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 2021 Legislative Session 478 bills were introduced not including resolutions or commemorations. The 2021 Legislative Session was dominated by discussions on Initiated Measure 26 (legalization of medical marijuana – passed in November with just under 70% voter support) which will be enacted on July 1, 2021, Amendment A (legalization of recreational marijuana, which is currently being appealed to the South Dakota Supreme Court) and $300+ million one-time money that came to the state, in part, from federal COVID-19 relief funding. The majority of the alcohol issues focused on expansion of certain license privileges.

Check out the Legislative Research Council website for information on all bills introduced in 2021.