# South Dakota SB 116: make an appropriation for the design and construction of an indoor athletics facility at Dakota State University and to declare an emergency.

South Dakota SB 116, make an appropriation for the design and construction of an indoor athletics facility at Dakota State University and to declare an emergency., is a 101st South Dakota Legislature (2026) Senate bill sponsored by Crabtree, Casey (Republican), Novstrup, Al (Republican); status signed, last action 2026-03-02 (Signed by the Governor) (as of 2026-10-19).

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## Facts
- Bill: South Dakota SB 116
- State: South Dakota
- Session: 101st South Dakota Legislature (2026)
- Title: make an appropriation for the design and construction of an indoor athletics facility at Dakota State University and to declare an emergency.
- Status: signed
- Chamber: Senate
- Introduced: 2026-01-26
- Last action: 2026-03-02, Signed by the Governor
- Sponsors: Crabtree, Casey (Republican), Novstrup, Al (Republican)
- Cosponsors: 8
- Subjects: Appropriation, Athletics, Emergency Clause, Higher Education, Public Construction, Uncodified Acts
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 3 (106 yes, 11 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 1

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read

- Funding Dakota State University's new athletics facility: benefit, low. The law authorizes an indoor facility for athletic practice and competition at Dakota State University's Beacom PREMIER Complex in Madison. It provides $13.33 million in spending authority for donated money, with additional federal, donated, or other outside funds allowed. Funding covers design, co…

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Crabtree, Casey (Republican), Senate
- Sponsor: Novstrup, Al (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Emery, Eric (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Goodwin, Tim (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Heermann, Mellissa (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Kassin, Chris (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Muckey, Erik (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Reed, Tim S. (Republican), Senate
- Cosponsor: Reisch, Tim (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Roby, Matt (Republican), House

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-02-20 | House | Do Pass Amended | pass | 56 | 11 |   |
| 2026-02-11 | Senate | Do Pass Amended | pass | 33 | 0 |   |
| 2026-02-09 | legislature | Do Pass Amended | pass | 17 | 0 |   |

## Actions (14)

- 2026-03-02: Signed by the Governor (Senate)
- 2026-02-25: Delivered to the Governor (Senate)
- 2026-02-24: Signed by the Speaker (House)
- 2026-02-23: Signed by the President (Senate)
- 2026-02-20: Do Pass Amended (House)
- 2026-02-19: Deferred to another day (House)
- 2026-02-18: Deferred to another day (House)
- 2026-02-17: Deferred to another day (House)
- 2026-02-12: First read in House and referral to committee waived pursuant to JR 6D-1 (House)
- 2026-02-11: Do Pass Amended (Senate)
- 2026-02-09: Do Pass Amended (legislature)
- 2026-02-09: Motion to amend (legislature)
- 2026-02-09: Scheduled for hearing (legislature)
- 2026-01-26: First read in Senate and referred to (Senate)

## Bill text

- Introduced, 2026-01-23: [PDF](https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/304388.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/304388.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-SB116-2026 (as of 2026-10-19).