South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Joint Resolution

SJR 505: proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, limiting the assessed value of real property and limiting real property taxes.

In committee Last action February 23, 2026: State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 5, NAYS 4 S.J. 31

Plain-language summary

SJR 505 is a joint resolution introduced in the South Dakota Senate on January 26, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, limiting the assessed value of real property and limiting real property taxes. Primary sponsor: Taffy Howard (Republican), Bobbi Andera (Republican), Aaron Aylward (Republican), Heather Baxter (Republican), Phil Jensen (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 23, 2026): State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 5, NAYS 4 S.J. 31.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Taffy Howard (Republican); Bobbi Andera (Republican); Aaron Aylward (Republican); Heather Baxter (Republican); and 1 more.