Paul Miskimins on Infrastructure spending

159 scored votes · confidence 100%

2026 Regular Session×1.0050 bills

SB121transfer moneys and make an appropriation for the replacement of the Richmond Lake dam and spillway and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB121transfer moneys and make an appropriation for the replacement of the Richmond Lake dam and spillway and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB130make an appropriation for roadway and related infrastructure improvements required because of construction activity at Ellsworth Air Force Base and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB130make an appropriation for roadway and related infrastructure improvements required because of construction activity at Ellsworth Air Force Base and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB240make an appropriation for county rural access infrastructure and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB240make an appropriation for county rural access infrastructure and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB121transfer moneys and make an appropriation for the replacement of the Richmond Lake dam and spillway and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1042authorize the construction of a National Guard vehicle maintenance shop in Sturgis, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1042authorize the construction of a National Guard vehicle maintenance shop in Sturgis, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1048make an appropriation for the expansion of broadband infrastructure and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1227increase the annual fee required of an owner of an electric motor vehicle.proYea✓
SB222make an appropriation for eligible water, wastewater, storm water, and riparian buffer initiative projects and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB222make an appropriation for eligible water, wastewater, storm water, and riparian buffer initiative projects and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1048make an appropriation for the expansion of broadband infrastructure and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1048make an appropriation for the expansion of broadband infrastructure and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1048make an appropriation for the expansion of broadband infrastructure and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB231create the water infrastructure development fund, to provide an appropriation, to provide for the awarding of grants and loans from the fund for certain rural water projects and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB231create the water infrastructure development fund, to provide an appropriation, to provide for the awarding of grants and loans from the fund for certain rural water projects and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1245authorize municipalities to establish a local funding mechanism for capital improvement projects.proYea✓
SB37make appropriations for water and environmental purposes and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB37make appropriations for water and environmental purposes and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1047make an appropriation for the construction costs at the Blue Dog State Fish Hatchery, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1047make an appropriation for the construction costs at the Blue Dog State Fish Hatchery, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1137make an appropriation for the design and construction of an athletic facility at the University of South Dakota and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1137make an appropriation for the design and construction of an athletic facility at the University of South Dakota and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB116make an appropriation for the design and construction of an indoor athletics facility at Dakota State University and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB116make an appropriation for the design and construction of an indoor athletics facility at Dakota State University and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB117make an appropriation for the design and construction of a new soccer venue at South Dakota State University and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB117make an appropriation for the design and construction of a new soccer venue at South Dakota State University and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SCR607supporting congressional authorization for, and federal participation in, major rural water supply projects identified by the South Dakota Association of Rural Water Systems.proYea✓
HB1204create the South Dakota school construction fund, provide for the transfer of moneys to the fund, and make an appropriation therefor.proYea✗tabled
SB76authorize loans from the South Dakota housing infrastructure fund for airport infrastructure.proYea✓
SB76authorize loans from the South Dakota housing infrastructure fund for airport infrastructure.proYea✓
HB1041authorize the expansion and renovation of the Sturgis Readiness Center, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1041authorize the expansion and renovation of the Sturgis Readiness Center, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB79make an appropriation to the South Dakota Board of Technical Education to construct an advanced manufacturing laboratory space and classrooms on the campus of Southeast Technical College and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB79make an appropriation to the South Dakota Board of Technical Education to construct an advanced manufacturing laboratory space and classrooms on the campus of Southeast Technical College and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB119create the capitol restoration fund and to transfer moneys thereto.proNay✗
SB119create the capitol restoration fund and to transfer moneys thereto.proNay✗
SB119create the capitol restoration fund and to transfer moneys thereto.proYea✓
HB1202authorize the construction of a trades center on the campus of Lake Area Technical College, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB72extend the time for reverting moneys appropriated for the modernization of the state's enterprise resource planning systems.proYea✓
SB72extend the time for reverting moneys appropriated for the modernization of the state's enterprise resource planning systems.proYea✓
SB204revise certain criteria for loans from the South Dakota housing infrastructure fund.proYea✓
SB69make an appropriation for the purchase of a new Division of Highway Patrol airplane and mission equipment and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB69make an appropriation for the purchase of a new Division of Highway Patrol airplane and mission equipment and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB205revise registration fees for drones and establish a fund to support drone aviation.proYea✓
SB236create the county and township infrastructure fund for the accounting, safekeeping, and allocation of unobligated rural access infrastructure fund moneys.proYea✓
HB1286amend the process by which moneys are distributed from the employer's investment in South Dakota's future fund.proYea✓
SB24create a solid background license plate for South Dakota.proYea✓

