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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Muckey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Eric Emery | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26A |
| Erin Healy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Liz Larson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Nicole Uhre-Balk | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Kadyn Wittman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Taxation Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 0 H.J. 9
- Taxation Motion to amend , Passed, H.J. 9 Amendment 1281A
- Scheduled for hearing
- Scheduled for hearing
- First read in House and referred to House Taxation H.J. 220