PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA)- The South Dakota House rejected a bill Friday that would have transferred just over $148 million toward a new men’s prison in Lincoln County, voting 34-35 against the measure.

Prior to the session beginning, SDBA’s Austin Goss discuss an amendment to the bill to eliminate the 2/3 majority because of the appropriations part of it.

House Bill 1025, stripped of its original construction authorization through an amendment, would have added funding for the proposed $825 million facility planned between Harrisburg and Canton.

Bill supporter, Republican Rep. Jack Kolbeck from Sioux Falls, explains the funding process.

Republican Rep. Will Mortenson from Pierre also defended the spending.

Republican Rep. Aaron Aylward (ail-word) from Harrisburg voiced concerns about the site selection.

Democratic Rep. Peri Pourier (pooh-yer) from Rapid City questioned whether the state should examine the root causes of incarceration.

Republican Rep. Mary Fitzgerald from Spearfish cited public safety concerns regarding recent violent crimes.

Republican Rep. Liz May from Kyle said the process hasn’t been transparent.

Reconsideration vote on Monday was 35-35 which officially killed the bill.