Governmental Relations

State and federal government relations is a priority of the SDBA. This section of our web site will provide you with information about legislative activities and provide information to help you contact your representatives.

2008 Session
Click on the link above for the 2008 Session page.

SDBA Legislative Committee
The Legislative Committee of the SDBA represents the interests of the banking industry in South Dakota. The committee sponsors legislation and also reviews existing law and proposed legislation which may impact banking.

Legislative Bill Watch and Legislative Update
Stay current on state legislative banking issues by reading the SDBA's Legislative Bill Watch and Legislative Update. The SDBA distributes these publications weekly during the South Dakota Legislative Session.

South Dakota Legislators
Keeping two-way lines of communication open between SDBA members and our state legislators is vitally important. Visit the South Dakota Legislative Research Council web site for the fastest and most informative way of sharing your views with your representative.

South Dakota Congressional Delegation
The persons representing our best interests at the national level need to hear from you. SDBA encourages you to contact Senator Thune, Senator Johnson and Representative Herseth.