South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 166: require boards of county commissioners and county planning and zoning commissions to hold meetings after certain times or provide recordings of meetings to the public for later viewing.

In committee Last action February 11, 2026: Local Government Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 5, NAYS 2

Plain-language summary

SB 166 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota Senate on January 29, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: require boards of county commissioners and county planning and zoning commissions to hold meetings after certain times or provide recordings of meetings to the public for later viewing. Primary sponsor: Heather Baxter (Republican), Lauren Nelson (Republican), Julie Auch (Republican), Travis Ismay (Republican), Phil Jensen (Republican), Tom Pischke (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 11, 2026): Local Government Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 5, NAYS 2.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Heather Baxter (Republican); Lauren Nelson (Republican); Julie Auch (Republican); Travis Ismay (Republican); and 2 more.