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2025 Regular Session Introduced by Laura Chapman and 2 co-sponsors

Senate Bill 1 allows South Dakota's Department of Corrections to acquire 177.59 acres of land for $16.41 million, impacting local communities and state operations.

Chapter 231, Acts, Regular Session, 2025
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Bill Summary · SB 1

Summary of Senate Bill 1 (SB 1)

Bill Title: Authorize the Department of Corrections to purchase and exchange certain real property, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.

Bill Number: SB 1
Introduced On: September 23, 2025
Status: Deferred Indefinitely by the Select Committee on Prison Legislation; Passed with YEAS 11, NAYS 4
Sponsors: Senator Kevin Jensen (primary), Senator Aylward, Senator Jordan

Purpose and Intent

Senate Bill 1 aims to authorize the South Dakota Department of Corrections to acquire specific real estate properties through purchase and exchange. The bill also includes a financial appropriation to facilitate this acquisition and declares an emergency to expedite the process.

Key Provisions

  1. Authorization to Purchase Property:

    • The Department of Corrections is empowered to purchase the following properties:
      • Northeast Quarter (NE ¼) of Section 2, Township 101 North, Range 49 West, Minnehaha County (137.46 acres, less specified exclusions).
      • East 810.15 feet of the South 727.91 feet of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (SE ¼ NE ¼) of Section 2, Township 101 North, Range 49 West, Minnehaha County (11.15 acres, less specified exclusions).
      • Tract 3 Wexford Addition to the City of Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County (28.98 acres).

  2. Property Exchange:

    • The Department is required to exchange state-owned properties for the properties listed above. The properties to be exchanged include:
      • Southeast Quarter (SE ¼) of Section 30, Township 99 North, Range 49 West, Lincoln County (160 acres).
      • Northeast Quarter (NE ¼) of Section 31, Township 99 North, Range 49 West, Lincoln County (160 acres).

  3. Financial Appropriation:

    • The bill appropriates $16,410,000 from the incarceration construction fund to the Department of Corrections for the purchase of the specified land.

  4. Emergency Declaration:

    • An emergency is declared, allowing the Act to take effect immediately upon passage and approval, emphasizing the urgency of the acquisition for state operations.

Impact

  • Affected Entities:

    • The primary entity affected by this bill is the South Dakota Department of Corrections, which will gain new properties for its operations.
    • The local communities in Minnehaha and Lincoln Counties may also be impacted by the changes in land ownership and potential developments related to the Department of Corrections.

  • Financial Implications:

    • The appropriation of $16,410,000 signifies a significant investment in state infrastructure related to corrections, which may influence future budgeting and resource allocation.

Procedural Timeline

  • September 23, 2025: The bill was first read in the Senate and referred to the Joint Select Committee on Prison Legislation.
  • September 23, 2025: The Select Committee on Prison Legislation deferred the bill indefinitely after passing it with a vote of YEAS 11 and NAYS 4.

This summary provides an overview of Senate Bill 1, detailing its purpose, key provisions, and potential impacts on the Department of Corrections and local communities.

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

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