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This bill clarifies the rules surrounding resignations and expired terms for members of state boards and commissions appointed by the Governor with the Senate's approval. Specifically, it states that if a member resigns, they must continue to serve until either the Governor appoints a replacement with Senate consent, the Governor makes an interim appointment that the Senate acts on, or the resigning member sets a written date for their departure, whichever comes first. The bill also addresses situations where a member's term has expired, requiring them to continue serving until a new appointee is confirmed by the Senate, or if the Governor reappoints the same person and the Senate consents. If the Governor fails to nominate someone for a new term by the tenth legislative day of a session, the person whose term expired is automatically considered renominated and the Senate must act on it, unless that person is subject to term limits, in which case they cannot continue to serve after the next legislative session adjourns.

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https://sdlegislature.gov/#/Session/Bill/27049