Mechanical Insulators LMCT Information for South Dakota

Political Activism

South Dakota State Information

The Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT) is looking to aid in information available to elected officials, Insulators Union Locals and members, contractors and the general public in South Dakota.

Some of the information on this page may be outdated with the coronavirus global pandemic. Please contact any member of the Mechanical Insulators LMCT with any questions.

On this page, you will find information related to state specific legislation that deals with mechanical insulation and labor, Political Action Committee (PAC) guidelines and information for the state’s federally elected officials.

The General Assembly of South Dakota consists of two chambers. The House and the Senate. There are 70 Representatives and 35 Senators. Terms in both chambers are two years. There are term limits in this state. Senators and Representatives are limited to four two-year terms for a total of eight years.

The General Assembly convenes its annual session on the second Tuesday of January each year. The session lasts 40 working days in the odd numbered years and 35 working days in even numbered years.

To become a candidate for the general assembly in South Dakota you need to be 21 years of age and a resident of the state for at least two years prior to the election.

Currently, South Dakota has a Republican trifecta.

To learn more about the South Dakota Legislature or to find your elected officials, follow the link below.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON THE STATE LEGISLATURE OR TO FIND YOUR STATE ELECTED OFFICIALS, CLICK HERE.

Bill Information

There are currently no bills that are active in the current Legislative Session and pertain to the Mechanical Insulation industry.

There are many instances where Mechanical Insulation, Firestopping and other construction issues are prevalent and relevant to our industry in legislation that is not at the state level. 

Campaigning for work in educational facilities, industrial plants, manufacturing facilities, medical facilities and office/residential facilities often position our industry to be successful. 

If you know of any upcoming legislation or efforts being campaigned for this state, please contact the LMCT.

When a bill is introduced for the state-wide efforts, we will update this section.

Federal Elected Officials

House Representatives & Senators

House of Representatives

At-Large District:

(Since 2019)

Dusty Johnson (R)

Senators

Mike Rounds (R)

(Since 2015)

John Thune (R)

(Since 2005)

PAC Guidelines

Political Action Committee Campaign Finance Compliance Guidelines for South Dakota. Please contact the LMCT with specific fund and contribution limit questions.

Political Action Committee Campaign Finance Compliance Guidelines for South Dakota.

Resident Agent Requirement? No. SDCL 12-27-2.

Local Bank Requirement? No. SDCL 12-27-29(7).

What type of funds are allowed? Voluntary and Non-Voluntary. SDCL 12-27-1(15).

Registration and reporting requirements for Federal and Out-of-State PACs:

  • Every political committee must be registered no later than fifteen days after the date upon which the committee made contributions, received contributions, or paid expenses in excess of $500 unless such activity falls within 30 days of any statewide election, in which case the statement of organization must be filed within 48 hours. Id. 12.27-2 through 12-27-6.

Recipient

Regular PAC

Statewide Official: No contribution limits.

Legislative Official: No contribution limits.

Local Candidate: No contribution limits.

PAC: No contribution limits.

Political Party: No contribution limits.

Mega PAC

Statewide Official: No contribution limits.

Legislative Official: No contribution limits.

Local Candidate: No contribution limits.

PAC: No contribution limits.

Political Party: No contribution limits.

Union

Statewide Official: No contribution limits.

Legislative Official: No contribution limits.

Local Candidate: No contribution limits.

PAC: No contribution limits.

Political Party: No contribution limits.

Labor Management Cooperative Trust Political Summary

The Mechanical Insulators LMCT has included as much information as possible concerning State, Federal and Canadian Province legislative information. Search for your state/province and you will find a brief description of pertinent information on your state or province legislative concerns that applies to the Union Mechanical Insulation Industry. Keep in mind that these will change with the legislative sessions and that COVID-19 may have had an impact on the information provided in these political pages. The LMCT will offer updates in a timely manner. Please do not hesitate to send in any political items that you feel are significant so that others can see what was accomplished in your state. You can contribute letters, pictures and results of your state's legislation. The LMCT needs your involvement by reaching out and sharing legislation that needs to be added.

If you have any questions please contact:

Executive Director

Pete Ielmini

Deputy Director

Gina Walsh