Sydney Davis
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33
Bills sponsored
this session · 247 all-time
0
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 0 all-time
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Enacted into law
counting…
2803
Recorded votes
95%
Vote participation
voted in 95% of 2803 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
71 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
91.6%
based on 430 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
8.4%
based on 430 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
95.1%
based on 430 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
247 billsCurrent session 33 bills
- SC 822 honoring TKO’s Custom Catering and Capitol Cafe for outstanding service. Introduced
- SC 830 honoring Dave Bonde for exemplary service to South Dakota. Introduced
- HB 1183 revise qualifications for immunity from prosecution following a drug-related overdose. Signed
- SB 93 prohibit certain state officers or employees from being employed by an organization that was the recipient of a contract awarded on behalf of a state agency for a period of time. In Committee
- HB 1143 authorize the possession and self-administration of diabetes medications by a student on school property and at school-related events and activities. Signed
- SB 130 make an appropriation for roadway and related infrastructure improvements required because of construction activity at Ellsworth Air Force Base and to declare an emergency. Signed
- HB 1199 address prior authorization and reporting requirements by utilization review organizations and health carriers. Signed
- HB 1056 require that the Department of Social Services submit a federal waiver request to exclude soft drinks from the supplemental nutrition assistance program. Signed
- SB 118 deposit certain tax revenues into a homeowner tax reduction fund. In Committee
- HB 1099 reschedule the pharmaceutical composition of crystalline polymorph psilocybin in a drug product approved by the Food and Drug Administration as a Schedule IV controlled substance. Signed
- SB 125 establish the homeowner tax reduction fund. In Committee
- SB 12 provide for a refund of property taxes in previous years for qualifying veterans and surviving spouses. Signed
- HB 1073 provide for the creation of a cardiac emergency plan in every school and to make an appropriation therefor. In Committee
- SB 233 prohibit the assessment of certain administrative fees or penalties related to the provision of care by an out-of-network provider. In Committee
- SB 240 make an appropriation for county rural access infrastructure and to declare an emergency. Signed
- HB 1292 limit the ability of a health carrier to recoup, recover, or retroactively deny previously paid claims. Signed
- SB 237 require that counties provide written notice to township supervisors of conditional use applications and appeals. Signed
- SCR 607 supporting congressional authorization for, and federal participation in, major rural water supply projects identified by the South Dakota Association of Rural Water Systems. In Committee
- HB 1104 revise the application requirements for special license plates and parking permits for individuals with disabilities. Signed
- SB 36 authorize certain utilities to establish wildfire mitigation plans and associated liability limitations for wildfire damages. Signed
- HB 1101 prohibit an insurer from declining or limiting life, disability, or long-term care insurance policies based solely on an individual's status as a living organ donor. Signed
- HB 1276 establish policies and procedures for the use of solitary confinement in a juvenile facility. In Committee
- SC 812 to acknowledge Glenn Muller's distinguished career and congratulate him on his achievements. Introduced
- SB 2 provide that a firearm silencer is not a controlled weapon. Signed
- HB 1228 provide a stipend to certain members of the National Guard who donate an organ for the purpose of transplantation to another individual. In Committee
Historical 214 bills
- HJR 5002 Applying to the United States Congress under Article V of the United States Constitution to call for a convention for proposing an amendment to the constitution establishing congressional term limits. Signed
- HB 1063 revise the provisions for preparing a fiscal note for ballot questions. Signed
- SB 156 increase the minimum age for marriage. Failed
- SB 158 address preauthorization requirements for certain health care services and utilization review requirements for certain health benefit plans. Died
- HB 1144 adopt the dietitian licensure compact. Signed
- SB 71 revise provisions pertaining to the compulsory age for school attendance. Signed
- HB 1044 authorize the use of a newborn safety device for the voluntary surrender of a newborn and to make clarifying changes. Signed
- HB 1110 make an appropriation to the South Dakota Board of Technical Education to provide a grant to Southeast Technical College for the purchase of the healthcare simulation center. Died
- SB 163 require certain firefighting equipment purchased by a fire department contain particular labeling. Died
- HB 1141 provide an exception for employers to acquire and distribute opioid antagonists that are available over the counter. Signed
- SB 118 direct the Department of Social Services to amend administrative rules allowing graduate students to be eligible for child care assistance. Died
- HB 1236 expand the safety zone within which hunting and trapping are restricted. Died
- SB 110 revise licensure and supervision requirements for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. Signed
- HB 1108 create the McCook Lake contingency fund and to transfer moneys to the fund. Died
- SB 14 revise and repeal provisions related to agricultural production facilities and to provide a penalty therefor. Signed
- SB 96 revise eligibility requirements for the crime victims' compensation program. Died
- SB 95 make an appropriation to the Department of Revenue for distribution to county rural access infrastructure funds and to declare an emergency. Died
- HB 1094 modify laws regarding school bus safety and to provide a penalty therefor. Signed
- SB 99 make an appropriation for purchasing, storing, and distributing sexual assault kits. Signed
- HB 1092 make an appropriation for a student teacher stipend grant program. Signed
- HB 1069 regulate vapor products and to provide a penalty therefor. Died
- SB 7 prohibit the adoption or implementation of certain policies related to immigration enforcement. Signed
- SB 86 expand eligibility for the rural recruitment assistance program to include chiropractors and optometrists. Died
- SB 87 address preauthorization requirements for certain health care services and utilization review requirements for certain health benefit plans. Died
- SB 76 repeal reporting and testifying requirements to the committees on health and human services regarding nursing facilities and long-term healthcare needs. Signed
Voting record
Current session 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
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SB 87
clarify and establish requirements related to forensic medical examinations.
