Roger DeGroot
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29
Bills sponsored
this session · 59 all-time
0
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 0 all-time
15
Enacted into law
this session · 26 all-time
1814
Recorded votes
93%
Vote participation
voted in 93% of 1814 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
71 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
88.5%
based on 385 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
11.5%
based on 385 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
92.5%
based on 385 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
59 billsCurrent session 29 bills
- HB 1138 require the licensure of non-medical home care agencies, and to provide a penalty therefor. Vetoed
- 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
- SJR 504 proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, providing for wagering on sporting events via mobile or electronic platform. Passed
- HB 1053 require that terminal care facilities allow terminally ill patients to use medical cannabis. In Committee
- SB 157 amend the school funding formula to provide for the use of an average fall enrollment when determining local need. In Committee
- HB 1080 allow a business owner who is a veteran to display military specialty plates on a noncommercial vehicle registered to the veteran's business and to limit personal liability to the business owner and veteran. Signed
- SB 106 modify the amount required to be set aside for extraordinary expenses incurred in providing special education programs. Signed
- SC 813 celebrating Solventum's expansion of its Brookings, South Dakota, manufacturing facility. Introduced
- HB 1292 limit the ability of a health carrier to recoup, recover, or retroactively deny previously paid claims. Signed
- HB 1272 require that a snow bear be titled and licensed. In Committee
- HB 1157 establish a task force for the purpose of studying aquatic invasive species infestations, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency. In Committee
- HB 1130 amend permissible uses of a school district's capital outlay fund. Signed
- SB 132 modify provisions related to the South Dakota Veterans Council. Signed
- SB 89 create a task force to study the provision of emergency medical services as an essential service and the funding thereof. Signed
- HB 1072 provide an appropriation for a payment for state employee salaries. In Committee
- HB 1251 create the community-based providers methodology supplement fund, create the target teacher salary supplement fund, and provide for the transfer of certain unobligated cash balances to the fund. In Committee
- SB 117 make an appropriation for the design and construction of a new soccer venue at South Dakota State University and to declare an emergency. Signed
- SB 36 authorize certain utilities to establish wildfire mitigation plans and associated liability limitations for wildfire damages. Signed
- HCR 6003 recognizing the importance of conservation and restoration practices in addressing water shortages and forest fire mitigation in the Black Hills, and commending the organizations engaged in this work. Introduced
- HB 1122 provide for the licensure of certain fishing guides, and to provide a penalty therefor. In Committee
- SB 56 require that agencies promulgating permanent rules publish the rules and associated rulemaking forms on a state website. Signed
- SB 158 amend the manner in which a school district determines the district's enrollment for the purpose of calculating state aid to general education. In Committee
- HB 1227 increase the annual fee required of an owner of an electric motor vehicle. Signed
- HB 1009 revise the speed limit restriction applicable to the operation of a golf cart on certain highways. Failed
- SB 13 clarify application of the seventy-two hour notice requirement to website posting. In Committee
Historical 30 bills
- SB 130 authorize the shipment of distilled spirits direct to consumers, and to provide a penalty therefor. Died
- HB 1215 provide rulemaking authority for the licensure of fishing guides, hunting guides, and outfitters, and to provide a penalty. Died
- HB 1261 provide the board of commissioners with authority over certain intra-county land uses and construction projects. Died
- HC 8007 Honoring Jordan Jensen of Brookings as Miss Rodeo South Dakota 2025. Died
- HC 8014 Honoring the outstanding achievements of Pete Bolzer, Chief of the Brookings Fire Department, and congratulating him on his retirement. Died
- SB 2 remove provisions for establishing a uniform method for calculating high school credit received from completing a postsecondary course. Signed
- HCR 6008 Opposing an initiated measure to place the right to an abortion in the Constitution of South Dakota. Died
- SB 212 allow for the payment of goods or services by a school district between school board meetings in certain circumstances. Signed
- HB 1099 establish educational standards for the expanded practice of optometry. Signed
- HCR 6010 Acknowledging the need to protect our borders and affirming South Dakota's support of the defense of the southern border. Died
- SC 807 Honoring the life of Kenneth Michael Prorok. Died
- HB 1201 make an appropriation for the teacher apprenticeship pathway program. Signed
- HB 1006 increase the amount of time permitted the Interim Rules Review Committee to review final permanent rulemaking materials. Signed
- HB 1005 revise the manner of citing the Administrative Rules of South Dakota. Signed
- SB 10 require that a notification of medical cannabis certification be provided to a patient's primary or referring practitioner. Signed
- HB 1123 allow for an action to establish paternity after age eighteen based on genetic test results. Died
- SB 120 provide an additional basis for the Interim Rules Review Committee to revert a proposed administrative rule. Died
- SB 78 provide for an E15 fuel tax refund. Signed
- SB 11 prohibit a practitioner from referring a patient to a medical cannabis clinic with which the practitioner or an immediate family member has a financial relationship and to provide a penalty therefor. Signed
- HB 1072 establish qualifications for members of the Board of Education Standards. Died
- HC 8016 Honoring the life of Kenneth Michael Prorok. Died
- HB 1042 establish parameters for the reimbursement of school districts that provide free or reduced price meals to students. Died
- HC 8007 Recognizing and expressing gratitude for fifty years of prudent and reliable financial stewardship of the state pension program by the South Dakota Retirement System. Died
- HB 1212 establish funds for the support of county projects and residents and make an appropriation therefor. Died
- SB 89 increase the daily maximum award for the alternative care program administered by the Unified Judicial System. Signed
Voting record
Current session 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
HB 1077
consider a cultivated-protein food product to be adulterated food.
