SB 220 directs South Dakota's Department of Corrections to conduct a study evaluating juvenile correctional and residential facilities. The study must examine best practices, therapeutic housing models, vocational training combined with mental health services, and staff-to-youth ratios, including inspections at three facilities outside South Dakota. The bill appropriates $50,000 from the general fund to cover study costs and requires a written report to the Legislative Research Council by September 1, 2026. This is a procedural study bill with no direct policy changes or new requirements for facilities, solely aimed at gathering information for future decisions.
This bill creates the "Building Opportunity Through Out-of-School Time Program" and establishes a dedicated state fund to support after-school and summer programs for students. The program fund, administered by the South Dakota Department of Education, provides grants to eligible providers (like school districts or qualified nonprofits) to cover staffing, materials, and transportation costs for evidence-based out-of-school time programming. Priority is given to programs serving under-served students, fostering community partnerships, and supplementing existing funding. The fund is supported by a new fee and state appropriations, with grants distributed annually based on applications submitted between August 1 and September 30.
HB 1297 appropriates $125,000 from the general fund to the South Dakota Department of Transportation to study statewide public transit needs and their economic impacts. The study must specifically examine how public transit affects workforce availability and influences Medicaid spending, institutional placements, and healthcare utilization. The Department of Transportation must submit a final report with findings and recommendations to the Legislative Research Council by November 30, 2026. This bill directly affects state transportation planning and provides funding for a specific research project, with no new regulations or services created.
This bill appropriates $5.2 million from the state general fund to construct a trades center at Lake Area Technical College, providing new classrooms, labs, and student services for technical training programs. The college must secure matching funds from non-state sources (gifts, grants, etc.) equal to the state appropriation before the funds are released. The legislature declared an emergency to expedite the project, which will not use bonds for completion and requires approval of expenditures by the Department of Education and state auditor. The center directly affects students and staff at Lake Area Technical College by expanding hands-on training facilities.
HB 1041 authorizes the South Dakota Department of the Military to expand and renovate the Sturgis Readiness Center, including utilities and infrastructure. It appropriates $2.35 million from the state general fund and $8 million in federal funds for this project, with unspent funds reverting to the state by June 30, 2031. The bill declares an emergency to expedite the project, which directly affects the Sturgis facility and its military operations. The renovation requires approval from the adjutant general and oversight by the Bureau of Human Resources and Administration.
SB 55 appropriates $650,000 from South Dakota's general fund to the state's "extraordinary litigation fund" to cover eligible legal costs under § 1-33-8.11. The bill directly affects the state government, specifically the Bureau of Human Resources and Administration, which will approve payments for these expenses. It declares an emergency to allow immediate funding, with unspent funds reverting per standard state procedures. The bill provides no new legal requirements but allocates existing funds for ongoing litigation costs.
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.
SB 79 appropriates $6 million from South Dakota's general fund to build an advanced manufacturing lab and classrooms at Southeast Technical College. The college must first secure $18 million in outside funding (gifts, grants, etc.) before the state funds are released, with no bonds allowed for the project. The bill declares an emergency to expedite the construction, requiring the state auditor to pay for approved expenses. This directly affects Southeast Technical College students, faculty, and local manufacturing industry partners by expanding hands-on training facilities. The funding is conditional on the college meeting its financial match requirement.
HB 1123 establishes a pilot program in South Dakota to provide monthly benefits for menstrual hygiene products and diapers to individuals receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). Specifically, it allocates $14 per month for TANF participants aged 18-50 who experience menstruation and $30 per month for diapers for children under three in their care. Benefits will be distributed via existing TANF electronic benefit cards, with funds restricted to approved products and unspent amounts carried over monthly. The program, funded by a $2.5 million appropriation, requires a legislative evaluation report by September 2027 and expires June 30, 2027.
HB 1139 is a budget bill appropriating funds for South Dakota's regular operations during the 2026-2027 fiscal year. It allocates money to cover everyday costs for all three branches of state government (legislative, judicial, executive), state institutions, interest on the state debt, and common schools. The bill specifies exact funding levels for each department and program but does not create new policies or alter existing programs. It serves as the primary funding mechanism for routine state functions, ensuring continued operation of government services and public education.
