HB 1041: revise and repeal certain provisions pertaining to the state library and State Library Board. - South Dakota

House Engrossed → Enrolled · 4 edits · Mar 6, 2025

MODERATE

This bill revises and repeals several sections of the South Dakota Code related to the state library and State Library Board. It amends three existing sections to update library policy and duties, while repealing ten other sections that are no longer needed. The changes streamline the legal framework governing state library services.

Scope change

The bill maintains the scope of library services but removes outdated provisions and clarifies the roles of the State Library Office and Bureau of Human Resources and Administration.

REQUIREMENT

Amended § 2-13-12 to clarify that the Bureau of Human Resources and Administration provides session law copies to the Supreme Court and Legislative Research Council for library exchange programs.

Updated § 14-1-40 to reaffirm state policy on library service availability, government support, joint governmental cooperation, and inter-library cooperation.

Amended § 14-1-44 to specify duties of the State Library Office, including promoting library services, supplementing library resources, training library personnel, collecting statistics, and providing Braille and talking book services.

TECHNICAL

Repealed ten sections (§ 1-45-26, § 14-1-45, § 14-1-47, § 14-1-51, § 14-1-55, § 14-1-56, § 14-1-59, § 14-1-60, § 14-1-64, § 14-1A-2) that are no longer necessary for the updated library framework.

Joint Appropriations Engrossed → House Engrossed · 6 edits · Mar 3, 2025

MODERATE

This bill reorganizes the state library system by repealing several outdated sections and amending others to modernize library governance and services. Key changes include adding Braille and talking book services for accessibility, clarifying library policy responsibilities, and restructuring the State Library Board appointment process. The bill also repeals provisions related to the State Library Office's direct service provision to government personnel, shifting focus to the State Library Agency.

Scope change

The bill expands accessibility requirements by adding Braille and talking book services, while reducing the State Library Office's direct operational responsibilities by repealing sections that mandated specific service provisions to government entities.

REQUIREMENT

Added requirement for Braille and talking book services to improve accessibility for visually impaired citizens

Amended library policy language to clarify that informed decision-making support for the Legislature and government personnel is the responsibility of the State Library Agency

Repealed sections requiring the State Library Office to directly provide library services to the Legislature and state government personnel

Revised State Library Board appointment procedures to specify six members appointed by the Governor with staggered three-year terms

Added requirement that State Library Board members represent all geographic areas of the state

REMOVED

Repealed multiple sections (14-1-47, 14-1-51, 14-1-55, 14-1-56, 14-1-59, 14-1-60) that established the State Library Board's structure and functions

Introduced → Joint Appropriations Engrossed · 5 edits · Feb 27, 2025

MODERATE

This bill amends and repeals several South Dakota statutes related to the State Library, transitioning from a State Library Commission to a State Library Board. It updates library service policies, adds requirements for Braille and talking book services, and removes provisions that previously defined the State Library Office's role in serving the Legislature and government personnel.

Scope change

The bill modifies the governance structure of the State Library by replacing the State Library Commission with a State Library Board and repeals sections that defined the State Library Office's specific duties to the Legislature and government employees.

REQUIREMENT

Added a requirement for the State Library Office to provide Braille and talking book services to make reading resources more accessible.

Repealed sections that defined the State Library Office's duties to provide services to the Legislature and state government employees.

DEFINITION

Amended the State Library policy section to clarify that library services should support informed decisions by the Legislature and government personnel.

Repealed sections that defined the State Library Office's responsibilities for maintaining collections and supporting libraries in special schools.

SCOPE

Replaced the State Library Commission with a State Library Board, changing the governance structure and appointment process.

revise and repeal certain provisions pertaining to the state library and State Library Board.

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