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to revise the appropriation for the construction of a cold storage building located in Sioux Falls and to declare an emergency.

HB1017 adjusts the state's budget allocation for constructing a cold storage building in Sioux Falls, though the specific dollar amount and details of the change are not included in the excerpt provided. The bill is declared an emergency, meaning it would take effect immediately upon passage rather than on the standard effective date.

establish an annual fee for certain electric motor vehicles.

Owners of electric vehicles would pay an additional $100 annual fee when they register their vehicle each year, on top of the regular license fee. The fee applies to battery-powered cars and trucks designed for public roads but exempts electric motorcycles, and the money collected goes to the state highway fund.

make an appropriation for the maintenance and repair of the dam in Lake Andes and to declare an emergency.

HB 1116 appropriates state funds for maintenance and repair work on the Lake Andes dam. The bill declares an emergency, allowing the funds to be spent immediately rather than waiting for the normal budget cycle.

make an appropriation for infrastructure improvements in South Dakota and to declare an emergency.

HB1175 appropriates $1 from the state's general fund for statewide infrastructure improvements. The bill declares an emergency so the appropriation takes effect immediately upon the governor's signature, and any unspent money must be returned to the general fund by June 30, 2025.

establish a fund to assist counties with paying certain expenditures.

This bill creates a new "county capital improvement fund" within the state treasury to help counties pay for acquiring and constructing capital projects. Revenue from certain state taxes will be deposited into this fund monthly to provide counties with financial assistance for these expenditures. The bill modifies how tax collection funds are managed to enable these deposits to the new county assistance fund.

make an appropriation for the purpose of funding county and township roads and bridges and to declare an emergency.

HB 1237 appropriates state funding specifically for county and township roads and bridges. The bill declares an emergency to allow these funds to be distributed and used immediately rather than waiting for the normal budget process. This amendment to existing law increases available resources for local road and bridge maintenance and repairs across South Dakota.

make an appropriation for developing the Mickelson Trail and to declare an emergency.

HB 1253 appropriates state funding to develop the Mickelson Trail, a recreational pathway in South Dakota. The bill declares an emergency, allowing the appropriation to take effect immediately rather than waiting for the standard effective date.

make an appropriation for rural access infrastructure improvements and to declare an emergency.

HB 1259 appropriates state funding specifically for improving rural access infrastructure across South Dakota. The bill declares an emergency to make these funds available immediately rather than waiting for the standard appropriation process.

transfer funds to the state aeronautics fund and to declare an emergency.

HB 1272 transfers money to South Dakota's state aeronautics fund, which supports aviation infrastructure and operations across the state. The bill declares an emergency, allowing the funds to be released and used immediately rather than waiting for the normal budget process.

make an appropriation to provide for infrastructure to support Ellsworth Air Force Base and to declare an emergency.

SB 151 appropriates state funding to build infrastructure that supports operations at Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota. The bill declares this spending an emergency, allowing the appropriation to take effect immediately rather than waiting for the standard effective date.

appropriate funds for infrastructure and improvements at the Rapid City Regional Airport and to declare an emergency.

SB157 appropriates state funds to pay for infrastructure improvements and upgrades at the Rapid City Regional Airport. The bill also declares an emergency, which allows the funding to take effect immediately rather than waiting for the standard effective date.

make an appropriation for the maintenance and repair of state-owned dams and to declare an emergency.

This bill provides $5 million from South Dakota's general fund to the Office of School and Public Lands specifically for maintaining and repairing dams owned by the state. The bill declares an emergency so the funding takes effect immediately rather than waiting for the next budget cycle. Any money not spent or committed for these dam repairs will be returned to the general fund according to standard state procedures.

make an appropriation to build a bison visitors center in Custer State Park and to declare an emergency.

SB 54 appropriates state funding to build a new bison visitors center at Custer State Park. The bill declares this project an emergency to expedite its approval and construction.

make an appropriation to rehabilitate the rail line from west of the city of Fort Pierre to the city of Rapid City and to declare an emergency.

