Legislation
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Senate Bill 76 Supports Airport Infrastructure Financing in South Dakota
Senate Bill 76 transfers unobligated funds from the Housing Infrastructure Fund into the Revolving Economic Development and Initiative Fund and makes those funds available as loans for airport infrastructure to Rapid City Regional Airport and Sioux Falls Airport.
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$50 Million in Federal Funding Cleared for South Dakota Airports
South Dakota’s two largest airports just landed a combined $50 million in federal funding as part of a $145.7 million Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) package secured by U.S. Senator Mike Rounds. Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) will receive $20 million for its terminal expansion project, which includes five new gates, larger passenger holdrooms, improved accessibility,…
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Rapid City and Sioux Falls Airports receive reallocated SDATP funding
the South Dakota Aeronautics Commission approved the reallocation of $762,000 in state terminal improvement funds to Rapid City and Sioux Falls Airports.
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Support for SD Airport Terminals: Senate Bill 127
Support South Dakota Airports. SB 127 provides funding for airport terminal expansion projects in 2025.
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Aviation Trust Fund Needs
Aviation trust fund needs – without increased funding, SD airports will struggle to complete projects.
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Grant Extension – House Bill 1189
South Dakota House Bill 1189 – a time extension of airport economic development funds.
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Aviation Fuel Tax Changes – Senate Bill 178
Senate BIll 178 – a change in South Dakota fuel tax to support the SD Aeronautics Fund.
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Support for SD Airport Terminals: Senate Bill 132
Support South Dakota Airports. SB132 provides funding for airport terminal expansion projects in 2025.
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Sioux Falls and Aberdeen Receive Share of ATP Grants
Aberdeen and Sioux Falls airports receive a portion of Airline Terminal Program grants.
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Thune’s 2025 Congressionally Directed Spending Requests: A Boost for South Dakota’s Airports and Infrastructure
John Thune’s Congressionally Directed Spending represents a proactive approach to critical aviation projects.