Arch Beal
Born
1955
Contact
Email · Arch.Beal@sdlegislature.gov
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Bills sponsored
this session · 250 all-time
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Bills co-sponsored
this session · 0 all-time
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Enacted into law
counting…
4184
Recorded votes
81%
Vote participation
voted in 81% of 4184 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
71 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Based on only 0 votes so far — treat these scores as early and low-confidence.
Party unity
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Independence
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Participation
0%
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Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
250 billsHistorical 250 bills
- HB 1071 modify practice criteria for physician assistants. Signed
- SCR 604 Supporting the expansion of transportation services for veterans receiving medical care in this state. Died
- SCR 602 Celebrating the sister-state relationship with Taiwan. Died
- SCR 603 Supporting the establishment of a standardized system to recognize and award academic credit or certification for military service. Died
- HCR 6004 Affirming the Legislature's support and commitment of the State of Israel. Died
- HCR 6008 Opposing an initiated measure to place the right to an abortion in the Constitution of South Dakota. Died
- HB 1001 repeal the expiration of a reduction in certain gross receipts and use tax rates. Died
- SB 115 prevent a county, township, or municipality from authorizing a guaranteed income program. Signed
- HB 1244 provide a process to withdraw a signature from a petition for an initiated measure, constitutional amendment, or a referendum on a law in certain situations and to declare an emergency. Signed
- HB 1228 provide that required exterior hunting garments may be fluorescent pink. Signed
- SB 72 increase the annual limit of tax credits that an insurance company may claim through the partners in education tax credit program. Signed
- SB 196 clarify provisions regarding historical license plates. Died
- HB 1099 establish educational standards for the expanded practice of optometry. Signed
- SC 807 Honoring the life of Kenneth Michael Prorok. Died
- HB 1076 require the consideration of the definition of antisemitism when investigating unfair or discriminatory practices. Signed
- HB 1164 require a school board to hold a bond election at a primary or school general election. Died
- SJR 508 Applying for a convention of states under Article V of the Constitution of the United States, to impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, to limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and to limit the terms of office for members of Congress and other federal officials. Died
- SB 94 amend provisions pertaining to the partners in education tax credit program. Signed
- HB 1119 create a habitat conservation specialty plate and emblem. Signed
- SB 81 expand permission on installing electric wiring in a residence. Signed
- SJR 503 Applying for a convention of states under Article V of the Constitution of the United States, to impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, to limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and to limit the terms of office for members of Congress and other federal officials. Died
- HB 1112 permit a hunter with a disabled hunter permit to use a motorized wheelchair for hunting on school or public lands. Died
- HB 1035 extend the period of renewal for an enhanced permit to carry a concealed pistol. Signed
- SB 131 include shelterbelts as a factor affecting productivity in determining assessed value of agricultural land. Signed
- HB 1074 expand eligibility to practice as a dental hygienist under the collaborative supervision of a dentist. Signed
Voting record
Current session 1 vote
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
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SB 39
revise provisions relating to industrial hemp.
Do Pass |
Not Voting | pass | January 23, 2026 |
Historical 49 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
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SB 172
make an appropriation for costs related to disasters in the state and to declare an emergency.
Do Pass - 2019 |
Yea | pass | March 13, 2019 |
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SB 181
provide for the transfer of funds from the budget reserve fund and to declare an emergency.
Conference Committee Report adopted - 2019 |
Yea | pass | March 13, 2019 |
|
SB 191
appropriate money for the ordinary expenses of the legislative, judicial, and executive departments of the state, the expenses of state institutions, interest on the public debt, and for common schools.
Do Pass - 2019 |
Yea | pass | March 13, 2019 |
|
SB 180
revise the General Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2019.
Do Pass - 2019 |
Yea | pass | March 13, 2019 |
|
SB 178
make an appropriation to the Department of Game, Fish and Parks to fund certain improvements to Palisades State Park and to declare an emergency.
Conference Committee Report adopted - 2019 |
Yea | pass | March 12, 2019 |
|
SB 123
provide for the adoption of privacy protection policies.
