The bill introduces new requirements for open meeting agendas in South Dakota, mandating that a proposed agenda must list all items to be considered by a public body during any official meeting. Additionally, the agenda items must be described in sufficient detail to reasonably inform the public about the official business or public policy that will be discussed.
To enforce these requirements, the bill establishes that any violation of the new agenda stipulations will be classified as a Class 2 misdemeanor. This aims to enhance transparency and accountability in public meetings by ensuring that the public is adequately informed about the matters being addressed.