SB222

Make an appropriation for eligible water, wastewater, storm water, and riparian buffer initiative projects and to declare an emergency.

Complete·3/30/26

South Dakota SB222 appropriates $10 million for water, wastewater, and stormwater projects.

South Dakota SB222 allocates $10 million from the general fund to the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources for grants supporting water, wastewater, stormwater, and riparian buffer projects. Eligible projects must align with the state water plan and be approved by the Board of Water and Natural Resources. Funding terms vary based on the service population, with smaller systems eligible for higher grants. The bill also allows for grants exceeding the specified limits for projects addressing regionalization, compliance, drought resiliency, and other significant environmental issues.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

61 Yea

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8 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 5

12:00 AM

House Committee on Appropriations Hearing

Feb 23

12:00 AM

Senate Committee on Appropriations Hearing

History

Mar 30

Senate

Signed by the Governor on March 30, 2026 S.J. 549

Mar 11

Senate

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

Mar 10

Senate

Signed by the President S.J. 512