101st South Dakota Legislature
January 13 – March 28, 2026· Regular Session
2026 Elections
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Total races
66
Contested
9
Statewide & federal
70
Legislative
1
days until Democratic Convention
2026-06-06
Total Bills
666
293 Senate / 373 House
In Committee
0
Enacted
240
Dead
289
Pipeline Overview
View all bills →Passed Origin (2)
Crossover (13)
Enacted (240)
Vetoed (2)
Dead (289)
Legislator of the Day
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Stephanie Sauder
Republican · House · District SD-04
Top issue: expand agricultural subsidies (supportive, 100% confidence)
In the News
SB96Property Tax
Governor's county sales tax option for property tax relief
EnactedSB239Business Regulation
Data center sales tax rebate — voted down in Senate
DeadSB135Business Regulation
Data center "Bill of Rights" — passed Senate 34-0
EnactedHB1082K-12 Education
Free/reduced school lunch reimbursement
EnactedSJR504Gambling & Lottery
Mobile sports betting ballot question, 90% to property tax relief
DeadHB1274Criminal Justice
Felony for advertising/dispensing abortion pills
EnactedHB1212Criminal Justice
Abortion as homicide — killed in committee, drew national attention
DeadHB1184Government Operations
Defining "man" and "woman" in state law
EnactedSB42Criminal Justice
Harsher penalties for drugs in state prisons
EnactedHB1183Criminal Justice
Good Samaritan overdose immunity expansion
EnactedHB1007Law Enforcement
Tribal police recognition — passed House 67-0
EnactedSB125Property Tax
Homeowner tax reduction fund ($100M+/yr)
DeadToday’s Schedule
Fri, Jun 5No committee hearings scheduled.