All Roll Calls
Yes: 109 • No: 7
South DakotaSB 20101st South Dakota Legislature (2026)Senate
make an appropriation for tax refunds for elderly persons and persons with a disability, and to declare an emergency.
Sponsored By: Sponsor information unavailable
Signed by Governor
AppropriationEmergency ClauseExecutive/Judiciary RequestProperty TaxRetail Sales and Service TaxTax Exemptions and RefundsTaxationUncodified Acts
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Funding seniors’ and disabled residents’ tax refunds
The law provides South Dakota’s Department of Revenue $425,000 from the general fund for property tax and sales tax refunds. Refunds serve older people and people with disabilities who qualify under state chapters 10-18A or 10-45A. Up to $20,000 can cover administration. Money not lawfully spent or committed by June 30, 2027, returns to the general fund. The law took effect immediately upon passage and approval.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
There is no primary sponsor on record.
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 2/20/2026
Do Pass
Yes: 65 • No: 2
Senate vote • 2/17/2026
Do Pass
Yes: 30 • No: 4
legislature vote • 2/11/2026
Do Pass
Yes: 14 • No: 1
Actions Timeline
Signed by the Governor
3/3/2026SenateDelivered to the Governor
2/25/2026SenateSigned by the Speaker
2/24/2026HouseSigned by the President
2/23/2026SenateDo Pass
2/20/2026HouseDeferred to another day
2/19/2026HouseFirst read in House and referral to committee waived pursuant to JR 6D-1
2/18/2026HouseDo Pass
2/17/2026SenateDo Pass
2/11/2026legislatureScheduled for hearing
2/11/2026legislatureReferred to
1/21/2026SenateFirst read in Senate and referred to
1/13/2026Senate
Bill Text
Introduced
1/1/2026
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