Mar. 5, 2026
South Dakota Senate Deadlocked as Missing Senator Delays Key Votes
Tipping debates and abortion bill rewrites distract from legislative gridlock in Pierre
Mar. 4, 2026
South Dakota Lawmakers Tackle Diverse Agenda on Day 32 of Legislative Session
Property taxes, voting rights, abortion, mining revenue, and broadband expansion among key issues on the table.
Mar. 4, 2026
South Dakota Lawmakers Reject Mobile Sports Betting Bill
Proposal to allow voters to decide on legalizing mobile sports betting fails in state House committee
Mar. 4, 2026
South Dakota House Passes Bill to Criminalize Malicious AI-Generated Porn
Legislation heads back to Senate after amendment limits scope to harassment and threats.
Mar. 4, 2026
South Dakota Lawmakers Block 'Rights of a Parent' Measure
The bill aimed to codify parental rights, but faced concerns over child abuse and healthcare
Mar. 4, 2026
South Dakota Lawmakers Block 'Rights of a Parent' Measure
Bill raising concerns over healthcare, child abuse fails in state House
Mar. 2, 2026
South Dakota Lawmakers Tackle Dozens of Bills on 30th Legislative Day
Agenda includes abortion policy, property taxes, education, and election law
Mar. 2, 2026
Bill To Fund Airport Construction Passes Senate Committee
Loans up to $15 million available for major airport projects
Mar. 2, 2026
South Dakota Bans Foreign Campaign Contributions
State legislature passes bill to align with new federal regulations
Mar. 2, 2026
South Dakota Lawmakers Tackle Packed Agenda on Day 25 of Legislative Session
Bills focus on abortion, gender definitions, property taxes, and public safety
Feb. 27, 2026
South Dakota Governor Proposes Property Tax Cuts
Map shows potential savings for each county under new sales tax plan
Feb. 27, 2026
South Dakota Passes Bill to Ban Soft Drink Purchases with SNAP
Governor unsure if he will sign the legislation, believes it's a federal issue
Feb. 27, 2026
South Dakota House Rejects Bill to Ease Forcing School Tax Votes
Proposal would have lowered signature threshold to challenge school district tax increases
Feb. 27, 2026
South Dakota Lawmakers Struggle to Agree on Property Tax Reform
Despite months of debate, the state legislature is unable to reach consensus on major property tax changes.
Feb. 27, 2026
South Dakota House Rejects Bill to Ease Forcing School Tax Votes
Proposal to lower signature threshold for petitions failed in close vote
Feb. 26, 2026
Missing Vote by Sen. John Carley Sinks Data Center Incentive Bill in South Dakota
Attendance tactics draw scrutiny in Pierre as close Senate margins raise questions about tie-breaking powers
Feb. 26, 2026
Absent South Dakota state senator cites eye doctor visit
Republican senator's unexplained absence during key legislative votes raises concerns about gamesmanship
Feb. 25, 2026
Attempt To Repeal Death Penalty Fails In Committee
South Dakota House Judiciary Committee votes down bill to end capital punishment
Feb. 25, 2026
Mitchell Chamber Hosting District 20 Legislator 'Cracker Barrel' Event
Community members can submit written questions to be discussed with local lawmakers.
Feb. 25, 2026
South Dakota Lawmakers Debate Sales Tax and Property Tax Reforms
County sales tax option advances, while effort to make statewide sales tax cut permanent fails
