This bill authorizes the construction of a National Guard vehicle maintenance shop in Sturgis, South Dakota, and includes provisions for funding and oversight. The Department of the Military is empowered to contract for all necessary services related to the construction and maintenance of the facility, which encompasses heating, plumbing, electrical work, and architectural services. Additionally, the bill appropriates $30 million in federal funds to support this project and outlines that the Bureau of Human Resources and Administration will oversee the design and construction process.
Furthermore, the bill stipulates that the adjutant general of the Department of the Military will be responsible for approving expenditures, with the state auditor tasked with processing payments. Any unspent funds appropriated by this Act that are not obligated by June 30, 2031, will revert according to established procedures. The bill also declares an emergency, allowing it to take effect immediately upon passage and approval, emphasizing its importance for the support of state government and public institutions.