This bill amends several sections of South Dakota law to clarify the enactment and effective date of initiated or referred ordinances and resolutions within political subdivisions. Specifically, it modifies sections 7-18A-13, 7-18A-14, 7-18A-22, 9-20-5, and 9-20-15 to state that no initiated or referred ordinance or resolution will be effective unless it is approved by a majority of the votes cast for and against it. Furthermore, if an ordinance or resolution is approved, it will become effective the day after the completion of the canvass of the election returns.

The amendments ensure consistency across different sections of the law regarding the voting process and the timing of when approved measures take effect. By clarifying these provisions, the bill aims to streamline the legislative process for local governments and enhance the understanding of the effective dates for ordinances and resolutions initiated or referred by voters.

Statutes affected:
Introduced, 01/03/2025: 7-18A-14, 7-18A-22, 9-20-5, 9-20-15
Senate Local Government Engrossed, 01/17/2025: 7-18A-13, 7-18A-14, 7-18A-22, 9-20-5, 9-20-15
Enrolled, 02/04/2025: 7-18A-13, 7-18A-14, 7-18A-22, 9-20-5, 9-20-15