State House declines to make it easier to force an election on excess school taxes

By: Meghan O'Brien

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: February 26, 2026

Words: 408

Last Updated: 1 week, 6 days ago

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PIERRE — South Dakota state representatives rejected a proposal Thursday that would make it easier to force an election after a school board decides to exceed property tax limitations.

School districts can already raise more revenue by “opting out” of property tax limits set by the state, and local residents can petition that decision to a public vote.

Petitioners are required to collect signatures from 5% of registered voters in the school district in 20 …

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