SB 79: make an appropriation to the South Dakota Board of Technical Education to construct an advanced manufacturing laboratory space and classrooms on the campus of Southeast Technical College and to declare an emergency.
SB 79 status: Enacted — Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 S.J. 549 (updated Mar 30, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialThe South Dakota Senate is voting on a plan to give Southeast Technical College money to build a new high-tech manufacturing lab and classrooms. They want to start construction as soon as possible, so they are fast-tracking the bill as an emergency.
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Environment
Benefits
- No material environmental impact identified
Risks
- None identified
Economy
Benefits
- Bolsters regional workforce in advanced manufacturing
- Upgrades critical technical college facilities
Risks
- Allocates state taxpayer funds
Society
Benefits
- Expands educational capacity for technical trades
- Modernizes learning environments for students
Risks
- None identified
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