This bill updates South Dakota's definition of a "legal newspaper" eligible to publish official notices by allowing newspapers with primarily online readership to qualify. Under the new option, a newspaper needs at least 200 paid online subscribers and must distribute a printed edition at least 50 weeks per year with 500 copies circulated (whether sold or free) to be recognized as a legal newspaper. Additionally, newspapers must now file an annual affidavit each October confirming they meet these requirements.
Local Government Deferred to the 41st legislative day Passed, YEAS 4, NAYS 3. S.J. 1
Local Government Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Local Government S.J. 77
David Wheeler
Prime sponsor · Sen.
R
Jon Hansen
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Cosponsors
Local Government — Deferred to the 41st legislative day