2026 South Dakota Legislative Session

South Dakota lawmakers are taking up a growing nationwide effort to streamline services for vulnerable populations.

The governor's office has released the plan for a new men's prison in Sioux Falls as well as a comparison to a Nebraska prison proposal.

Gov. Larry Rhoden has released drafted legislation that could determine the fate of a new men’s prison in South Dakota.

In the offseason, lawmakers are trying to figure out how to deliver promised property tax cuts while keeping government functioning.

While in the dog days of summer, the part-time Legislature is still making important decisions with taxpayer dollars. At this week’s Executive Board meeting, budgets for legislative research and a legislative audit through 2027 were solidified.

Lack of funding is a growing concern for first responders nation wide and in South Dakota. Local lawmakers are studying the issue, but what some say is the most obvious solution is a political non-starter.

South Dakota is feeling the squeeze from all directions as federal funds are significantly cut across government. Now, South Dakota’s lawmakers need to manage the crunch.

A legislative task force is looking to cut property taxes by almost $900 million. A tax shift might be on the table, but some lawmakers say it might not be a one-size-fits-all approach.

Gov. Larry Rhoden is setting a special session date to decide the fate of a new men’s prison for Sept. 23.

A legislative summer study looking into ways to reduce prison reentry rates, is discussing how to help those dealing with substance addictions.