South Dakota Water Feasibility Studies Act Dakota Mainstem Water...
To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct studies to determine the feasibility of constructing projects to supply municipal, rural, and industrial water in certain parts of the Missouri River basin, and for other purposes.
This bill, known as the South Dakota Water Feasibility Studies Act, aims to instruct the Secretary of the Interior to evaluate the viability of building water supply projects in specific areas of the Missouri River basin. These projects would aim to provide water for municipal, rural, and industrial needs.
The bill would impact communities in South Dakota that need more reliable water supplies. If the projects are found to be feasible, they could lead to construction efforts that bring more water to these areas, benefiting local businesses and residents. The bill has been introduced and is currently being reviewed by the House Committee on Natural Resources.
The bill was introduced on July 20, 2026, and has since been referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. As of September 15, 2026, the committee has held a session to consider and mark up the bill, and it was ordered to be reported in the nature of a substitute by unanimous consent. This suggests the bill is progressing and may soon move to the next stage of the legislative process.
