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SD SB231
Bill
Status
3/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Helene Duhamel
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AI Summary
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Creates the water infrastructure development fund for construction, planning, and development of rural water projects in South Dakota, funded by legislative appropriations, federal Bureau of Reclamation grants, investment interest, and loan repayments
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Authorizes the Board of Water and Natural Resources to award grants up to 10% of estimated construction costs and loans up to 50% of estimated construction costs for eligible projects
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Transfers $3,000,000 from the general fund to initially capitalize the new water infrastructure development fund
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Requires the Board to establish selection criteria and loan/grant terms through administrative rulemaking under chapter 1-26
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Declared an emergency measure, taking effect immediately upon passage and approval rather than the standard effective date
Legislative Description
Create the water infrastructure development fund, to provide an appropriation, to provide for the awarding of grants and loans from the fund for certain rural water projects and to declare an emergency.
Water Management
Last Action
Delivered to the Governor on March 09, 2026 S.J. 488
3/9/2026