NAIFA-South Dakota Blog

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Legislative Report: Week 5

By Darla on Feb 17, 2026 6:56:32 PM

This week marks the sixth week of the 2026 Session, and it is a big week for insurance bills.

HB 1199 (gold card bill) was amended with a hoghouse amendment that mirrors the Iowa bill. The bill passed the House Health and Human Services Committee as amended (14-0 consent). We like compromises.

SB 233 (restricts insurer's ability to negotiate with providers) is up for committee hearing on Wednesday, February 18th. We have been actively engaged in opposition to the bill. The South Dakota Medical Association is aggressively promoting the bill, and it is a bitter battle.

HB 1292 (retroactive recoupment) is also scheduled for a hearing on Wednesday. An amendment has been posted that retains Section 1 of the bill.

SB 211 (ambulance bill) was originally scheduled for a hearing on Wednesday, but the committee agenda was revised to remove SB 211. No agreements have been reached on the reimbursement rate (325%) in Section 2 of the bill.

Cross-over day is Tuesday, February 24th.

Our next Legislative Update will be held by Zoom on February 20, 2026, at 12:00 PM Central Time. I hope to see you there and look forward to answering your questions!

The following are bills we are tracking:

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Legislative Report: Week 3

By Darla on Feb 3, 2026 6:58:47 PM

This week saw a ton of new bills filed. The final day for legislators to introduce an unlimited number of bills was Thursday, January 29th. The deadline for introducing bills is February 4th. Current bill count: 264 House bills and 218 Senate bills. We are one-third of the way through the 2026 Session! The Session meets February 2-6 this week, which is one of two 5-day weeks.

Our next Legislative Update will be held by Zoom on February 6, 2026, at 12:00 PM Central Time. I hope to see you there and look forward to answering your questions!

The following are bills we are tracking:

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NAIFA Congressional Conference

By NAIFA-South Dakota on Feb 3, 2026 4:12:16 PM

The Premier Advocacy Event for Financial Professionals

May 18-19, 2026 | Capital Hilton | Washington, D.C.

About the Event

Every year, NAIFA members from all 50 states come together in Washington, D.C., for the Congressional Conference, the signature advocacy event for the financial service profession.

This is your opportunity to stand united with fellow advisors, tell your story directly to lawmakers, and help shape the policies that affect your practice, your clients, and Main Street families across the country.

Through your presence on Capitol Hill, you represent the trusted advisors who ensure Americans can save, plan, protect, and retire with dignity. Your voice is essential and policymakers want to hear it.

Two Powerful Days

Day One (May 18): Training, Messaging & Mission Alignment

Our first day equips every attendee, from returning advocates to first-timers, with the clarity, confidence, and unified message needed to make a real impact. You’ll receive in-depth policy briefings, advocacy training, and expert insights.

Day Two (May 19): Day on the Hill

This is when your training becomes action. NAIFA members meet with senators, representatives, and congressional staff to advocate for policies that protect consumers, support small businesses, and strengthen the work you do every day as a trusted financial professional.

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Legislative Day February 10th!

By NAIFA-South Dakota on Feb 3, 2026 3:47:59 PM

NAIFA-South Dakota Legislative Day

February 10, 2026

1:00 PM - 8:00 PM CST

Join NAIFA-South Dakota for Legislative Day in Pierre on February 10, 2026. Our afternoon will begin at the Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce Community Room, 800 W Dakota Ave, Pierre, SD, at 1:00 PM Central, and we will conclude our day with a Reception with Legislators at 5:00 PM at the St. Charles Lounge, 207 E. Capitol Ave, Pierre, SD.

Schedule of Events

1:00 PM - Educational Webinar: Social Security Unlocked - Maximizing Benefits & Guiding Your Clients

2:00 PM - Ben Ready, Southeast Regional Director for Senator John Thune

3:30 PM - Darla Rogers, NAIFA-South Dakota Lobbyist

5:00 PM - Reception with Legislators at St. Charles Lounge

Registration

No fee to attend, but please register so that we have an idea of who to expect. We can't wait to see you there!

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NAIFA-South Dakota Legislative Day

By NAIFA-South Dakota on Jan 21, 2026 12:17:06 PM

February 10, 2026

1:30 PM - 8:00 PM CST

Join NAIFA-South Dakota for Legislative Day in Pierre on February 10, 2026. Our afternoon will begin at the Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce Community Room at 1:30 PM Central. We will have an informative discussion on the legislative session, a board meeting to which all are invited to attend, a representative from Senator Thune's office, and to cap off our afternoon, we will hear from our lobbyist, Darla Rogers. She will guide us on our talking points to discuss with Legislators we will meet at the 5:00 PM reception.

Schedule of Events

1:30 PM - NAIFA meeting at the Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce, 800 W Dakota Ave, Pierre, SD
5:00 - 8:00 PM - Reception at St. Charles Lounge, 207 E Capitol Ave, Pierre, SD 57501

Registration

No fee to attend but please register so that we have an idea of who to expect. We can't wait to see you there!

NAIFA-South Dakota Members Spend The Day on Capitol Hill

By NAIFA-South Dakota on May 20, 2025 7:00:39 PM

NAIFA-South Dakota President Bo Bernhagen and Immediate Past President Matt Berger traveled to our Nation's Capital on May 20-21 to advocate for their clients and industry. Connections were established, conversations were had, and a difference was made. YOU are invited to join us for NAIFA's 2026 Congressional Conference, where you, too, will make a difference.

NAIFA's Signature Grassroots Advocacy Event

By NAIFA-South Dakota on Mar 15, 2024 3:43:21 PM

May 20-21, 2024
J.W. Marriott in Washington, D.C.

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Legislative Report: Week 5

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Legislative Report: Week 3

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NAIFA Congressional Conference