Conference Committee Report adopted - 2019 |
Yea | pass | March 12, 2019 |
|
HB 1265
revise provisions regarding certain tax rates.
Conference Committee report not adopted, no committee appointed - 2019 |
Yea | pass | March 12, 2019 |
|
SB 128
make an appropriation to the gaming commission fund, to provide for the transfer of funds to the special racing revolving fund and the South Dakota-bred racing fund, and to declare an emergency.
Conference Committee report not adopted, appoint Conference Committee - 2019 |
Yea | pass | March 12, 2019 |
|
SB 8
provide for a statewide resource information system.
Conference Committee Report adopted - 2019 |
Yea | pass | March 12, 2019 |
|
HB 1171
allow certain veterans to attend courses offered at postsecondary technical institutes without payment of tuition.
Conference Committee Report adopted - 2019 |
Yea | pass | March 12, 2019 |
|
SB 128
make an appropriation to the gaming commission fund, to provide for the transfer of funds to the special racing revolving fund and the South Dakota-bred racing fund, and to declare an emergency.
Conference Committee Report adopted - 2019 |
Yea | pass | March 12, 2019 |
|
HB 1209
revise certain provisions regarding vapor products.
Concurred in amendments - 2019 |
Nay | pass | March 12, 2019 |
|
HB 1087
promote free speech and intellectual diversity at certain institutions of higher education.
Concurred in amendments - 2019 |
Yea | pass | March 12, 2019 |
|
SB 146
revise certain provisions regarding licenses for speech-language pathology services.
Conference Committee Report adopted - 2019 |
Yea | pass | March 12, 2019 |
|
HB 1191
legalize the growth, production, and processing of industrial hemp and derivative products in the state.
Veto override - 2019 |
Yea | pass | March 12, 2019 |
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SB 176
make an appropriation for the second century habitat fund.
Conference Committee Report adopted - 2019 |
Yea | pass | March 12, 2019 |
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HB 1177
provide an opportunity to view a sonogram and hear the child's heartbeat prior to an abortion.
Concurred in amendments - 2019 |
Yea | pass | March 12, 2019 |
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HB 1250
revise certain provisions regarding professional counselors and marriage and family therapists.
Conference Committee Report adopted - 2019 |
Nay | pass | March 12, 2019 |
|
HB 1186
repeal the termination of the juvenile detention cost-sharing fund.
Concurred in amendments - 2019 |
Nay | pass | March 11, 2019 |
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HB 1191
legalize the growth, production, and processing of industrial hemp and derivative products in the state.
Concurred in amendments - 2019 |
Yea | pass | March 11, 2019 |
|
HB 1250
revise certain provisions regarding professional counselors and marriage and family therapists.
Failed to concur, appoint Conference Committee - 2019 |
Nay | pass | March 11, 2019 |
|
HB 1099
provide for the designation of a caregiver to receive information regarding residents of treatment facilities.
Concurred in amendments - 2019 |
Yea | pass | March 11, 2019 |
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HB 1171
allow certain veterans to attend courses offered at postsecondary technical institutes without payment of tuition.
Reconsidered - 2019 |
Yea | pass | March 07, 2019 |
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SB 52
require a survey to determine the adequacy of civics and history instruction in accredited schools.
Do Pass Amended - 2019 |
Yea | fail | March 07, 2019 |
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SB 176
make an appropriation for the second century habitat fund.
Do Pass Amended - 2019 |
Yea | pass | March 07, 2019 |
|
SB 136
provide for the utilization of telehealth by a health care professional.
Do Pass Amended - 2019SB 136, SB 137 |
Yea | pass | March 07, 2019 |
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SB 137
provide for the payment of claims for covered services provided by a health care professional via telehealth.
Do Pass Amended - 2019SB 136, SB 137 |
Yea | pass | March 07, 2019 |
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SB 188
revise certain provisions regarding state tests.
