PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota legislators will probably not see the final general budget bill until just before scheduled adjournment on Thursday. Joint Committee on Appropriations Chair, Senator Jean Hunhoff of Yankton, says they are still waiting on spending bills. Hunhoff says she is looking at future budget problems. Hunhoff says they still don’t have hard… Read more »
News Year: 2023
SB156 passes the South Dakota House with amendment
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota House debated a bill that would set aside one hundred million dollars in federal funding for water projects. Representative Jess Olson of Rapid City, one of the sponsors, said the need for water is growing. Representative Tony Venhuizen of Sioux Falls offered an amendment. Representative Steve Duffy of Rapid City… Read more »
Senator Rounds working on bill dealing with foreign purchases of ag land
WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- Ownership of ag land by foreigners, especially Chinese has become a hot button issue. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says he is working on a bill at the federal level. Rounds says they want the US Ag Secretary to be involved. Rounds says the bill would allow some sales in certain cases. Some… Read more »
South Dakota Senate kills SB40
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota Senate Tuesday didn’t approve the changes made by the House on SB40. When SB40 passes the Senate on an 18-16 vote, the bill would allow the gubernatorial candidate to select his or her choice for Lt. Governor for the Primaries. It would also place all the State Office positions on… Read more »
South Dakota House reject changes to HB1094
PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) – Without debate, the South Dakota House Tuesday rejects the Senate’s “hog house” of a bill to revive removing the sales tax off food. The House rejected HB 1094 55 to 14 to both not concur and not appoint a conference committee. The remaining sales tax cut before the legislature is HB… Read more »
Board of Regents priority to keep tuition freeze for another year
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- As South Dakota lawmakers work out details of the 2024 budget, the priority of the Board of Regents is keeping the tuition freeze for another year. Board President Pam Roberts says the freeze helped them stabilize enrollment last year. Roberts says the freeze is part of ongoing workforce development efforts. The Regents need… Read more »
House Majority Leader discuss counties’ responsibilities on funding issues
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A bill that would have set up a funding source for regional county jails was killed in the South Dakota legislature last week. That continued a trend of lawmakers killing bills that aided counties. House Majority Leader Will Mortenson of Pierre says county budget increases were limited for a reason. Mortenson says counties… Read more »
Aberdeen City Council approves resolution for City Manager to executive documentation for major water project
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council on Monday night discussed a resolution authorizing the City Manager to executive documentation for the WINS project. WINS stands for “Water Investment in Northern South Dakota”. This is in conjunction with WEB Water & BDM Rural Water Systems, Inc. City Manager Joe Gaa talks about a committee working with… Read more »
Grocery Tax Repeal now HB1094 passes the South Dakota Senate, now returns to the House
PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) – The state Senate passes another sales tax reduction by a single vote this afternoon (Monday). HB 1094 was “hog housed” (had its original contents removed) and replaced with repealing the sales tax on groceries. The vote was 18 to 17. Supporters say removing the sales tax on food would save taxpayers… Read more »
HB1137 passes the South Dakota Senate with amendment
PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) – Legislators say it could be four days if tax cut ping-pong. On Monday, the Senate passed an amended HB 1137 that would reduce the reduction in the overall sales tax from 4.5% to 4.3%. As passed in the House, the bill was a 4.2% cut. Instead of a $100 million-plus tax… Read more »