This bill amends South Dakota law to require the attorney general to publish an explanation of the state's open meeting laws on their website annually before January 1st. Specifically, it adds a new duty to the attorney general's responsibilities under section 1-11-1, which mandates the publication of this explanation. Additionally, the bill introduces a new section to chapter 1-25, requiring any agency or political subdivision that must provide public notice of its meetings to annually review the attorney general's published explanation and any related materials during an official meeting.

Furthermore, the agencies or subdivisions are required to document this review in their meeting minutes, confirming that the review was completed. This legislation aims to enhance transparency and ensure that public bodies are well-informed about the open meeting laws, thereby promoting compliance and accountability in governmental operations.

Statutes affected:
Introduced, 01/15/2025: 1-11-1
Senate Local Government Engrossed, 01/22/2025: 1-11-1
Enrolled, 02/04/2025: 1-11-1