South DakotaSouth Dakota sets aside $5 million for volunteer fire gear grants
South Dakota sets aside $5 million for protective gear grants to fire departments with at least 70% volunteer firefighters, effective upon passage and approval.
What it does
South Dakota sets aside $5 million for grants to buy protective gear for fire departments where at least 70% of firefighters are volunteers.
Argument forGrants could help departments with mostly volunteer firefighters buy protective gear, with priority for those reporting the greatest need.
Argument againstEligible departments might not receive grants if the $5 million runs out, since applications are considered in order and grants prioritize the greatest need.
More detail
The Department of Public Safety would provide grants for protective gear. Grants are for protective equipment firefighters wear or use while doing their duties at South Dakota fire departments. Departments must apply; completed applications are considered in the order received. The department must have at least 70% of its firefighters serving as volunteers. Grant money comes from a $5 million general fund appropriation. The Act takes effect upon passage and approval. Unspent or unobligated money reverts after June 30, 2030.
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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 67, NAYS 0 H.J. 511Passed 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 33, NAYS 0 S.J. 428Passed Senate
- Vote recorded Do Pass. Result: pass.Upper
- Feb 26Committee on Appropriations Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 16, NAYS 0 J.J. 38Minor
- Vote recorded Do Pass. Result: pass.Legislature
- Feb 26Scheduled for hearing J.J. 1
- Feb 20Scheduled for hearing J.J. 1
- Jan 27First read in Senate and referred to Joint Committee on Appropriations S.J. 120Introduced
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