StateSouth Dakota

HB 1326: appropriate money for the ordinary expenses of the legislative, judicial, and executive departments of the state, the current expenses of state institutions, interest on the public debt, and common schools.

Joint Committee on AppropriationsEnacted

HB 1326 status: Enacted — Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 H.J. 578 (updated Mar 30, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score85/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactHigh impact 95/100

Bill summary

Official

This bill is the state’s "to-do list" for spending money. It pays for the basic day-to-day operations of the government, public schools, state institutions, and paying back state debts. The House of Representatives is currently reviewing it.

Key analysis

Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan90%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Maintains agency funding for environmental oversight

Risks

  • No specific environmental policy shifts identified in summary

Economy

Positive Outlook
70%

Benefits

  • Ensures continuity of government services
  • Funds public infrastructure and state institutions

Risks

  • Standard fiscal policy; no major economic stimulus impact

Society

Positive Outlook
80%

Benefits

  • Provides necessary funding for common schools
  • Supports state social and institutional services

Risks

  • Budget constraints could impact service delivery
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

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Limitation

Only summary abstract provided

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Where it stands

Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 H.J. 578

Introduced

Complete

Committee

Complete

Floor

Complete

Governor

Complete

Enacted

Complete
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