The bill amends South Dakota law to eliminate the cap on assessment amounts for road improvements. Specifically, it modifies Section 31-13-17, allowing the board of supervisors to assess properties in a road district for road improvements without being limited to the amount set forth in the petition. This change enables the supervisors to determine the assessment amount they deem advisable, which will still be certified to the county and collected as part of real estate taxes.

Additionally, the bill amends Section 31-13-51, which pertains to the assessment of real property for maintaining, repairing, or repaving roadways. The amendments clarify that the township board of supervisors or the board of county commissioners can levy a special front foot assessment based on the front footage of the property abutting the roadway. The assessment amount will be set at the annual meeting and is to be levied according to existing procedures, ensuring that the responsibilities of the county commissioners align with those of the township board when applicable.

Statutes affected:
Introduced, 01/30/2025: 31-13-17, 31-13-51
Enrolled, 02/25/2025: 31-13-17, 31-13-51