Legislative Policy

Feb. 12, 2026

SD Senate Advances Mobile Sports Betting Measure for Voter Approval

Proposed constitutional amendment would dedicate 90% of tax revenue to property tax relief

Feb. 12, 2026

South Dakota Boosts Funding for Schools, Care Providers, and State Workers

Gov. Rhoden proposes 1% increase amid rosier revenue projections

Feb. 12, 2026

South Dakota Senate Passes Bill for Detached Garage Tax Breaks

Legislation could save homeowners hundreds in property taxes

Feb. 12, 2026

South Dakota Senate Approves Measure for Mobile Sports Betting Referendum

Proposed constitutional amendment would allocate 90% of tax revenue to property tax relief.

Feb. 12, 2026

South Dakota Lawmakers Set State's Financial Course

Budget writers adopt revenue targets for next two fiscal years

Feb. 11, 2026

South Dakota Debates Bill to Ban Student Cell Phone Use in Schools

Proposed legislation aims to restrict student cellphone use during school hours, but faces opposition over local control and alternative education concerns.

Feb. 10, 2026

South Dakota Governor to Sign Bill Legalizing Gun Silencers

The state Senate unanimously passed the measure, though silencers remain regulated at the federal level.

Feb. 10, 2026

South Dakota House panel endorses bill to bar jail time for inability to pay sobriety program fees

The bill aims to align state law with Supreme Court precedent that prohibits jailing people solely due to poverty.

Feb. 10, 2026

South Dakota House Rejects Health Care Provider Conscience Exemption Bill

Proposed legislation aimed to allow providers to refuse services based on personal beliefs failed in a 41-25 vote.