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Read. Follow. Verify.South Dakota authorizes transfer of surplus Spearfish Canyon hydroelectric plant to foundation
Last action · February 11, 2026: Signed by the Governor
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What This Bill Does
The South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks is authorized to transfer a disused hydroelectric plant and 3.75 acres of land in Lawrence County to the Spearfish Canyon Foundation for historic preservation or public use.
Ownership of 3.75 state-owned acres and an old hydroelectric facility transfers to a private foundation, subject to a clause if public use lapses for two consecutive years.
Who It Affects
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Spearfish Canyon Foundation
Receives ownership of the real property, improvements, and personal property subject to public use conditions.
Department of Game, Fish and Parks
Relinquishes administrative control and ownership of the surplus parcel.
Key Facts
- The Department of Game, Fish and Parks is authorized to transfer an existing disused hydroelectric plant to the Spearfish Canyon Foundation.
- The transferred property comprises 3.75 acres, more or less, described as Lot A in HMC Lot 2A of the Spearfish Placer of MS 439 in Lawrence County.
- The property is to be used as a historic preservation site museum or for another public purpose.
- Title must be conveyed pursuant to a special warranty deed.
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- Title automatically reverts to the state if the real property ceases to be used for a public purpose for two consecutive years.
- Any personal property and improvements generally considered part of the real property may also be transferred.
- Conveyance must be made in the name of the State of South Dakota and executed as provided by statute § 5-2-11.
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Current status: Signed into law.
Procedural history
14 actions- Feb 11, 2026HouseEnrolledSigned by the Governor
- Feb 5, 2026HouseEnrolledDelivered to the Governor
- Feb 4, 2026SenateSigned by the President
- Feb 3, 2026HouseSigned by the Speaker
- Feb 2, 2026SenateCommitteeDo Pass Amended
- Jan 29, 2026SenateCertified uncontested, placed on consent
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- Jan 29, 2026SenateCommitteeDo Pass
- Jan 29, 2026SenateScheduled for hearing
- Jan 21, 2026SenateIntroducedFirst read in Senate and referred to
- Jan 20, 2026HouseFloorDo Pass
- Jan 15, 2026HouseCommitteeDo Pass Amended
- Jan 15, 2026HouseMotion to amend
- Jan 15, 2026HouseScheduled for hearing
- Jan 13, 2026HouseIntroducedFirst read in House and referred to
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