This bill proposes amendments to several sections of South Dakota's legislative code concerning the Legislative Research Council and its operations. Key changes include the establishment of a code counsel position, which will be appointed by the executive board and must be a law school graduate eligible for practice in South Dakota. The bill also outlines the responsibilities of the executive board, including the allocation of funds for travel and expenses of legislative members, and mandates that the board assign college student interns to the legislative branch, ensuring proportional representation based on party membership.

Additionally, the bill repeals two existing sections, 2-9-7.1 and 2-9-30.1, which may streamline the legislative process by removing outdated provisions. The amendments aim to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the Legislative Research Council, ensuring that it can better support the legislative process and manage resources effectively. Overall, the bill seeks to modernize the legislative framework and improve the operational capabilities of the 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
House State Affairs Engrossed, 02/10/2025: 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
Enrolled, 03/06/2025: 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