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SD SB199

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/29/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mark Lapka

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a property tax relief fund in the state treasury, administered by the Department of Revenue, to supplement property tax levies of political subdivisions and reduce property taxes on real property

  • Requires an initial transfer by August 1, 2026 of 25% of the annual increase in general fund revenues from FY2025 to FY2026; if no increase occurs, the transfer is zero

  • Establishes an ongoing annual transfer formula: the previous year's deposit amount plus 25% of any year-over-year general fund revenue increase

  • Interest earned on the fund remains in the fund, and all expenditures require a special appropriation by the Legislature

Legislative Description

Establish a new fund to provide property tax relief.

Property Tax

Last Action

Senate Do Pass, Failed, YEAS 16, NAYS 17. S.J. 360

2/23/2026

Committee Referrals

Taxation1/29/2026

Full Bill Text

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