PIERRE, (KCCR) — An initiated measure currently in the petition phase is being watched closely by the South Dakota Municipal League. The measure would prohibit Taxes on anything sold for human consumption. Municipal League Executive Director David Reiss says the language itself is a concern…
If the measure were to succeed in November it could hamstring a city’s ability to use it’s taxing authority…
Reiss says passage, if approved for the ballot could be devastating for cities, large and small…
Reiss says the measure could force South Dakota look at alternative taxing methodology including an income tax.