Will Mortenson on Property tax exemptions

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2026 Regular Session×1.0041 bills

HB1241modify the requirements for public notice of a hearing prior to a vote to impose an excess tax levy, and to modify requirements to refer an excess tax levy of a school district to a vote.proYea✓
HB1308reduce certain property taxes for owner-occupied property, and to increase the rates for certain gross receipts taxes and use taxes.proYea✓
HB1308reduce certain property taxes for owner-occupied property, and to increase the rates for certain gross receipts taxes and use taxes.proYea✓
SB83modify when a motion for expungement of an arrest record may be made and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB51revise property tax levies for school districts and to revise the state aid to general and special education formulas.proYea✓
SB49make an appropriation for the site preparation of a prison facility for offenders committed to the Department of Corrections, to transfer moneys to the incarceration construction fund, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1193modify the provisions for a refund of taxes to disabled veterans and surviving spouses under certain property tax relief programs.proYea✓
HB1193modify the provisions for a refund of taxes to disabled veterans and surviving spouses under certain property tax relief programs.proYea✓
HB1083provide a partial property tax exemption for the surviving spouses of certain veterans.proYea✓
HB1186define the requirements for granting a carbon pipeline easement.proYea✓
HB1186define the requirements for granting a carbon pipeline easement.proYea✓
HB1186define the requirements for granting a carbon pipeline easement.proYea✓
HB1145modify brand registration and use laws.proYea✓
SB12provide for a refund of property taxes in previous years for qualifying veterans and surviving spouses.proYea✓
SB12provide for a refund of property taxes in previous years for qualifying veterans and surviving spouses.proYea✓
HB1332allow persons moving from certain municipal zones to retain property assessments from original homes.proYea✗tabled
SB20make an appropriation for tax refunds for elderly persons and persons with a disability, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1253provide property assessment freeze and reduction of property assessment for certain seniors, and to revise qualifications for a property tax exemption.proNay✗
HB1222provide property tax relief for family day care homes.proNay✗
SB116authorize legislative intervention into certain cases pertaining to election law.proNay✗
HB1141provide property tax relief for owner-occupied single-family dwellings.proYea✓
HB1141provide property tax relief for owner-occupied single-family dwellings.proYea✓
HB1141provide property tax relief for owner-occupied single-family dwellings.proYea✓
HB1261provide a tax credit for owner-occupied property, to make an appropriation therefor, and to transfer moneys to the general fund.proYea✗tabled
SB154clarify the eligibility of multiple garages or structures to be classified as owner-occupied.proYea✓
HB1001revise the freeze on assessments for dwellings of disabled and senior citizens.proYea✓
HB1317eliminate a limit on the accumulation of the unused index factor for property taxation.antiNay✓
HB1317eliminate a limit on the accumulation of the unused index factor for property taxation.antiYea✗
HB1317eliminate a limit on the accumulation of the unused index factor for property taxation.antiYea✗
HB1317eliminate a limit on the accumulation of the unused index factor for property taxation.antiNay✓
HB1071revise a provision providing authority to the Governor to enter into agreements with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.proYea✓
HB1071revise a provision providing authority to the Governor to enter into agreements with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.proYea✓
HB1312limit annual valuation increases on owner-occupied single-family dwellings and provide an exception for mill rate limitations on taxing districts.proYea✗tabled
HB1003repeal provisions requiring prison or jail cost estimates and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1003repeal provisions requiring prison or jail cost estimates and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB208require the award of certain disbursements to prevailing owners and taxpayers in appeals of property classifications or assessments.proYea✓
SB208require the award of certain disbursements to prevailing owners and taxpayers in appeals of property classifications or assessments.proYea✗tabled
HJR5001proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, requiring a declaration of necessity and clarifying public use of private property taken or damaged by eminent domain.antiYea✗
HJR5001proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, requiring a declaration of necessity and clarifying public use of private property taken or damaged by eminent domain.antiYea✗
SB223modify the requirements for a petition to refer an excess tax levy of a school district to a vote.antiNay✓
SB223modify the requirements for a petition to refer an excess tax levy of a school district to a vote.antiNay✓

2025 Regular Session×0.709 bills

SB88Increase the amount of exempt proceeds when a homestead is sold or divided by court order.proYea✓
SB88Increase the amount of exempt proceeds when a homestead is sold or divided by court order.proYea✓
SB216Reduce the growth in the assessed value of owner-occupied property, limit increases in certain property tax revenues, revise provisions regarding school district excess tax levies, and revise eligibility requirements for a property tax assessment freeze.proYea✓
SB216Reduce the growth in the assessed value of owner-occupied property, limit increases in certain property tax revenues, revise provisions regarding school district excess tax levies, and revise eligibility requirements for a property tax assessment freeze.proYea✓
SB216Reduce the growth in the assessed value of owner-occupied property, limit increases in certain property tax revenues, revise provisions regarding school district excess tax levies, and revise eligibility requirements for a property tax assessment freeze.proYea✓
HB1052Prohibit the exercise of eminent domain for a pipeline that carries carbon oxide.proYea✓
SB215Remove the prohibition against a landowner having an easement on the landowner's property.proYea✓
SB215Remove the prohibition against a landowner having an easement on the landowner's property.proYea✓
HB1129Provide for the transfer of motor vehicles and boats upon death.proYea✓

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