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Senate approves interim task force to study property-tax reduction and preservation of homeownership
Summary
The Senate concurred in HCR 6,003 to create an interim study group to examine property tax relief and preservation of homeownership; members will include legislators and executive‑branch designees.
The South Dakota Senate on March 6 concurred in House Concurrent Resolution 6,003, creating an interim task force to study options for property tax reduction and the preservation of homeownership.
Senator Carr, the sponsor, said the task force would include eight members from the House, eight members from the Senate, the Commissioner of the Bureau of Finance and Management, and the governor or the governor's designee. He described the effort as an inclusive approach to examining the drivers of rising property taxes and said the task force would allow executive‑branch participation in crafting comprehensive solutions.
Senators spoke in favor of a broad examination of property tax drivers. Senator Smith urged that the study also consider sales tax as part of a holistic review of state revenue and expenditures, and Senator Carly asked that the task force consider all three classes of property — owner‑occupied, agricultural and non‑agricultural — and to evaluate spending cuts along with revenue options.
The Senate adopted the concurrent resolution on a roll call; the vote was recorded and the resolution was concurred in. Sponsors said the study would be an interim, cross‑branch effort intended to explore mechanisms for responsible, meaningful tax relief.
The resolution does not itself change tax law; it creates a study group to collect information and recommend possible legislative or administrative changes in future sessions.