Do Pass Amended |
Not Voting | pass | February 18, 2026 |
|
SB 39
revise provisions relating to industrial hemp.
Do Pass |
Yea | pass | January 23, 2026 |
|
SB 245
create the homeowner property tax reduction fund, and to transfer moneys to the homeowner property tax reduction fund.
Concurred in amendments |
Nay | pass | March 11, 2026 |
|
HB 1209
require employment verification eligibility through the e-verify program and to provide a penalty therefor.
Conference Committee report not adopted, no committee appointed |
Yea | pass | March 11, 2026 |
|
HB 1209
require employment verification eligibility through the e-verify program and to provide a penalty therefor.
Reconsidered |
Nay | fail | March 11, 2026 |
|
SB 221
regulate the retail sale of nicotine products, and to provide a penalty therefor.
Concurred in amendments |
Yea | pass | March 10, 2026 |
|
SB 159
revise requirements pertaining to the minimum age for marriage.
Concurred in amendments |
Nay | pass | March 10, 2026 |
|
SB 119
create the capitol restoration fund and to transfer moneys thereto.
Concurred in amendments |
Nay | pass | March 10, 2026 |
|
SB 106
modify the amount required to be set aside for extraordinary expenses incurred in providing special education programs.
Concurred in amendments |
Yea | pass | March 10, 2026 |
|
SB 39
revise provisions relating to industrial hemp.
Concurred in amendments |
Yea | pass | March 10, 2026 |
|
SB 171
amend provisions pertaining to the processing of absentee ballots and to declare an emergency.
Concurred in amendments |
Yea | pass | March 10, 2026 |
|
SB 135
protect residents from increased utility costs and utility shortages caused by data centers and clarify authority to regulate data centers.
Concurred in amendments |
Yea | pass | March 10, 2026 |
|
HB 1082
establish parameters for the reimbursement of school districts that provide free or reduced-price meals to students.
Do Pass Amended |
Yea | pass | March 09, 2026 |
|
HB 1249
amend provisions pertaining to the School Finance Accountability Board, and the process by which a recommendation of the board is approved.
Do Pass Amended |
Yea | pass | March 09, 2026 |
|
HB 1274
prohibit the dispensing, distribution, sale, or advertisement of certain articles or things for purposes of an unlawful abortion and provide a criminal and civil penalty therefor.
Do Pass Amended |
Yea | pass | March 09, 2026 |
|
HB 1303
promote the future success and development of South Dakota.
Tabled |
Yea | pass | March 09, 2026 |
|
HB 1253
adjust the assessment methodology for owner-occupied single-family dwellings and nonagricultural property.
Do Pass Amended |
Nay | fail | March 09, 2026 |
|
HB 1184
define man and woman throughout the state.
Do Pass Amended |
Yea | pass | March 09, 2026 |
|
HB 1149
adopt the athletic trainer licensure compact.
Do Pass |
Yea | pass | March 09, 2026 |
|
HB 1082
establish parameters for the reimbursement of school districts that provide free or reduced-price meals to students.
Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6 |
Yea | pass | March 09, 2026 |
|
HB 1135
make an appropriation to enhance the economic health of South Dakota.
Tabled |
Yea | pass | March 09, 2026 |
|
HB 1215
authorize counties and municipalities to issue a license for a cigar bar.
