Steve Duffy
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13
Bills sponsored
this session · 61 all-time
0
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 0 all-time
11
Enacted into law
this session · 35 all-time
1894
Recorded votes
97%
Vote participation
voted in 97% of 1894 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
71 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
89.1%
based on 406 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
10.9%
based on 406 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
94.4%
based on 406 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
61 billsCurrent session 13 bills
- SB 231 create the water infrastructure development fund, to provide an appropriation, to provide for the awarding of grants and loans from the fund for certain rural water projects and to declare an emergency. Signed
- SB 98 prevent virtual currency kiosk fraud. Signed
- HB 1238 protect financial institutions taking action to prevent the financial exploitation of consenting, senior, or vulnerable adults. 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 1035 modify provisions related to the licensure of public accountants. Signed
- HB 1058 require licensure for online pari-mutuel wagering pools for horse and dog races, and clarify the application of tax therefor. Signed
- HB 1308 reduce certain property taxes for owner-occupied property, and to increase the rates for certain gross receipts taxes and use taxes. Failed
- SCR 602 celebrating the sister-state relationship with Taiwan. Introduced
- SB 60 restrict ownership of real property interests by certain prohibited entities and to provide for enforcement. Signed
- SB 36 authorize certain utilities to establish wildfire mitigation plans and associated liability limitations for wildfire damages. Signed
- SB 2 provide that a firearm silencer is not a controlled weapon. Signed
- HB 1215 authorize counties and municipalities to issue a license for a cigar bar. Signed
- SB 197 modify the administration of the South Dakota-Ireland trade fund. Signed
Historical 48 bills
- SJR 501 Providing legislative approval for a future use water permit application by the Western Dakota Regional Water System. Signed
- SB 6 authorize a loan from the South Dakota housing infrastructure fund to a school district adjoining a federal military installation for the construction or expansion of a school building. Signed
- HB 1189 extend by two years the date on which moneys appropriated to the Governor's Office of Economic Development in 2021 for marketing, route restoration, business development, and air service marketing will revert to the general fund. Signed
- SB 143 modify the composition and staffing requirements of the South Dakota-Ireland Trade Commission. Signed
- SCR 602 Celebrating the sister-state relationship with Taiwan. Died
- SB 132 make an appropriation for grants to support airport terminal improvement and expansion. Died
- HB 1019 eliminate certain property taxes levied on owner-occupied single-family dwellings, and to increase certain gross receipts tax rates and use tax rates. Died
- HB 1114 make an appropriation for the purchasing of equipment to support the South Dakota Board of Technical Education. Signed
- SB 16 set aside certain contractor's excise tax collections relating to the Ellsworth Air Force Base, to create a fund for the collections, and to provide an appropriation therefor. Died
- HC 8002 Honoring the life and service of former Representative Dr. Donald Dean Van Etten. Died
- HJR 5001 Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, conditioning the requirement of expanded Medicaid on the level of federal medical assistance. Signed
- SC 801 Recognizing and expressing gratitude to South Dakota Wildland Fire and Black Hills volunteer fire departments for their quick response and cooperation on Black Hills wildfires. Died
- HB 1010 require cost model reports for certain programs and institutions. Died
- SB 18 require age verification by websites containing material that is harmful to minors, and to provide a penalty therefor. Died
- SB 202 create the water infrastructure development fund. Died
- HCR 6008 Opposing an initiated measure to place the right to an abortion in the Constitution of South Dakota. Died
- HCR 6003 To create the One Hundredth Session Planning Committee of the South Dakota Legislature. Died
- SB 99 modify provisions pertaining to applying for an absentee ballot application and to declare an emergency. Signed
- SB 106 make an appropriation to support airline terminal improvement, expansion, and infrastructure projects. Died
- HCR 6010 Acknowledging the need to protect our borders and affirming South Dakota's support of the defense of the southern border. Died
- SB 177 permit the appointment of a circuit court judge or Supreme Court justice as a member of the Public Utilities Commission in place of a disqualified or incapacitated commissioner. Signed
- SB 165 create the South Dakota-Ireland Trade Commission. Signed
- SB 108 revise a provision related to retrocession of jurisdiction over federal enclaves. Signed
- HB 1011 revise the membership of the South Dakota Capitol Complex Restoration and Beautification Commission. Signed
- SB 144 make an appropriation for grants to support airport terminal infrastructure projects and terminal improvement and expansion. Signed
Voting record
Current session 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
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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 |
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SB 39
revise provisions relating to industrial hemp.
Do Pass Amended |
Yea | pass | March 05, 2026 |
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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 |
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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 |
Yea | 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 |
Yea | 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 |
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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 |
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SB 44
establish investigative subpoena authority to gather business records in certain investigations.
Do Pass Amended |
Yea | pass | March 04, 2026 |
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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 |