Bill > HB1173

This bill removes existing limitations on the amount that township boards of supervisors or county commissions can assess property owners for road improvement projects. Currently, assessments were restricted to the amount specified in the original petition and had specific constraints on how much could be charged per front foot of property. The proposed changes would give local governing bodies more flexibility in determining assessment amounts for road maintenance, repair, and repaving of street surfaces and non-section line roads. By eliminating these caps, townships and counties can now set assessment amounts they determine are necessary and appropriate for road improvement projects, without being bound by previous statutory restrictions. This could potentially allow for more comprehensive road maintenance efforts, though it may also mean higher costs for property owners affected by these assessments. The bill would apply to both organized townships and those where township organization has been discontinued, with county commissioners taking on the assessment responsibilities in such cases.

Government Affairs, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://sdlegislature.gov/#/Session/Bill/26027