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. The designated newspaper must be published within the municipality itself, and if no such newspaper exists, the municipality must adhere to the requirements outlined in Section 17-2-11.

The amendment emphasizes the importance of local publication for official notices, ensuring that residents have access to relevant information within their community. The requirement for a minimum designation period of twelve months remains unchanged, reinforcing the stability and consistency of communication from municipal governments to their constituents.

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