FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 2, 2026

Contact: Josie Harms

Gov. Rhoden Signs Four Bills into Law

PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Larry Rhoden signed the following four bills into law:

• SB 73 revises provisions relating to state financial practices;
• SB 116 makes an appropriation for the design and construction of an indoor athletics facility at Dakota State University and declares an emergency;
• HB 1018 amends the reversion date for moneys appropriated to the Department of Education to improve and renovate the Cultural Heritage Center; and
• HB 1035 modifies provisions related to the licensure of public accountants.

Governor Rhoden has signed 66 bills into law and vetoed one this legislative session.

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