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This bill requires boards of county commissioners and county planning and zoning commissions to make their meetings more accessible to the public. Specifically, for regular meetings held on weekdays, they must either start no earlier than 6:00 p.m. or provide a recording of the meeting, which must be made available for free online within 24 hours. This aims to allow more residents to participate in or view meetings of these important local government bodies, which are responsible for county business and land-use planning, respectively. The bill amends existing laws to implement these changes, ensuring that these public meetings are either held at more convenient times or are recorded for later viewing.

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https://sdlegislature.gov/#/Session/Bill/26600