This bill amends several sections of South Dakota law to clarify the enactment and effective date of initiated or referred measures 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 such measures are approved, they 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 ordinances and resolutions across different sections of the law, ensuring clarity and consistency in how these measures are handled following elections. The bill does not introduce any new provisions but rather refines existing language to enhance understanding and implementation of the electoral process regarding local governance.

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