South Dakota legislators are keeping a close eye on sales tax collections.
The latest report show those taxes trending about ten million dollars below projections.
House Majority Leader Lee Qualm of Platte says there are only a few months left in the fiscal year…..

Qualm says if the soft trend continues, the next budget year could be difficult for the legislature…..

Qualm says they would have to see a big rebound to hit the budget numbers…..

Governor Dennis Daugaard has ordered state agencies to cut back spending to make sure they come in with a reserve at the end of June.