The bill amends several sections of South Dakota's laws regarding the oversight and requirements for capital improvements of state buildings. Specifically, it updates Section 5-14-3 to clarify the responsibilities of the Bureau of Human Resources and Administration in supervising the design and construction of state buildings, including projects valued at two million dollars or more. It establishes that a state building committee is required for projects valued at five million dollars or more, detailing the composition of the committee and the process for preparing and approving plans for construction and major repairs.

Additionally, the bill revises Sections 5-14-33 and 5-14-34 to emphasize the importance of high-performance green building standards in new construction. It mandates that new construction must be designed to meet or exceed these standards and outlines the process for identifying components that fulfill these requirements. Furthermore, it provides conditions under which the Bureau of Human Resources and Administration can grant waivers for these standards, including minimal human occupancy, cost-effectiveness concerns, and extenuating circumstances that may hinder certification.

Statutes affected:
Introduced, 01/10/2025: 5-14-3, 5-14-33, 5-14-34
Senate Commerce and Energy Engrossed, 01/23/2025: 5-14-3, 5-14-33, 5-14-34
Enrolled, 03/04/2025: 5-14-3, 5-14-33, 5-14-34