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This bill clarifies and updates the requirements for public notice of government meetings in South Dakota by modifying existing law to explicitly require that meeting agendas be posted both at the principal office of the board, commission, or department and on a state website designated by the Bureau of Finance and Management. The bill mandates that proposed agendas must include the date, time, and location of the meeting, and must be posted at least 72 hours before the meeting starts, excluding weekends and legal holidays. For special or rescheduled meetings, the bill requires that notice be delivered to local news media via in-person communication, mail, email, or telephone, and that public notice be provided as circumstances allow. The bill also maintains the existing penalty of a Class 2 misdemeanor for violations of these notice requirements, while making the language more precise by replacing words like "shall" with "must" and adding clarity about the specific notification methods and locations.

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https://sdlegislature.gov/#/Session/Bill/26482