Budget & Taxes

in committee · South Dakota · Senate Feb 26, 2026

SB 217: make an appropriation for a fire management officer position within the Department of Public Safety.

SB 217 appropriates $750,000 from South Dakota's general fund to create a fire management officer position within the Department of Public Safety. This funding specifically supports wildland fire operations east of the Missouri River, beginning June 30, 2026. The bill does not establish new policies but allocates resources for an existing operational need.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates $750k for fire management operations, funding an essential public safety program within state budget.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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died · South Dakota · House Feb 26, 2026

HB 1073: provide for the creation of a cardiac emergency plan in every school and to make an appropriation therefor.

HB 1073 requires every public and accredited nonpublic school in South Dakota to create a cardiac emergency response plan. The bill mandates schools to develop these plans with local emergency services, including forming response teams, placing accessible automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in schools and athletic venues, and training staff in CPR and AED use. Schools must conduct annual drills and maintain AEDs, with specific training requirements for coaches, athletic trainers, nurses, and response team members. This law directly affects all South Dakota schools and aims to improve emergency response for heart-related incidents during school activities.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly mandates an appropriation for school cardiac emergency programs, funding essential safety infrastructure and training per legislative requirement.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates cardiac emergency plans, AEDs, and staff training in schools, enhancing student safety and school infrastructure within education context.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates cardiac emergency plans, AED access, and staff training in schools, directly improving emergency medical response access for students.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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in committee · South Dakota · House Feb 26, 2026

HB 1213: make an appropriation for a statewide educator retention initiative.

HB 1213 appropriates $2.5 million from the general fund to the South Dakota Department of Education for a statewide educator retention initiative. The bill provides grants to public school districts and accredited nonpublic schools to address retention challenges, using both quantitative and qualitative data to identify and resolve underlying issues. School districts must apply for funding, with grants covering program costs during fiscal years 2026-2029, and the Department may use up to 5% of the appropriation for administration. This initiative requires a comprehensive approach to support educators, with funds allocated based on approved applications and expiring June 30, 2029.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $2.5M from general fund for educator retention grants, advancing public education funding through budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriates $2.5M for educator retention grants to address teacher shortages, directly supporting teacher retention and school stability through funding.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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in committee · South Dakota · House Feb 26, 2026

HB 1204: create the South Dakota school construction fund, provide for the transfer of moneys to the fund, and make an appropriation therefor.

HB 1204 creates the South Dakota school construction fund, administered by the Department of Education, to provide zero-interest loans to school districts for building or expanding school facilities. Loans cover up to 40% of a project's cost, with repayment over 20 years at 0% interest and no collateral required. Funds are allocated 30% to districts with 4,000+ students and 70% to other districts, beginning with a $1 transfer from the general fund (replenished by loan repayments). The bill also establishes reporting requirements for the Department of Education to a legislative committee.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates sustainable school construction fund with zero-interest loans, funding essential education infrastructure without new taxes or immediate budget strain.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates zero-interest loans for school construction, funding infrastructure improvements directly supporting K-12 facilities per education needs.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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in committee · South Dakota · Senate Feb 26, 2026

SB 174: make an appropriation to defray the operational costs of school districts.

Senate Bill 174 appropriates $5 million from the general fund to the South Dakota Department of Education to help cover school districts' operational costs, such as staffing and supplies. The funds will be distributed directly to school districts based on each district's 2026 fall enrollment relative to the state's total enrollment. Districts must use the funds for day-to-day operational expenses, not capital projects, and any unspent money by June 30, 2027, will revert to the state. This bill affects all public school districts in South Dakota through their 2026 enrollment figures.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $5M from general fund to fund school operational costs, directly supporting public education spending within state budget framework.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriates $5M for school districts' operational costs (staffing/supplies), directly funding day-to-day educational operations per bill summary.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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in committee · South Dakota · House Feb 25, 2026

HB 1293: make an appropriation for increasing the benefit amounts of the temporary assistance for needy families program, and to declare an emergency.

