The bill amends the existing law regarding the submission timeline for budget requests by budget units in South Dakota. It establishes that the head of each budget unit must submit the necessary explanatory data for their financial budget requests to the Bureau of Finance and Management on or before September first of each year. This data should adequately convey the budget unit's financial requirements for the upcoming fiscal year, as well as any changes to the current fiscal year. Additionally, if the budget unit has a board or commission, their approval of the budget requests is required prior to submission.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that the Bureau of Finance and Management must transmit the budget request data, along with the explanatory information, to the Legislative Research Council by October first. This revision streamlines the budget request process and ensures that all necessary approvals and submissions occur in a timely manner, facilitating better planning and oversight of the state's financial resources.

Statutes affected:
Introduced, 01/30/2025: 4-7-7