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South Dakota House Bill HB1259

South Dakota 2024 Regular Session

South Dakota House Bill HB1259

Report Pass
3/7/24  
Introduced
3/7/24  
Engrossed
3/7/24  
Enrolled
3/7/24  

Caption

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 for common schools.

Impact

The bill is designed to have a broad impact on state laws, particularly regarding funding allocations that enable the maintenance of essential public services. This includes not just day-to-day operations of state agencies but also compliance with federal and state mandates in different departments. By ensuring that these departments are adequately funded, HB1259 aims to uphold the standards of service that citizens expect and to promote the state's operational stability over the coming year.

Summary

House Bill 1259 is an appropriations bill that allocates funds for the ordinary expenses of the legislative, judicial, and executive departments of South Dakota. The bill outlines the distribution of money to various state institutions, such as schools and correctional facilities, to ensure they can operate effectively throughout the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. In total, HB1259 seeks to provide significant financial support across various sectors, including public safety, education, and health care, thereby playing a critical role in sustaining government functions.

Contention

While there may not be extreme opposition or contention surrounding HB1259, appropriations bills can often become points of political contention due to the priorities reflected in budgetary allocations. Discussions may focus on whether sufficient funds are provided for sectors like education compared to other areas such as correctional services or infrastructure development. The bill's support and eventual passage in the legislature (61 yeas to 9 nays) suggest that the majority view it as a necessary and prudent approach to managing the state's financial commitments.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

SD SB203

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 for common schools.

SD SB210

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 for common schools.

SD HB1049

Revise the General Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2023.

SD HB1183

Authorize the state's participation in the interstate compact on occupational therapy licensure.

SD SB82

Establish the stronger families scholarship program for children in foster care, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.

SD SB100

Establish the stronger families scholarship program for children in foster care, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.

SD HB1096

Lower the state sales tax rate and the state use tax rate on food to three and one-half percent.

SD SB78

Create the South Dakota Board of Physical Therapy and make an appropriation therefor.

SD SB185

Establish the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States – South Dakota and revise provisions related to the foreign ownership or control of agricultural land.

SD SB52

Update certain provisions regarding the Department of Corrections and the authority of the Secretary of Corrections.

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