House OKs $10.7 million expansion for Sturgis Readiness Center; state share $2.35 million
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Summary
Lawmakers approved HB 10-41 to expand and renovate the Sturgis Readiness Center with a total cost of $10.7 million (about $8.0M federal, $2.7M state), noting $335,000 in prior design costs and a remaining state share of roughly $2.35 million. The bill passed with the emergency clause.
The House on Feb. 18 approved HB 10-41 to fund expansion and renovation of the Sturgis Readiness Center for the South Dakota National Guard, with sponsors saying the work will keep the Guard "ready, local and responsive." Representative Jorgensen, speaking for the bill, said the project totals $10.7 million, of which $8 million is federal funding and $2.7 million is state support; $335,000 has already been spent on design and the remaining state share is about $2.35 million.
Jorgensen told members the updated facility is needed so Guard units can meet mission demands for winter storms, wildfires, floods and the security support required during the Sturgis Rally. The measure carried the emergency clause and therefore required a two-thirds vote; the House recorded ayes 63, nays 4, excused 3 and Speaker declared the bill passed.
The bill's passage authorizes the state appropriation and declares an emergency to allow expedited implementation of construction and renovation work. No further floor amendments were reported.