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SD SJR507

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Amber Hulse

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Eliminates school district property tax levies on owner-occupied single-family dwellings by reducing the maximum mill levy from $2.518 to $0.00 per thousand dollars of taxable valuation, effective for taxes payable in 2027

  • Increases the state sales tax rate from 4.2% to 5% on retail sales, services, telecommunications, utilities, admissions, passenger transportation, and rental vehicles, effective January 1, 2027

  • Increases the use tax rate from 4.2% to 5% on services, tangible personal property rentals, farm machinery, and amusement devices

  • Creates a local effort replacement fund in the state treasury, funded by 16% of sales and use tax collections, to supplement school district general funds and special education funds with state revenue

  • Requires voter approval at the next general election before these constitutional amendments take effect

Legislative Description

Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election, an amendment to state law to reduce certain property taxes for owner-occupied property, and to increase the rates for certain gross receipts taxes and use taxes.

Property Tax

Last Action

State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 5, NAYS 4. S.J. 31

2/23/2026

Committee Referrals

State Affairs2/4/2026

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