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March 12, 2009
Senate Rejects Veto On Tax-Break Bill
The South Dakota Senate has overridden Gov. Mike Rounds' veto of a bill giving a property-tax break to some homes under construction in South Dakota.
March 11, 2009
House Endorses Tourism Tax Increase
The state House says South Dakota should raise its tourism tax to help fund arts programs and put money in the state general fund.
March 11, 2009
House Overrides Veto On Tax Break
The South Dakota House says a bill to give a property-tax break to some homes under construction should become law in spite of the governor's veto.
March 10, 2009
Governor Vetoes Bill On Housing Tax Break
Gov. Mike Rounds vetoed a bill that would give a property-tax break to some homes under construction.
March 10, 2009
Senate Endorses Tourism Tax Increase
The South Dakota Senate says the state tourism tax should be raised to help fund arts programs and add money to the state general fund.
March 10, 2009
Senate Kills Higher Gas Tax, License Plate Fees
The South Dakota Senate has killed a bill to raise the state gas tax and increase license-plate fees to fund highway and bridge work.
March 10, 2009
Senate Debates Higher Gas Tax, License Plate Fees
The South Dakota Senate is debating a bill to raise the state gas tax and increase license-plate fees to fund highway and bridge work.
March 10, 2009
Governor Signs Bill Raising Deadwood Gambling Tax
Governor Mike Rounds has signed into law two bills expected to give South Dakota government an additional $1.5 million from Deadwood gambling.
March 9, 2009
SD Gas Tax Increase Moving Forward
The price at the pump could be going up in South Dakota this summer. The South Dakota Senate will debate a bill Tuesday that increases the gas tax by three cents in the state.
March 9, 2009
Bill To End Use Of Tobacco Money For Education Approved
The South Dakota Legislature has given final approval to a bill that repeals the use of tobacco tax money for some education projects.
March 9, 2009
Panel Endorses Deadline For Tax Refunds
A legislative committee says South Dakotans entitled to tax refunds on mini-storage services should be required to file for their money by July 1.
March 6, 2009
Lawmakers Endorse Ethanol Tax Change
A bill aimed at ending a controversy over how blends of ethanol fuel are taxed in South Dakota is on its way to the governor.
March 5, 2009
Governor Says He Supports Road Funding Effort
Gov. Mike Rounds says he supports the South Dakota Legislature's efforts to find more money for roads and bridges as long as lawmakers include more revenue for both the state and local governments.
March 4, 2009
Senate Approves Deadwood Revenue Plan
The South Dakota Senate is endorsing a plan to raise state revenue by increasing the Deadwood gambling tax and authorizing penny slot machines.
March 3, 2009
Panel Holds Bill To End Cigarette-Tax Earmarks
A Senate committee wants more time to consider a bill that would end a two-year-old law dedicating $9 million in cigarette taxes to several education programs.
March 2, 2009
Panel Supports Higher Tax For Deadwood Casinos
A Senate committee says Deadwood casinos should pay an additional tax to help South Dakota raise money to counter a budget shortfall.
February 25, 2009
Benefits Of Proposed License Plate Fee Increase
South Dakotans could soon be paying more to drive. The House has passed an amended bill calling for a $20 increase in license plate fees.
February 25, 2009
License Plate Increase Passes House
On the final day that legislative bills could pass their house of origin, the South Dakota House resurrected, amended and passed a bill that would raise the cost of vehicle license plates.
February 24, 2009
Cigarette Tax Funding Bill Passes
The South Dakota House voted to repeal a law that sends $9 million in cigarette taxes into a variety of education programs.
February 24, 2009
Tourism Tax Increase Fails In House
The South Dakota House has refused to pass a measure that would have boosted a special tourism tax to help balance the state budget.
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