This bill amends South Dakota's current law regarding the annual judicial opinions report prepared by the Legislative Research Council. Specifically, it clarifies that the report must include any opinion from the South Dakota Supreme Court or a federal court issued in the preceding year that recommends changes or notes deficiencies or ambiguities in a statute. The bill also allows the report to include recommendations for corrective action if the director of the Legislative Research Council determines that an opinion may be adverse to legislative intent or identifies an area suitable for legislative action.

The amendment to section 2-9-1.1 emphasizes the importance of including judicial opinions that could impact legislative effectiveness and clarity. By specifying the criteria for inclusion in the report, the bill aims to enhance the legislative process by ensuring that lawmakers are informed of judicial interpretations that may necessitate legislative review or action.

Statutes affected:
Introduced, 01/24/2025: 2-9-1.1
Enrolled, 02/27/2025: 2-9-1.1