V. J. Smith on Higher education funding

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2022 Regular Session×0.2432 bills

HB1031make an appropriation to the Board of Technical Education to construct an advanced manufacturing laboratory space and classrooms on the campus of Lake Area Technical College and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB54appropriate funds for the Dakota State University Cyber Program Expansion and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1209make an appropriation to the Board of Regents for improving the National Music Museum at the University of South Dakota and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1209make an appropriation to the Board of Regents for improving the National Music Museum at the University of South Dakota and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB133make an appropriation to the Board of Regents to upgrade an education lab and purchase resources at Black Hills State University and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB133make an appropriation to the Board of Regents to upgrade an education lab and purchase resources at Black Hills State University and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB132make an appropriation for multi-media lab equipment at Black Hills State University and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB132make an appropriation for multi-media lab equipment at Black Hills State University and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1137make an appropriation for high performance computing and data storage systems at South Dakota State University and to declare an emergency.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✓
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✓
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✓
SB110transfer funds to the South Dakota postsecondary scholarship grant fund for the South Dakota need-based grant program and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB73provide for the use of artificial light and night-vision equipment while hunting coyotes and other predators.proNay✗
SB73provide for the use of artificial light and night-vision equipment while hunting coyotes and other predators.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✓
SB42authorize the Board of Regents to contract for the design and construction of an addition to the wellness center at the University of South Dakota, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB42authorize the Board of Regents to contract for the design and construction of an addition to the wellness center at the University of South Dakota, to make an appropriation therefor, 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✓
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✓
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✓
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✓
HB1092make an appropriation for the precision agriculture cybersecurity CyberAg partnership initiative and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1032make an appropriation to the Board of Technical Education to construct an agriculture and diesel power laboratory and multi-purpose space on the campus of Mitchell Technical College and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB192increase the South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship award.proYea✓
HB1281clarify the contents of the general appropriations act for fiscal year 2023, pertaining to certain federal moneys and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1023authorize the Board of Regents to demolish a South Dakota State University building and to make an appropriation therefor.proYea✓
HB1024revise and repeal certain provisions regarding self-support tuition rates at off-campus locations governed by the Board of Regents.antiNay✓
HB1030make an appropriation to reimburse certain health care professionals who have complied with the requirements for certain health care recruitment assistance programs and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB131require the Board of Regents to provide an annual presentation to the special committee.proYea✓
SB131require the Board of Regents to provide an annual presentation to the special committee.proYea✓

2021 Regular Session×0.1716 bills

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✗tabled
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✓
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✓
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✓
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✓
SB192provide an appropriation for the renovation and upgrading of the South Dakota State University Cottonwood Field Station and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB192provide an appropriation for the renovation and upgrading of the South Dakota State University Cottonwood Field Station 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✓
SCR605Supporting the value of public higher education in South Dakota and encouraging continued efforts to ensure that higher education remains affordable for all South Dakotans.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✓
SB191provide an appropriation for a study regarding the future renovation and expansion of the Meat Laboratory on the campus of South Dakota State University and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB171provide for the South Dakota Freedom Scholarship, make an appropriation therefor, and declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB195appropriate money for the ordinary expenses of the legislative, judicial, and executive departments of the state, the current expenses of state institutions, interest on the public debt, and for common schools.proYea✓
HB1057establish resident tuition requirements for veterans and armed forces personnel and family members.proYea✓
HB1196provide free tuition and fees to visually impaired residents for courses not subsidized by the state general fund.proYea✓
SB48authorize the payment of lease rental obligations to the South Dakota Health and Educational Facilities Authority, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓

2020 Regular Session×0.1219 bills

HB1044make an appropriation to the Board of Regents to fund the development of the Cyber Incubator and Entrepreneurial Center at Dakota State University 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✓
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✓
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✓
SB41authorize the Board of Regents to contract for the construction of a facilities building at the University of South Dakota and to make an appropriation therefor.proYea✓
SB72establish the Dakota's promise scholarship program, to establish the Dakota's promise fund, to make an appropriation, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1266establish the Dakota's promise scholarship program and the Dakota's promise fund.proYea✓
HB1266establish the Dakota's promise scholarship program and the Dakota's promise fund.proNay✗
SB43authorize the South Dakota Building Authority to issue revenue bonds to provide for maintenance and repair on facilities controlled by the Board of Regents and to provide appropriation therefor.proYea✓
HB1227make an appropriation for the rural veterinary medical education program 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✓
SB142establish certain restrictions regarding the state subsidized dual credit program.antiYea✗
SB142establish certain restrictions regarding the state subsidized dual credit program.antiYea✗
HB1069authorize certain veterans to attend courses offered at postsecondary technical institutes without payment of tuition.proYea✓
HB1081exempt from alcoholic beverage regulations certain uses of alcohol by postsecondary institutions.proYea✓
HB1030revise certain provisions regarding the Board of Technical Education.proYea✓
HB1030revise certain provisions regarding the Board of Technical Education.proYea✓

2019 Regular Session×0.0816 bills

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✓
SB116create the Dakota promise fund, provide Dakota promise grants, and to make an appropriation.proYea✓
SB43redirect funding to a collaborative program in rural veterinary medical education and to provide tax revenue for the support of veterinary students.proYea✓
SB140provide for the increase of higher education enrolled members of the nine federally recognized tribes in South Dakota at regental institutions.proYea✓
SB140provide for the increase of higher education enrolled members of the nine federally recognized tribes in South Dakota at regental institutions.proYea✓
SB140provide for the increase of higher education enrolled members of the nine federally recognized tribes in South Dakota at regental institutions.proYea✓
HB1038authorize the demolition of a South Dakota State University building and to make an appropriation therefor.proYea✓
SB44revise the permanent endowment trust, to authorize the Board of Regents to sell certain extraneous real property and to purchase certain real property, to make an appropriation of sale proceeds, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB44revise the permanent endowment trust, to authorize the Board of Regents to sell certain extraneous real property and to purchase certain real property, to make an appropriation of sale proceeds, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB96expand application of the tax credit for contributions to a scholarship granting organization.proYea✓
SB96expand application of the tax credit for contributions to a scholarship granting organization.proYea✓
HB1262make an appropriation to reimburse certain health care professionals who have complied with the requirements for certain health care recruitment assistance programs and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1171allow certain veterans to attend courses offered at postsecondary technical institutes without payment of tuition.proYea✓
HB1171allow certain veterans to attend courses offered at postsecondary technical institutes without payment of tuition.proYea✓
HB1171allow certain veterans to attend courses offered at postsecondary technical institutes without payment of tuition.proYea✓
HB1007revise certain provisions regarding the exemptions from the twelve-month residency requirement for university students.proYea✓

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