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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heather Baxter | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 34 |
| Lauren Nelson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
| Julie Auch | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
| Travis Ismay | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28B |
| Phil Jensen | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
| Tom Pischke | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Local Government Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 5, NAYS 2
- Scheduled for hearing
- First read in Senate and referred to Senate Local Government S.J. 140