Veto override |
Nay | fail | March 30, 2026 |
|
HB 1138
require the licensure of non-medical home care agencies, and to provide a penalty therefor.
Veto override |
Yea | pass | March 30, 2026 |
|
SB 121
transfer moneys and make an appropriation for the replacement of the Richmond Lake dam and spillway and to declare an emergency.
Conference Committee Report adopted |
Yea | pass | March 30, 2026 |
|
HB 1326
appropriate money for the ordinary expenses of the legislative, judicial, and executive departments of the state, the current expenses of state institutions, interest on the public debt, and common schools.
Do Pass |
Yea | pass | March 12, 2026 |
|
SB 78
revise the General Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2026.
Do Pass Amended |
Yea | pass | March 12, 2026 |
|
HB 1051
revise property tax levies for school districts and to revise the state aid to general and special education formulas.
Do Pass Amended |
Yea | pass | March 12, 2026 |
|
HB 1200
make an appropriation for victim services provided by nonprofit organizations.
Conference Committee Report adopted |
Yea | pass | March 11, 2026 |
|
SB 74
transfer moneys to the general fund from the budget reserve fund and the general revenue replacement fund, and to declare an emergency.
Conference Committee Report adopted |
Yea | pass | March 11, 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.
Concurred in amendments |
Yea | pass | March 10, 2026 |
|
HB 1038
allow the Public Utilities Commission to assess actual costs to data centers that are customers of public utilities.
Concurred in amendments |
Yea | pass | March 10, 2026 |
|
HB 1220
regulate the sale of nicotine products, and to provide a penalty therefor.
Concurred in amendments |
Yea | pass | March 10, 2026 |
|
HB 1320
revise a provision related to service of process for boards of county commissioners.
Concurred in amendments |
Yea | pass | March 10, 2026 |
|
HB 1323
modify the requirements to refer an ordinance or resolution to the voters of a political subdivision.
Failed to concur, no committee appointed |
Yea | pass | March 10, 2026 |
|
HB 1215
authorize counties and municipalities to issue a license for a cigar bar.
Concurred in amendments |
Yea | pass | March 10, 2026 |
|
SB 245
create the homeowner property tax reduction fund, and to transfer moneys to the homeowner property tax reduction fund.
Do Pass Amended |
Nay | pass | March 09, 2026 |
|
SB 74
transfer moneys to the general fund from the budget reserve fund and the general revenue replacement fund, and to declare an emergency.
Do Pass Amended |
Yea | pass | March 09, 2026 |
|
SB 244
address issues facing South Dakota.
Tabled |
Yea | pass | March 09, 2026 |
|
HB 1209
require employment verification eligibility through the e-verify program and to provide a penalty therefor.
Failed to concur, appoint Conference Committee |
Yea | pass | March 09, 2026 |
|
SB 222
make an appropriation for eligible water, wastewater, storm water, and riparian buffer initiative projects and to declare an emergency.
Do Pass Amended |
Yea | pass | March 09, 2026 |
|
SB 106
modify the amount required to be set aside for extraordinary expenses incurred in providing special education programs.
Do Pass Amended |
Yea | pass | March 09, 2026 |
|
SB 119
create the capitol restoration fund and to transfer moneys thereto.
Do Pass Amended |
Yea | pass | March 09, 2026 |
|
SB 121
transfer moneys and make an appropriation for the replacement of the Richmond Lake dam and spillway and to declare an emergency.
Do Pass Amended |
Yea | pass | March 09, 2026 |
|
SB 221
regulate the retail sale of nicotine products, and to provide a penalty therefor.