HB 1293 appropriates $6.8 million from South Dakota's general fund to increase benefit amounts for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. It directs the Department of Social Services to provide TANF benefits equal to fiscal year 2025 levels starting immediately and continuing through July 1, 2027. The bill declares an emergency to allow immediate implementation of these increased benefits. This funding directly affects TANF recipients by raising their monthly support payments for a two-year period.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $6.8M from general fund to increase TANF benefits, directly funding a public welfare program per budget allocation.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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signed · South Dakota · House Feb 25, 2026

HB 1043: make an appropriation to reimburse health care professionals who have complied with the requirements for rural recruitment assistance programs, and to declare an emergency.

HB 1043 allocates $978,294 to reimburse 12 specific rural healthcare professionals (4 family physicians, 2 physician assistants, and 6 nurse practitioners) who met requirements under §34-12G-3 for rural recruitment programs. It also allocates $370,000 to reimburse other eligible healthcare professionals meeting requirements under §34-12G-12. The funds come from the state general fund and are intended to cover costs incurred by providers who participated in designated rural recruitment initiatives. The bill declares an emergency to expedite funding, with unspent funds reverting per standard procedures.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $1.35M from state general fund to reimburse rural healthcare providers, directly funding a public health program through budget appropriation.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $978,294 + $370,000 to reimburse rural healthcare providers for recruitment program costs, directly funding access to underserved areas per §34-12G-3/12.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

in committee · South Dakota · House Feb 25, 2026

HB 1150: make an appropriation to increase the rate of payment for federally qualified health centers.

HB 1150 provides $8 million in total funding ($4 million from the general fund and $4 million in federal fund expenditure authority) to the South Dakota Department of Social Services. This funding increases payment rates for federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) in South Dakota, as defined by federal regulations (42 C.F.R. § 405.2401). The bill directly affects FQHCs by raising reimbursement rates for services they provide, improving their funding stability. The funding becomes effective June 30, 2026, and unspent amounts revert per standard state procedures.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $8M (including $4M general fund) to increase FQHC reimbursement rates, directly funding essential public health services per appropriation language.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates $8M to increase FQHC reimbursement rates, directly strengthening healthcare funding and provider stability per bill summary and subjects.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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signed · South Dakota · House Feb 25, 2026

HB 1118: make an appropriation for the design and construction of an addition to the existing swine wean-to-finish barn at South Dakota State University and to declare an emergency.

HB 1118 appropriates $1,720,000 to fund the design and construction of a new wean-to-finish barn addition at South Dakota State University's swine research facility. The bill directly affects SDSU's agricultural programs and swine research operations by enabling facility upgrades for raising pigs from weaning to market weight. Key provisions include allowing cost adjustments for inflation (up to 125% of the initial amount), accepting external funds (like federal grants or donations), and declaring an emergency to expedite funding. The bill does not alter existing laws but provides specific funding for this infrastructure project.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates $1.72M for SDSU facility construction, directly funding a public university project under budgetary allocation.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · South Dakota · House Feb 25, 2026

HB 1137: make an appropriation for the design and construction of an athletic facility at the University of South Dakota and to declare an emergency.

HB 1137 allocates $40 million from state funds for the design and construction of a new athletic facility at the University of South Dakota. The facility will include an indoor track, practice areas, seating for 2,000 spectators, and supporting amenities like locker rooms and training spaces. The bill allows for cost adjustments up to 125% of the original estimate to account for inflation or regulatory changes, and declares an emergency to expedite the project. Unspent funds would revert per state procedures, and the project cannot create state debt or liens. The bill directly affects the University of South Dakota's athletic programs and facilities.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $40M state funds for public university facility construction, directly advancing budget appropriation for higher education infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $40M for university athletic facility infrastructure, directly funding higher education infrastructure per bill's appropriation for USD.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes