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HB1297

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Provide for the study of statewide transit needs and the economic impacts of public transit, and to make an appropriation therefor.

House BillMatt Roby(R)Introduced Feb 4, 2026Last action Feb 12, 2026

South Dakota will fund a $125,000 study through the Department of Transportation to examine the state's public transportation needs and whether transit systems affect workforce availability, healthcare costs, and Medicaid spending. The department must report its findings and recommendations to the Legislative Research Council by November 30, 2026.

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Changes to Existing Law

This bill does not directly amend codified state law.

History (4)
  • Feb 12, 2026H

    House of Representatives Withdrawn at the Request of the Prime Sponsor H.J. 316

  • Feb 12, 2026H

    Transportation Scheduled for hearing

  • Feb 5, 2026H

    House of Representatives Referred to House Transportation H.J. 237

  • Feb 4, 2026H

    First Reading House H.J. 220

Sponsors (1)
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Matt Roby

Prime sponsor · Rep

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Dist. HD-005