SB 165 comprehensively revises South Dakota's municipal government laws, making significant changes to how cities handle mayor vacancies, council operations, elections, and other administrative procedures. The bill clarifies that when a mayor's office becomes vacant, the city council president automatically serves as mayor pro tempore until the position is filled by appointment or election, and establishes clearer rules for temporary absences versus permanent vacancies. Additionally, it repeals numerous outdated provisions and updates election procedures and municipal governance requirements throughout the state's municipal code.
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Delivered to the Governor S.J. 395
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 435
Signed by the President S.J. 365
House of Representatives Do Pass Passed, YEAS 50, NAYS 17. H.J. 397
Local Government Do Pass Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 2.
Local Government Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Local Government H.J. 334
Senate Do Pass Passed, YEAS 33, NAYS 0. S.J. 261
Local Government Certified uncontested, placed on consent
Local Government Do Pass Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0.
Local Government Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Local Government S.J. 140
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