Legislative

Driving Policy for a Stronger South Dakota

The Voice of Business at the Capitol

The South Dakota Chamber of Commerce & Industry provides timely tools, insights, and resources to help members stay informed and engaged throughout the legislative process. From session briefings to policy analysis, these resources reflect the Chamber’s ongoing commitment to informed advocacy and transparency.

What We Advocate For

Advocacy

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Business Growth

Promoting policies that encourage investment, entrepreneurship, and long-term economic competitiveness across South Dakota.

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Workforce

Supporting education, workforce development, and talent attraction strategies that meet the needs of employers statewide.

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Infrastructure

Advocating for reliable infrastructure—energy, transportation, broadband, and utilities—that allows businesses and communities to thrive.

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Policy Insight

Promoting policies that encourage investment, entrepreneurship, and long-term economic competitiveness across South Dakota.

Legislative Priorities

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Tax & Finance

  • Maintaining a competitive tax structure

  • Monitoring property and business-related taxes

  • Opposing proposals that increase the cost of doing business

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Workforce & Education

  • Strengthening K–12 and postsecondary alignment with workforce needs

  • Supporting career and technical education

  • Addressing workforce shortages

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Energy & Infrastructure

  • Ensuring reliable, affordable energy

  • Supporting long-term infrastructure investment

  • Balancing growth with regulatory certainty

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Regulation & Business Climate

  • Reducing unnecessary or duplicative regulations

  • Preserving predictability for employers

  • Advocating for common-sense regulatory solutions

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2026 Legislative Social Calendar

The 2026 South Dakota Legislative Social Calendar is now complete. Download a copy below. If you would like your event included in a future Social Calendar, please complete and submit the form below to the State Chamber along with the required $20 listing fee.

Download the 2026 Social Calendar

Membership

Get Involved

Effective advocacy is stronger when business voices are united. Chamber members play a critical role by staying informed, engaging on key issues, and supporting a pro-business policy agenda.

Your voice matters. Make it part of the conversation.

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