This bill amends South Dakota's existing law regarding the adoption, amendment, or repeal of permanent rules by requiring agencies to publish the proposed rules and associated rulemaking forms on a designated state website. Specifically, it adds a new requirement that, at least twenty days before a public hearing, agencies must publish a copy of the proposed rule, the impact statement on small businesses, any housing cost impact statement, the notice of hearing, and the fiscal note on a single website maintained by the executive department. Additionally, after the public hearing, agencies are required to publish the minutes of the hearing, the complete record of written comments, and any advisements from code counsel on the same website.

The bill also clarifies the completion process for the adoption of rules, stipulating that a rule is considered complete only after it has been signed by the appropriate authorities, filed with code counsel and the secretary of state, and published on the designated website. This ensures transparency and accessibility of rulemaking processes to the public. The amendments aim to enhance public awareness and participation in the rulemaking process by making relevant documents readily available online.

Statutes affected:
Introduced, 01/06/2026: 1-26-4, 1-26-6
Enrolled, 02/02/2026: 1-26-4, 1-26-6