South Dakota legislation · 101st Legislature (2026)
South Dakota HB1137: make an appropriation for the design and construction of an athletic facility at the University of South Dakota and to declare an emergency.
Status: Signed into law, February 25, 2026
What the bill says
An Act ENTITLED An Act to make an appropriation for the design and construction of an athletic facility at the University of South Dakota and to declare an emergency.
From the enrolled text, February 17, 2026:
An Act ENTITLED An Act to make an appropriation for the design and construction of an athletic facility at the University of South Dakota and to declare an emergency. Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of South Dakota: Section 1. The Board of Regents may contract for the planning, site preparation, construction, furnishing, and equipping of an athletic facility at the University of South Dakota comprised of an indoor track, long jump, triple jump, pole vault, high jump, throwing cages, indoor sports practice areas, locker rooms, coaches' offices, meeting rooms, training and nutrition area, ticketing and concession areas, restrooms, elevators, suites, and seating for two thousand spectators, including heating, air conditioning, plumbing, water, sewer, electricity, sidewalks, landscaping, architectural and engineering services, and any other facilities, services, or improvements, as may be required to accomplish the project, for an estimated cost of $40,000,000, subject to permitted adjustments pursuant to section 3 of this Act. Section 2. There is appropriated to the Board of Regents, for the purpose authorized in this Act, the sum of $40,000,000 in other fund expenditure authority, together with any additional sums received pursuant to section 4 of this Act, and permitted adjustments pursuant to section 3 of this Act. Section 3. The cost estimate contained in this Act is stated in terms of 2026 …
Sponsors
- Randy Deibert (R, SD-031) · primary sponsor
- Chris Kassin (R, HD-017) · primary sponsor
- Casey Crabtree (R, SD-008)
- Eric Emery (D, HD-026)
- Mellissa Heermann (R, HD-007)
- Will Mortenson (R, HD-024)
- Erik Muckey (D, HD-015)
- Tim Reed (R, 07)
- Matt Roby (R, HD-005)
Latest actions
- : Signed by the Governor
- : Delivered to the Governor
- : Signed by the President
- : Signed by the Speaker
- : Do Pass
- : First read in Senate and referral to committee waived pursuant to JR 6D-1
- : Do Pass
- : Do Pass
- : Scheduled for hearing
- : Referred to Committee on Appropriations
Votes
- Do Pass (February 12, 2026): 33 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Do Pass (February 10, 2026): 61 yea, 5 nay, passed
- Do Pass (February 9, 2026): 18 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: Uncodified Acts, Public Construction, Athletics, Appropriation, Higher Education, Emergency Clause
Common questions
- What is HB1137?
- HB1137 is a bill in the South Dakota Legislature (101st Legislature (2026)): make an appropriation for the design and construction of an athletic facility at the University of South Dakota and to declare an emergency.
- What does HB1137 do?
- In its own words: An Act ENTITLED An Act to make an appropriation for the design and construction of an athletic facility at the University of South Dakota and to declare an emergency.
- What is the status of HB1137?
- Signed into law as of February 25, 2026. Latest action: Signed by the Governor (February 25, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1137?
- Randy Deibert (R, SD-031), with 8 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB1137?
- On the South Dakota Legislature website: https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/26870
Source: official South Dakota record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.