HB 1297
provide for the study of statewide transit needs and the economic impacts of public transit, and to make an appropriation therefor.
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Bill overview
This bill directs the South Dakota Department of Transportation to conduct a study of the state’s public transit system. The study will examine the needs of statewide transit, as well as the economic effects of public transit on areas like workforce availability, Medicaid spending, and healthcare usage. The Department will then submit a report of its findings to the Legislative Research Council by November 30, 2026, and the bill includes an appropriation of $125,000 to fund this research.
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Matt Roby
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