South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 223: modify the requirements for a petition to refer an excess tax levy of a school district to a vote.

In committee Last action March 2, 2026: House of Representatives Reconsidered , Failed, YEAS 31, NAYS 34 H.J. 468

Plain-language summary

SB 223 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota Senate on February 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: modify the requirements for a petition to refer an excess tax levy of a school district to a vote. Primary sponsor: Sue Peterson (Republican), Joy Hohn (Republican), Taffy Howard (Republican), Lauren Nelson (Republican), Al Novstrup (Republican), Tom Pischke (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 2, 2026): House of Representatives Reconsidered , Failed, YEAS 31, NAYS 34 H.J. 468.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Sue Peterson (Republican); Joy Hohn (Republican); Taffy Howard (Republican); Lauren Nelson (Republican); and 2 more.