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SJR 507
South Dakota Senate•Introduced
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SJR 507, “Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election, an amendment to state law to reduce certain property taxes for owner-occupied property, and to increase the rates for certain gross receipts taxes and use taxes”, was introduced in the Senate on Feb 4, 2026 by Sen. Amber Hulse (R). It last saw action on Feb 23, 2026: State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 5, NAYS 4. S.J. 31.
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sjr507/introduced.txt26.940.20 101st Legislative Session SJR5072026 South Dakota LegislatureSenate Joint Resolution 507Introduced by: Senator Hulse1 A JOINT RESOLUTION proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general2election, an amendment to state law to reduce certain property taxes for3owner-occupied property, and to increase the rates for certain gross receipts4taxes and use taxes.5 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA:6 Section 1. That at the next general election held in the state, the following amendments to7 state law as set forth in this Act, which is hereby agreed to, be submitted to the electors of8 the state for approval.9 Section 2. That § 10-12-42 be AMENDED:1010-12-42. For taxes payable in 2026 2027, and each year thereafter, the11 maximum levy for the general fund of a school district is as follows:12 (1) The maximum tax mill levy is five dollars and twenty-one and one-tenth cents per13thousand dollars of taxable valuation, subject to the limitations on agricultural14property as provided in subdivision (2) of this section and owner-occupied property15as provided in subdivision (3) of this section;16 (2) The maximum tax mill levy on agricultural property for the school district is one17dollar and twelve and five-tenths cents per thousand dollars of taxable valuation.18If the district's levies are less than the maximum mill levies as stated in this section,19the mill levies imposed in subdivision (1) and this subdivision must maintain the20same proportion to each other as represented in the mathematical relationship at21the maximum mill levies; and22 (3) The maximum tax mill levy for an owner-occupied single-family dwelling pursuant23to § 10-13-40 for the school district is two zero dollars and fifty-one and eight-24tenths zero cents per thousand dollars of taxable valuation. If the district's levies25are less than the maximum levies as stated in this section, the levies must maintainUnderscores indicate new language.Overstrikes indicate deleted language.26.940.20 2 SJR5071the same proportion to each other as represented in the mathematical relationship2at the maximum levies.3All levies in this section must be imposed on valuations where the median level of4 assessment represents eighty-five percent of market value as determined by the5 Department of Revenue. These valuations must be used for all school funding purposes.6 If the district has imposed an excess levy pursuant to § 10-12-43, the levies must7 maintain the same proportion to each other as represented in the mathematical8 relationship at the maximum levies in this section. The school district may elect to tax at9 less than the maximum amounts set forth in this section.10 Section 3. That § 10-45-2 be AMENDED:1110-45-2. There is hereby imposed a tax upon the privilege of engaging in business12 as a retailer, a tax of four and two-tenths five percent upon the gross receipts of all sales13 of tangible personal property consisting of goods, wares, or merchandise, except as14 otherwise provided in this chapter, sold at retail in the state to consumers or users.15 Section 4. That § 10-45-5 be AMENDED:1610-45-5. There is imposed a tax, at the rate of four and two-tenths percent set17 forth in § 10-45-2, upon the gross receipts of any person from engaging or continuing in18 any of the following businesses or services in this state: abstracters19(1) Abstracters;20(2) accountantsAccountants;21(3) ancillaryAncillary services;22(4) architectsArchitects;23(5) barbersBarbers;24(6) beautyBeauty shops;25(7) billBill collection services;26(8) blacksmithBlacksmith shops;27(9) carCar washing;28(10) dryDry cleaning;29(11) dyeingDyeing;30(12) exterminatorsExterminators;31(13) garageGarage and service stations;32(14) garmentGarment alteration;33(15) cleaningCleaning and pressing;Underscores indicate new language.Overstrikes indicate deleted language.26.940.20 3 SJR5071(16) janitorialJanitorial services and supplies;2(17) specialtySpecialty cleaners;3(18) laundryLaundry;4(19) linenLinen and towel supply;5(20) membershipMembership or entrance fees for the use of a facility or for the6 right to purchase tangible personal property, any product transferred electronically, or7 services;8(21) photographyPhotography;9(22) photoPhoto developing and enlarging;10(23) tireTire recapping;11(24) weldingWelding and all repair services, except repair services for farm12 machinery, attachment units, and irrigation equipment used exclusively for agricultural13 purposes;14(25) cableCable