South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1241: modify 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.

Passed one chamber Last action March 9, 2026: Senate Do Pass Amended , Failed, YEAS 14, NAYS 20 S.J. 505

Plain-language summary

HB 1241 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota House on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: modify 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. Primary sponsor: Phil Jensen (Republican), Aaron Aylward (Republican), John Carley (Republican), Tim Goodwin (Republican), Dylan Jordan (Republican), Sue Peterson (Republican), Kathy Rice (Republican), Curt Voight (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 9, 2026): Senate Do Pass Amended , Failed, YEAS 14, NAYS 20 S.J. 505.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Phil Jensen (Republican); Aaron Aylward (Republican); John Carley (Republican); Tim Goodwin (Republican); and 4 more.