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HB1281 • 2026

reduce the sales and use tax rates on food, to increase the rates for certain taxes, use taxes, and excise taxes, and to provide a new fund for school district capital outlay projects.

reduce the sales and use tax rates on food, to increase the rates for certain taxes, use taxes, and excise taxes, and to provide a new fund for school district capital outlay projects.

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Last action
2026-02-19
Official status
Scheduled for hearing
Effective date
Not listed

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Bill History

  1. 2026-02-19 South Dakota Legislature

    Scheduled for hearing

Official Summary Text

reduce the sales and use tax rates on food, to increase the rates for certain taxes, use taxes, and excise taxes, and to provide a new fund for school district capital outlay projects.