South Dakota school districts and other taxing districts must now give property owners at least 21 days' notice before voting on an excess tax levy, using published notices, website postings, and direct mail or email to all property owners. The notice must specify the maximum amount being considered, the tax increase per $100,000 of property value, the hearing date and location, and how the money will be used, and districts must allow public comment at the hearing before voting.
The amendment STRENGTHENS the bill's notice requirements by mandating that public notices be published in the legally designated newspaper in addition to the district's website, rather than allowing districts to choose between the website or a newspaper of general circulation. This change ensures more consistent and formal public notification across all school districts and taxing districts considering excess tax levies.
Other amendments
Taxation Deferred to the 41st legislative day Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 4.
Taxation Do Pass Amended Failed, YEAS 6, NAYS 5.
Taxation Motion to amend
Taxation Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Taxation H.J. 356
Senate Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 34, NAYS 0. S.J. 279
Taxation Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 0. S.J. 13
Taxation Motion to amend S.J. 13
Taxation Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Taxation S.J. 142
Prime sponsor · Sen.
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Prime sponsor · Rep.
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Cosponsors
Taxation — Do Pass Amended
Taxation — Deferred to the 41st legislative day
Do Pass Amended
Taxation — Do Pass Amended