television; and15(26) rentalsRentals of tangible personal property, except leases of tangible16 personal property between one telephone company and another telephone company,17 motor vehicles as defined pursuant to § 32-5-1 leased under a single contract for more18 than twenty-eight days, and mobile homes. However, the19The specific enumeration of businesses and professions made in this section does20 not, in any way, limit the scope and effect of the provisions of § 10-45-4.21 Section 5. That § 10-45-5.3 be AMENDED:2210-45-5.3. There is imposed, at the rate of four and two-tenths percent set forth23 in § 10-45-2, an excise tax on the gross receipts of any person engaging in oil and gas24 field services (, group no. 138), as enumerated in the Standard Industrial Classification25 Manual, 1987, as prepared by the Statistical Policy Division of the Office of Management26 and Budget, Office of the President.27 Section 6. That § 10-45-6 be AMENDED:2810-45-6. There is hereby imposed a tax of four and two-tenths percent, at the29 rate set forth in § 10-45-2, upon the gross receipts from sales, furnishing, or service of30 gas, electricity, and water, including the gross receipts from such the sales by any31 municipal corporation furnishing gas, and electricity, to the public in its proprietary32 capacity, except as otherwise provided in this chapter, when sold at retail in the State of33 South Dakota this state to consumers or users.Underscores indicate new language.Overstrikes indicate deleted language.26.940.20 4 SJR5071 Section 7. That § 10-45-6.1 be AMENDED:210-45-6.1. Except as provided in § 10-45-6.2, there is hereby imposed a tax of3 four and two-tenths percent, at the rate set forth in § 10-45-2, upon the gross receipts4 from providing any intrastate, interstate, or international telecommunications service that5 originates or terminates in this state and that is billed or charged to a service address in6 this state, or that both originates and terminates in this state. However, the tax imposed7 by this section does not apply to:8 (1) Any eight hundred or eight hundred-type service, unless the service both originates9and terminates in this state;10 (2) Any sale of a telecommunication service to a provider of telecommunication11services, including access service, for use in providing any telecommunication12service; or13 (3) Any sale of interstate telecommunication service provided to a call center that has14been certified by the secretary of revenue to meet the criterion established in § 10-1545-6.3 and the call center has provided to the telecommunications service provider16an exemption certificate issued by the secretary indicating that it meets the17criterion.18If a call center uses an exemption certificate to purchase services not meeting the19 criterion established in § 10-45-6.3, the call center is liable for the applicable tax, penalty,20 and interest.21 Section 8. That § 10-45-6.2 be AMENDED:2210-45-6.2. There is hereby imposed a tax of four and two-tenths percent, at the23 rate set forth in § 10-45-2, upon the gross receipts of mobile telecommunications services,24 as defined in 4 U.S.C. § 124(7) as of (January 1, 2002), that originate and terminate in25 the same state and are billed to a customer with a place of primary use in this state or26 are deemed to have originated or been received in this state and to be billed or charged27 to a service address in this state if the customer's place of primary use is located in this28 state regardless of where the service actually originates or terminates. Notwithstanding29 any other provision of this chapter and for purposes of the tax imposed by this section,30 the tax imposed upon mobile telecommunication services must be administered in31 accordance with 4 U.S.C. §§ 116- to 126, as in effect on, inclusive, (July 28, 2000).32 Section 9. That § 10-45-8 be AMENDED:Underscores indicate new language.Overstrikes indicate deleted language.26.940.20 5 SJR507110-45-8. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, there is imposed a tax of2 four and two-tenths percent, at the rate set forth in § 10-45-2, upon the gross receipts3 from all sales of tickets or admissions to:4 (1) Places of amusement;5 (2) Athletic contests; or6 (3) Events.7 Section 10. That § 10-45-71 be AMENDED:810-45-71. There is imposed a tax of four and two-tenths percent on, at the rate9 set forth in § 10-45-2, on the gross receipts from the transportation of passengers. The10 tax imposed by this section applies to any transportation of passengers if the passenger11 boards and exits the mode of transportation within this state.12 Section 11. That § 10-46-2.1 be AMENDED:1310-46-2.1. For the privilege of using services in South Dakota this state, except14 those types of services exempted by § 10-46-17.3, there is imposed on the person using15 the service an excise tax equal to four and two-tenths five percent of the value of the16 services at the time they are rendered.17However, this This tax may not be imposed on any service rendered by a related18 corporation, as defined in subdivision 10-43-1(11), for use by a financial institution, as19 defined in subdivision 