The bill amends South Dakota's current law regarding the designation of an official newspaper by municipalities. Specifically, it modifies Section 9-12-6 to clarify that each municipality must designate an official newspaper or newspapers during a governing body meeting for the publication of legal and official notices. This designation must be for a minimum period of twelve months, as specified in a resolution by the governing body.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that the official newspaper must be published within the municipality itself. In cases where no newspaper is published in the municipality, the bill directs compliance with the requirements outlined in Section 17-2-11. This amendment aims to ensure that municipalities have clear guidelines for official communications and that residents have access to local news sources for important legal notices.

Statutes affected:
Introduced, 01/29/2025: 9-12-6
Senate Local Government Engrossed, 02/05/2025: 9-12-6
Enrolled, 03/06/2025: 9-12-6