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SD SB76

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Commerce and Energy

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the South Dakota Housing Development Authority to provide loans from the housing infrastructure fund to airports with scheduled air service located in metropolitan statistical areas with populations of at least 125,000 (as of July 1, 2024)

  • Caps loans at $15 million per recipient, with funds designated for improving or maintaining airport infrastructure

  • Sets loan terms at 2% annual interest, unsecured, with equal annual payments over a 20-year amortization period and first payment due one year after funding

  • Requires all loans to be closed and funded by June 30, 2030, with loan decisions made at public meetings

  • Exempts municipal and regional airport authority borrowers from certain state debt financing requirements while maintaining constitutional debt limitations

Legislative Description

Authorize loans from the South Dakota housing infrastructure fund for airport infrastructure.

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Last Action

Delivered to the Governor on March 11, 2026 S.J. 520

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

State Affairs2/25/2026
Commerce and Energy2/17/2026
Appropriations1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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