South Dakota sets aside $8 million for Ellsworth-area roads

The law provides $8 million from the state general fund to the South Dakota Ellsworth Development Authority for public road and related infrastructure work. The work must address construction activity occurring on Ellsworth Air Force Base. The authority must use the money for public improvements needed to support, reduce, or address impacts from construction at Ellsworth Air Force Base. The law took effect upon passage and approval. Money not lawfully spent or obligated by July 1, 2040, must be returned to the state.

The authority must report its awards and may spend no more than 3% of the appropriation on administrative expenses. The authority must send the report to the Governor's Office of Economic Development, the Legislative Research Council, and the Department of Legislative Audit. The report must list each award recipient, the amount awarded, and the purpose of each award. The authority must submit the report by July 31 each year, covering the preceding fiscal year.