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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

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The tally

Yes 17 · No 17 · Not voting 1

Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.

Votes by party
PartyYesNoNot voting
Democrats020
Republicans12110
Other or unknown party541

Most Democrats voted no; most Republicans voted yes. 11 members voted against their party’s majority.

Voted against their party’s majority

The full roll (35)

“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.