This bill authorizes the Bureau of Finance and Management to pay lease rental obligations to the South Dakota Building Authority, with a total appropriation of $53,713,826 from the general fund. The funds will be allocated for specific purposes: $36,628,248 for lease obligations related to the Animal Disease Research and Diagnostic Laboratory, $15,496,237 for the Precision Agriculture Building, and $1,589,341 for statewide fish hatcheries. The commissioner of the Bureau of Finance and Management is responsible for approving vouchers, while the state auditor will draw warrants for the authorized expenditures. Additionally, any unspent or unallocated amounts will revert according to established procedures.

The bill also includes amendments to existing laws, specifically to section 13-13-92, which pertains to state general fund savings from the state aid to education formula, extending the savings until July 1, 2040. Furthermore, it amends a previous law from the 2017 Session Laws, repealing a specific section on the same date. An emergency is declared, allowing the act to take effect immediately upon passage and approval, emphasizing its necessity for the support of state government and public institutions.

Statutes affected:
Joint Appropriations Engrossed, 02/27/2025: 13-13-92
Enrolled, 03/06/2025: 13-13-92