10-43-1(4) § 10-43-1; or on any service rendered by a financial20 institution, as defined in subdivision 10-43-1(4) § 10-43-1, for use by a related21 corporation as defined in subdivision 10-43-1(11).22For the purposes of this section, the term, "related corporation," includes a means23 a corporation associated with another as its parent or subsidiary, or in a brother-sister24 relationship. The term includes a corporation, which together with the financial institution,25 is part of a controlled group of corporations, as defined in 26 U.S.C. § 1563 as in effect26 on (January 1, 1989), except that the eighty percent ownership requirements set forth in27 26 U.S.C. § 563(a)(2)(A) § 1563(a) for a brother-sister controlled group are reduced to28 fifty-one percent.29For the purpose of this chapter, services rendered by an employee for the use of30 the employer are not taxable.31 Section 12. That § 10-46-2.2 be AMENDED:Underscores indicate new language.Overstrikes indicate deleted language.26.940.20 6 SJR507110-46-2.2. An excise tax is imposed upon the privilege of the use of rented2 tangible personal property and any product transferred electronically in this state, at the3 rate of four and two-tenths percent of set forth in § 10-46-2.1, on the rental payments4 upon the property.5 Section 13. That § 10-46-48 be AMENDED:610-46-48. All revenue arising under the operation of Except as otherwise7 provided, revenue collected pursuant to this chapter shall immediately must be turned8 over to the state treasurer and by him credited to deposited in the general fund.9The treasurer shall deposit in the local effort replacement fund, established in10 section 25 of this Act, sixteen percent of the taxes collected by the secretary of the11 Department of Revenue pursuant to this chapter.12 Section 14. That § 10-46-58 be AMENDED:1310-46-58. There is imposed a tax of four and two-tenths percent on, at the rate14 set forth in § 10-46-2.1, upon the privilege of the use of any transportation of passengers.15 The tax imposed by this section applies to any transportation of passengers if the16 passenger boards and exits the mode of transportation within this state.17 Section 15. That § 10-46-69 be AMENDED:1810-46-69. There is hereby imposed a tax of four and two-tenths percent, at the19 rate set forth in § 10-46-2.1, upon the privilege of the use of mobile telecommunications20 services, as defined in 4 U.S.C. § 124(7) as of (January 1, 2002), that originate and21 terminate in the same state and are billed to a customer with a place of primary use in22 this state. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter and for purposes of the tax23 imposed by this section, the tax imposed upon mobile telecommunication services must24 be administered in accordance with 4 U.S.C. §§ 116-126, as in effect on (July 28, 2000).25 Section 16. That § 10-46-69.1 be AMENDED:2610-46-69.1. Except as provided in § 10-46-69, there is hereby imposed a tax of27 four and two-tenths percent, at the rate set forth in § 10-46-2.1, upon the privilege of the28 use of any intrastate, interstate, or international telecommunications service that29 originates or terminates in this state and that is billed or charged to a service address inUnderscores indicate new language.Overstrikes indicate deleted language.26.940.20 7 SJR5071 this state, or that both originates and terminates in this state. However, the The tax2 imposed by this section does not apply to:3 (1) Any eight hundred or eight hundred type service unless the service both originates4and terminates in this state;5 (2) Any sale of a telecommunication service to a provider of telecommunication6services, including access service, for use in providing any telecommunication7service; or8 (3) Any sale of interstate telecommunication service provided to a call center that has9been certified by the secretary of revenue to meet the criterion established in § 10-1045-6.3 and the call center has provided to the telecommunications service provider11an exemption certificate issued by the secretary indicating that it meets the12criterion.13If a call center uses an exemption certificate to purchase services not meeting the14 criterion established in § 10-45-6.3, the call center is liable for the applicable tax, penalty,15 and interest.16 Section 17. That § 10-46-69.2 be AMENDED:1710-46-69.2. There is hereby imposed a tax of four and two-tenths percent, at the18 rate set forth in § 10-46-2.1, upon the privilege of the use of any ancillary services.19 Section 18. That § 10-46E-1 be AMENDED:2010-46E-1. There is hereby imposed an excise tax of four and two-tenths five21 percent on the gross receipts from the sale, resale, or lease of farm machinery, attachment22 units, and irrigation equipment used exclusively for agricultural purposes.23However, ifIf any trade-in or exchange of used farm machinery, attachment units,24 and irrigation equipment is involved in the transaction, the excise tax is only due and may25 only be collected on the cash difference.26 Section 19. That § 10-46E-9 be AMENDED:2710-46E-9. The Except as otherwise provided, revenue from the tax imposed by28 this chapter shall