FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 4, 2026

Contact: Josie Harms

Gov. Rhoden Signs 11 Bills into Law

PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Larry Rhoden signed the following 11 bills into law:

• SB 21 modifies tax refunds for elderly persons and persons with a disability;
• SB 25 updates provisions related to the permit application process for proposed energy and transmission facilities;
• SB 165 revises certain provisions pertaining to municipal government;
• HB 1096 allows for the direct creation of a limited liability limited partnership;
• HB 1104 revises the application requirements for special license plates and parking permits for individuals with disabilities;
• HB 1111 modifies the requirements for obtaining an agricultural processor's lien;
• HB 1119 modifies provisions regarding directors serving on a farm mutual insurer’s board;
• HB 1130 amends permissible uses of a school district's capital outlay fund;
• HB 1197 revises a provision related to the venue of adoption proceedings;
• HB 1233 modifies provisions for a tax collection agreement with an Indian tribe; and
• HB 1260 authorizes the establishment of municipal property tax rebate programs.

Governor Rhoden has signed 91 bills into law and vetoed one this legislative session.

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