HB1189 appropriates state funding to expand broadband internet access in rural South Dakota areas that currently lack reliable service. The bill also declares an emergency, allowing the funds to be used immediately rather than waiting for the normal budget process. This aims to close the digital divide between rural and urban parts of the state by improving internet infrastructure in underserved communities.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
Signed by the Governor H.J. 630
Delivered to the Governor H.J. 557
Signed by the President S.J. 491
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 583
Senate Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 34, NAYS 0. S.J. 467
First read in Senate and referral to committee waived pursuant to JR 6D-1 S.J. 437
House of Representatives Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 54, NAYS 14. H.J. 475
Committee on Appropriations Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 1.
Committee on Appropriations Motion to amend
Committee on Appropriations Scheduled for hearing
House of Representatives Referred to House Committee on Appropriations H.J. 256
First Reading House H.J. 98
Chris Karr
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Cosponsors
Do Pass Amended
Do Pass Amended
Committee on Appropriations — Do Pass Amended