Senator Becky Beard (SD 38): 2025 Legislative Update

Four weeks into the legislative session, the Senate Republicans are fully engaged to deliver on the promises by which we were elected. One of the top priorities approaching this session was property tax relief, with both the House and the Senate considering how to properly provide relief without neglecting local budgets, businesses, and schools. A group of bills have been introduced to address these concerns, and others will make their way to the chamber as the session continues.

In addition to property tax relief, judicial reform has been a main focus as well, aiming to rein in the overreach...