SD HB1177

Legislator salary calculation changes from one-fifth (20%) to twenty-two percent (22%) of South Dakota median household income for the most recent available year

Data source for median household income changes from the U.S. Census Current Population Survey to the American Community Survey conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau

Daily expense reimbursement increases from $123 to $123 per day for regular or special legislative sessions, or the IRS-authorized per diem allowance, whichever is greater

State Board of Finance continues to ascertain and adjust salaries each year, effective January 1st for every regular legislative session

Mileage reimbursement provisions remain unchanged: actual mileage for weekend travel home and five cents per mile for travel to/from legislative meetings