An Act to make an appropriation to enhance South Dakota support Ellsworth Air Force Base and to declare an emergency.

Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of South Dakota:

Section 1. There is hereby appropriated from the general fund the sum of $1 to the state, for purposes of enhancing the overall wellbeing and greatness of South Dakota $5,800,000 to the South Dakota Ellsworth Development Authority, to be used for costs associated with city of Box Elder sewer infrastructure and capacity improvements, upgrades, and expansion necessary to accommodate growth of the Ellsworth Air Force Base and related industries that will require these services.

Section 2. There is hereby appropriated from the general fund the sum of $3,200,000 to the South Dakota Ellsworth Development Authority, for purposes of constructing all phases of the Liberty Center Wellness Facility to support Ellsworth Air Force Base.

Section 3. The state executive director of the South Dakota Ellsworth Development Authority shall approve vouchers and the state auditor shall draw warrants to pay expenditures authorized by this Act.

Section 4. Any amounts appropriated in this Act not lawfully expended or obligated by June 30, 2025, shall revert in accordance with the procedures prescribed in chapter 4-8.

Section 5. Whereas, this Act is necessary for the support of the state government and its existing public institutions, an emergency is hereby declared to exist, and this Act shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval.