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HB 1046SOUTH DAKOTASession 2026State BillSigned into law

Enacted

South Dakota Appropriates $682,825 to Demolish Pierre Minimum Center

Original title: authorize the Department of Corrections to demolish the Pierre Minimum Center, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.

Last action · March 9, 2026: Signed by the Governor

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What This Bill Does

South Dakota authorizes the Department of Corrections to demolish the Pierre Minimum Center, appropriates $682,825 for the project, and declares an emergency for immediate implementation.

Why it matters

Allocates state s to clear and restore a correctional facility site under the supervision of the Bureau of Human Resources and Administration.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Department of Corrections

Receives the $682,825 appropriation and is authorized to execute the demolition and site restoration.

Directly affected

Bureau of Human Resources and Administration

Assumes general charge and supervision of the demolition project under chapter 5-14.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is appropriated for the demolition?

The act appropriates $682,825 from the .

Which agency is in charge of supervising the project?

The Bureau of Human Resources and Administration has general charge and supervision of the project.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

14 actions

Mar 9, 2026HouseEnrolled
Signed by the Governor
Mar 4, 2026HouseEnrolled
Delivered to the Governor
Mar 3, 2026Senate
Signed by the President
Mar 2, 2026House
Signed by the Speaker
Feb 26, 2026SenateFloor
Do Pass
Feb 25, 2026Senate
Committee referral waived pursuant to JR 6D-1

Show 8 earlier actions

Feb 24, 2026SenateIntroduced
First Reading Senate
Feb 23, 2026HouseFloor
Do Pass
Feb 18, 2026House
Deferred to another day
Feb 10, 2026House
Deferred to another day
Feb 9, 2026Joint Committee on AppropriationsCommittee
Do Pass
Feb 9, 2026Joint Committee on Appropriations
Scheduled for hearing
Jan 15, 2026HouseCommittee
Referred to
Jan 13, 2026HouseIntroduced
First Reading House

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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

Pierre Minimum Center, Bureau of Human Resources and Administration, Department of Corrections

locationPierre Minimum Center“Correctional facility targeted for demolition in Pierre, South Dakota”Map →

OrganizationBureau of Human Resources and Administration“Charged with general supervision of the project”Map →

OrganizationDepartment of Corrections“Authorized to demolish the Pierre Minimum Center and receives appropriation”Map →

Sources

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sdlegislature.gov

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