South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 85: require an election for an excess tax levy of a school district.

In committee Last action February 4, 2026: Intent to reconsider , Passed, H.J. 228

Plain-language summary

SB 85 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota Senate on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: require an election for an excess tax levy of a school district. Primary sponsor: John Hughes (Republican), Sue Peterson (Republican), Bobbi Andera (Republican), Aaron Aylward (Republican), Heather Baxter (Republican), John Carley (Republican), Tamara Grove (Republican), Jon Hansen (Republican), Les Heinemann (Republican), Joy Hohn (Republican), Taffy Howard (Republican), Kevin Jensen (Republican), Terri Jorgenson (Republican), Lauren Nelson (Republican), Al Novstrup (Republican), Carl Perry (Republican), John Sjaarda (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 4, 2026): Intent to reconsider , Passed, H.J. 228.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: John Hughes (Republican); Sue Peterson (Republican); Bobbi Andera (Republican); Aaron Aylward (Republican); and 13 more.