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State of South Dakota
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NINETY-SECOND SESSION LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY, 2017 |
| 438Y0482 | HOUSE BILL NO. 1097 |
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Introduced by: The Committee on Appropriations
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FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain unemployment insurance contribution
rates, to provide for an unemployment insurance administrative fee, and to provide for the
distribution of the fee.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA:
Section 1. That § 61-5-25 be amended to read:
61-5-25. If an employer has met the requirements of § 61-5-24 on the computation date for the year, then the employer's contribution rate shall be the rate appearing in Column "A" on the same lineon which the employer's reserve ratio appears in Column "B" of the rate schedule
applicable to such that year. The computation date for calendar year 2012 and each year
thereafter is June thirtieth of the preceding year.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA:
Section 1. That § 61-5-25 be amended to read:
61-5-25. If an employer has met the requirements of § 61-5-24 on the computation date for the year, then the employer's contribution rate shall be the rate appearing in Column "A" on the same line
The rate schedule for each calendar year shall be determined based upon the South Dakota
average high cost multiplier ratio. The average high cost multiplier ratio is calculated by
dividing the amount in the unemployment compensation fund, as established by § 61-4-1, as of
June thirtieth of the preceding year, by the amount required in the unemployment compensation
fund that equals the average high cost multiple of 1.0, as of December thirty-first of the last
completed calendar year.
Schedule A is in effect for any calendar year when the South Dakota average high cost
multiplier ratio is less than 1.60.
Schedule B is in effect for any calendar year when the South Dakota average high cost
multiplier ratio is greater than or equal to 1.60.
For purposes of this section, the term, average high cost multiple, has the same meaning
given in Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, section 606.3, as amended on September 17,
2010. An amount equal to an average high cost multiple of 1.0 is a federal measure of adequate
reserves in relation to the state's current economy.
Section 2. That § 61-5-25.3 be amended to read:
61-5-25.3. The employer's reserve ratio for calendar year 2015 and each year thereafter is the resultobtained by dividing of the balance of credits existing in the employer's experience-rating account as of June thirtieth preceding the year for which the rate is to be computed
calculated divided by the total taxable payroll of the employer for the preceding three fiscal
years. The employer's experience-rating account balance for the purpose of this section is the
balance on July thirty-first of the year preceding the year for which rates are computed
calculated and is the difference between the contributions paid through July thirty-first and the
benefits paid through the preceding June thirtieth.
Section 2. That § 61-5-25.3 be amended to read:
61-5-25.3. The employer's reserve ratio for calendar year 2015 and each year thereafter is the result
| Column "A" | Column "B" |
| Contribution Rate | Reserve Ratio |
| 9.50% | Less than -7.00% |
| 9.00% | -7.00% and Less than -6.50% |
| 8.50% | -6.50% and Less than -6.00% |
| 8.00% | -6.00% and Less than -5.50% |
| 7.50% | -5.50% and Less than -5.00% |
| 7.00% | -5.00% and Less than -4.50% |
| 6.50% | -4.50% and Less than -4.00% |
| 6.00% | -4.00% and Less than -3.50% |
| 5.50% | -3.50% and Less than -3.00% |
| 5.00% | -3.00% and Less than -2.50% |
| 4.50% | -2.50% and Less than -2.00% |
| 4.00% | -2.00% and Less than -1.50% |
| 3.50% | -1.50% and Less than -1.00% |
| 3.00% | -1.00% and Less than -0.75% |
| 2.50% | -0.75% and Less than -0.50% |
| 2.00% | -0.50% and Less than -0.25% |
| 1.50% | -0.25% and Less than 0.00% |
| 1.00% | 0.00% and Less than 0.50% |
| 0.75% | 0.50% and Less than 0.75% |
| 0.60% | 0.75% and Less than 1.00% |
| 0.40% | 1.00% and Less than 1.25% |
| 0.30% | 1.25% and Less than 1.50% |
| 0.20% | 1.50% and Less than 1.75% |
| 0.10% | 1.75% and Less than 2.25% |
| 0.00% | 2.25% and Over |
The contribution rates provided in this section apply to taxable wages paid on and after
January 1, 2015, through December 31, 2017.
