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SD SB185

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/29/2026

Primary Sponsor

Liz Larson

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires business applicants to submit a business plan detailing goods/services, job types, educational requirements, compensation packages, accounting practices, and other funding sources before receiving awards from the employer's investment in South Dakota's future fund

  • Limits fund awards to reimbursement of actual project costs and requires applicants to sign an agreement, provide itemized invoices with proof of payment, and demonstrate matching commitments or in-kind contributions from local entities

  • Mandates biannual reporting to the Joint Committee on Appropriations and Government Operations and Audit Committee on all awards, including recipient names, amounts, locations, purposes, economic impact measures, and jobs created or retained

  • Requires all award agreements and recommendations to be posted publicly on the state website, with exceptions for trade secrets and sensitive information

  • Directs the Governor's Office of Economic Development to promulgate rules establishing application processes, economic impact assessment methods, contractual requirements, disbursement procedures, and clawback provisions for failed or relocated projects

Legislative Description

Amend the process by which moneys are distributed from the employer's investment in South Dakota's future fund.

Economic Development

Last Action

Withdrawn at the Request of the Prime Sponsor S.J. 214

2/6/2026

Committee Referrals

State Affairs1/29/2026

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