make an appropriation for the construction costs at the Blue Dog State Fish Hatchery, and to declare an emergency.

Blue Dog hatchery gets $8 million

South Dakota provides $8 million in spending authority to the Department of Game, Fish and Parks for Blue Dog State Fish Hatchery. This includes $3.5 million in federal funds and $4.5 million from other funds. The project’s estimated total cost is $8 million. The department can contract for construction, rebuilding, renovation, and modernization, including furnishings, equipment, utilities, laboratories, grounds, and design services. The Bureau of Human Resources and Administration oversees design and construction. The department secretary must approve payment vouchers, and the state auditor issues payment warrants. Money not lawfully spent or committed must revert under state budget procedures. The law took effect immediately upon passage and approval as an emergency measure.