South Dakota authorizes $40 million for new indoor athletic facility at the University of South Dakota

Original title: make an appropriation for the design and construction of an athletic facility at the University of South Dakota and to declare an emergency.

Last action · February 25, 2026: Signed by the GovernorSponsors: Randy Deibert and 8 others

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What This Bill Does

South Dakota appropriates $40 million in to the Board of Regents for designing and constructing a new indoor athletic facility at the University of South Dakota. The measure takes effect immediately upon passage and approval due to an emergency clause.

Why it matters

Provides funding and authority to build a 2,000-seat athletic facility featuring an indoor track, sports practice areas, and locker rooms, while explicitly barring any resulting project debt from becoming a liability against state funds.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

University of South Dakota

Receives a new 2,000-seat indoor athletic facility and associated infrastructure on its campus.

Directly affected

Board of Regents

Gains expenditure authority, contracting power, and administrative responsibility for the design and construction of the facility.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total estimated cost for the new athletic facility?

The estimated cost is $40,000,000, subject to permitted adjustments for inflation and regulatory compliance up to 125 percent of that amount.

Will taxpayers be liable for any debt incurred by this project?

No. The Act explicitly states that no indebtedness or obligation incurred under this authority 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

11 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 27, 2026HouseCommittee
Referred to
Jan 26, 2026HouseIntroduced
First Reading House

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