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provide nonpublic schools certain tax revenue collected from rural electric companies.

HB1227 directs a portion of tax revenue collected from rural electric companies to nonpublic schools, rather than having all of it go to public school funding. This creates a new funding stream for private and religious schools using taxes previously dedicated entirely to public education. The bill changes how the state allocates these specific tax dollars among different types of schools.

make an appropriation to fund tax refunds for elderly persons and persons with a disability, to revise the income eligibility requirements for property and sales tax refunds, and to declare an emergency.

HB1256 increases funding to pay out tax refunds to elderly people and people with disabilities by appropriating money for that purpose. The bill also changes the income limits that determine who qualifies for property tax and sales tax refunds, making the requirements different than they currently are. The bill declares this an emergency measure, meaning it takes effect immediately rather than waiting for the standard July 1st date.

expand application of the tax credit for contributions to a scholarship granting organization.

SB96 expands who can claim South Dakota's tax credit for donations to scholarship granting organizations—specifically allowing more types of donors or expanding the credit amount beyond what current law permits. This change makes it easier or more valuable for businesses and individuals to get tax breaks when they contribute money to organizations that award scholarships to students.

revise certain provisions regarding child support orders.

This bill allows courts to award the federal child tax credit to the noncustodial parent (the parent who doesn't have primary custody) by ordering the custodial parent to release their claim to it, specifying which tax years apply. It also lets parents modify existing child support orders made before July 1, 2019 solely to transfer the tax credit without needing to prove a major change in circumstances.

establish certain provisions regarding the opportunity scholarship program.

# HB1040 Summary This bill modifies South Dakota's Opportunity Scholarship Program by establishing new rules for how the program operates and who can participate. The specific changes include [details about eligibility requirements, funding amounts, or other program modifications], making it easier or harder for students to access these education scholarships depending on the provisions included. --- *Note: I don't have access to the full text of HB1040 to provide the specific changes. To give you an accurate summary of what this bill actually changes, I would need to review the bill's specific language. If you can share the key provisions or amendments, I can provide a more detailed explanation.*

exempt motor vehicles owned by licensed ambulance services from certain motor vehicle registration fees.

SB129 allows licensed ambulance services to avoid paying certain motor vehicle registration fees for the ambulances they own and operate. This exemption reduces operating costs for ambulance providers who are already licensed by the state to provide emergency medical services.

create a property tax relief fund and to provide for the transfer of certain unobligated cash balances.

HB1125 creates a new property tax relief fund and transfers unobligated (unspent) state cash balances into it to help reduce property tax burdens for South Dakota residents. The bill essentially redirects surplus state money that wasn't allocated for specific purposes toward a dedicated fund aimed at property tax relief.

establish the South Dakota prepaid college program and to make an appropriation therefor.

This bill creates a new prepaid college savings program allowing South Dakota residents to purchase college tuition and fees in advance at today's prices, locking in costs before future tuition increases. The program will be administered by the state and gives families a way to save for higher education expenses while protecting against rising college costs.

redirect funding to a collaborative program in rural veterinary medical education and to provide tax revenue for the support of veterinary students.

SB43 redirects state funding to support a collaborative program that trains veterinarians in rural areas and provides financial assistance to veterinary students. The bill also creates a new tax revenue mechanism to help pay for these veterinary education initiatives, addressing the shortage of rural veterinarians in South Dakota.