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SB 166·SD·senate

require boards of county commissioners and county planning and zoning commissions to hold meetings after certain times or provide recordings of meetings to the public for later viewing.

FailedFiled Jan 29, 2026
Sponsor: Baxter
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Deferred to the 41st legislative day

Feb 11, 2026

Summary

The bill changes state law so that regular meetings of county commissioners and planning and zoning commissions must either begin no earlier than 6 p.m. on weekdays or be recorded and made publicly available within a day. It applies to all regular (quarterly) meetings and any additional sessions, aiming to increase transparency for residents. The measure did not pass, being deferred to the 41st legislative day.

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