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SD SB239
Bill
Status
2/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Casey Crabtree
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AI Summary
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Adds new definitions to the reinvestment payment program including "cryptocurrency," "data center," "direct payment permit," "reinvestment payment permit," and "secretary"
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Excludes cryptocurrency-related data processing, storage, retrieval, and communication costs from qualifying as eligible "project costs" under the reinvestment payment program
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Creates an enhanced reinvestment payment option for large projects exceeding a Board-set threshold, effective April 1, 2026, allowing combined reinvestment payments covering initial facility costs plus equipment upgrades for up to 30 years
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Requires two-thirds Board majority approval for enhanced projects, extends the project cost eligibility period from 3 to 4 years, and combines the reinvestment payment permit with a direct payment permit for sales/use tax relief
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Allows applicants to extend the 90-day Board review deadline by written consent and clarifies that equipment upgrades exclude consumable, wear, maintenance, or ad hoc replacement items
Legislative Description
Modify provisions relating to the reinvestment payment program, and relating to the purchasing of goods and services used by projects approved for the reinvestment payment program.
State Affairs and Government
Last Action
Senate Reconsidered, Failed, YEAS 16, NAYS 17. S.J. 373
2/24/2026