make an appropriation for the design and construction of an addition to the existing swine wean-to-finish barn at South Dakota State University and to declare an emergency.
HB 1118 appropriates $1,720,000 to fund the design and construction of a new wean-to-finish barn addition at South Dakota State University's swine research facility. The bill directly affects SDSU's agricultural programs and swine research operations by enabling facility upgrades for raising pigs from weaning to market weight. Key provisions include allowing cost adjustments for inflation (up to 125% of the initial amount), accepting external funds (like federal grants or donations), and declaring an emergency to expedite funding. The bill does not alter existing laws but provides specific funding for this infrastructure project.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
House Passage
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
Signed into Law
Feb 2026
Introduced Jan 23, 2026
Signed Feb 25, 2026
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MODERATE
The document represents the final 'Enrolled' version of House Bill 1118, which was previously in an 'Introduced' state. The primary change is the replacement of browser compatibility warnings with the full legislative text, including the official act title, specific funding amount of $1,720,000 for a swine barn addition at South Dakota State University, and the formal signatures certifying the bill's approval by the Governor and Legislature.
Scope change
The bill's scope remains unchanged; it authorizes the design and construction of a swine wean-to-finish barn addition at South Dakota State University.
FISCAL
Added specific appropriation of $1,720,000 to the Board of Regents for the construction project.
REQUIREMENT
Added cost adjustment provisions allowing for inflation and regulatory changes up to 125% of the original estimate.
TIMELINE
Added an emergency clause declaring the act in full force immediately upon passage.
TECHNICAL
Added formal certification pages with signatures from the Governor, House Speaker, and Senate President to finalize the bill.
Floor votes · Senate Feb 12, 2026 · House Feb 10, 2026
How they voted
33–0
Passed · 2 other
Total votes 35
Feb 12, 2026
D
Democratic3
100% Yea
R
Republican32
93% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
10
Key actions
6
Committee
1
Feb 25, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by the Governor on 2026-02-25 H.J. 438
executive
Feb 18, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by the President S.J. 298
upper
Feb 17, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 343
upper
Feb 12, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 33, NAYS 0 S.J. 264
upper
Feb 11, 2026
Introduced
First read in Senate and referral to committee waived pursuant to JR 6D-1 S.J. 248
upper
Feb 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
House of Representatives Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 56, NAYS 10 H.J. 284
lower
Feb 9, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee on Appropriations Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 18, NAYS 0
lower
Jan 23, 2026
Introduced
First read in House and referred to Joint Committee on Appropriations H.J. 124
lower
5 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Al Novstrup
RRepublican
P
Erik Muckey
DDemocratic
P
Jack Kolbeck
RRepublican
P
John Sjaarda
RRepublican
P
Paul Miskimins
RRepublican
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