South Dakota HB1147: make an appropriation for the purchase and distribution of food by a statewide distribution organization.

What the bill says

An Act to make an appropriation for the purchase and distribution of food by a statewide distribution organization.

From the introduced text, January 26, 2026:

An Act to make an appropriation for the purchase and distribution of food by a statewide distribution organization. Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of South Dakota: Section 1. [ADDED: There is appropriated $5,000,000 from the general fund, to the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources, to provide a single grant to a South Dakota-based statewide food distribution organization which distributes food to all counties of the state for the purchase and distribution of food and the subsequent distribution to food pantries throughout this state.] Section 2. [ADDED: The department shall require the grantee to utilize at least $1,500,000 of the grant to purchase food from local farmers and other eligible producers in this state. The department shall provide guidance regarding the qualifications of farmers and producers, for purposes of this section.] Section 3. [ADDED: By November first of each year, the department shall provide an annual report to the special committee created in § 4-8A-2 until the grantee has spent the entire grant amount. The report must include the amount of the grant spent each fiscal year, the type and amount of food purchased with the grant, and the organizations to which the food was distributed.] Section 4. [ADDED: The secretary of the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources shall approve vouchers and the state auditor …

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Sponsors

• Paul Miskimins (R, 20) · primary sponsor
• Erik Muckey (D, HD-015) · primary sponsor
• Eric Emery (D, HD-026)
• Erin Healy (D, HD-010)
• Liz Larson (D, SD-010)
• Carl Perry (R, 03)
• Drew Peterson (R, HD-019)
• Matt Roby (R, HD-005)
• Kyle Schoenfish (R, SD-019)
• Nicole Uhre-Balk (D, HD-032)
• Glen Vilhauer (R, SD-005)
• Kadyn Wittman (D, HD-015)

Latest actions

1. February 25, 2026: Tabled
2. February 25, 2026: Motion to amend
3. February 25, 2026: Scheduled for hearing
4. January 27, 2026: First read in House and referred to Committee on Appropriations

Votes

• Tabled (February 25, 2026): 10 yea, 6 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB1147?

HB1147 is a bill in the South Dakota Legislature (101st Legislature (2026)): make an appropriation for the purchase and distribution of food by a statewide distribution organization.

What does HB1147 do?

In its own words: An Act to make an appropriation for the purchase and distribution of food by a statewide distribution organization.

What is the status of HB1147?

Failed as of February 25, 2026. Latest action: Tabled (February 25, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1147?

Paul Miskimins (R, 20), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1147?

On the South Dakota Legislature website: https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/26655