South Dakota's public meeting law now requires government bodies to allow public comment at their regular scheduled meetings, though they can limit how much time each person gets to speak. The bill also clarifies that when a government body's members attend events hosted by non-governmental organizations where policy might be discussed, the government body can post a simple notice listing the date, time, and location instead of a full meeting agenda. Additionally, the law exempts certain ceremonial meetings—like inaugurations and annual report presentations—from the public comment requirement.
Signed by the Governor S.J. 364
Delivered to the Governor S.J. 300
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 326
Signed by the President S.J. 293
House of Representatives Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 70, NAYS 0. H.J. 307
Local Government Certified uncontested, placed on consent
Local Government Do Pass Passed, YEAS 13, NAYS 0.
Local Government Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Local Government H.J. 274
Senate Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 35, NAYS 0. S.J. 230
Senate Motion to amend S.J. 229
Senate Deferred to another day S.J. 214
Senate Deferred to another day S.J. 198
Local Government Do Pass Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 0. S.J. 5
Local Government Scheduled for hearing
Senate Referred to Senate Local Government S.J. 137
First Reading Senate S.J. 126
Becky Drury
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Michael Diedrich
Prime sponsor · Sen.
R
Cosponsors
Do Pass Amended
Local Government — Do Pass
Do Pass Amended
Local Government — Do Pass