# SB 93 Summary South Dakota will spend state money to repair and upgrade the railroad line running from west of Fort Pierre to Rapid City. The bill declares this rail rehabilitation an emergency matter to allow the funds to be used quickly.

appropriate funds to pave Sheps Canyon Road in Fall River County.

HB 1170 appropriates state funds to pave Sheps Canyon Road in Fall River County. This bill allocates money specifically for this road improvement project in that county.

make an appropriation to repair certain roads in Walworth County and to declare an emergency.

HB 1222 appropriates state funding to repair roads in Walworth County and declares the road repairs an emergency matter to expedite the work. The bill amends the state's appropriations law to allocate these emergency funds for the county's road infrastructure needs.

make an appropriation to expand rural access to broadband services and to declare an emergency.

SB 34 appropriates state funding to expand broadband internet access in rural South Dakota areas that currently lack adequate service. The bill declares this expansion an emergency, allowing the state to move quickly on the funding and implementation without standard procedural delays.

authorize the Department of Agriculture to contract for the construction of a livestock and equestrian complex at the State Fair, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.

SB 99 gives the South Dakota Department of Agriculture the authority to contract with builders to construct a new livestock and equestrian complex at the State Fair. The bill also appropriates state funding for this construction project and declares it an emergency, allowing the project to move forward quickly.

authorize the construction of a National Guard Readiness Center in Sioux Falls, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.

South Dakota will build a new National Guard Readiness Center in Sioux Falls and provide state funding to pay for its construction. The bill declares an emergency to speed up the project's approval and implementation.

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

South Dakota provides $3.2 million to the Ellsworth Development Authority to build the Liberty Center Wellness Facility near Ellsworth Air Force Base. The bill declares an emergency so the money can be spent immediately rather than following the normal appropriations process. Any funds not spent or committed will be returned to the state's general fund.

make an appropriation to the Board of Technical Education for a new classroom building and to declare an emergency.

HB 1144 provides state funding to the Board of Technical Education to construct a new classroom building. The bill declares an emergency, which allows the funding to take effect immediately rather than waiting for the standard effective date.

make an appropriation for the cleanup of the Big Sioux watershed and River and to declare an emergency.

HB 1256 appropriates state funding for cleaning up pollution and environmental damage in the Big Sioux River watershed and River itself. The bill declares an emergency, allowing the funds to be spent immediately rather than waiting for the normal budget cycle.

make appropriations from the water and environment fund and its revolving fund subfunds for various water and environmental purposes and to declare an emergency.

HB 1264 directs money from South Dakota's water and environmental fund to pay for various water and environmental projects and programs across the state. The bill modifies how funds are allocated and distributed from the state's water and environment revolving loan funds to support these initiatives.

make an appropriation to the Board of Technical Education for the construction of new facilities and renovation of existing facilities and to declare an emergency.

HB1267 appropriates state funding to the Board of Technical Education to build new facilities and renovate existing ones at South Dakota's technical schools. The bill declares an emergency, allowing the funding to take effect immediately rather than waiting for the standard effective date.

make an appropriation for capital improvements to the State Veterans' Home and to declare an emergency.

HB 1276 appropriates state funding for capital improvements to the State Veterans' Home facility. The bill declares an emergency, allowing the funds to be spent immediately rather than waiting for the normal budget process. This ensures veterans' home infrastructure upgrades can proceed without delay.

authorize the Board of Regents to contract for the construction of a Mineral Industry Building and the demolition of the old Mineral Industry Building on the campus of South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.

SB 156 gives the Board of Regents permission to hire a contractor to build a new Mineral Industry Building at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology and tear down the old one. The bill also appropriates state money to pay for this construction and demolition project and declares it an emergency so the work can proceed quickly.

appropriate funds for the purchase of the former Ascent Innovation Center and to declare an emergency.

