Make an appropriation to enhance the economic health of South Dakota.
Summary
House Bill 1135 is a very short appropriation bill that directs $101 from the state general fund to the state for the stated purpose of “enhancing the economic health of South Dakota.” The bill does not define a program, agency, grant, or project to receive the money, and it does not create new policy standards or eligibility rules. It simply authorizes the appropriation, requires the usual voucher and warrant process for payment, and provides that any unspent or unobligated funds must revert under existing law.
The bill would have a limited direct legal effect because it amends state spending authority rather than substantive regulatory law. Its practical impact is mainly fiscal: it sets aside a nominal amount of general fund money for an economic-health purpose and becomes effective June 30, 2026. Because the appropriation is so small and the bill contains no implementation details, the measure appears more symbolic or procedural than operational, though it still would be part of the state’s appropriations and budget framework if enacted.
Impact
HB1135 would authorize a $101 general fund appropriation and require standard state payment procedures, with any unused funds reverting under chapter 4-8. It does not amend program statutes, create a new agency function, or impose duties on private parties; its effect is limited to state fiscal law and the budget process.
Sentiment
The available vote history suggests broad support in committee and on the floor at earlier stages, with unanimous or near-unanimous do-pass votes in multiple settings. The later 34-0 tabling vote indicates the bill was set aside despite the earlier favorable votes, which may reflect procedural handling rather than opposition to the concept itself. No committee transcripts were provided, so there is no recorded debate to show strong public disagreement.
Contention
There is little visible substantive contention in the available record because the bill text is minimal and no committee discussion transcripts are available. The only notable issue is the unusual nature of the appropriation: $101 is a nominal amount, and the bill does not specify how the funds would be used to enhance economic health. Any concern would likely center on the bill’s vagueness, symbolic character, or whether it is an appropriate use of the appropriations process for such a small amount.
Make an appropriation to the South Dakota Board of Technical Education to provide a grant to Southeast Technical College for the purchase of the healthcare simulation center.