The bill amends South Dakota's statute 7-8-29, which outlines the process for appealing decisions made by boards of county commissioners. The revised language clarifies that an appeal must be initiated within twenty days following the publication of the board's decision. The appeal can be served to the county auditor, a commissioner, the state's attorney, or any designated individual appointed by the board to accept notice. Additionally, if the appeal is initiated by the state's attorney, it must be served to the individuals affected by the board's decision.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that upon the filing of the necessary bond and payment of fees equivalent to those charged by a register of deeds for similar services, the county auditor is responsible for preparing a complete transcript of the board's proceedings related to the decision in question. This transcript is then to be delivered to the clerk of courts, ensuring that the appeal process is properly documented and accessible for review.

Statutes affected:
Introduced, 02/04/2026: 7-8-29
House Local Government Engrossed, 02/10/2026: 7-8-29
Senate Local Government Engrossed, 03/04/2026: 7-8-29
Enrolled, 03/11/2026: 7-8-29