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SD SB70
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Transportation
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AI Summary
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Consolidates the South Dakota Railroad Board (7 members) and Aeronautics Commission (7 members) into the existing Transportation Commission, expanding it to 9 Governor-appointed members with required expertise in rail service (at least 2 members) and aeronautics (at least 2 members)
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Transfers all railroad oversight functions to the Transportation Commission, including approval authority for rail service agreements, operations, management, finance, marketing, and development of state-controlled rail properties and facilities
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Assigns aeronautics responsibilities to the Transportation Commission, including approval of airport facility grants and expenditures, rulemaking consistent with federal aviation regulations, and oversight of airport operating licenses
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Creates a special aviation internal service fund to receive payments from state agencies using Department of Transportation aircraft, with funds dedicated to aircraft maintenance, operating costs, and repairs
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Removes the Aeronautics Commission and Railroad Board from the list of authorities subject to open meetings requirements, replacing them with the consolidated Transportation Commission
Legislative Description
Revise the duties of the Transportation Commission to include responsibilities of the South Dakota Railroad Board and the South Dakota Aeronautics Commission.
Aeronautics Commission
Last Action
Transportation Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0. S.J. 3
1/21/2026