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HB 1264

eliminate the Agricultural Land Assessment Implementation and Oversight Advisory Task Force, and to provide that the Department of Revenue receive the submission of recommendations and provide a report on agricultural value.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Tim Goodwin and 6 co-sponsors

HB 1264 eliminates South Dakota's Agricultural Land Assessment Task Force, transferring oversight duties to the Department of Revenue to handle assessment recommendations and agricultural value reporting.

Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 H.J. 578
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Bill Summary · HB 1264

Legislative bill overview

HB 1264 eliminates the Agricultural Land Assessment Implementation and Oversight Advisory Task Force in South Dakota and transfers its responsibilities to the Department of Revenue. The Department of Revenue would receive recommendations about agricultural land assessment and be required to report on agricultural value determinations.

Why is this important

Agricultural land assessment directly affects property tax burdens for farmers and rural landowners, who represent a significant constituency in South Dakota. Streamlining oversight of this process could reduce administrative costs, but it also consolidates decision-making authority in a single state agency rather than a dedicated advisory body with diverse stakeholder input.

Potential points of contention

  • Loss of dedicated oversight: Eliminating a specialized task force may reduce focused attention and stakeholder representation in agricultural assessment decisions
  • Regulatory consolidation: Concentrating authority in the Department of Revenue could reduce transparency and input from agricultural representatives, farm organizations, and affected property owners
  • Implementation accountability: Unclear whether the Department of Revenue has adequate capacity and agricultural expertise to handle assessment oversight previously managed by a dedicated advisory body

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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