This bill, known as House Bill 1061, has been introduced by the House Committee on Appropriations at the request of the Department of Public Safety. The bill aims to provide funding for any emergencies or disasters that affect the state of South Dakota.
Section 1 of the bill states that an appropriation of $2,776,341 will be made from the general fund to the special emergency and disaster special revenue fund. This money will be used to cover costs related to any emergency or disaster, as defined in § 34-48A-1, that occurs in the state.
Section 2 states that the secretary of the Department of Public Safety will approve vouchers and the state auditor will draw warrants to pay for any expenditures authorized by this Act.
Section 3 of the bill declares an emergency, stating that this Act is necessary to support the state government and its existing public institutions. This Act will be in effect immediately upon its passage and approval.