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 ensure that no initiated or referred ordinance or resolution becomes 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 take effect the day after the completion of the canvass of the election returns.

The amendments aim to standardize the process for the approval and effective date of such measures, ensuring clarity and consistency in the legislative process at the county and municipal levels. By reinforcing the requirement for majority approval and specifying the effective date, the bill seeks to enhance the democratic process and provide clear guidelines for the implementation of local legislation.

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