SB 158 authorizes the state to spend money to purchase the former Ascent Innovation Center building. The bill declares an emergency, which allows the purchase to proceed without the usual waiting period required for appropriations bills.

make an appropriation for road improvements leading to the State Veterans Cemetery and to declare an emergency.

SB181 appropriates state funds to improve roads leading to the State Veterans Cemetery. The bill also repeals an existing law (§7-8-16) and declares the road improvements an emergency matter to expedite the work.

authorize the Board of Regents to contract for the redesign and renovation of, and the design and construction of an addition to, the Sanford Jackrabbit Athletic Complex on the campus of South Dakota State University, together with equipment and furnishings, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.

SB 28 authorizes South Dakota State University's Board of Regents to redesign, renovate, and expand the Sanford Jackrabbit Athletic Complex, including purchasing equipment and furnishings for the project. The bill appropriates state funds for this construction work and declares the project an emergency matter for faster approval.

make an appropriation to build a traumatic brain injury center in the Black Hills and to declare an emergency.

HB 1239 appropriates state funding to construct a traumatic brain injury center in the Black Hills region of South Dakota. The bill declares an emergency to enable immediate implementation of this appropriation.

appropriate funds for airport route restoration, business development, and air service marketing and to declare an emergency.

This bill provides $4.3 million in state funding to help restore airline service to South Dakota airports through grants for route restoration, business development, and air service marketing. The money goes to the Governor's Office of Economic Development, which will distribute it to airports and use some of it directly for marketing by essential air service airports. The bill declares an emergency so the funding takes effect immediately upon the governor's approval.

make an appropriation to the Board of Regents to provide grant funding for a new bioproducts facility at the research park in Brookings, and to declare an emergency.

HB 1210 directs the state to give grant money to the Board of Regents to help build a new bioproducts facility at the research park in Brookings. The bill declares an emergency so the funding can be used right away rather than waiting for the normal appropriations process.

make an appropriation for the installation of a sprinkler system at the State Veterans' Cemetery and to declare an emergency.

HB 1277 appropriates state funding to install a sprinkler system at the State Veterans' Cemetery. The bill declares an emergency so the project can move forward immediately without waiting for the normal appropriations process.

revise provisions regarding highways and bridges.

This bill updates South Dakota's highway and bridge laws to clarify the Department of Transportation's authority over state and county highway systems. The changes require that any vacation, change, or location of state trunk highways or county highways must be approved by the Department of Transportation through a formal order, and they streamline language in existing statutes regarding how short highways (one mile or less) can be petitioned for and located. The bill also expands the Department's ability to exchange land with property owners when acquiring right-of-way for transportation projects.

authorize the Board of Regents to contract for the design and construction of a new dairy research and extension farm on the campus of South Dakota State University, together with equipment and furnishings, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.

# HB 1153 Summary South Dakota State University's Board of Regents is authorized to hire contractors to design and build a new dairy research and extension farm on the SDSU campus, including all equipment and furnishings needed for the facility. The state will provide funding for this project, which has been declared an emergency to allow it to move forward quickly.

provide for an inventory of known abandoned mined lands and to make an appropriation.

HB 1213 requires South Dakota to create and maintain a comprehensive inventory of abandoned mine sites across the state, making it easier to track and potentially address environmental and safety concerns at these locations. The bill modifies existing law governing abandoned mined lands and includes funding to support this inventory effort.

appropriate funds to support revolving funds for multi-family workforce housing and to declare an emergency.

SB 155 appropriates state funds to support revolving loan programs that help finance multi-family housing projects designed for the workforce. The bill declares this funding need an emergency so the money can be released and used immediately rather than waiting for the normal budgeting cycle.

revise the composition of the state trunk highway system.

This bill revises which roads are officially part of South Dakota's state trunk highway system by redefining the specific routes and endpoints for State Highway 11 and State Highway 50. The changes update the precise geographic boundaries and path descriptions for these highways across counties in southeastern South Dakota, from the Iowa and Minnesota borders through communities like Alcester, Sioux Falls, and Garretson. This affects which roads the state is responsible for maintaining and funding.