The bill amends South Dakota's law regarding the resignation of gubernatorial appointees to boards and commissions. It clarifies that when a member resigns, they must continue to serve until one of three conditions is met: the Governor appoints a new member with Senate consent, the Governor makes an interim appointment that the Senate must act upon, or a date set in writing by the resigning member. Additionally, if a member's term has expired, they remain in their position until a new appointment is made by the Governor and consented to by the Senate, or until the same person is reappointed.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that if the Governor does not nominate a new appointee by the tenth legislative day after the Legislature convenes, the resigning member is automatically deemed renominated for a new term, and the Senate is required to act on this nomination. However, if the individual is unable to serve due to term limits, they are not considered renominated and cannot remain on the board or commission after the next legislative session. The provisions apply to all boards and commissions appointed by the Governor with Senate consent, unless specifically exempted by law.

Statutes affected:
Introduced, 01/27/2026: 3-4-11