2025 Regular Session×0.7023 bills

HB1237Make an appropriation for the reconstruction of Custer West Dam.proYea✗tabled
SB127Authorize the expenditure of moneys and make an appropriation for grants supporting airport terminal improvements and expansion.proYea✓
SB132Make an appropriation for grants to support airport terminal improvement and expansion.proYea✓
SB132Make an appropriation for grants to support airport terminal improvement and expansion.proYea✓
SB202Create the water infrastructure development fund.proYea✓
HB1026Make an appropriation for the replacement of the Richmond Lake dam and spillway, for the general maintenance and repair of other state-owned dams, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1026Make an appropriation for the replacement of the Richmond Lake dam and spillway, for the general maintenance and repair of other state-owned dams, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB95Make an appropriation to the Department of Revenue for distribution to county rural access infrastructure funds and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB95Make an appropriation to the Department of Revenue for distribution to county rural access infrastructure funds and to declare an emergency.proNay✗
HCR6008Supporting the effort to bring Amtrak passenger rail service to the state.proYea✓
SB178Increase a tax on aviation gasoline and jet fuel.proYea✓
HB1025Authorize the Department of Corrections to construct a prison facility for offenders committed to the Department of Corrections in Lincoln County, to make an appropriation therefor, to transfer moneys to the incarceration construction fund, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1173Eliminate the cap on assessment amounts for road improvements.proYea✓
SB3Increase driver license fees.proYea✓
SB3Increase driver license fees.proYea✓
SB33Make appropriations for water and environmental purposes and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB33Make appropriations for water and environmental purposes and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB45Impose a motor vehicle technology fee.proYea✓
SB45Impose a motor vehicle technology fee.proYea✓
SB66Revise certain provisions related to capital improvements of state buildings.proYea✓
HB1111Make an appropriation for grants to support the purchase of telehealth kiosks.proYea✗tabled
SCR604Supporting the expansion of transportation services for veterans receiving medical care in this state.proYea✓
SB39Revise the description of highways included in the state trunk highway system.proYea✓

2022 Regular Session×0.2430 bills

HB1018make an appropriation for the construction of a storage garage in Rapid City and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1020authorize the Bureau of Administration to construct an addition to the Kinsman Building in Pierre, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB55appropriate funds for the expansion of broadband infrastructure and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB62make an appropriation for eligible water, wastewater, storm water, and nonpoint source projects and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1257establish a fund to assist counties with paying infrastructure expenditures and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB34make an appropriation for the enhancement and improvement of state radio infrastructure and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1166make an appropriation for road improvements leading to the former entrance into the Palisades State Park and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1227make an appropriation for stormwater infrastructure improvements in South Dakota and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1306make an appropriation to rural access infrastructure funds and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1013make an appropriation for certain costs related to Capitol Lake and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB43authorize the Board of Regents to contract for the design, renovation, and construction of an addition for a health sciences center at Black Hills State University–Rapid City, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB174make an appropriation to provide a grant for the construction of a facility to provide certain health facilities and services and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB144create the incarceration construction fund for the capital construction of such facilities.proYea✓
SB130authorize the Board of Regents to acquire property, contract for the design and construction of the Dakota State University Applied Research Lab, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1021authorize the Board of Regents to acquire property, contract for the design and construction of an athletics events center at Dakota State University, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1021authorize the Board of Regents to acquire property, contract for the design and construction of an athletics events center at Dakota State University, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1022authorize the Board of Regents to contract for the design and renovation of, and construction of an addition to, the Stanley J. Marshall Center at South Dakota State University, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1022authorize the Board of Regents to contract for the design and renovation of, and construction of an addition to, the Stanley J. Marshall Center at South Dakota State University, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1071make an appropriation for maintaining the drainage of Lake Andes and to declare an emergency.proYea✗tabled
HB1053authorize counties to issue bonds for certain expenditures funded by a gross receipts tax.proYea✓
SB41revise the appropriation for the construction of a National Guard Readiness Center in Sioux Falls, for the purchase and exchange of property between the state and the Sioux Falls Development Foundation, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB44authorize the Board of Regents to contract for the demolition of Briscoe Hall and the existing Lincoln Hall, and the design and construction of the new Lincoln Hall, at Northern State University, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1033make an appropriation for the provision of housing infrastructure loans and grants.proYea✓
HB1033make an appropriation for the provision of housing infrastructure loans and grants.proYea✓
HB1091authorize the Board of Regents to contract for the design and construction of a year-round rodeo practice facility on the campus of South Dakota State University, together with equipment and furnishings, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.proYea✗tabled
SB64make appropriations from the water and environment fund and its revolving fund subfunds for various water and environmental purposes and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB63revise the appropriation for road improvements to the State Veterans Cemetery, to provide for ordinary operations of the cemetery, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1210make an appropriation to the Board of Regents to provide grant funding for a new biomedical facility at the research park in Sioux Falls, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1070clarify certain provisions of the rural access infrastructure improvements grant program.proYea✓
SB97authorize the Board of Regents to acquire the incubator building located on the campus of South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, to contract for the design and renovation thereof, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓

