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SB 220

appropriate money for the ordinary expenses of the legislative, judicial, and executive departments of the state, the current expenses of state institutions, interest on the public debt, and common schools.

2025 Regular Session

South Dakota's primary budget bill allocates state funds for legislative, judicial, and executive operations, debt service, and K-12 schools; passed overwhelmingly and signed into law.

Signed by the Governor on 2025-03-31 S.J. 539
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Bill Summary · SB 220

Legislative bill overview

SB 220 is South Dakota's general appropriations bill that allocates state funds for core government operations across the legislative, judicial, and executive branches, maintains state institutions, services debt obligations, and funds public K-12 education. This is the primary budget bill that funds the state's ordinary operations for the fiscal period.

Why is this important

Appropriations bills are foundational to government function—they literally determine whether agencies can operate, whether schools receive funding, and whether the state can pay its debts. This bill directly affects every state service, employee paycheck, and educational program funded by the state.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding allocation priorities: Disagreement over how much goes to education versus other services, or between different state agencies competing for limited resources
  • Debt service burden: Questions about whether adequate funds are being directed toward existing public debt obligations versus new spending
  • Institutional spending levels: Debate over whether state institutions are adequately funded, underfunded, or receiving excess resources relative to their actual needs

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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