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This bill, titled "Modify the requirements for open meeting agendas and provide a penalty therefor," proposes adding a new section to South Dakota's existing laws regarding open meetings. The key provision is that any proposed agenda for a public body's official meeting must list all items to be discussed and describe them in enough detail to reasonably inform the public about the official business or public policy that will be considered. This aims to increase transparency in government proceedings. Importantly, the bill establishes a penalty for violating this new requirement: it will be considered a Class 2 misdemeanor, which is a minor criminal offense.

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Local Government (Senate)

https://sdlegislature.gov/#/Session/Bill/26760