South Dakota Senate passes critical bills for business and dam infrastructure
February 28, 2025 | 2025 Legislative SD, South Dakota
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Senators in South Dakota made significant strides during the 29th day of the legislative session, passing two critical bills aimed at enhancing state infrastructure and business operations.
House Bill 10 24, which aims to amend certain fees collected by the Secretary of State, received overwhelming support, passing with a 32 to 2 vote. This legislation is designed to upgrade the state's business filing and retrieval platform, which has been in use for 15 years. The upgrade, costing $2.25 million with an annual maintenance fee of $435,000, will be funded through the Bureau of Information and Telecommunications IT Modernization Fund. Senator Miskimmons emphasized the importance of this upgrade for improving business filings and ensuring the system remains efficient and user-friendly.
In a separate but equally important matter, House Bill 10 26 was also passed with a 32 to 2 vote. This bill allocates over $13 million for the repair and replacement of the Richmond Dam and spillway, which is classified as a high hazard structure. Senator Roll highlighted the urgent need for this project, noting that failure of the dam could endanger 1,800 lives, including those of children at nearby elementary schools. The bill aims to prevent potential catastrophic damage to the Aberdeen area and protect vital infrastructure, including Highway 12, a major transportation route.
Additionally, House Bill 10 51, which updates provisions for the interim legislative oversight of administrative rule-making, was discussed but did not pass, receiving 24 votes in favor and 10 against. This bill aimed to modernize the legislative process regarding administrative rules, reflecting current drafting standards and eliminating obsolete language.
The passage of House Bills 10 24 and 10 26 marks a proactive approach by the South Dakota Senate to enhance business operations and ensure public safety through infrastructure improvements. As these initiatives move forward, they promise to have lasting impacts on the state's economy and community well-being.
House Bill 10 24, which aims to amend certain fees collected by the Secretary of State, received overwhelming support, passing with a 32 to 2 vote. This legislation is designed to upgrade the state's business filing and retrieval platform, which has been in use for 15 years. The upgrade, costing $2.25 million with an annual maintenance fee of $435,000, will be funded through the Bureau of Information and Telecommunications IT Modernization Fund. Senator Miskimmons emphasized the importance of this upgrade for improving business filings and ensuring the system remains efficient and user-friendly.
In a separate but equally important matter, House Bill 10 26 was also passed with a 32 to 2 vote. This bill allocates over $13 million for the repair and replacement of the Richmond Dam and spillway, which is classified as a high hazard structure. Senator Roll highlighted the urgent need for this project, noting that failure of the dam could endanger 1,800 lives, including those of children at nearby elementary schools. The bill aims to prevent potential catastrophic damage to the Aberdeen area and protect vital infrastructure, including Highway 12, a major transportation route.
Additionally, House Bill 10 51, which updates provisions for the interim legislative oversight of administrative rule-making, was discussed but did not pass, receiving 24 votes in favor and 10 against. This bill aimed to modernize the legislative process regarding administrative rules, reflecting current drafting standards and eliminating obsolete language.
The passage of House Bills 10 24 and 10 26 marks a proactive approach by the South Dakota Senate to enhance business operations and ensure public safety through infrastructure improvements. As these initiatives move forward, they promise to have lasting impacts on the state's economy and community well-being.
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