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32
Bills sponsored
this session · 59 all-time
0
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 0 all-time
13
Enacted into law
this session · 31 all-time
1296
Recorded votes
97%
Vote participation
voted in 97% of 1296 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
71 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
89.8%
based on 451 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
10.2%
based on 451 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
96.4%
based on 451 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
59 billsCurrent session 32 bills
- HB 1275 create requirements for age verification and parental consent for application stores and to provide a penalty therefor. In Committee
- HB 1108 require the sealing of court files upon dismissal or denial of a petition for a protection order. Signed
- HB 1300 except victims of human trafficking or domestic abuse from certain clemency notice requirements. Signed
- HB 1246 prohibit nondisclosure of certain agreements related to data centers. Failed
- 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 1064 provide for the sale of producer-raised meat and meat food products directly to consumers pending legalization under federal law. Signed
- HB 1091 require that corrected information be posted at least twenty-four hours prior to a meeting of a political subdivision. In Committee
- HB 1117 modify provisions of a report required by the Governor's Office of Economic Development on certain awards and grants. In Committee
- HCR 6004 encouraging the use of physical cash in transactions. In Committee
- SB 108 require that all recorded votes of a legislator be displayed on the Legislative Research Council website. In Committee
- HB 1055 update the official code of laws. Signed
- HB 1109 allow for the expungement of records pertinent to dismissed protection order cases. In Committee
- HB 1173 require certain applicants that seek a permit from the Public Utilities Commission of the State of South Dakota to prepare and pay for an environmental impact statement. In Committee
- SB 12 provide for a refund of property taxes in previous years for qualifying veterans and surviving spouses. Signed
- 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. Signed
- HB 1261 provide a tax credit for owner-occupied property, to make an appropriation therefor, and to transfer moneys to the general fund. In Committee
- HCR 6002 honoring the life and achievements of the late Charlie Kirk. Introduced
- SB 83 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. In Committee
- HR 7001 recognizing the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. In Committee
- SC 803 honoring the city of Deadwood on its 150th anniversary. Introduced
- HB 1313 require education in prenatal human growth and development. Signed
- HB 1218 create a new class of nonagricultural property for purposes of taxation, and to provide a penalty therefor. In Committee
- HB 1078 direct the amendment of the Administrative Rules of South Dakota regarding the coursework required for high school graduation. Failed
- SB 85 require an election for an excess tax levy of a school district. In Committee
- HB 1197 revise a provision related to the venue of adoption proceedings. Signed
Historical 27 bills
- HB 1230 revise a provision related to unauthorized distribution of fentanyl and provide a penalty therefor. Signed
- 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 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
- HJR 5003 Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, requiring that a constitutional amendment receive an affirmative vote of sixty percent of the votes cast before the measure is enacted. Signed
- HB 1174 revise certain provisions related to the rights and obligations of a father of a child born to an unmarried mother. 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 1239 revise certain provisions related to the restriction of access to obscene materials in a public library or public school library. Signed
- HB 1175 establish the crime of aggravated careless driving and provide a penalty therefor. Died
- HB 1195 revise a provision related to the termination of parental rights of a child adjudicated abused or neglected. Signed
- SB 169 require a public hearing prior to a vote to impose an excess tax levy. Died
- HB 1125 create a share the road bicyclist safety emblem for use on an emblem specialty plate. Signed
- HC 8013 Honoring the Sioux Falls Lincoln High School Patriots Marching Band senior class for its many accomplishments. Died
- SB 116 revise and repeal provisions related to street racing prohibitions and to provide a penalty therefor. Signed
- SB 192 rename the Department of Corrections. Died
- SB 185 amend provisions pertaining to the process by which the qualifications of a registered voter are verified. Signed
- HB 1118 prohibit the award or use of state moneys for the research, production, promotion, sale, or distribution of cell-cultured protein. Signed
- HB 1093 modify the permissible dates for a school district bond election. Signed
- HB 1096 prohibit eligibility for a suspended imposition of sentence for certain rape offenses. Signed
- HB 1052 prohibit the exercise of eminent domain for a pipeline that carries carbon oxide. Signed
- HB 1053 require age verification by websites containing material that is harmful to minors, and to provide a penalty therefor. Signed
- SB 208 amend provisions pertaining to a school district's proposed opt out, capital outlay certificate, or other agreement. Died
- HB 1045 create a share the road specialty license plate. Died
- HB 1229 provide an exemption from certain property taxation for owner-occupied single-family dwellings, and to limit the taxes due on property over the previous year. Died
- HB 1228 require an environmental impact statement from applicants seeking a carbon dioxide transmission facility permit from the Public Utilities Commission of the State of South Dakota. Failed
- SC 812 Honoring Terry Ree, for his service to the state of South Dakota as an entertainer through the comedy-musical duo Williams and Ree. 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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Yea | 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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
Yea | 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 |