SB165

Revise certain provisions pertaining to municipal government.

Complete·3/4/26

Revises municipal government provisions in South Dakota, including officer appointments, bond requirements, and ordinance procedures.

South Dakota SB165 revises provisions related to municipal government. It modifies officer appointments, requiring them to be commissioned by warrant signed by the municipal finance officer. The bill also adjusts bond requirements for municipal finance officers and repeals certain sections related to officer duties. Additionally, it amends ordinance procedures, including the requirement for ordinances to be read twice with a five-day interval between readings. The bill also addresses the removal of municipal officers and the conditions under which they can be suspended or dismissed.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

50 Yea

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17 Nay

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3 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 19

12:00 AM

House Local Government Hearing

Feb 11

12:00 AM

Senate Local Government Hearing

History

Mar 4

Senate

Signed by the Governor on March 04, 2026 S.J. 452

Feb 25

Senate

Delivered to the Governor on February 25, 2026 S.J. 395

Feb 24

House

Signed by the Speaker H.J. 435