Advocacy

Educate lawmakers on the necessity and relevance of the three-tier system.

Support business-friendly candidates to the state legislature. 

Promote responsible drinking for those 21 and older.

During the 2024 Legislative Session 259 House Bills and 220 Senate Bills were introduced not including resolutions or commemorations. The Legislature approved a 4% increase for ‘the big three’ – public education, state employee salaries, and healthcare providers. The tuition freeze for students at public universities and technical colleges was also approved. The Legislature created a statewide public defender’s office to assist in the burden counties have covering indigent defense costs. Also, $20 million was dedicated to the voter approved Medicaid expansion program and a healthy $226 million was placed into a fund for the construction of the men’s prison in Lincoln county and women’s prison in Rapid City. 

Check out the Legislative Research Council website for information on all bills introduced in 2024.