# South Dakota SB 120: make an appropriation for the economic development of South Dakota.

South Dakota SB 120, make an appropriation for the economic development of South Dakota., is a 101st South Dakota Legislature (2026) Senate bill sponsored by Otten, Ernie (Republican); status first reading, last action 2026-03-09 (Tabled) (as of 2026-10-12).

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## Facts
- Bill: South Dakota SB 120
- State: South Dakota
- Session: 101st South Dakota Legislature (2026)
- Title: make an appropriation for the economic development of South Dakota.
- Status: first reading
- Chamber: Senate
- Introduced: 2026-01-26
- Last action: 2026-03-09, Tabled
- Sponsor: Otten, Ernie (Republican)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Subjects: Appropriation, Economic Development, Hoghouse-Vehicle Bill, Uncodified Acts
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 4 (115 yes, 4 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Otten, Ernie (Republican), Senate

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-03-09 | House | Tabled | pass | 66 | 3 |   |
| 2026-03-05 | House | Do Pass | pass | 9 | 0 |   |
| 2026-02-24 | Senate | Do Pass | pass | 33 | 0 |   |
| 2026-02-23 | Senate | Do Pass | pass | 7 | 1 |   |

## Actions (8)

- 2026-03-09: Tabled (House)
- 2026-03-05: Do Pass (House)
- 2026-03-05: Scheduled for hearing (House)
- 2026-02-25: First read in House and referred to (House)
- 2026-02-24: Do Pass (Senate)
- 2026-02-23: Do Pass (Senate)
- 2026-02-23: Scheduled for hearing (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/296906.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 1149: adopt the athletic trainer licensure compact. (signed)
- HB 1148: adopt the respiratory care interstate 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/296906.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 1149: adopt the athletic trainer licensure compact.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1149-2026)
- [HB 1148: adopt the respiratory care interstate compact.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1148-2026)
- [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-SB120-2026 (as of 2026-10-12).