Josephine Garcia
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52
Bills sponsored
this session · 92 all-time
0
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 0 all-time
11
Enacted into law
this session · 20 all-time
1254
Recorded votes
98%
Vote participation
voted in 98% of 1254 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
71 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
78.7%
based on 426 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
21.3%
based on 426 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
96.8%
based on 426 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
92 billsCurrent session 52 bills
- HB 1265 authorize the salvage of certain bird eggs. Signed
- HCR 6011 encouraging the Executive Board of the Legislative Research Council to form an interim Neurohealth Safety Committee to study and assess the regulatory framework under which vapor product retail establishments operate. In Committee
- HB 1217 limit the use of taxpayer funds and resources by a public education employer to support a labor organization or affiliate and to provide a penalty therefor. In Committee
- HB 1182 establish a data collection system pertaining to assisted reproductive technology and to provide a penalty therefor. In Committee
- HB 1125 create a taskforce to study the impact of artificial intelligence systems on the state. In Committee
- SB 90 expand the information required to be sent to the prescription drug monitoring program for each registry identification card holder. Signed
- SB 61 ban hemp-derived intoxicants not for medical purposes. In Committee
- HB 1102 reschedule the date for filing certain annual reports. Signed
- HB 1024 modify requirements for ambulance operators. Signed
- HCR 6006 urging this state's congressional delegation to end foreign aid programs pending control of the United States debt situation. Introduced
- HB 1065 revise the medical purpose affirmative defense in cannabis prosecution. In Committee
- SB 108 require that all recorded votes of a legislator be displayed on the Legislative Research Council website. In Committee
- HB 1053 require that terminal care facilities allow terminally ill patients to use medical cannabis. In Committee
- SB 77 ban kratom and kratom products and to provide a penalty therefor. In Committee
- HB 1192 allow the parole of certain inmates sentenced to life imprisonment without parole. In Committee
- HB 1153 protect certain rights of healthcare providers. In Committee
- HJR 5002 proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, repealing the requirement to provide expanded medicaid. Failed
- HCR 6010 urging the Supreme Court of the United States to overturn the decision in Obergefell v. Hodges. In Committee
- HCR 6015 encouraging the Executive Board of the Legislative Research Council to form an interim legislative committee to study the role and function of county boards of mental illness. In Committee
- HB 1317 eliminate a limit on the accumulation of the unused index factor for property taxation. In Committee
- SB 218 provide for the establishment of charter schools. In Committee
- HB 1315 authorize the recall of certain elected officials or individuals appointed to fill vacancies in certain offices. In Committee
- HB 1023 establish requirements and liability protection for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses serving on ambulance crews. Signed
- HB 1266 make certain federal laws applicable to public employees. In Committee
- HB 1031 revise and repeal provisions related to rape offenses and to increase the penalty therefor. In Committee
Historical 40 bills
- SB 146 revise provisions on interim transfers and appropriations. Signed
- HB 1061 prohibit a health care provider from restricting or denying a parent or guardian's access to certain medical records and other health information of a minor. Signed
- HCR 6010 Encouraging the Executive Board of the Legislative Research Council to establish an interim legislative committee on preserving and protecting the Black Hills of South Dakota. Died
- HB 1218 address the imposition of firearm restrictions on certain employees, officers, volunteers, and other individuals. Signed
- HCR 6003 To provide for an interim study regarding property tax reduction and preservation of the American dream to own a home. Died
- SB 50 prohibit the use of drones for purposes of assessing real property for taxation, and to provide a penalty therefor. Failed
- HB 1166 enhance penalties for the violation of right-to-work statutes and to provide a penalty therefor. Died
- HB 1185 provide that public moneys for education may not be used for lobbying purposes. Failed
- SB 169 require a public hearing prior to a vote to impose an excess tax levy. Died
- SB 170 authorize the South Dakota State Brand Board to enter a memorandum of understanding with any Indian tribe for the investigation of cattle theft. Signed
- HB 1146 require hospitals to implement drug testing programs. Died
- HB 1147 require that public entities submit to forensic accounting in cases of financial misconduct. Died
- HCR 6001 Honoring healthcare workers who died and risked their lives during the COVID-19 pandemic. Died
- HB 1122 amend provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code. Died
- HB 1077 provide for the inclusion of education regarding mental health in the South Dakota health education standards. Died
- HB 1120 transfer certain moneys and to make an appropriation for the operations of the state library. Died
- HB 1113 require a mental health assessment for certain individuals being considered for employment by the Division of Highway Patrol. Died
- HB 1112 require the coverage of biomarker testing in certain health insurance policies. Died
- HB 1111 make an appropriation for grants to support the purchase of telehealth kiosks. Died
- HB 1200 permit merit pay as a component of teacher compensation. Died
- HB 1107 prohibit natural asset companies. Died
- SB 185 amend provisions pertaining to the process by which the qualifications of a registered voter are verified. Signed
- HB 1090 establish the crime of hazing and to provide a penalty therefor. Died
- HB 1052 prohibit the exercise of eminent domain for a pipeline that carries carbon oxide. Signed
- HB 1088 enhance the penalty for causing death by distributing a Schedule I or II substance. Died
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 |
Yea | fail | March 30, 2026 |
|
HB 1138
require the licensure of non-medical home care agencies, and to provide a penalty therefor.
Veto override |
Nay | 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 |
Nay | pass | March 12, 2026 |
|
SB 78
revise the General Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2026.
Do Pass Amended |
Nay | 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 |
Nay | 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 |
Yea | 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 |
Nay | 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 |
Nay | 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 |
Nay | 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 |
Nay | 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 |
Nay | 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 |
Nay | pass | March 05, 2026 |
|
SB 159
revise requirements pertaining to the minimum age for marriage.
Do Pass Amended |
Yea | pass | March 05, 2026 |
|
SB 76
authorize loans from the South Dakota housing infrastructure fund for airport infrastructure.
Do Pass Amended |
Nay | 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 |
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 |
Nay | 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 |
Nay | 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 |
Nay | pass | March 04, 2026 |