State Legislation – South Dakota

South Dakota enacted official English legislation in 1995. Currently, U.S. English is working to enact legislation that will protect South Dakota employers who institute English-in-the-workplace policies. Use the information below to contact your state representatives and reach them at their Capitol offices. With your assistance, we may soon have a new bill to report in South Dakota.

Law: Codified Laws § 1-27-(20-26)

House:
Capitol Building, 3rd Floor
500 East Capitol Avenue
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-3251
http://legis.state.sd.us/sessions/2007/index.aspx

Senate:
Capitol Building, 3rd Floor
500 East Capitol Avenue
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-3251

U.S. English, Inc. is the nation's oldest and largest non-partisan citizens' action group dedicated to preserving the unifying role of the English language in the United States. Founded in 1983 by the late Sen. S.I. Hayakawa of California, U.S. English, Inc. ( www.usenglish.org ) now has more than 2 million members.