Make an appropriation for the development of South Dakota.
Summary
HB1136 is a simple appropriation bill that directs $101 from the state general fund to the state for the purpose of “developing South Dakota.” The bill does not define a specific program, agency, or project in the text provided, so its operative effect is to create a very small, general-purpose appropriation tied to that broad development objective.
The bill also sets out standard fiscal administration language: the state must approve vouchers, the state auditor must issue warrants for authorized expenditures, and any unspent or unobligated money must revert under existing law. The act takes effect on June 30, 2026, which is typical for appropriations measures tied to the upcoming fiscal cycle.
Impact
HB1136 would amend state spending only by adding a $101 general-fund appropriation for development-related purposes, without creating new regulatory authority or changing substantive law beyond the appropriation itself. It primarily affects state budgeting and expenditure procedures, and any agency or entity receiving or administering the funds would be subject to the normal voucher, warrant, and reversion requirements in South Dakota law.
Sentiment
The available voting history suggests the bill was not broadly opposed on policy grounds, as it received a 9-0 do-pass recommendation in committee. However, the later 63-3 tabling vote indicates the measure encountered procedural resistance or uncertainty on the floor, even though the underlying appropriation was not controversial in committee. No transcript discussion is available to show detailed arguments for or against the bill.
Contention
Because the bill text is extremely brief and does not identify a specific project, the main point of contention appears to be the vagueness of the appropriation rather than the amount itself. The floor tabling vote suggests some members may have questioned the purpose, necessity, or handling of the funds, while the committee vote indicates little disagreement at that stage. With no transcript available, the exact source of opposition cannot be determined from the record provided.