must be deposited in the general fund.29The treasurer shall deposit in the local effort replacement fund, established in30 section 25 of this Act, sixteen percent of the taxes collected by the secretary of the31 Department of Revenue pursuant to this chapter.Underscores indicate new language.Overstrikes indicate deleted language.26.940.20 8 SJR5071 Section 20. That § 10-58-1 be AMENDED:210-58-1. There is imposed upon owners and operators a special amusement3 excise tax of four and two-tenths five percent of the gross receipts from the sale or the4 operation of any mechanical or electronic amusement device.5The tax imposed by this section is in lieu of the tax imposed pursuant to chapter6 10-45.7 Section 21. That § 10-58-5 be AMENDED:810-58-5. The Except as otherwise provided, the tax generated by this chapter9 must be deposited in the general fund.10The treasurer shall deposit in the local effort replacement fund, established in11 section 25 of this Act, sixteen percent of the taxes collected by the secretary of the12 Department of Revenue pursuant to this chapter.13 Section 22. That § 13-13-71 be AMENDED:1413-13-71. If local effort increases on a statewide aggregate basis by a greater15 percentage than local need on a statewide aggregate basis from any one year to the next,16 for the following year each of the mill levies specified in subdivision 13-13-10.1(13) shall17 subdivisions 10-12-42(1) and (2) must be reduced proportionally so that the percentage18 increase in local effort on a statewide aggregate basis equals the percentage increase in19 need on a statewide aggregate basis.20 Section 23. That § 13-13-72 be AMENDED:2113-13-72. It is the policy of the Legislature that In 2028 and each year thereafter,22 the appropriation for state aid to education must increase on an annual basis by the23 percentage increase in local need on an aggregate statewide basis so that the relative24 proportion of local need paid by local effort and state aid shall remain remains constant.25 For school fiscal years 2017 to 2022, inclusive, the proportion of local need paid by local26 effort and state aid shall be adjusted annually to maintain the proportion between state27 aid and local property taxes and to reflect adjustments in local effort due to the28 implementation of the other revenue base amount as defined in § 13-13-10.1.29 Section 24. That § 13-13-72.1 be AMENDED:Underscores indicate new language.Overstrikes indicate deleted language.26.940.20 9 SJR507113-13-72.1. Any adjustments In 2028 and each year thereafter, any adjustment2 in the levies specified in § 10-12-42 made pursuant to §§ 13-13-71 and § 13-13-72 shall3 be based on maintaining must maintain the relationship between statewide local effort as4 a percentage of statewide local need in the fiscal year succeeding the fiscal year in which5 the adjustment is made. For school fiscal years 2017 to 2022, inclusive, the proportion of6 local need paid by local effort and state aid shall be adjusted annually to reflect7 adjustments in local effort due to the implementation of the other revenue base amount8 as defined in § 13-13-10.1. However, if If the levies specified in § 10-12-42 are not9 adjusted to maintain this relationship, the target teacher salary as defined in § 13-13-10 10.1 shall be, must be reduced to maintain the relationship between for statewide local11 effort as a percentage of statewide local need.12 Section 25. That a NEW SECTION be added to chapter 13-13:13There is created in the state treasury the local effort replacement fund. The14 treasurer shall deposit in the fund sixteen percent of the taxes collected pursuant to:15 (1) Chapter 10-45;16 (2) Chapter 10-46;17 (3) Chapter 10-46E; and18 (4) Chapter 10-58.19The Department of Education shall administer the fund. The purpose of the fund is20 to supplement property tax local effort for school district general funds and special21 education funds with state revenue. Interest on moneys credited to the fund must remain22 in the fund. Expenditures from the fund must be budgeted through the general23 appropriation bill.24 Section 26. That § 13-37-16 be AMENDED:2513-37-16. For taxes payable in 2026 2027, and each year thereafter, the school26 board shall may levy no more than one dollar and forty-six and two-tenths cents per27 thousand dollars of taxable valuation of property classified for purposes of taxation as28 agricultural property and nonagricultural property, as a special levy in addition to all other29 levies authorized by law for the amount so determined to be necessary, and the levy must30 be spread against all of the taxable property of the district not classified as owner-occupied31 single-family dwellings, as defined in § 10-13-39. The proceeds derived from the levy32 constitute a school district special education fund of the district for the payment of costs33 for the special education of all children in need of special education or special educationUnderscores indicate new language.Overstrikes indicate deleted language.26.940.20 10 SJR5071 and related services, who reside within the district, pursuant to the provisions of §§ 13-2 37-8.4 to 13-37-8.10, inclusive.3The