This bill appropriates a total of $2,029,846 from the general fund to the South Dakota Department of Health to reimburse health care professionals who have met specific requirements for rural recruitment assistance programs. Specifically, $1,627,346 is allocated for reimbursement to six family physicians, one dentist, three physician assistants, and three nurse practitioners as determined by the department under the provisions of 34-12G-3. Additionally, $402,500 is designated for eligible health care practitioners who meet the criteria outlined in 34-12G-12.

The bill also outlines the administrative process for the disbursement of these funds, stating that the secretary of the Department of Health will approve vouchers, and the state auditor will draw warrants for the authorized expenditures. Furthermore, any unspent or unallocated funds from this appropriation will revert according to the procedures established in chapter 4-8. An emergency is declared to ensure the immediate implementation of this Act upon its passage and approval, emphasizing its importance for the support of state government and public institutions.