Do Pass Amended |
Yea | pass | March 09, 2026 |
|
HB 1176
clarify bond or pre-trial release upon sobriety program participation.
Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6 |
Nay | fail | March 09, 2026 |
|
HB 1148
adopt the respiratory care interstate compact.
Do Pass |
Yea | pass | March 09, 2026 |
|
HB 1302
address issues facing South Dakota.
Tabled |
Yea | pass | March 09, 2026 |
|
HB 1140
permit a court to impose as a condition of probation, or parole in certain circumstances, treatment at a nonprofit entity awarded an alternative care program grant.
Do Pass |
Yea | pass | March 09, 2026 |
|
HB 1038
allow the Public Utilities Commission to assess actual costs to data centers that are customers of public utilities.
Do Pass Amended |
Yea | pass | March 09, 2026 |
|
HB 1241
modify the requirements for public notice of a hearing prior to a vote to impose an excess tax levy, and to modify requirements to refer an excess tax levy of a school district to a vote.
Do Pass Amended |
Nay | fail | March 09, 2026 |
|
HB 1134
make an appropriation for the economic development prosperity of South Dakota.
Tabled |
Yea | pass | March 09, 2026 |
|
SB 49
safeguard the integrity, privacy, and security of genetic data and provide a civil penalty therefor.
Concurred in amendments |
Yea | pass | March 09, 2026 |
|
HB 1241
modify the requirements for public notice of a hearing prior to a vote to impose an excess tax levy, and to modify requirements to refer an excess tax levy of a school district to a vote.
Reconsidered |
Nay | pass | March 09, 2026 |
|
HB 1006
create a taskforce to study the creation of Indian medicaid managed care entities in the state.
Do Pass Amended |
Yea | pass | March 09, 2026 |
|
HB 1160
repeal the medical marijuana oversight committee.
Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6 |
Yea | fail | March 09, 2026 |
|
HB 1323
modify the requirements to refer an ordinance or resolution to the voters of a political subdivision.
Do Pass Amended |
Nay | pass | March 09, 2026 |
|
HB 1160
repeal the medical marijuana oversight committee.
Do Pass |
Yea | fail | March 09, 2026 |
|
HB 1040
revise the child support obligation schedule.
Do Pass |
Yea | fail | March 05, 2026 |
|
SB 15
create the Developmental Disability Service Delivery Committee.
Concurred in amendments |
Yea | pass | March 05, 2026 |
|
SB 131
revise the season in which a nonprofit organization may host a special pheasant hunt for disabled veterans and Purple Heart recipients.
Concurred in amendments |
Yea | pass | March 05, 2026 |
|
HB 1220
regulate the sale of nicotine products, and to provide a penalty therefor.
Do Pass Amended |
Yea | pass | March 05, 2026 |
|
SB 90
expand the information required to be sent to the prescription drug monitoring program for each registry identification card holder.
Concurred in amendments |
Yea | pass | March 05, 2026 |
|
SB 41
revise a provision related to criminal invasions of privacy, prohibit the creation and distribution of digitally fabricated material of an identifiable individual, and provide penalties therefor.
Concurred in amendments |
Yea | pass | March 05, 2026 |
|
HB 1138
require the licensure of non-medical home care agencies, and to provide a penalty therefor.
Do Pass Amended |
Yea | pass | March 05, 2026 |
|
SB 132
modify provisions related to the South Dakota Veterans Council.
Concurred in amendments |
Yea | pass | March 05, 2026 |
|
HB 1045
revise certain provisions related to child support.
Do Pass |
Yea | pass | March 05, 2026 |
|
HB 1108
require the sealing of court files upon dismissal or denial of a petition for a protection order.
Do Pass Amended |
Yea | pass | March 05, 2026 |
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HB 1245
authorize municipalities to establish a local funding mechanism for capital improvement projects.
Do Pass Amended |
Yea | pass | March 05, 2026 |
|
HB 1299
permit the use of biological filtration systems in water recreational facilities located in certain lodging establishments.
Do Pass Amended |
Yea | pass | March 05, 2026 |
|
SB 214
amend provisions pertaining to the publication of the statewide voter registration file.
Concurred in amendments |
Yea | pass | March 05, 2026 |
|
HB 1209
require employment verification eligibility through the e-verify program and to provide a penalty therefor.
Do Pass Amended |
Yea | pass | March 04, 2026 |
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SB 164
require that any holder of a commercial driver license in this state must be proficient in the English language, and to provide a penalty therefor.
Concurred in amendments |
Yea | pass | March 04, 2026 |