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revise certain programs to expand economic development in South Dakota.

This bill directs the state to revise its economic development programs, though the actual details of those revisions are not specified in the bill text provided. Without more information about which programs are being changed or how they will be modified, the specific impact on South Dakota's economic development efforts cannot be determined from this excerpt alone.

authorize the operation of business development banks.

# HB1184 Summary This bill allows South Dakota to establish and operate business development banks, which are financial institutions designed to provide loans and other financing to small businesses and entrepreneurs. These banks would operate under state regulation and could offer credit products tailored to support business growth in the state.

provide for increase in participation of entrepreneurship and state economic development initiatives by the nine federally recognized tribes in South Dakota.

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.

make an appropriation for the South Dakota Ellsworth Development Authority and to declare an emergency.

SB175 appropriates state funding to the South Dakota Ellsworth Development Authority, which works on economic development projects related to Ellsworth Air Force Base and the surrounding region. The bill declares an emergency, which allows the appropriation to take effect immediately rather than waiting for the standard effective date.

provide opportunities for the private sector commercialization of interstate rest areas and welcome centers.

HB1266 allows private companies to operate and profit from South Dakota's interstate rest areas and welcome centers through commercial agreements with the state, rather than having the state run them exclusively. The bill enables the state to contract with private businesses to manage these facilities and operate commercial services (like restaurants, shops, or fuel stations) within them. This shifts control of these roadside facilities from government-only operation to public-private partnerships where private companies can generate revenue.

distribute a portion of tourism promotion funds to the special racing revolving fund and the South Dakota-bred racing fund.

SB105 redirects some of South Dakota's tourism promotion money to support horse racing by sending a portion to the special racing revolving fund and the South Dakota-bred racing fund. This change means less tourism money stays in its original program while horse racing receives new state funding to help breed and promote South Dakota racing horses.

create an on-sale surcharge license.

SB130 creates a new type of liquor license called an "on-sale surcharge license" that allows businesses to sell alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises. This new license option gives businesses and local communities more flexibility in how they regulate and manage on-site alcohol sales, while generating additional revenue through licensing fees.

revise the distance certain wind energy systems must be set back from surrounding property.

HB1226 reduces the required distance that wind turbines must be set back from neighboring properties. Instead of the current setback requirement, wind energy systems would only need to be positioned a shorter distance from property lines, making it easier for wind farm developers to use their land more efficiently.

establish certain provisions regarding out-of-state businesses that provide disaster or emergency related work.

# SB101 Summary This bill allows out-of-state businesses to perform disaster or emergency-related work in South Dakota without obtaining a state business license or paying certain fees during declared emergencies. The bill streamlines the process for external contractors and workers to quickly help with recovery efforts after disasters like floods or severe storms.