This bill amends South Dakota law to appropriate $5,000,000 from the general fund to the Department of Revenue for the purpose of enhancing county rural access infrastructure. Specifically, it modifies Section 31-34-2 to ensure that before August 1, 2021, the Department of Revenue will distribute $3,000,000 on a pro rata basis to each county for planning and completing an inventory of small structures on township and county secondary roads, as directed by the Department of Transportation. The allocation for each county will be based on the proportion of small structures within the county compared to the total in the state.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that any unspent or unobligated funds by June 30, 2031, will revert according to established procedures. It also declares an emergency, 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, 02/04/2026: 31-34-2
Senate Engrossed, 02/27/2026: 31-34-2
Enrolled, 03/04/2026: 31-34-2