This bill amends several sections of South Dakota law related to the Legislative Research Council, primarily updating the procedures for introducing bills and the structure of the council itself. Key changes include allowing bills or joint resolutions to be introduced by committee members upon a majority vote of the interim committee, and specifying that the Legislative Research Council may consider legislative policies between sessions. The bill also clarifies the roles of the secretary of the Senate and chief clerk of the House of Representatives, detailing their responsibilities for maintaining records and journals of legislative proceedings.

Additionally, the bill establishes the Executive Board of the Legislative Research Council, which will consist of members from both the Senate and House of Representatives, and outlines their duties, including instigating research, making policy recommendations, and overseeing legislative interns. It repeals certain provisions that previously allowed the Executive Board to establish charges for printing statutes and outlines the process for members of the Legislature to incur travel expenses. Overall, the bill aims to streamline legislative processes and enhance the functionality of the Legislative Research Council.

Statutes affected:
Introduced, 02/04/2025: 2-7-6.1, 2-7-7, 2-9-1, 2-9-2, 2-9-4, 2-9-7, 2-9-9, 2-9-10, 2-9-13.1, 2-9-14, 2-16-5.2, 3-9-5, 3-9-5.1, 4-2-8, 2-9-7.1, 2-9-30.1