South Dakota Lawmakers Set State's Financial Course

Budget writers adopt revenue targets for next two fiscal years

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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South Dakota lawmakers are finalizing spending limits and budget decisions for the next two fiscal years as the Joint Committee on Appropriations works to set the state's financial course. Lawmakers are also considering bills on recalling elected officials, residential improvement permits, and property tax information access.

Why it matters

The state budget and legislative actions will have significant impacts on South Dakota's fiscal policies, government operations, and residents' lives in the coming years.

The details

The Joint Committee on Appropriations is finalizing spending limits that will guide all budget decisions for the remainder of the legislative session. Lawmakers are also continuing budget hearings, including proposals for school construction and educator retention. In other committee action, House lawmakers are considering bills on recalling certain elected officials, limiting residential improvement permits, and expanding access to property tax information.

  • The Joint Committee on Appropriations is finalizing spending limits for the next two fiscal years.
  • Later, the Senate will debate a bill dealing with gross receipts and use tax rates.

The players

Joint Committee on Appropriations

A legislative committee responsible for finalizing the state's budget and spending limits.

Larry Rhoden

The Governor of South Dakota.

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What’s next

Legislative leaders and Governor Rhoden will hold news conferences to discuss the budget and legislative actions.

The takeaway

South Dakota lawmakers are taking critical steps to set the state's financial course for the next two fiscal years, with decisions on spending limits, budget proposals, and legislative bills that will impact the state's policies and residents.