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Governor-backed plan advances as Legislature continues to cull property tax reduction ideas

The South Dakota Senate meets on Feb. 11, 2026, at the Capitol in Pierre. (Photo by Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight)

The South Dakota Senate endorsed a proposal on Monday, February 23, 2026, that would allow counties to implement a halfpercent sales tax to reduce property taxes for homeowners.

The bill passed the cha…