Section 3. That chapter 61-5 be amended by adding a NEW SECTION to read:
Section 3. That chapter 61-5 be amended by adding a NEW SECTION to read:
The employer's reserve ratio for calendar year 2018 and each year thereafter is the result of
the balance of credits existing in the employer's experience-rating account as of June thirtieth
preceding the year the rate is to be calculated divided by the total taxable payroll of the
employer for the preceding three fiscal years. The employer's experience-rating account balance
for the purpose of this section is the balance on July thirty-first of the year preceding the year
rates are calculated and is the difference between the contributions paid through July thirty-first
and the benefits paid through the preceding June thirtieth.
| Column "A" | Column "B" | |
| Contribution Rate | Reserve Ratio | |
| Schedule A | Schedule B | |
| 9.45% | 9.35% | Less than -7.00% |
| 8.95% | 8.85% | -7.00% and Less than -6.50% |
| 8.45% | 8.35% | -6.50% and Less than -6.00% |
| 7.95% | 7.85% | -6.00% and Less than -5.50% |
| 7.45% | 7.35% | -5.50% and Less than -5.00% |
| 6.95% | 6.85% | -5.00% and Less than -4.50% |
| 6.45% | 6.35% | -4.50% and Less than -4.00% |
| 5.95% | 5.85% | -4.00% and Less than -3.50% |
| 5.45% | 5.35% | -3.50% and Less than -3.00% |
| 4.95% | 4.85% | -3.00% and Less than -2.50% |
| 4.45% | 4.35% | -2.50% and Less than -2.00% |
| 3.95% | 3.85% | -2.00% and Less than -1.50% |
| 3.45% | 3.35% | -1.50% and Less than -1.00% |
| 2.95% | 2.85% | -1.00% and Less than -0.75% |
| 2.45% | 2.35% | -0.75% and Less than -0.50% |
| 1.95% | 1.85% | -0.50% and Less than -0.25% |
| 1.45% | 1.35% | -0.25% and Less than 0.00% |
| 0.95% | 0.85% | 0.00% and Less than 0.50% |
| 0.70% | 0.60% | 0.50% and Less than 0.75% |
| 0.55% | 0.45% | 0.75% and Less than 1.00% |
| 0.35% | 0.25% | 1.00% and Less than 1.25% |
| 0.25% | 0.15% | 1.25% and Less than 1.50% |
| 0.15% | 0.05% | 1.50% and Less than 1.75% |
| 0.05% | 0.00% | 1.75% and Less than 2.25% |
| 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.25% and Over |
The contribution rates provided in this section apply to taxable wages paid on and after
January 1, 2018.
Section 4. That chapter 61-5 be amended by adding a NEW SECTION to read:
Section 4. That chapter 61-5 be amended by adding a NEW SECTION to read:
Each employer eligible for experience-rating as defined in § 61-5-24 on the computation
date for the year, shall also pay an administrative fee on wages as defined by this title. If an
employer's reserve ratio, as determined pursuant to section 3 of this Act, is less than two and
one-quarter percent, an administrative fee of two hundredths percent shall be paid by the
employer.
The terms and conditions of this title that apply to the payment and collection of
contributions also apply to the payment and collection of the administrative fee. Proceeds from
the administrative fee shall be deposited in the clearing account of the unemployment
compensation fund for clearance only and may not become part of the fund. After clearance, the
money derived from the administrative fee payments, less refunds made pursuant to the
provisions of this title, shall be deposited in the employment security administration fund for
expenditure as provided in § 61-3-24. No administrative fee payment may be credited to the
employer's experience-rating account nor may be deducted in whole or in part by any employer
from the wages of individuals in its employ.
The administrative fee provided in this section applies to taxable wages paid on and after
January 1, 2018.
Section 5. That § 61-5-29 be amended to read:
61-5-29. Employers required by this title to pay contributions, except employersthat
Section 5. That § 61-5-29 be amended to read:
61-5-29. Employers required by this title to pay contributions, except employers
pursuant to chapter 61-5A, that reimburse the unemployment compensation trust fund for
benefits paid in lieu of contributions, shall also pay an employer's investment in South Dakota's
future fee, hereinafter " referred to as the, investment fee," on wages as defined by this title. The
fee rate for employers not eligible for experience rating, as defined in § 61-5-24, shall be
seventy hundredths percent through calendar year 2006 and fifty-five hundredths percent on and
after January 1, 2007. If an employer is eligible for experience rating, the employer's reserve
ratio shall be determined pursuant to § 61-5-25.2 § 61-5-25.3 through calendar year 2017 and
pursuant to section 3 of this Act for calendar year 2018 and each year thereafter, and the
employer's investment fee rate shall be the rate appearing in column "A" on the same line on
which the employer's reserve ratio appears in column "B" of the following rate schedules.
