This bill amends South Dakota law regarding the distribution of funds for county rural access infrastructure. It removes the previous requirement for the Department of Revenue to distribute a specific sum of three million dollars by August 1, 2021, and instead establishes a new framework for distributing appropriated funds based on the number of small structures on township and county secondary roads. The allocation for each county will be calculated as a percentage of the total small structures statewide, ensuring that funds are directed to where they are most needed for infrastructure planning and completion.

Additionally, the bill appropriates $100 from the general fund to the Department of Revenue for distribution to county rural access infrastructure funds in three equal amounts over the fiscal years 2026, 2027, and 2028. It also outlines the responsibilities of the Department of Revenue in approving expenditures and specifies that any unspent funds by June 30, 2030, will revert according to established procedures. An emergency clause is included, allowing the Act to take effect immediately upon passage and approval, emphasizing its importance for the support of state government and public institutions.

Statutes affected:
Introduced, 01/24/2025: 31-34-2
Senate Transportation Engrossed, 02/05/2025: 31-34-2
Joint Appropriations Engrossed, 02/27/2025: 31-34-2