HB1246 increases funding and participation opportunities for South Dakota's nine federally recognized tribes to engage in state-sponsored entrepreneurship programs and economic development initiatives. The bill directs the state to work with tribal nations to expand their access to business development resources, grants, and support services that help tribal entrepreneurs start and grow businesses. This change recognizes tribes as key partners in the state's economic development strategy rather than treating them as outside participants.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
House of Representatives Tabled Passed, YEAS 67, NAYS 1. H.J. 539
State Affairs Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 1. H.J. 501
State Affairs Scheduled for hearing
State Affairs Title amended
State Affairs Motion to amend
State Affairs Scheduled for hearing
House of Representatives Referred to House State Affairs H.J. 281
First Reading House H.J. 262
Red Dawn Foster
Prime sponsor · Sen.
D
Tamara St. John
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Tabled
State Affairs — Do Pass Amended