This bill amends South Dakota law by removing the requirement for counties to remit to municipalities an amount equal to the road levy for the calendar years 1984, 1985, and 1986. Specifically, it modifies Section 10-12-9 to eliminate the provision that mandated counties to pay municipalities an amount based on the average road levy for those years. Additionally, it repeals Section 10-12-32.1, which stated that municipalities incorporated after January 1, 1984, would receive 25% of the money raised for county roads during the same period.

The bill also updates the language in Section 10-12-9 to clarify the purposes for which county taxes must be levied, including general county purposes, support for individuals with mental illnesses and developmental disabilities, and various other county services. The amendments aim to streamline the tax levy process and remove outdated financial obligations related to historical road funding.

Statutes affected:
Introduced, 01/16/2026: 10-12-9, 10-12-32.1