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
Business Growth
Promoting policies that encourage investment, entrepreneurship, and long-term economic competitiveness across South Dakota.
Workforce
Supporting education, workforce development, and talent attraction strategies that meet the needs of employers statewide.
Infrastructure
Advocating for reliable infrastructure—energy, transportation, broadband, and utilities—that allows businesses and communities to thrive.
Policy Insight
Promoting policies that encourage investment, entrepreneurship, and long-term economic competitiveness across South Dakota.
Legislative Priorities
Legislative
Tax & Finance
Maintaining a competitive tax structure
Monitoring property and business-related taxes
Opposing proposals that increase the cost of doing business
Workforce & Education
Strengthening K–12 and postsecondary alignment with workforce needs
Supporting career and technical education
Addressing workforce shortages
Energy & Infrastructure
Ensuring reliable, affordable energy
Supporting long-term infrastructure investment
Balancing growth with regulatory certainty
Regulation & Business Climate
Reducing unnecessary or duplicative regulations
Preserving predictability for employers
Advocating for common-sense regulatory solutions
F-35s for South Dakota
New Opportunity
South Dakota is being considered as a potential home for the U.S. Air Force’s next-generation F-35 fighter aircraft. Business and community leaders can help advocate for this opportunity by signing a letter of support.
Review the information below and, if you choose to participate, download the letter to add your voice in support of bringing F-35s to South Dakota.
Please mail your letter directly to the delegation using all three addresses listed, or email your letter directly to the South Dakota Chamber (ali@southdakotabusiness.com) or the Greater Sioux Falls Chamber (mrave@siouxfalls.com).
Legislative
2027 Legislative Social Calendar
We are currently accepting submissions for the 2027 South Dakota Legislative Social Calendar. Submit an event and view the calendar at the links below.
If you would like your event included in this year’s Social Calendar, please complete and submit the form below to the State Chamber along with the required $20 listing fee.
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.