South DakotaSouth Dakota funds water studies, projects, and cleanup
South Dakota’s water board has funds for water studies, local water and waste projects, and help with drinking water and clean water programs.
What it does
The law provides $750,000 for a regional water system study, $500,000 for statewide water and wetland studies, and $175,000 for a flood control study update near Watertown.
The law provides $2 million for northern South Dakota water facilities, $11.4 million for water construction grants and loans, and $3.4 million for solid waste projects, including limited statewide cleanup work.
The law provides $200,000 for water quality grants, $800,000 to help manage clean and drinking water loans, and $300,000 for small-system assistance and grants.
Argument forWater studies, cleanup work, and small-system help could give communities better information and support for local water and waste problems.
Argument againstUsing up to $250,000 for statewide cleanup could leave less of the solid waste program’s $3.4 million for other projects.
More detail
The law provides $1.425 million for water studies. The money supports a regional water system study, statewide studies of water and wetlands, and an update to the Big Sioux River flood control study for Watertown and nearby areas. The Board of Water and Natural Resources sets the grant terms. The law took effect after passage and approval. Any money not lawfully spent or committed must revert under state procedures.
The law provides $16.8 million for water and solid waste projects. The money supports northern South Dakota water facilities, projects under the state water construction program, and projects under the state solid waste program. The Board of Water and Natural Resources sets the grant and loan terms. Up to $250,000 may be used to contract for statewide waste tire and solid waste cleanup. For those cleanup projects, the board may cover up to the full nonfederal share of costs. The law took effect after passage and approval. Any money not lawfully spent or committed must revert under state procedures.
The law provides $1.3 million for water quality grants, loan support, and small-system assistance. The money supports water quality grants, help preparing and administering clean water and drinking water loan applications, and technical assistance and grants for eligible small systems. The Board of Water and Natural Resources sets the terms for grants and contracts. Federal set-aside funds go to eligible entities. The law took effect after passage and approval. Any money not lawfully spent or committed must revert under state procedures.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Mar 30Signed by the Governor Larry Rhoden on 2026-03-30 S.J. 549Became Law
- Mar 10Delivered to the Governor on 2026-03-10 S.J. 510To Governor
- Mar 9Signed by the Speaker H.J. 543Major
- Mar 5Signed by the President S.J. 485Major
- Mar 4House of Representatives Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 66, NAYS 1 H.J. 510Passed House
- Vote recorded Do Pass. Result: pass.Lower
- Mar 3First read in House and referral to committee waived pursuant to JR 6D-1 H.J. 485Minor
- Mar 2Senate Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 32, NAYS 1 S.J. 427Passed Senate
- Vote recorded Do Pass. Result: pass.Upper
- Feb 26Committee on Appropriations Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 17, NAYS 0 J.J. 35Minor
- Vote recorded Do Pass. Result: pass.Legislature
- Feb 26Scheduled for hearing J.J. 1
- Feb 11Scheduled for hearing J.J. 1
- Jan 21Referred to , Passed, Joint Committee on Appropriations S.J. 74Minor
- Jan 13First read in Senate and referred to Senate Committee on Appropriations S.J. 11Introduced
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