The bill amends South Dakota's irrigation district law to modify the residency requirements for directors. Specifically, it stipulates that each director must be an elector of the division they represent or, if elected at large, an elector of the district. Additionally, the bill changes the residency requirement, allowing directors to reside within the district or within twenty-five miles of the district boundary, an increase from the previous limit of fifteen miles.

These changes aim to provide greater flexibility in the selection of directors for irrigation districts, potentially broadening the pool of candidates and ensuring that those elected are still closely connected to the communities they serve. The amendments reflect a shift in the legislative approach to governance within irrigation districts, emphasizing the importance of local representation while accommodating a wider geographic area for residency.

Statutes affected:
Introduced, 01/24/2025: 46A-4-27