South Dakota's Legislative Research Council website provides a convenient way to keep up with the South Dakota Legislature both during the State Legislative Session, and in the interim, when legislative study committees take an in-depth look at issues, and draft legislation for consideration by the Legislature during the next Legislative Session.

     To help our members follow the process, SDRA has put together a one-page sheet in PDF format, explaining how a bill becomes a law.

     We have also compiled a one-page sheet in PDF format outlining how to track the progress of a bill using the internet, how to listen to committee testimony and debate and floor debate, and how to find out how your legislator voted on a bill.

     To contact South Dakota legislators, use one of the following methods:

• Write: Senator or Representative - 500 E. Capitol Ave. - Pierre, SD 57501 
• Call: Messages may be left for Senators at the Senate Lobby at (605) 773-3821. Messages may be left for Representatives at the House Lobby at (605) 773-3851. Note: These phones are only staffed on days when South Dakota's Legislature is in Session.  
• Fax: You may fax a message to a specific state legislator (Senator or Representative) in care of the Legislative Research Council at (605) 773-6806. 
• Write: Senator or Representative - 500 E. Capitol Ave. - Pierre, SD 57501
• Email: You can email a legislator through the Legislative Research Council website. Select a legislator's name from the drop-down box. Note: Not all legislators can be contacted by email when the Legislature is not in Session.