HB 1285
amend provisions pertaining to the timing of municipal and school district elections.
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Bill overview
This bill amends South Dakota’s laws regarding the timing of municipal and school district elections. Specifically, it adjusts the deadlines for holding special elections triggered by petitions, ensuring that certain questions are submitted at annual municipal elections when filed within a specific timeframe. The bill also modifies procedures for consolidating municipalities, annexing territory, and dissolving municipalities, aligning them with existing election regulations. Finally, it updates provisions related to staggered terms for board members and the process for electing officials in commission-governed municipalities.
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Primary sponsor
Heather Baxter
Cosponsors
Tim Goodwin
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