Gov. Noem VETOES Tax Increase

Gov. Noem VETOES Tax Increase

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Today, Governor Kristi Noem VETOED House Bill 1109, which would raise occupation taxes on both South Dakotans and visitors to our state. You can find Governor Noem’s VETO letter here.

“The occupation tax is not just paid by out-of-state travelers. This legislation would raise taxes on South Dakotans. South Dakota residents are traveling every day for business, medical visits, youth activities, weddings – the list goes on. South Dakotans vacation in South Dakota, as well,” wrote Governor Noem in a letter to legislators.

This legislative session, Governor Noem has been advocating for the largest tax cut in South Dakota history by eliminating the sales tax on groceries.

“We should be working to cut taxes this legislative session, not increase them. I oppose the tax increases enabled by House Bill 1109 and ask that you sustain my veto,” concluded Governor Noem.

You can find photos of Governor Noem vetoing HB 1109 here.

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15 thoughts on “Gov. Noem VETOES Tax Increase”

  1. This tax increase makes no sense at all. With a record surplus, this bill increases taxes on South Dakotans and on the visitors to our state who are already taxed significantly.
    Thank you, Governor!!!

    1. Are you high? It gives locals the decision…arent we for less government telling us how to do things?

  2. Why are we not talking about how the senate is literally trying to give a handout to every person that owns a home. They say that they should do that instead of give everyone a tax cut. My party should not be that dumb but here we are. We are now raising taxes and giving handouts. This is a different kind of legislature.

    1. There is probably a story about that branding iron, it was likely made as a gag gift, perhaps for her, or perhaps for one of her predecessors. Somebody put a lot of work into it, and it would be rude not to use it.

      1. Rhoden made it! lol seriously.

        Some other governor did this first and it was lame them too.

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