This bill amends South Dakota's existing rulemaking procedures to enhance transparency and accessibility of proposed rules. It requires agencies to publish proposed rules and associated documents, including impact statements and fiscal notes, on a designated state website at least twenty days before a public hearing. The bill specifies that agencies must serve copies of these documents to relevant officials and the Bureau of Finance and Management, ensuring that all necessary parties are informed prior to the public hearing. Additionally, it mandates that the agency publish the hearing notice and related materials on the designated website, thereby centralizing access to this information for the public.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the completion criteria for adopting, amending, or repealing rules. It introduces a requirement that the rule and a certificate affirming compliance with the rulemaking process must be published on the designated website. This change aims to ensure that all adopted rules are readily available to the public, thereby promoting accountability and transparency in the rulemaking process. The bill also clarifies the procedures for submitting written comments and the timeline for agencies to present rules to the Interim Rules Review Committee, reinforcing the importance of public participation in the rulemaking process.

Statutes affected:
Introduced, 01/06/2026: 1-26-4, 1-26-6