SB 196-FN (2025): relative to the exemption from competitive bidding requirements for certain state agency projects.
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SB 196-FN (2025)
relative to the exemption from competitive bidding requirements for certain state agency projects.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Subject: Military & Veterans' Affairs
- Chapter law: 100
The Story
It was introduced on January 9, 2025 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 5, 2025. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 13, 2025 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee voted unanimously, 6–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 6, 2025 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 27, 2025 and was referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 9, 2025, with one person signed in online in opposition. The committee met in executive session on April 9, 2025 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2025-1568h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2025-1568h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 1, 2025, changing the text of the bill. On May 1, 2025 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 8, 2025 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Howard Pearl. The bill was enrolled on June 5, 2025 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 17, 2025, making it Chapter 100 of the session laws. It took effect on August 16, 2025.
Sponsors
- Sen. David Watters (D - SD4) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Howard Pearl (R - SD17)
- Rep. Charlie St. Clair (D - Belk 05)
- Sen. Regina Birdsell (R - SD19)
- Rep. Steven Smith (R - Sull 3)
- Rep. Michael Moffett (R - Merr 4)
- Sen. Donovan Fenton (D - SD10)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 5, 2025, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 103
- February 13, 2025: consent calendar, Senate
- March 6, 2025: consent calendar, Senate
- April 9, 2025, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306-308
- April 9, 2025, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306-308
- May 1, 2025: consent calendar, House
- May 8, 2025: floor debate, Senate
Votes
- February 13, 2025, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- March 6, 2025, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- May 1, 2025, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2025-1568h — voice vote, passed
- May 8, 2025, Senate: Concur with the House Amendment — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 9, 2025: Introduced 01/09/2025 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
- February 5, 2025: Hearing: 02/05/2025, Room 103, SH, 11:00 am
- February 13, 2025: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 02/13/2025; Vote 5-0; CC
- February 13, 2025: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 02/13/2025
- March 6, 2025: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/06/2025; Vote 6-0; CC
- March 6, 2025: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/06/2025
- March 27, 2025: Introduced (in recess of) 03/27/2025 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration
- April 9, 2025: Public Hearing: 04/09/2025 01:30 pm LOB 306-308
- April 9, 2025: Executive Session: 04/09/2025 01:30 pm LOB 306-308
- April 9, 2025: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-1568h 04/09/2025 (Vote 14-0; CC)
- May 1, 2025: Amendment # 2025-1568h: AA VV 05/01/2025
- May 1, 2025: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2025-1568h: MA VV 05/01/2025
- May 8, 2025: Sen. Pearl Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/08/2025
- June 5, 2025: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/05/2025)
- June 5, 2025: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/05/2025
- June 17, 2025: Signed by the Governor on 06/17/2025; Chapter 0100; Effective 08/16/2025