HB 1048·SD·house
make an appropriation for the expansion of broadband infrastructure and to declare an emergency.
Signed into LawFiled Jan 13, 2026
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Appropriations
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Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-27
Mar 30, 2026
Summary
The bill directs $87 million of federal money to the Governor’s Office of Economic Development for grant funding to expand broadband across South Dakota. It also declares a state emergency so the funding can be used right away. The goal is to improve internet access for residents and businesses.
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