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SB 165·SD·senate

revise certain provisions pertaining to municipal government.

Signed into LawFiled Jan 29, 2026
Sponsor: Reed
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Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-04

Mar 4, 2026

Summary

The bill amends a series of municipal codes to change how mayoral vacancies are filled, set bonding and record‑keeping rules for appointed officers, define the duties of municipal finance officers, and tighten ordinance adoption requirements. It affects all cities and towns in South Dakota that operate under the mayor‑council or council‑manager forms of government. The changes aim to clarify authority, improve financial oversight, and ensure transparency in local government actions.

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