Do Pass Amended - 2019 |
Yea | fail | March 07, 2019 |
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HB 1171
allow certain veterans to attend courses offered at postsecondary technical institutes without payment of tuition.
Failed to concur, appoint Conference Committee - 2019 |
Yea | pass | March 07, 2019 |
|
SB 190
promote pipeline construction and fiscal responsibility by establishing a fund, to authorize a special fee for extraordinary expenses, to make a continuous appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.
Do Pass - 2019 |
Yea | pass | March 07, 2019 |
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SCR 13
Recognizing the "Know Before You Fly" campaign as an official source of safety education for operators of unmanned aircraft systems and instructing the Department of Public Safety to educate the public about the campaign.
Concurred in Resolution - 2019 |
Yea | pass | March 07, 2019 |
|
SB 146
revise certain provisions regarding licenses for speech-language pathology services.
Do Pass Amended - 2019 |
Yea | pass | March 07, 2019 |
|
SB 176
make an appropriation for the second century habitat fund.
Reconsidered - 2019 |
Yea | pass | March 07, 2019 |
|
SB 181
provide for the transfer of funds from the budget reserve fund and to declare an emergency.
Do Pass Amended - 2019 |
Yea | pass | March 07, 2019 |
|
HB 1110
establish a penalty for certain persons who fail to file a birth certificate or who fail to provide the notice required for the filing of a death certificate.
Concurred in amendments - 2019 |
Yea | pass | March 07, 2019 |
|
SB 15
define solar energy facilities, establish certain provisions regarding solar energy permits, and revise the procedures by which the Public Utilities Commission processes facility permits.
Do Pass Amended - 2019 |
Yea | pass | March 07, 2019 |
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HB 1171
allow certain veterans to attend courses offered at postsecondary technical institutes without payment of tuition.
Concurred in amendments - 2019 |
Yea | pass | March 07, 2019 |
|
SB 116
create the Dakota promise fund, provide Dakota promise grants, and to make an appropriation.
Do Pass Amended - 2019 |
Nay | pass | March 07, 2019 |
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SB 176
make an appropriation for the second century habitat fund.
Motion to amend - 2019 |
Yea | pass | March 07, 2019 |
|
SB 118
establish certain provisions regarding advance care planning.
Do Pass Amended - 2019 |
Yea | pass | March 07, 2019 |
|
SB 116
create the Dakota promise fund, provide Dakota promise grants, and to make an appropriation.
Reconsidered - 2019 |
Nay | fail | March 07, 2019 |
|
SB 86
revise provisions regarding certain tax rates.
Tabled - 2019 |
Yea | pass | March 07, 2019 |
|
SB 164
establish procedures for the investigation of certain missing and murdered indigenous persons.
Do Pass Amended - 2019 |
Yea | pass | March 07, 2019 |
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SB 179
revise the property tax levies for the general fund of school districts and to revise the state aid to education formula.
Do Pass Amended - 2019 |
Not Voting | pass | March 07, 2019 |
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HR 1004
Petitioning Congress and the President to immediately defund Planned Parenthood of all federal funding; strongly condemning the recent unrestrictive abortion law passed in New York; and, expressing South Dakotans' continued resolve to secure the blessings of life and liberty for our posterity.
Adopt Resolution as amended - 2019 |
Yea | pass | March 07, 2019 |
|
SB 182
revise the special education property tax levy for school districts and to revise the state aid to special education formula.
Do Pass - 2019 |
Yea | pass | March 07, 2019 |
|
SB 167
establish a legislative study to study offenses regarding controlled substances.
Do Pass Amended - 2019 |
Nay | pass | March 07, 2019 |
|
HB 1055
require parental notification and agreement before the institution of an order to withhold resuscitation from certain patients.
Concurred in amendments - 2019 |
Yea | pass | March 06, 2019 |
|
SB 15
define solar energy facilities, establish certain provisions regarding solar energy permits, and revise the procedures by which the Public Utilities Commission processes facility permits.
Do Pass Amended - 2019 |
Yea | pass | March 06, 2019 |