave sectional-home tax rules

Mobile and manufactured homes no longer count as sectional homes under these tax rules. The sectional-home sales tax rule based on raw-material value does not apply to them. Neither does the related contractor use tax rule. This exclusion does not establish what taxes apply instead or guarantee overall tax savings.

Vehicle owners face title fees

The state may set an online title-system fee of up to 50 cents per transaction; no fee is required. The state generally does not print paper titles for titles held electronically. Owners can request paper titles by applying and paying the applicable fee. Another exception covers interstate moves or sales when no electronic system can transfer the title between states. Titles with liens must also meet the state's lien requirements.

Mobile homes face real property taxes

The law classifies mobile and manufactured homes as real property for property taxes, including mobile homes on foundations. Manufactured homes held in a dealer's inventory are excluded. The law does not set a tax rate or say how an owner's tax bill changes.

Heavy-vehicle drivers face weigh-station penalties

Drivers of single vehicles or vehicle combinations over 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight must stop at operating state weigh stations. The station must be open and staffed by law enforcement officers or motor carrier inspectors. Failing to stop, or knowingly passing or bypassing the station, is a Class 2 misdemeanor. Recreational vehicles are excluded.

Some equipment sellers lose dealer status

The law excludes two groups from the dealer definition used in three equipment statutes. One exclusion requires at least 75% of new-product inventory to come from one manufacturer under agreements with that manufacturer. It also requires average annual industrial and construction equipment sales with that manufacturer above $50 million over the previous three years for the territory. The other exclusion covers sellers with annual gross sales of at least $100 million from any one manufacturer or supplier. That threshold covers specified equipment, attachments, replacement parts, and related service; the text does not explain the resulting rights or duties.

Auction buyers face 90-day forfeiture

Auction buyers who leave property uncollected for 90 days lose their payment, and ownership returns to the seller without further notice. Removing the property or otherwise taking physical possession avoids this default rule. Motor vehicles and state auctions under the state's public-property auction law are exempt from this forfeiture rule. Written agreements or advertised or announced auction terms can set different rules. The law does not establish a replacement rule for exempt transactions.

Title service businesses gain paid roles

The Department of Revenue must contract with qualified providers to supply software and connect the electronic title system with state systems. Contracted providers may handle title and lien paperwork and charge approved entities for services. Businesses seeking approved-entity status must apply, and the state may set annual registration fees. Approved entities may charge customers for electronic title services. The law does not set these service charges or registration fee amounts.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Jamison, Greg

    Republican • House

  • Kolbeck, Steve

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Bahmuller, Jessica

    Republican • House

  • Crabtree, Casey

    Republican • Senate

  • Deibert, Randy

    Republican • Senate

  • Duhamel, Helene

    Republican • Senate

  • Emery, Eric

    Democratic • House

  • Kull, David

    Republican • House

  • Larson, Liz

    Democratic • Senate

  • Muckey, Erik

    Democratic • House

  • Perry, Carl

    Republican • Senate

  • Reed, Tim S.

    Republican • Senate

  • Roby, Matt

    Republican • House

  • Uhre-Balk, Nicole

    Democratic • House

  • Weisgram, Mike

    Republican • House

  • Zikmund, Larry P.

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 120 • No: 1

House vote • 3/6/2025

Do Pass Amended

Yes: 68 • No: 1

House vote • 2/27/2025

Do Pass

Yes: 11 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/11/2025

Do Pass Amended

Yes: 34 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/7/2025

Do Pass Amended

Yes: 7 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by the Governor

    3/31/2025Senate

  2. Delivered to the Governor

    3/12/2025Senate

  3. Signed by the Speaker

    3/11/2025House

  4. Signed by the President

    3/10/2025Senate

  5. House of Representatives Do Pass Amended, Passed, YEAS 68, NAYS 1

    3/6/2025House

  6. House of Representatives Deferred to another day, Passed

    3/3/2025House

  7. House Transportation Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 0

    2/27/2025House

  8. Scheduled for hearing

    2/27/2025House

  9. First read in House and referred to House Transportation

    2/12/2025House

  10. Senate Do Pass Amended, Passed, YEAS 34, NAYS 0

    2/11/2025Senate

  11. Certified uncontested, placed on consent

    2/7/2025Senate

  12. Senate Transportation Do Pass Amended, Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0

    2/7/2025Senate

  13. Senate Transportation Motion to amend, Passed

    2/7/2025Senate

  14. Scheduled for hearing

    2/7/2025Senate

  15. First read in Senate and referred to Senate Transportation

    1/30/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Introduced

    1/29/2025

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