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 take effect 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 effective date of ordinances and resolutions. By clarifying these provisions, the bill aims to streamline the legislative process within political subdivisions and provide clear guidelines for the implementation of voter-approved measures.

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