Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateSouth DakotaEnacted
HB 1048: make an appropriation for the expansion of broadband infrastructure and to declare an emergency.
Joint Committee on Appropriations
HB 1048 status: Enacted — Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 H.J. 580 (updated Mar 30, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Overall Score
Not enough information
Score:Not enough information
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 60/100
Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan80%
Public opinion85%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill provides a state-funded appropriation to facilitate the expansion of broadband infrastructure across South Dakota.
Who is affected
State residents, local businesses in underserved areas, and telecommunications infrastructure companies.
Requirements and enforcement
The bill mandates the expenditure of funds for broadband expansion, characterized as an urgent need.
Costs and funding
The specific dollar amount of the appropriation is not provided in the abstract.
When it takes effect
The bill includes an emergency clause to allow for immediate commencement of work.
Potential benefits
Increased connectivity for underserved populations, support for digital commerce, and infrastructure development.
Risks and tradeoffs
Potential for efficient use of state funds and the equitable distribution of broadband access.
What is still unknown
The exact total appropriation amount, the service providers involved, and the specific target regions are not stated.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
75%
Benefits
- Boosts local economic development
- Increases investment in critical state infrastructure
- Facilitates remote work and regional business connectivity
Risks
- Direct fiscal cost to state taxpayers
- Potential for inefficient capital allocation
- Market dependency on government subsidy
Society
Positive outlook
75%
Benefits
- Improves community connectivity
- Enhances access to digital services
- Helps bridge the digital divide
Risks
- Risk of uneven geographic deployment
- Persistent gaps for users lacking end-user devices
- Dependency on service provider pricing structures
Technology Industry
Positive outlook
75%
Benefits
- Stimulates state-wide infrastructure investment
- Provides market expansion for telecommunications firms
- Encourages high-speed network upgrades
Risks
- Dependency on government contract timelines
- Potential distortion of local market competition
- Risk of technology obsolescence
Civic Accountability
Not enough information
Not enough information to score this sector.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Public Health & Safety
Not enough information
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Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
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Analysis scope
Analysis based on abstract only; no full bill text available to review specific oversight or accountability clauses.
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Where it stands
Official recordSigned by the Governor on 2026-03-30 H.J. 580
- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorComplete
- EnactedComplete
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