This bill aims to revise and repeal various provisions related to the state library and the State Library Board in South Dakota. Key amendments include updates to Section 2-13-12, which allows the Bureau of Human Resources and Administration to provide copies of session laws to the Supreme Court and the Legislative Research Council for the purpose of enhancing their libraries. Additionally, Section 14-1-40 has been amended to emphasize the importance of accessible library services across the state, the necessity of government support for these services, and the encouragement of cooperation among libraries.

Furthermore, Section 14-1-44 has been amended to outline the responsibilities of the State Library Office, which include promoting adequate library services, supplementing library resources, enhancing library personnel training, collecting statistical data, and providing accessible reading services such as Braille and talking books. The bill also includes the repeal of several sections (1-45-26, 14-1-45, 14-1-47, 14-1-51, 14-1-55, 14-1-56, 14-1-59, 14-1-60, 14-1-64, and 14-1A-2), indicating a significant restructuring of the legal framework governing library services in the state.

Statutes affected:
Introduced, 01/09/2025: 2-13-12, 14-1-40, 14-1-44, 14-1A-3, 14-2-40, 1-45-26, 14-1-45, 14-1-47, 14-1-48, 14-1-51, 14-1-55, 14-1-56, 14-1-59, 14-1-60, 14-1-64, 14-1A-1, 14-1A-2
Joint Appropriations Engrossed, 02/27/2025: 2-13-12, 14-1-40, 14-1-44, 1-45-26, 14-1-45, 14-1-47, 14-1-51, 14-1-55, 14-1-56, 14-1-59, 14-1-60, 14-1-64, 14-1A-2
House Engrossed, 03/03/2025: 2-13-12, 14-1-40, 14-1-44, 1-45-26, 14-1-45, 14-1-47, 14-1-51, 14-1-55, 14-1-56, 14-1-59, 14-1-60, 14-1-64, 14-1A-2
Enrolled, 03/06/2025: 2-13-12, 14-1-40, 14-1-44, 1-45-26, 14-1-45, 14-1-47, 14-1-51, 14-1-55, 14-1-56, 14-1-59, 14-1-60, 14-1-64, 14-1A-2