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 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 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
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 Dozens of Bills on 30th Legislative Day
Agenda includes abortion policy, property taxes, education, and election law
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 House Rejects Bill to Ease Forcing School Tax Votes
Proposal to lower signature threshold for petitions failed in close vote
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
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
South Dakota Senate Committee Rejects Data Center Moratorium
Proposal to pause large data center construction fails amid industry, local government opposition
Feb. 25, 2026
South Dakota Legislature Reaches Midpoint of Session
Key bills on marriage age, property taxes, and COVID-19 vaccine mandates up for debate
Feb. 25, 2026
South Dakota Senate Sees Chaotic Day with Missing Senator and Failed Data Center Bills
Absence of Republican Senator John Carley contributed to defeat of two data center incentive bills
Feb. 24, 2026
Tense Senate vote exposes fault lines surrounding data centers
Missing lawmaker among the issues vexing proposed legislation that has failed
Feb. 24, 2026
South Dakota Senate Advances Governor's Property Tax Relief Bill
The legislation would allow counties to enact a half-cent sales tax to cover some property tax fees.
Feb. 23, 2026
South Dakota Advances Bill to Ban Abortion Pill Advertising and Distribution
The proposed legislation would make it a felony to advertise or dispense abortion pills in the state.
