SB121 Signed, Transfer for Richmond Lake Dam, Emergency
Summary
South Dakota Governor signed SB121 into law on March 30, 2026. The bill appropriates and transfers moneys for the replacement of the Richmond Lake dam and spillway. An emergency clause is included, indicating immediate effect upon signing. The bill passed the Senate 28-2 and the House 61-3 on final passage.
What changed
SB121 enacts an emergency appropriation transferring state moneys for the replacement of the Richmond Lake dam and spillway in South Dakota. The bill was signed into law on March 30, 2026, after passing both chambers with strong majorities.
State agencies and departments responsible for water infrastructure management should note the emergency clause, which indicates immediate implementation. Any contractors or engineering firms with existing agreements related to Richmond Lake should verify whether their engagements are affected by the new appropriation and timelines.
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ChangeBridge / South Dakota / SB121 Signed by Governor SB121 Senate Bill Signed by Governor 2026-03-30
Transfer moneys and make an appropriation for the replacement of the Richmond Lake dam and spillway and to declare an emergency.
Bill Details
State South Dakota
Session 2026 Regular Session
Chamber Senate
Official Source sdlegislature.gov/#/Session/Bill/27134
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Sponsors
Al Novstrup (Rep - R) Carl Perry (Rep - R) Ernie Otten (Sen - R)
Action History
2026-03-30 S Signed by the Governor on March 30, 2026 2026-03-30 S Delivered to the Governor on March 30, 2026 S.J. 552 2026-03-30 H Signed by the Speaker H.J. 583 2026-03-30 S Signed by the President S.J. 551 2026-03-30 H House of Representatives Conference Committee Report adopted, Passed, YEAS 61, NAYS 3. H.J. 581 2026-03-30 S Senate Conference Committee Report adopted, Passed, YEAS 28, NAYS 2. S.J. 550 2026-03-30 H Conference Committee Report adopted, Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 0. 2026-03-30 H Motion to amend, Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 0. Amendment 121D 2026-03-30 H Scheduled for hearing 2026-03-11 H House of Representatives Conference Committee appointments H.J. 556 2026-03-10 S Senate Failed to concur, appoint Conference Committee, Passed S.J. 515 2026-03-09 H House of Representatives Do Pass Amended, Passed, YEAS 66, NAYS 3. H.J. 540 2026-03-05 H Committee on Appropriations Do Pass Amended, Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 0. 2026-03-05 H Committee on Appropriations Motion to amend, Passed Amendment 121C 2026-03-05 H Scheduled for hearing H.J. 1 2026-02-25 H First read in House and referred to House Committee on Appropriations H.J. 445 2026-02-24 S Senate Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 33, NAYS 0. S.J. 377 2026-02-23 S Committee on Appropriations Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 1. 2026-02-23 S Scheduled for hearing S.J. 1 2026-01-26 S First read in Senate and referred to Senate Committee on Appropriations S.J. 111
Votes
2026-02-23 Do Pass Yea: 7 Nay: 1 2026-02-24 Do Pass Yea: 33 Nay: 0 2026-03-05 Do Pass Amended Yea: 8 Nay: 0 2026-03-09 Do Pass Amended Yea: 66 Nay: 3 2026-03-30 Motion to amend Yea: 6 Nay: 0 2026-03-30 Conference Committee Report adopted Yea: 6 Nay: 0 2026-03-30 Conference Committee Report adopted Yea: 28 Nay: 2 2026-03-30 Conference Committee Report adopted Yea: 61 Nay: 3
Committee Referrals
2026-01-26 S Appropriations 2026-02-25 H Appropriations
Amendments
2026-03-05 House Committee on Appropriations Amendment 121C Adopted 2026-03-30 Joint Amendment 121D Adopted
Bill Text Versions
2026-01-23 Introduced 2026-03-05 Comm Sub 2026-03-30 Conference Sub 2026-03-30 Enrolled
Subjects
Appropriation Hoghouse-Vehicle Bill Uncodified Acts Emergency Clause Public Construction Transfer of Moneys Water Management Legislative data powered by LegiScan (CC BY 4.0)
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