South Dakota Lawmakers Seek to Ban Guaranteed Basic Income Programs. Before implementation, South Dakota lawmakers are pushing for a ban on guaranteed basic income programs. Guaranteed basic income programs provide qualifying residents with monthly no-strings cash payments, usually between $500 and $1,000, to spend as they see fit over a set period. These programs have gained popularity among state and local governments as a solution to widespread housing and food insecurity. Several pilot programs across the US, including in Boston, Denver, Durham, Minneapolis, and Austin, have been successful. Recipients have used the cash to cover rent and utilities, buy groceries, quit second jobs, pay off credit card debt, and contribute to their children’s education funds.