Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateSouth DakotaEnacted
HB 1193: modify the provisions for a refund of taxes to disabled veterans and surviving spouses under certain property tax relief programs.
Amber Hulse
HB 1193 status: Enacted — Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 H.J. 578 (updated Mar 30, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Overall Score
68OUT OF 100
Score:68/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 40/100
Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan80%
Public opinion85%
Bill summary
What changes
The legislation modifies the procedural and eligibility framework for property tax refunds intended for disabled veterans and their surviving spouses.
Who is affected
Disabled veterans and surviving spouses of veterans who qualify for state property tax relief programs.
Requirements and enforcement
Applicants must meet revised state criteria for disability and surviving spouse status to claim refunds.
Costs and funding
The impact on state tax revenue and administration costs is not specified in the abstract.
When it takes effect
Enacted as of 2026-03-30.
Potential benefits
Potential for expanded or more efficient financial relief for veterans and surviving spouses.
Risks and tradeoffs
Risk of administrative complexity in processing the updated refund criteria.
What is still unknown
The exact formulas, threshold requirements, and fiscal impact figures are not provided in the abstract.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
65%
Benefits
- Provides direct financial relief to disabled veterans
- Reduces housing cost burden for surviving spouses
- Increases disposable income for eligible households
Risks
- Reduces total state tax revenue collections
- Introduces potential administrative overhead costs
- Creates uncertainty in annual fiscal projections
Society
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- Supports financial security for disabled individuals
- Aids the wellbeing of surviving veteran spouses
- Promotes social equity through targeted tax relief
Risks
- Dependent on narrow eligibility definitions
- Potential for disparate impact if definitions exclude groups
- Reliance on bureaucratic application processes
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
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Where it stands
Official recordSigned by the Governor on 2026-03-30 H.J. 578
- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorComplete
- EnactedComplete
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