HB1048

Make an appropriation for the expansion of broadband infrastructure and to declare an emergency.

Complete·3/30/26

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.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

24 Yea

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10 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 25

12:00 AM

Joint Committee on Appropriations Hearing

Jan 26

12:00 AM

Joint Committee on Appropriations Hearing

History

Mar 30

House

Signed by the Governor on March 30, 2026 H.J. 580

Mar 10

House

Delivered to the Governor on March 10, 2026 H.J. 546

Mar 9

Senate

Signed by the President S.J. 506