PIERRE, S.D. — South Dakota lawmakers are facing a pivotal day at the Capitol as budget forecasts and major policy bills move forward.
House Education is considering legislation to fund construction of a juvenile corrections center in Brown County. Meanwhile, budget writers are receiving critical revenue forecasts that will determine how much money is available for the state budget, setting the framework for negotiations amid tight revenues.
Several committees are also tackling high-profile issues, including a proposed constitutional amendment to reset property taxes, new requirements for voter registration, and legislation requiring voter approval for certain tax increment financing districts.
In the House, lawmakers are debating a bill that would allow parole for some inmates serving life sentences, along with a resolution urging the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn the Obergefell decision on same-sex marriage.
Later, floor debate includes a proposal allowing cities to create propert