levy in this section is based on valuations where the median level of4 assessment represents eighty-five percent of market value as determined by the5 Department of Revenue. The total amount of taxes that would be generated at the levy6 pursuant to this section is considered local effort. Money in the special education fund may7 be expended for the purchase or lease of any assistive technology that is directly related8 to special education and specified in a student's individualized education plan. This section9 does not apply to real property improvements.10 Section 27. That § 13-37-35.1 be AMENDED:1113-37-35.1. Terms used in chapter 13-37 mean:12 (1) "Level one disability," a mild disability;13 (2) "Level two disability," cognitive disability or emotional disorder;14 (3) "Level three disability," hearing impairment, deafness, visual impairment, deaf-15blindness, orthopedic impairment, or traumatic brain injury;16 (4) "Level four disability," autism;17 (5) "Level five disability," multiple disabilities;18 (5A) "Level six disability," prolonged assistance;19 (6) "Index factor," is the annual percentage change in the consumer price index for20urban wage earners and clerical workers as computed by the Bureau of Labor21Statistics of the United States Department of Labor for the year before the year22immediately preceding the year of adjustment, or three percent, whichever is less;23 (7) "Local effort," must be an amount calculated for taxes payable in 2026 2027 and24thereafter using a the maximum special education levy of one dollar and twenty-25six and two-tenths cents per one thousand dollars of valuation set forth in § 13-2637-16, imposed on the taxable valuation of property classified for purposes of27taxation as agricultural property and nonagricultural property;28 (8) "Allocation for a student with a level one disability," for the school fiscal year29beginning July 1, 2025, is $7,650.45. For each school year thereafter, the allocation30for a student with a level one disability must be the previous fiscal year's allocation31for the child increased by the index factor;32 (9) "Allocation for a student with a level two disability," for the school fiscal year33beginning July 1, 2025, is $16,759.91. For each school year thereafter, theUnderscores indicate new language.Overstrikes indicate deleted language.26.940.20 11 SJR5071allocation for a student with a level two disability must be the previous fiscal year's2allocation for the child increased by the index factor;3 (10) "Allocation for a student with a level three disability," for the school fiscal year4beginning July 1, 2025, is $23,139.68. For each school year thereafter, the5allocation for a student with a level three disability must be the previous fiscal6year's allocation for the child increased by the index factor;7 (11) "Allocation for a student with a level four disability," for the school fiscal year8beginning July 1, 2025, is $18,053.89. For each school year thereafter, the9allocation for a student with a level four disability must be the previous fiscal year's10allocation for the child increased by the index factor;11 (12) "Allocation for a student with a level five disability," for the school fiscal year12beginning July 1, 2025, is $37,039.28. For each school year thereafter, the13allocation for a student with a level five disability must be the previous fiscal year's14allocation for the child increased by the index factor;15 (12A)"Allocation for a student with a level six disability," for the school fiscal year16beginning July 1, 2025, is $11,838.15. For each school year thereafter, the17allocation for a student with a level six disability must be the previous fiscal year's18allocation for the child increased by the index factor;19 (13) "Child count," is the number of students in need of special education or special20education and related services according to criteria set forth in rules promulgated21pursuant to §§ 13-37-1.1 and 13-37-46 submitted to the Department of Education;22 (14) "Fall enrollment," the number of kindergarten-through-twelfth-grade students23enrolled in all schools operated by the school district on the last Friday of24September of the previous school year minus the number of students for whom25the district receives tuition, except any nonresident student who is in the care and26custody of a state agency and is attending a public school and any student for27whom tuition is being paid pursuant to § 13-28-42.1, plus the number of students28for whom the district pays tuition;29 (15) "Nonpublic school," a sectarian organization or entity accredited by the secretary of30education for the purpose of instructing children of compulsory school age. This31definition excludes any school that receives a majority of its revenues from public32funds;33 (16) "Nonpublic fall enrollment," the number of children under age eighteen, who are34approved for alternative instruction pursuant to § 13-27-3 on the last Friday of35September of the previous school year plus:Underscores indicate new language.Overstrikes indicate deleted language.26.940.20 12 SJR5071(a) For nonpublic schools located within the