The 2026 South Dakota Legislative session starts Tuesday. Differing views are common on numerous issues.
District 20 Senator Paul Miskimins of Mitchell believes it’s important to listen. “Respect for people, even if you don’t agree with them, is a fundamental part of the process,” said Miskimins. “And it’s not easy and too often people go to their camps and don’t talk to each other and so then it’s a vote and it’s either an up or a down.”
District 20 Representative Kaley Nolz of Mitchell says lawmakers can’t be on an island during session. “The art of compromise, it’s very important,” Nolz said. “No legislator is going to vote the same 100% of the time, and that’s to be expected. I think finding that consensus, and if you can find some middle ground.”
The state budget and property tax relief are two issues likely to draw vigorous debate.