HB 1041 South Dakota House · 2026 Regular Session

authorize the expansion and renovation of the Sturgis Readiness Center, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.

HB 1041 authorizes the South Dakota Department of the Military to expand and renovate the Sturgis Readiness Center, including utilities and infrastructure. It appropriates $2.35 million from the state general fund and $8 million in federal funds for this project, with unspent funds reverting to the state by June 30, 2031. The bill declares an emergency to expedite the project, which directly affects the Sturgis facility and its military operations. The renovation requires approval from the adjutant general and oversight by the Bureau of Human Resources and Administration.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
House Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
Signed into Law
Mar 2026
Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Signed Mar 9, 2026
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What changed between versions

Introduced Enrolled · 4 edits · Feb 26, 2026
MODERATE
This diff shows the transformation of HB 1041 from its initial introduction to its final enrolled version. The primary change is the conversion from a browser error page to the complete legislative text, including the official act title, sections, and signature blocks. The bill authorizes expansion and renovation of the Sturgis Readiness Center with $2.35 million in state funding and $8 million in federal funding authority.
Scope change
The bill's substantive scope remains unchanged - it still authorizes construction and renovation of the Sturgis Readiness Center. The enrolled version includes the formal executive approval process and signature blocks that were not present in the initial draft.
TECHNICAL

Added complete legislative formatting including section numbers, act title, and official signature blocks for Governor, House, and Senate approval

Added emergency declaration clause stating the act is necessary for state government support and takes effect immediately upon passage

TIMELINE

Added effective date provisions and reversion clause specifying June 30, 2031 as the deadline for expending appropriated funds

FISCAL

Added specific funding amounts: $2,350,000 from general fund and $8,000,000 in federal fund expenditure authority

Floor votes · Senate Feb 25, 2026 · House Feb 18, 2026

How they voted

330
Passed · 2 other
Total votes 35
Feb 25, 2026
D Democratic3
2 Yea 1
66% Yea
R Republican32
31 Yea 1
96% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
15
Key actions
9
Committee
3
Mar 9, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-09 H.J. 534
executive
Mar 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by the President S.J. 434
lower
Feb 26, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 462
lower
Feb 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Senate Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 33, NAYS 0 S.J. 400
lower
Feb 24, 2026
Lower · Passed
Senate Deferred to another day , Passed, S.J. 370
lower
Feb 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Senate Deferred to another day , Passed, S.J. 364
lower
Feb 20, 2026
Committee
Committee referral waived pursuant to JR 6D-1 S.J. 340
lower
Feb 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
House of Representatives Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 63, NAYS 4 H.J. 357
lower
Feb 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
House of Representatives Deferred to another day , Passed, H.J. 277
lower
Feb 9, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee on Appropriations Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 18, NAYS 0
lower
Jan 15, 2026
Committee
Referred to Joint Committee on Appropriations H.J. 37
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

No sponsor information available.