South Dakota SenateHB 1241
modify the requirements for public notice of a hearing prior to a vote to impose an excess tax levy, and to modify requirements to refer an excess tax levy of a school district to a vote.
Failed 17–17Crossed party linesClose
What it does: As amended, requires school and other taxing districts to publish notice at least 21 days before voting on an excess tax levy; sets the school-levy referral petition at 5% of voters or 2,500, whichever is less; requires ballots to state years and maximum total dollars. (AI-written summary of the bill; the official record shows the exact version voted)
Question before the chamber: Do Pass Amended
The tally
Yes 17 · No 17 · Not voting 1
Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Republicans | 12 | 11 | 0 |
| Other or unknown party | 5 | 4 | 1 |
Most Democrats voted no; most Republicans voted yes. 11 members voted against their party’s majority.
Voted against their party’s majority
- Brandon WipfR22No
- Carl PerryR3No
- Casey CrabtreeR8No
- Helene DuhamelR32No
- Kyle SchoenfishR19No
- Michael RohlR1No
- Randy DeibertR31No
- Stephanie SauderR4No
- Steve KolbeckR2No
- Sydney DavisR17No
- Tim ReedR7No
The full roll (35)
Yes 17
No 17
Not voting 1
“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.