# South Dakota SJR SJR506: proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, resetting, then limiting property taxes to a flat rate, until adjusted when sold.

South Dakota SJR SJR506, proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, resetting, then limiting property taxes to a flat rate, until adjusted when sold., is a 101st South Dakota Legislature (2026) Senate bill sponsored by Carley, John (Republican); status in committee, last action 2026-02-20 (Deferred to the 41st legislative day); PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-10-19).

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## Facts
- Bill: South Dakota SJR SJR506
- State: South Dakota
- Session: 101st South Dakota Legislature (2026)
- Title: proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, resetting, then limiting property taxes to a flat rate, until adjusted when sold.
- Status: in committee
- Chamber: Senate
- Introduced: 2026-01-29
- Last action: 2026-02-20, Deferred to the 41st legislative day
- Sponsor: Carley, John (Republican)
- Cosponsors: 3
- Subjects: Ballot Measures, Constitutional Amendments, Property Tax, Senate Joint Resolution, Taxation
- Touches household money: yes
- Roll calls: 2 (7 yes, 2 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: Carley, John (Republican), Senate
- Cosponsor: Aylward, Aaron (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Baxter, Heather (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Blanc, Greg (Republican), Senate

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-02-20 | Senate | Deferred to the 41st legislative day | pass | 4 | 1 |   |
| 2026-02-20 | Senate | Do Pass | pass | 3 | 1 |   |

## Actions (7)

- 2026-02-20: Deferred to the 41st legislative day (Senate)
- 2026-02-20: Do Pass (Senate)
- 2026-02-20: Scheduled for hearing (Senate)
- 2026-02-18: Motion to amend (Senate)
- 2026-02-18: Scheduled for hearing (Senate)
- 2026-02-11: Scheduled for hearing (Senate)
- 2026-01-29: First read in Senate and referred to (Senate)

## Bill text

- Introduced, 2026-01-29: [PDF](https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/299510.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 1149: adopt the athletic trainer licensure compact. (signed)
- HB 1148: adopt the respiratory care interstate 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/299510.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 1149: adopt the athletic trainer licensure compact.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1149-2026)
- [HB 1148: adopt the respiratory care interstate compact.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1148-2026)
- [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-SJRSJR506-2026 (as of 2026-10-19).