From January 1, 1993, to December 31, 2006, inclusive:
| Column "A" |
Column "B"
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| Investment Fee Rate |
Reserve Ratio
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| 0.70% | Less than 0.80% |
| 0.60% | 0.80% and Less than 1.00% |
| 0.50% | 1.00% and Less than 1.20% |
| 0.40% | 1.20% and Less than 1.30% |
| 0.30% | 1.30% and Less than 1.40% |
| 0.20% | 1.40% and Less than 1.50% |
| 0.10% | 1.50% and Less than 1.60% |
| 0.00% | 1.60% and Over |
From January 1, 2007, to December 31, 2007, inclusive:
| Column "A" |
Column "B"
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| Investment Fee Rate |
Reserve Ratio
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| 0.60% | Less than 1.00% |
| 0.50% | 1.00% and Less than 1.20% |
| 0.40% | 1.20% and Less than 1.30% |
| 0.30% | 1.30% and Less than 1.40% |
| 0.20% | 1.40% and Less than 1.50% |
| 0.10% | 1.50% and Less than 1.60% |
| 0.00% | 1.60% and Over |
From January 1, 2008, to December 31, 2008, inclusive:
| Column "A" |
Column "B"
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| Investment Fee Rate |
Reserve Ratio
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| 0.58% | Less than 1.00% |
| 0.50% | 1.00% and Less than 1.20% |
| 0.40% | 1.20% and Less than 1.30% |
| 0.30% | 1.30% and Less than 1.40% |
| 0.20% | 1.40% and Less than 1.50% |
| 0.10% | 1.50% and Less than 1.60% |
| 0.00% | 1.60% and Over |
From January 1, 2009, to December 31, 2009, inclusive:
| Column "A" |
Column "B"
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| Investment Fee Rate |
Reserve Ratio
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| 0.56% | Less than 1.00% |
| 0.50% | 1.00% and Less than 1.20% |
| 0.40% | 1.20% and Less than 1.30% |
| 0.30% | 1.30% and Less than 1.40% |
| 0.20% | 1.40% and Less than 1.50% |
| 0.10% | 1.50% and Less than 1.60% |
| 0.00% | 1.60% and Over |
From January 1, 2010, to December 31, 2010, inclusive:
| Column "A" |
Column "B"
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| Investment Fee Rate |
Reserve Ratio
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| 0.55% | Less than 1.00% |
| 0.50% | 1.00% and Less than 1.20% |
| 0.40% | 1.20% and Less than 1.30% |
| 0.30% | 1.30% and Less than 1.40% |
| 0.20% | 1.40% and Less than 1.50% |
| 0.10% | 1.50% and Less than 1.60% |
| 0.00% | 1.60% and Over |
Beginning January 1, 2011:
| Column "A" |
Column "B"
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| Investment Fee Rate |
Reserve Ratio
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| 0.53% | Less than 1.00% |
| 0.50% | 1.00% and Less than 1.20% |
| 0.40% | 1.20% and Less than 1.30% |
| 0.30% | 1.30% and Less than 1.40% |
| 0.20% | 1.40% and Less than 1.50% |
| 0.10% | 1.50% and Less than 1.60% |
| 0.00% | 1.60% and Over |
The terms and conditions of this title which that apply to the payment and collection of
contributions also apply to the payment and collection of the investment fee. Proceeds from the
investment fee shall be deposited in the clearing account of the unemployment compensation
fund for clearance only and may not become part of the fund. After clearance, the money
derived from such the investment fee payments, less refunds made pursuant to the provisions
of this title, shall be deposited in the employer's investment in South Dakota's future special
revenue fund as provided for in § 61-5-29.1. Investment No investment fee payments payment
may not be credited to the employer's experience rating experience-rating account and nor may
not be deducted in whole or in part by any employer from the wages of individuals in its
employ.
The investment fee rate may not be increased over the applicable 1987 investment fee rate
for any employer with a positive balance in the employer's experience rating experience-rating
account on the computation date, as established in rules promulgated by the secretary of labor
and regulation pursuant to chapter 1-26, for the current year and the year preceding the current
year.
The investment rates provided in this section apply to and are retroactive to taxable wages
paid on and after January 1, 1993.