boundaries of a public school2district with a fall enrollment of six hundred or more on the last Friday of3September of the previous school year, the number of kindergarten-4through-twelfth-grade students enrolled on the last Friday of September of5the previous regular school year in all nonpublic schools located within the6boundaries of the public school district;7(b) For nonpublic schools located within the boundaries of a public school8district with a fall enrollment of less than six hundred on the last Friday of9September of the previous school year, the number of resident10kindergarten-through-twelfth-grade students enrolled on the last Friday of11September of the previous school year in all nonpublic schools located12within this state;13 (17) "Special education fall enrollment," fall enrollment plus nonpublic fall enrollment;14 (18) "Local need," an amount to be determined as follows:15(a) Multiply the special education fall enrollment by 0.1062 and multiply the16result by the allocation for a student with a level one disability;17(b) Multiply the number of students having a level two disability as reported on18the child count for the previous school fiscal year by the allocation for a19student with a level two disability;20(c) Multiply the number of students having a level three disability as reported21on the child count for the previous school fiscal year by the allocation for a22student with a level three disability;23(d) Multiply the number of students having a level four disability as reported on24the child count for the previous school fiscal year by the allocation for a25student with a level four disability;26(e) Multiply the number of students having a level five disability as reported on27the child count for the previous school fiscal year by the allocation for a28student with a level five disability;29(f) Multiply the number of students having a level six disability as reported on30the child count for the previous school fiscal year by the allocation for a31student with a level six disability;32(g) When calculating local need at the statewide level, include the amount set33aside for extraordinary expenses defined in § 13-37-40;34(h) When calculating local need at the statewide level, include the amount set35aside for the South Dakota School for the Blind and Visually Impaired; andUnderscores indicate new language.Overstrikes indicate deleted language.26.940.20 13 SJR5071(i) Sum the results of subdivisions (18)(a) to (h), inclusive; and2 (19) "Effort factor," the school district's special education tax levy in dollars per thousand3divided by $1.262. The maximum effort factor is 1.0.4 Section 28. That § 32-5B-20 be AMENDED:532-5B-20. There is hereby imposed a tax of four and two-tenths five percent upon6 on the gross receipts of any person renting a rental vehicle as defined in § 32-5B-19.7This The tax applies to all vehicles registered in accordance with § 32-5-6, 32-5-8 8.1, or 32-5-9. Any rental vehicle not licensed in accordance with § 32-5-6, 32-5-8.1, or9 32-5-9 is subject to the motor vehicle excise tax in § 32-5B-1.10The tax imposed by this section is in addition to any tax levied pursuant to chapter11 10-45 or 10-46 upon the rental of a rental vehicle. The provisions of chapter 10-45 apply12 to the administration and enforcement of the tax imposed by this section.13The tax imposed by this section is in lieu of the tax levied by § 32-5B-1 on the14 sales of such motor vehicles. A violation of this section is a Class 1 misdemeanor.15 Section 29. That 2023 Session Laws, chapter 32, § 19 be REPEALED:16Section 30. The amendments to the Code sections in sections 1 to 17, inclusive,17 of this Act are repealed on June 30, 2027, and those Code sections will revert in word and18 substance to that which existed immediately prior to the effective date of this Act.19 Section 31. Sections 3 to 21, inclusive, section 25, and section 28 of this Act are effective20 beginning January 1, 2027.Underscores indicate new language.Overstrikes indicate deleted language.
Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election, an amendment to state law to reduce certain property taxes for owner-occupied property, and to increase the rates for certain gross receipts taxes and use taxes.
Sponsors
Sen. Amber Hulse (R) sponsors SJR 507 alone.
Committees
SJR 507 went before 1 committee: State Affairs.
History
SJR 507 has taken 4 actions since Feb 4, 2026, the latest on Feb 23, 2026.
| Chamber | Action | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Feb 23, 2026 | Senate | Scheduled for hearing S.J. 1 | ||
Feb 23, 2026 | Senate | State Affairs Motion to amend, Passed S.J. 31 Amendment SJR507A | ||
Feb 23, 2026 | Senate | State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 5, NAYS 4. S.J. 31 | ||
Feb 4, 2026 | Senate | First read in Senate and referred to Senate State Affairs S.J. 179 |
Votes
SJR 507 went to 1 roll call in the Senate, the latest on Feb 23, 2026 at 5–4.
| Chamber | Question | Yea | Nay | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Feb 23, 2026 | Senate | Deferred to the 41st legislative day | 5 | 4 |
Source: sdlegislature.gov · legiscan.com