South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 240: make an appropriation for county rural access infrastructure and to declare an emergency.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 240 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota Senate on February 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: make an appropriation for county rural access infrastructure and to declare an emergency. Primary sponsor: Sydney Davis (Republican), Tim Walburg (Republican), Jessica Bahmuller (Republican), Randy Deibert (Republican), Eric Emery (Democratic), Drew Peterson (Republican), Tom Pischke (Republican), John Shubeck (Republican), Glen Vilhauer (Republican), Brandon Wipf (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 12, 2026): Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-12 S.J. 541.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney Davis | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| Tim Walburg | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 8 |
| Jessica Bahmuller | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 19 |
| Randy Deibert | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Eric Emery | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26A |
| Drew Peterson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 19 |
| Tom Pischke | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| John Shubeck | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 16 |
| Glen Vilhauer | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 5 |
| Brandon Wipf | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 22 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-12 S.J. 541
- Delivered to the Governor on 2026-03-09 S.J. 488
- Signed by the Speaker H.J. 530
- Signed by the President S.J. 470
- House of Representatives Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 64, NAYS 2 H.J. 488
- Committee referral waived pursuant to JR 6D-1 H.J. 477
- First Reading House H.J. 469
- Senate Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 31, NAYS 1 S.J. 415
- Senate Motion to amend , Passed, S.J. 415 Amendment 240A
- Committee on Appropriations Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 17, NAYS 0
- Scheduled for hearing
- Referred to , Passed, Joint Committee on Appropriations YEAS 7, NAYS 0 S.J. 15
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