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This bill requires school districts and other taxing districts to hold a public hearing and provide advance notice before voting to impose an excess tax levy, which is a tax rate that exceeds normal legal limitations. Specifically, the bill mandates that at least ten days before such a vote, the district must publish a notice in a local newspaper and on its website (if applicable) that includes three key pieces of information: the maximum amount of excess tax being considered, the amount that can be imposed without an excess levy, and the date, time, and location of the public hearing. During the public hearing, the district's board or governing body must provide taxpayers with an opportunity to comment on the proposed excess tax levy. This increased transparency aims to give local taxpayers more information and a chance to provide input before additional taxes are imposed, potentially helping to ensure more accountable and responsive local government financial decisions.

Budget and Finance

https://sdlegislature.gov/#/Session/Bill/25702