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South DakotaSB 37101st South Dakota Legislature (2026)Senate
make appropriations for water and environmental purposes and to declare an emergency.
Sponsored By: Sponsor information unavailable
Signed by Governor
AppropriationEmergency ClauseEnvironmental CleanupExecutive/Judiciary RequestFundGrantsUncodified ActsWater Management
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 5 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Communities get funding for waste cleanup
The law provides $3.4 million from the South Dakota Water and Environment Fund for solid waste management grants and loans. Within that amount, the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources can use up to $250,000 for statewide cleanup contracts. These contracts cover waste tires and solid waste. The Board can provide grants covering up to 100% of nonfederal costs for statewide tire and solid waste cleanup projects.
State funds water studies and wetlands mapping
The law provides a $500,000 grant to the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources to study surface water and groundwater. The money comes from the South Dakota Water and Environment Fund and includes a detailed, publicly available statewide wetlands map. The Board can cover up to 100% of the studies' nonfederal costs. The law takes effect immediately upon enactment. Across the law, unspent or uncommitted funds return as state law requires.
Watertown gets funding for flood planning
The law provides $175,000 in grants to local project sponsors from the South Dakota Water and Environment Fund. The money supports a feasibility study update for Big Sioux River flood control in Watertown and nearby areas. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is responsible for completing the update.
Water systems get loan and technical help
The law provides $200,000 for water quality grants from administrative surcharge fees in the state's water pollution control revolving fund. It also provides $400,000 each for clean water and drinking water loan application and administration contracts. Those contracts use administrative surcharge fees from each program's revolving fund. Federal funds provide $250,000 for drinking water small-system technical and local assistance grants or contracts for eligible entities. Another $50,000 in federal funds supports clean water small-system technical assistance grants or contracts for eligible entities.
More funding for community water projects
The law provides $11.4 million in grants and loans to project sponsors through the state's consolidated water facilities construction program. Local sponsors also get $2 million in grants for northern South Dakota water facilities, covering design, preconstruction, and construction. Another $750,000 funds Dakota Mainstem regional water system grants for a feasibility study, system startup, and administration. These funds come from the South Dakota Water and Environment Fund. The Board of Water and Natural Resources sets the terms for funding throughout the law.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
There is no primary sponsor on record.
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/4/2026
Do Pass
Yes: 66 • No: 1
Senate vote • 3/2/2026
Do Pass
Yes: 32 • No: 1
legislature vote • 2/26/2026
Do Pass
Yes: 17 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Signed by the Governor
3/30/2026SenateDelivered to the Governor
3/10/2026SenateSigned by the Speaker
3/9/2026HouseSigned by the President
3/5/2026SenateDo Pass
3/4/2026HouseFirst read in House and referral to committee waived pursuant to JR 6D-1
3/3/2026HouseDo Pass
3/2/2026SenateDo Pass
2/26/2026legislatureScheduled for hearing
2/26/2026legislatureScheduled for hearing
2/11/2026legislatureReferred to
1/21/2026SenateFirst read in Senate and referred to
1/13/2026Senate
Bill Text
Introduced
1/6/2026
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