South Dakota HB1048 allocates $87 million for broadband infrastructure expansion through federal grants.

South Dakota HB1048 appropriates $87 million in federal funds to the Governor's Office of Economic Development for grants aimed at expanding broadband infrastructure. The grants must comply with federal guidelines under the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program. The bill declares an emergency, allowing it to take immediate effect upon passage and approval.

South Dakota HB1048 allocates $87 million for broadband infrastructure expansion through federal grants.

South Dakota HB1048 appropriates $87 million in federal funds to the Governor's Office of Economic Development for grants aimed at expanding broadband infrastructure. The grants must comply with federal guidelines under the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program. The bill declares an emergency, allowing it to take immediate effect upon passage and approval.