# South Dakota HB 1297: provide for the study of statewide transit needs and the economic impacts of public transit, and to make an appropriation therefor.

South Dakota HB 1297, provide for the study of statewide transit needs and the economic impacts of public transit, and to make an appropriation therefor., is a 101st South Dakota Legislature (2026) House bill sponsored by Roby, Matt (Republican); status failed, last action 2026-02-12 (Withdrawn at the Request of the Prime Sponsor) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: South Dakota HB 1297
- State: South Dakota
- Session: 101st South Dakota Legislature (2026)
- Title: provide for the study of statewide transit needs and the economic impacts of public transit, and to make an appropriation therefor.
- Status: failed
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-02-04
- Last action: 2026-02-12, Withdrawn at the Request of the Prime Sponsor
- Sponsor: Roby, Matt (Republican)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Subjects: Appropriation, Reports, Uncodified Acts, Public Transit
- Touches household money: no
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Roby, Matt (Republican), House

## Actions (4)

- 2026-02-12: Withdrawn at the Request of the Prime Sponsor (House)
- 2026-02-12: Scheduled for hearing (House)
- 2026-02-05: Referred to House Transportation (House)
- 2026-02-04: First Reading House (House)

## Bill text

- Introduced, 2026-02-04: [PDF](https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/301182.pdf)

## Related bills

- HB 1245: authorize municipalities to establish a local funding mechanism for capital improvement projects. (signed)
- HB 1193: modify the provisions for a refund of taxes to disabled veterans and surviving spouses under certain property tax relief programs. (signed)
- HB 1148: adopt the respiratory care interstate compact. (signed)
- HB 1149: adopt the athletic trainer licensure compact. (signed)
- HB 1051: revise property tax levies for school districts and to revise the state aid to general and special education formulas. (signed)
- HB 1082: establish parameters for the reimbursement of school districts that provide free or reduced-price meals to students. (signed)

## Sources
- [Introduced (PDF)](https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/301182.pdf)

## Related
- [HB 1245: authorize municipalities to establish a local funding mechanism for capital imp…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1245-2026)
- [HB 1193: modify the provisions for a refund of taxes to disabled veterans and surviving…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1193-2026)
- [HB 1148: adopt the respiratory care interstate compact.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1148-2026)
- [HB 1149: adopt the athletic trainer licensure compact.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1149-2026)
- [HB 1051: revise property tax levies for school districts and to revise the state aid to…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1051-2026)
- [HB 1082: establish parameters for the reimbursement of school districts that provide fre…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1082-2026)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1297-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).