South Dakota 2025 Regular Session

South Dakota House Bill HB1138

Introduced
1/30/25  

Caption

Reduce a maximum property tax mill levy on owner-occupied single-family dwellings for school district general funds, and to repeal certain sales tax exemptions.

Impact

If enacted, HB1138 will significantly impact state laws governing property taxation, particularly with respect to school district funding. The legislation sets a new maximum levy at two dollars and sixty-seven cents per thousand dollars of taxable valuation for owner-occupied homes, which is a reduction compared to the previous cap. This change is expected to foster a more favorable climate for homeownership in the state, thereby encouraging local economic growth and residential stability.

Summary

House Bill 1138 proposes to reduce the maximum property tax mill levy on owner-occupied single-family dwellings for school district general funds while also repealing certain sales tax exemptions. The bill aims to alleviate the tax burden on homeowners and provide more predictable funding for local school districts. By adjusting the mill levy, the bill is intended to allow families to retain more of their income, which can then be redirected towards local education and community needs.

Contention

However, the bill has raised some points of contention among stakeholders. Critics argue that reducing the property tax revenue could limit the funding available for public schools, potentially leading to a decrease in educational quality. There are concerns that while homeowners may benefit from lower taxes, the long-term implications for school funding and the potential reliance on state aid could have detrimental effects on educational resources and local educational initiatives.

Notable points

Moreover, the repeal of certain sales tax exemptions could lead to mixed reactions among business owners and service providers who were previously benefiting from those exemptions. Balancing the interests of homeowners, school districts, and local businesses will be crucial as the bill navigates through the legislative process.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

SD HB1043

Make an exemption from certain property taxation for owner-occupied single-family dwellings.

SD SB51

Revise property tax levies for school districts and to revise the state aid to general and special education formulas.

SD SB24

Revise property tax levies for school districts and to revise the state aid to general and special education formulas.

SD HB1141

Provide property tax relief for owner-occupied single-family dwellings.

SD HB1040

Limit annual valuation increases on owner-occupied single-family dwellings.

SD SB167

Limit annual valuation increases on owner-occupied single-family dwellings.

SD SB131

Remove certain limitations on property tax levy increases.

SD HB1149

Revise the classification of owner-occupied single-family dwellings to include more than one attached or unattached garage.

SD HB1137

Reduce certain gross receipts tax rates and a use tax rate, and to repeal a conditional reduction of certain gross receipts tax rates.

SD SB112

Reduce certain gross receipts tax rates and a use tax rate, and to repeal a conditional reduction of certain gross receipts tax rates.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.