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 existing law referenced in section 34-12G-3. Additionally, $402,500 is designated for other eligible health care practitioners meeting the criteria outlined in section 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 issue 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 clause is included, indicating that the bill is essential for the support of state government and public institutions, allowing it to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.