South Dakota appropriates $1,720,000 for swine barn addition at South Dakota State University

Original title: 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.

Last action · February 25, 2026: Signed by the GovernorSponsors: Jack Kolbeck and 4 others

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What This Bill Does

South Dakota authorizes the Board of Regents to construct an addition to the swine at South Dakota State University using $1,720,000 in other fund for donated moneys, taking effect immediately due to an .

Why it matters

Provides $1,720,000 in spending authority funded through donations and external sources for university agricultural facilities without creating a state debt liability.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

South Dakota State University

Receives a new barn addition and associated design and construction services funded by the appropriation.

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Board of Regents

Granted expenditure authority, contracting powers, and administrative responsibility for the project.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the new barn addition being constructed?

The addition is being built at South Dakota State University as an expansion to the existing swine .

Where does the funding for this project come from?

The funding comes from $1,720,000 in other fund for donated moneys, federal sources, or other external sources.

Does this project create any financial liability for the state?

No indebtedness, bond, or obligation incurred under this act may become a lien, charge, or liability against the state or its property.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

10 actions

Feb 25, 2026HouseEnrolled
Signed by the Governor
Feb 19, 2026HouseEnrolled
Delivered to the Governor
Feb 18, 2026Senate
Signed by the President
Feb 17, 2026House
Signed by the Speaker
Feb 12, 2026SenateFloor
Do Pass
Feb 11, 2026SenateIntroduced
First read in Senate and referral to committee waived pursuant to JR 6D-1

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Feb 10, 2026HouseFloor
Do Pass
Feb 9, 2026Joint Committee on AppropriationsCommittee
Do Pass
Feb 9, 2026Joint Committee on Appropriations
Scheduled for hearing
Jan 23, 2026HouseIntroduced
First read in House and referred to

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