Tony Kayser on Local government authority

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2026 Regular Session×1.0029 bills

HB1198require that certain facilities obtain conditional use permits from adjacent political subdivisions.proYea✓
HB1198require that certain facilities obtain conditional use permits from adjacent political subdivisions.proNay✗
SB237require that counties provide written notice to township supervisors of conditional use applications and appeals.proYea✓
HB1089modify the distributions of revenues collected from severance taxation on new permits.proYea✓
HB1245authorize municipalities to establish a local funding mechanism for capital improvement projects.proNay✗
HB1245authorize municipalities to establish a local funding mechanism for capital improvement projects.proNay✗
HB1245authorize municipalities to establish a local funding mechanism for capital improvement projects.proNay✗
SB135protect residents from increased utility costs and utility shortages caused by data centers and clarify authority to regulate data centers.proYea✓
SB25update provisions related to the permit application process for proposed energy and transmission facilities.proYea✓
SB25update provisions related to the permit application process for proposed energy and transmission facilities.proYea✓
HB1323modify the requirements to refer an ordinance or resolution to the voters of a political subdivision.proYea✓
HB1260authorize the establishment of municipal property tax rebate programs.proYea✓
SB165revise certain provisions pertaining to municipal government.proYea✓
SB96authorize the imposition of a county option gross receipts tax to reduce owner-occupied property taxes.proYea✓
HB1323modify the requirements to refer an ordinance or resolution to the voters of a political subdivision.proNay✗
SB3limit the types of residential improvements for which counties, municipalities, and townships may require a permit.antiYea✗
SB3limit the types of residential improvements for which counties, municipalities, and townships may require a permit.antiYea✗
HB1017permit the board of a school district to require that certain students receive instruction in alternative settings.proYea✓
SB71authorize the assumption of certain responsibilities and the waiver of sovereign immunity in connection with certain actions under federal environmental law.proYea✓
HB1004authorize the recall of county commissioners.proYea✓
HB1088remove the requirement that counties remit to municipalities an amount equal to the road levy for calendar years 1984, 1985, and 1986.antiYea✗
HB1215authorize counties and municipalities to issue a license for a cigar bar.proYea✓
SB91clarify the procedure for petitioning a board of county commissioners for a change to the comprehensive plan or zoning ordinances.proYea✓
HB1197revise a provision related to the venue of adoption proceedings.proYea✓
HB1215authorize counties and municipalities to issue a license for a cigar bar.proYea✓
HB1105restrict contracts and declarations that prohibit the use of commercial or residential property for any healthcare service in medically underserved areas or communities, or in areas with a medically underserved population under federal law.proYea✓
SB197modify the administration of the South Dakota-Ireland trade fund.proYea✓
HB1030amend provisions pertaining to the timing of municipal elections.proYea✓
HB1030amend provisions pertaining to the timing of municipal elections.proYea✓

2025 Regular Session×0.7015 bills

HB1154Change the approval requirement for the construction or expansion of a municipal camping or tourist accommodation facility.proNay✗
HB1261Provide the board of commissioners with authority over certain intra-county land uses and construction projects.proNay✗
SB97Allow the governing body of a municipality to change the use of municipally owned parkland by ordinance.proYea✓
SB7Prohibit the adoption or implementation of certain policies related to immigration enforcement.proYea✓
SB167Revise certain provisions pertaining to municipal government.proYea✓
HB1093Modify the permissible dates for a school district bond election.proYea✓
HB1093Modify the permissible dates for a school district bond election.proYea✓
HB1093Modify the permissible dates for a school district bond election.proYea✓
HB1093Modify the permissible dates for a school district bond election.proYea✓
SB13Clarify the enactment and effective date of a measure initiated or referred within a political subdivision.proYea✓
HB1051Update provisions on the interim legislative oversight of administrative rulemaking.proYea✓
HB1194Authorize the cooperation of counties for purposes of operating an office of county director of equalization.proYea✓
SB74Require the publication and review of an explanation of the open meeting laws of this state.proYea✓
SB84Extend the timeframe for filling a vacancy in a board of county commissioners.proYea✓
SB129Modify renewal fee requirements for an on-sale liquor licensee whose business premises have been annexed into a municipality of the first class.antiNay✓

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