# South Dakota SB 117: make an appropriation for the design and construction of a new soccer venue at South Dakota State University and to declare an emergency.

South Dakota SB 117, make an appropriation for the design and construction of a new soccer venue at South Dakota State University and to declare an emergency., is a 101st South Dakota Legislature (2026) Senate bill sponsored by Heermann, Mellissa (Republican), Reed, Tim S. (Republican); status signed, last action 2026-02-25 (Signed by the Governor) (as of 2026-10-19).

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## Facts
- Bill: South Dakota SB 117
- State: South Dakota
- Session: 101st South Dakota Legislature (2026)
- Title: make an appropriation for the design and construction of a new soccer venue at South Dakota State University and to declare an emergency.
- Status: signed
- Chamber: Senate
- Introduced: 2026-01-26
- Last action: 2026-02-25, Signed by the Governor
- Sponsors: Heermann, Mellissa (Republican), Reed, Tim S. (Republican)
- Cosponsors: 6
- Subjects: Appropriation, Athletics, Emergency Clause, Higher Education, Public Construction, Uncodified Acts
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 3 (101 yes, 12 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 1

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read

- Soccer venue funding for South Dakota State: benefit, low. The law authorizes a new soccer venue at South Dakota State University, including design, construction, equipment, utilities, and maintenance. It gives the Board of Regents $5.04 million in spending authority backed by donations. The board can also accept and spend federal funds, donations, and oth…

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Heermann, Mellissa (Republican), House
- Sponsor: Reed, Tim S. (Republican), Senate
- Cosponsor: Crabtree, Casey (Republican), Senate
- Cosponsor: DeGroot, Roger (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Emery, Eric (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Goodwin, Tim (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Kassin, Chris (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Muckey, Erik (Democratic), House

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-02-12 | House | Do Pass | pass | 50 | 12 |   |
| 2026-02-10 | Senate | Do Pass | pass | 34 | 0 |   |
| 2026-02-09 | legislature | Do Pass | pass | 17 | 0 |   |

## Actions (11)

- 2026-02-25: Signed by the Governor (Senate)
- 2026-02-19: Delivered to the Governor (Senate)
- 2026-02-18: Signed by the Speaker (House)
- 2026-02-17: Signed by the President (Senate)
- 2026-02-12: Do Pass (House)
- 2026-02-11: First read in House and referral to committee waived pursuant to JR 6D-1 (House)
- 2026-02-10: Do Pass (Senate)
- 2026-02-09: Do Pass (legislature)
- 2026-02-09: Scheduled for hearing (legislature)
- 2026-02-04: Referred to (Senate)
- 2026-01-26: First read in Senate and referred to (Senate)

## Bill text

- Introduced, 2026-01-23: [PDF](https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/303276.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/303276.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-SB117-2026 (as of 2026-10-19).