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A Bill from the 2015 SD Legislature Will Impact Cities

A Bill from the 2015 SD Legislature Will Impact Cities

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A bill passed by this year’s South Dakota Legislature will have an effect on city governments.
Yankton City Manager Amy Nelson says HB1218 mandates another public hearing if an ordinance is changed mid-way through the process…..

Nelson says it could extend the time it takes to adopt an ordinance…..

Nelson says they may have more discussion at the first reading of an ordinance…..

The Yankton City Commission meets tonight (Monday) 7pm at the RTEC building.

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