Do Pass Amended |
Yea | pass | March 09, 2026 |
|
HB 1200
make an appropriation for victim services provided by nonprofit organizations.
Failed to concur, appoint Conference Committee |
Yea | pass | March 09, 2026 |
|
SB 102
modify the distribution of gaming revenues.
Do Pass Amended |
Yea | pass | March 09, 2026 |
|
SB 219
require that a state agency consult with the Aeronautics Commission prior to purchasing, transferring, or disposing of a state owned and operated aircraft.
Do Pass Amended |
Yea | pass | March 09, 2026 |
|
SB 120
make an appropriation for the economic development of South Dakota.
Tabled |
Yea | pass | March 09, 2026 |
|
SB 204
revise certain criteria for loans from the South Dakota housing infrastructure fund.
Do Pass Amended |
Yea | pass | March 05, 2026 |
|
SB 135
protect residents from increased utility costs and utility shortages caused by data centers and clarify authority to regulate data centers.
Do Pass Amended |
Yea | pass | March 05, 2026 |
|
SB 39
revise provisions relating to industrial hemp.
Do Pass Amended |
Yea | pass | March 05, 2026 |
|
SB 179
permit a court to commit a juvenile adjudicated delinquent for certain weapons offenses to the Department of Corrections.
Do Pass |
Yea | pass | March 05, 2026 |
|
SB 159
revise requirements pertaining to the minimum age for marriage.
Do Pass Amended |
Nay | pass | March 05, 2026 |
|
SB 76
authorize loans from the South Dakota housing infrastructure fund for airport infrastructure.
Do Pass Amended |
Yea | pass | March 05, 2026 |
|
SB 198
restrict the use of a cell phone by a student during the school day.
Do Pass Amended |
Nay | fail | March 05, 2026 |
|
SB 96
authorize the imposition of a county option gross receipts tax to reduce owner-occupied property taxes.
Do Pass Amended |
Nay | pass | March 05, 2026 |
|
SB 171
amend provisions pertaining to the processing of absentee ballots and to declare an emergency.
Do Pass Amended |
Yea | pass | March 05, 2026 |
|
SB 107
add licensed and registered child care programs to the definition of community safety zone.
Do Pass |
Yea | pass | March 05, 2026 |
|
SB 40
revise the compliance requirements for limitations on foreign ownership of agricultural land.
Do Pass |
Yea | pass | March 04, 2026 |
|
HB 1102
reschedule the date for filing certain annual reports.
Concurred in amendments |
Yea | pass | March 04, 2026 |
|
SB 175
require that an individual provide proof of citizenship when registering to vote and to declare an emergency.
Do Pass Amended |
Yea | pass | March 04, 2026 |
|
HB 1194
clarify authority for the Cosmetology Commission to credit work experience for educational hours for certain out-of-state licensure applicants, and to require the commission to promulgate rules therefor.
Concurred in amendments |
Yea | pass | March 04, 2026 |
|
SB 124
temporarily prohibit the manufacture, sale, and distribution of any product containing cell-cultured protein, and to provide a penalty therefor.
Do Pass Amended |
Yea | pass | March 04, 2026 |
|
SB 151
require the publication of the results of an election for precinct committeeman or committeewoman and to declare an emergency.
Do Pass |
Yea | pass | March 04, 2026 |
|
SB 136
make an appropriation for grants to support the purchase of personal protective equipment by volunteer fire departments and to declare an emergency.
Do Pass |
Yea | pass | March 04, 2026 |
|
SB 44
establish investigative subpoena authority to gather business records in certain investigations.
Do Pass Amended |
Yea | pass | March 04, 2026 |
|
SB 3
limit the types of residential improvements for which counties, municipalities, and townships may require a permit.
Conference Committee Report adopted |
Yea | pass | March 04, 2026 |
|
SB 79
make an appropriation to the South Dakota Board of Technical Education to construct an advanced manufacturing laboratory space and classrooms on the campus of Southeast Technical College and to declare an emergency.
Do Pass |
Yea | pass | March 04, 2026 |
|
SB 220
authorize a comprehensive study of juvenile correctional and residential facilities, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.
Do Pass Amended |
Nay | fail | March 04, 2026 |
|
SB 198
restrict the use of a cell phone by a student during the school day.
Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6 |
Yea | pass | March 04, 2026 |
|
SB 69
make an appropriation for the purchase of a new Division of Highway Patrol airplane and mission equipment and to declare an emergency.
Do Pass |
Yea | pass | March 04, 2026 |