2021 Regular Session×0.1728 bills

HB1017to revise the appropriation for the construction of a cold storage building located in Sioux Falls and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB54make an appropriation to build a bison visitors center in Custer State Park and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB47make an appropriation for the maintenance and repair of state-owned dams and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB93make 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.proYea✓
HB1259make an appropriation for rural access infrastructure improvements and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1259make an appropriation for rural access infrastructure improvements and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1237make an appropriation for the purpose of funding county and township roads and bridges and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1272transfer funds to the state aeronautics fund and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1053establish an annual fee for certain electric motor vehicles.proYea✓
SB34make an appropriation to expand rural access to broadband services and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1264make appropriations from the water and environment fund and its revolving fund subfunds for various water and environmental purposes and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1144make an appropriation to the Board of Technical Education for a new classroom building and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1256make an appropriation for the cleanup of the Big Sioux watershed and River and to declare an emergency.proNay✗
HB1256make an appropriation for the cleanup of the Big Sioux watershed and River and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1267make an appropriation to the Board of Technical Education for the construction of new facilities and renovation of existing facilities and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB156authorize 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.proYea✓
SB99authorize 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.proYea✓
HB1239make an appropriation to build a traumatic brain injury center in the Black Hills and to declare an emergency.proYea✗tabled
HB1018authorize the construction of a National Guard Readiness Center in Sioux Falls, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1018authorize the construction of a National Guard Readiness Center in Sioux Falls, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB28authorize 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.proYea✓
SB181make an appropriation for road improvements leading to the State Veterans Cemetery and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB162appropriate funds for airport route restoration, business development, and air service marketing and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1276make an appropriation for capital improvements to the State Veterans' Home and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1210make 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.proYea✓
HB1277make an appropriation for the installation of a sprinkler system at the State Veterans' Cemetery and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1153authorize 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.proYea✓
HB1153authorize 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.proYea✓

2020 Regular Session×0.1217 bills

HB1035make an appropriation from the water and environment fund and its revolving fund subfunds for various water and environmental purposes, to revise the water resources projects list, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB144create the road improvement priority fund, provide for the distribution of the fund, make an appropriation, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB144create the road improvement priority fund, provide for the distribution of the fund, make an appropriation, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB144create the road improvement priority fund, provide for the distribution of the fund, make an appropriation, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1029make an appropriation for costs related to suppression of wildfires in the state and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1187make an appropriation to upgrade the state radio infrastructure system and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1189make an appropriation to expand rural access to broadband services and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1045authorize the Board of Regents to contract for the design, renovation of, and addition to, the E.Y. Berry Library on the campus of Black Hills State University and to make an appropriation therefor.proYea✓
HB1099authorize counties to impose a temporary voter-approved half-cent sales and use tax and to issue revenue bonds to fund certain county infrastructure construction.proYea✓
HB1271establish certain provisions regarding the rural broadband fund.proYea✗tabled
SB40authorize the Board of Regents to contract for the construction of an Allied Health Facility and the demolition of Julian Hall and the Julian Hall Addition to the University of South Dakota, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB40authorize the Board of Regents to contract for the construction of an Allied Health Facility and the demolition of Julian Hall and the Julian Hall Addition to the University of South Dakota, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1046authorize the Board of Regents to contract for the design, renovation of, and addition to, the Devereaux Library on the campus of the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology and to make an appropriation therefor.proYea✓
HB1046authorize the Board of Regents to contract for the design, renovation of, and addition to, the Devereaux Library on the campus of the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology and to make an appropriation therefor.proYea✓
HCR6017To encourage the creation of an interim legislative study to address infrastructure and funding support related to the expansion of Ellsworth Air Force Base.proYea✓
SB33authorize the Department of the Military to construct a storage building located in Brown County, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB42authorize the Board of Regents to demolish three storage structures and contract for the construction of a grounds facility at the University of South Dakota and to make an appropriation therefor.proYea✓

2019 Regular Session×0.0811 bills

SB34make an appropriation for the replacement of the Elm Lake Dam spillway and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB178make an appropriation to the Department of Game, Fish and Parks to fund certain improvements to Palisades State Park and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB177authorize the Department of Public Safety to remodel an existing structure in Sturgis for use as the state metrology lab, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB174make an appropriation for the construction of a health services building and renovation at the Jameson Prison Annex on the grounds of the state penitentiary and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1037authorize the Board of Regents to contract for the construction of a regional sports complex at Northern State University and to make an appropriation therefor.proYea✓
HB1254make appropriations from the water and environment fund and its revolving fund subfunds for various water and environmental purposes and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1263revise the appropriation for the construction of a National Guard Readiness Center at the Rapid City Airport and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB190promote pipeline construction and fiscal responsibility by establishing a fund, to authorize a special fee for extraordinary expenses, to make a continuous appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1257authorize the Department of the Military to construct two storage buildings, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB13revise certain provisions regarding authorization for public transportation assistance grants.proYea✓
SB175make an appropriation for the South Dakota Ellsworth Development Authority and to declare an emergency.proYea✓

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