South Dakota Codified Laws 1-25-1.5. Teleconference meeting or hearing–Quorum–Vote
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Any official meeting may be conducted by teleconference. A teleconference may be used to conduct a hearing or take final disposition regarding an administrative rule pursuant to § 1-26-4. A member is deemed present if the member answers present to the roll call conducted by teleconference for the purpose of determining a quorum. Each vote at an official meeting held by teleconference may be taken by voice vote. If any member votes in the negative, the vote shall proceed to a roll call vote.
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 1-25-1.5
- Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.
- Voice vote: A vote in which the Presiding Officer states the question, then asks those in favor and against to say "Yea" or "Nay," respectively, and announces the result according to his or her judgment. The names or numbers of legisators voting on each side are not recorded.
Source: SL 2019, ch 3, § 3; SL 2021, ch 9, § 1.