South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1281: reduce the sales and use tax rates on food, to increase the rates for certain taxes, use taxes, and excise taxes, and to provide a new fund for school district capital outlay projects.

In committee Last action February 19, 2026: Taxation Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 0 H.J. 9

Plain-language summary

HB 1281 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota House on February 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: reduce the sales and use tax rates on food, to increase the rates for certain taxes, use taxes, and excise taxes, and to provide a new fund for school district capital outlay projects. Primary sponsor: Erik Muckey (Democratic), Eric Emery (Democratic), Erin Healy (Democratic), Liz Larson (Democratic), Nicole Uhre-Balk (Democratic), Kadyn Wittman (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 19, 2026): Taxation Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 0 H.J. 9.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Erik Muckey (Democratic); Eric Emery (Democratic); Erin Healy (Democratic); Liz Larson (Democratic); and 2 more.