South Dakota legislation · 101st Legislature (2026)
South Dakota SC813: celebrating Solventum's expansion of its Brookings, South Dakota, manufacturing facility.
Status: Introduced, March 2, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, March 9, 2026:
2026 Senate Commemoration 813 - SD Legislature celebrating Solventum's expansion of its Brookings, South Dakota, manufacturing facility. South Dakota Legislature Senate Commemoration 813 Introduced by: Senators Reed and Crabtree and Representatives Heermann, DeGroot, Reisch, and Walburg A LEGISLATIVE COMMEMORATION celebrating Solventum's expansion of its Brookings, South Dakota, manufacturing facility. WHEREAS, Solventum is a global healthcare innovation company dedicated to advancing medical technologies, improving patient outcomes, and strengthening healthcare delivery systems; and WHEREAS, Solventum maintains a significant operational presence in Brookings, South Dakota, and has completed a $220 million expansion of its Brookings facility, representing a substantial investment in the local community and the state of South Dakota; and WHEREAS, the expansion included the construction of an approximately 274,000-square-foot building addition, which incorporates sixteen new loading docks, enhancing the company's operational and distribution capabilities; and WHEREAS, Solventum's expansion project in Brookings demonstrates a commitment to the local economy and a confidence in South Dakota's prosperous business environment; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT COMMEMORATED, by the One Hundred First Legislature of the State of South Dakota, that on April 2, 2026, Solventum will officially open its expanded facility in Brookings, South Dakota, and continue its commitment to creating innovative products and providing services that transform patient experiences and positively impact millions of lives.
Sponsors
- Mellissa Heermann (R, HD-007) · primary sponsor
- Tim Reed (R, 07) · primary sponsor
- Casey Crabtree (R, SD-008)
- Roger Degroot (R, HD-007)
- Tim Reisch (R, HD-008)
- Tim Walburg (R, HD-008)
Latest actions
- : Commemorations
Common questions
- What is SC813?
- SC813 is a bill in the South Dakota Legislature (101st Legislature (2026)): celebrating Solventum's expansion of its Brookings, South Dakota, manufacturing facility.
- What is the status of SC813?
- Introduced as of March 2, 2026. Latest action: Commemorations (March 2, 2026).
- Who sponsored SC813?
- Mellissa Heermann (R, HD-007), with 5 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SC813?
- On the South Dakota Legislature website: https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/27333
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