SDREA's legislative work for members includes:
- Monitoring and lobbying for legislation at state and federal levels
- Participating in state and federal agency rule making
- Monitoring and participating in PUC Commission meetings and hearings
- Disbursing Action Committee for Rural Electrification® (ACRE®) contributions to candidates
- Assisting in rural development
- Monitoring and participating in One Call administration
- Holding district legislative meetings each year with members
- Publishing legislative publications (roster, seating chart, calendar, South Dakota Legislative App [available on Google Play])
- Maintaining bills and journals and providing legislative updates to members