The bill amends Section 11-2-28.2 of South Dakota law to clarify the procedure for petitioning a board of county commissioners regarding changes to the comprehensive plan or zoning ordinances. It specifies that a petition must be filed with the county auditor, who will then forward it to the commission for consideration at their next meeting. The commission is required to hold a public hearing on the petition within forty-five days and make a recommendation to the board.

Additionally, the bill outlines that upon receiving the commission's recommendation, the board must also hold a public hearing and take action on the petitioned request, adhering to the requirements set forth in existing laws. This amendment streamlines the process and ensures that both the commission and the board are accountable for timely consideration of petitions related to zoning and comprehensive plan changes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced, 01/15/2026: 11-2-28.2
Senate Local Government Engrossed, 01/28/2026: 11-2-28.2