CHAPTER 8

(HB 1076)

Disaster related costs appropriation.

         ENTITLED, An Act to  make an appropriation for costs related to disasters in the state 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 one million five hundred three thousand twenty-nine dollars ($ 1,503,029 ), or so much thereof as may be necessary, to the special emergency and disaster special revenue fund for costs related to disasters in South Dakota.

     Section  2.  The secretary of public safety shall approve vouchers and the state auditor shall draw warrants to pay expenditures authorized by this Act.

     Section  3.  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.

     Signed February 28, 2007

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