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SB 146

revise provisions on interim transfers and appropriations.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Julie Auch and 14 co-sponsors

SB 146 revises South Dakota's interim transfer and appropriations procedures, adjusting how state agencies reallocate funds outside regular legislative sessions.

Signed by the Governor on 2025-03-13 S.J. 529
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Bill Summary · SB 146

Legislative bill overview

SB 146 modifies South Dakota's procedures governing interim transfers and appropriations—the mechanisms by which state funds can be moved between accounts or allocated outside regular legislative sessions. The bill streamlines these processes, likely adjusting approval requirements, timelines, or oversight mechanisms for how state agencies handle funding adjustments between legislative sessions.

Why is this important

Interim transfer and appropriation rules directly affect state government's operational flexibility and fiscal control. Changes to these provisions impact how quickly agencies can respond to budget emergencies, whether legislative oversight remains meaningful, and how transparently taxpayer money is redirected during the year when the legislature isn't in session.

Potential points of contention

  • Executive vs. legislative power: Revisions may shift balance between the Governor's authority to move funds and the Legislature's oversight role, with implications for checks and balances
  • Transparency and accountability: Changes to approval procedures or documentation requirements could affect public visibility into how state money is reallocated
  • Agency operational flexibility: Stricter or looser interim transfer rules directly impact whether agencies can respond quickly to urgent needs versus whether they must wait for legislative approval

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

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