Lauren Nelson
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86
Bills sponsored
this session · 328 all-time
0
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 0 all-time
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Enacted into law
counting…
2791
Recorded votes
98%
Vote participation
voted in 98% of 2791 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
71 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
85.5%
based on 409 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
14.5%
based on 409 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
99.8%
based on 409 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
328 billsCurrent session 86 bills
- SB 136 make an appropriation for grants to support the purchase of personal protective equipment by volunteer fire departments and to declare an emergency. 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
- SB 205 revise registration fees for drones and establish a fund to support drone aviation. Passed
- SJR 508 proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election, amendments to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, removing the lieutenant governor as presiding officer of the Senate. Passed
- HB 1275 create requirements for age verification and parental consent for application stores and to provide a penalty therefor. In Committee
- SB 109 modify requirements to create a tax increment financing district. In Committee
- 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. Signed
- SB 199 establish a new fund to provide property tax relief. Failed
- SB 210 provide that a portion of revenues from wind farms remain with school districts. 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 1075 require notification of property owners prior to the establishment of a tax increment financing district. In Committee
- HB 1121 expand the locations at which raw milk may be purchased for personal use by a consumer. In Committee
- HB 1090 require publication of notices of gubernatorial appointments and reappointments. In Committee
- SB 3 limit the types of residential improvements for which counties, municipalities, and townships may require a permit. Signed
- 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 82 prohibit the misrepresentation of an animal as a service animal and to provide a penalty therefor. Signed
- SB 61 ban hemp-derived intoxicants not for medical purposes. In Committee
- SB 15 create the Developmental Disability Service Delivery Committee. Signed
- SB 107 add licensed and registered child care programs to the definition of community safety zone. Signed
- 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 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
- HB 1087 prohibit the use of paid petition circulators. Failed
Historical 242 bills
- SB 146 revise provisions on interim transfers and appropriations. Signed
- SB 68 require an individual be a citizen of the United States before being eligible to vote and to provide a penalty therefor. 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
- SC 815 Honoring Frank Kloucek as the oldest surviving, and longest-tenured Democrat to serve in the South Dakota Legislature. Died
- HB 1218 address the imposition of firearm restrictions on certain employees, officers, volunteers, and other individuals. Signed
- HB 1152 prohibit the enforcement and implementation of directives from intergovernmental organizations, and to provide a penalty therefor. Died
- HB 1163 make an appropriation for a grant to assist in the construction and equipping of a veteran’s skilled trade center. Died
- SCR 604 Supporting the expansion of transportation services for veterans receiving medical care in this state. Died
- HCR 6003 To provide for an interim study regarding property tax reduction and preservation of the American dream to own a home. Died
- HB 1205 require legislative approval of real property leases that are necessary for the operation of state government and exceed specified durations or rental payments. Died
- HB 1208 designate an individual using the address of a mail forwarding service or post office box when applying to register as a voter or vote by absentee ballot as a federal voter. Signed
- HB 1239 revise certain provisions related to the restriction of access to obscene materials in a public library or public school library. Signed
- SB 172 provide a rebuttable presumption in favor of joint physical custody of a minor child. Died
- HCR 6005 Encouraging the board of each school district in this state to develop and implement a policy that limits the use of cellular telephones and other electronic communication devices during instructional time. Died
- SB 142 revise the dates for submission of budget requests. Died
- SB 145 require legislative approval of real property leases that are necessary for the operation of state government and exceed specified durations or rental payments. Signed
- HB 1193 prohibit the Board of Regents and institutions under its control from requiring students to reside in on-campus housing or purchase meal plans. Died
- HB 1201 establish requirements for school employees regarding gender ideology. Died
- SCR 603 Supporting the establishment of a standardized system to recognize and award academic credit or certification for military service. Died
- HB 1122 amend provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code. Died
- SCR 606 Expressing the Legislature's concern about the potential for a carbon oxide pipeline to become a weapon of mass destruction to be used by terrorists or unfriendly governments and urging the Public Utilities Commission to conduct risk assessments and establish stronger regulatory and security measures for carbon oxide pipelines to ensure adequate state, county, business, and family emergency response planning. Died
- SB 108 reduce the megawattage requirement for energy conversion facilities governed by chapter 49-41B. Died
- HB 1124 repeal a requirement regarding possession of a registry card. Died
- SB 84 extend the timeframe for filling a vacancy in a board of county commissioners. Signed
- SB 105 establish election day as a legal holiday. Died
Voting record
Current session 2 votes
Historical 48 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
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SB 176
make an appropriation for the second century habitat fund.
Approval of style and form veto - 2019 |
Nay | pass | March 29, 2019 |
|
SR 7
Urging South Dakota's congressional representation to seek a federal disaster declaration and to provide federal aid for counties and tribes in South Dakota suffering from devastating effects created by Winter Storm Ulmer.
Adopt Resolution - 2019 |
Yea | pass | March 29, 2019 |
|
HB 1186
repeal the termination of the juvenile detention cost-sharing fund.
Approval of style and form veto - 2019 |
Yea | pass | March 29, 2019 |
|
HB 1265
revise provisions regarding certain tax rates.
Conference Committee Report adopted - 2019 |
Yea | pass | March 12, 2019 |
|
SB 181
provide for the transfer of funds from the budget reserve fund and to declare an emergency.
Conference Committee Report adopted - 2019 |
Nay | pass | March 12, 2019 |
|
SB 178
make an appropriation to the Department of Game, Fish and Parks to fund certain improvements to Palisades State Park and to declare an emergency.
Reconsidered - 2019 |
Nay | pass | March 12, 2019 |
|
SB 179
revise the property tax levies for the general fund of school districts and to revise the state aid to education formula.
Concurred in amendments - 2019 |
Yea | pass | March 12, 2019 |
|
HB 1187
authorize the Bureau of Administration to conduct a study of the Flaming Fountain on Capitol Lake, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.
Conference Committee Report adopted - 2019 |
Nay | pass | March 12, 2019 |
|
SB 182
revise the special education property tax levy for school districts and to revise the state aid to special education formula.
Concurred in amendments - 2019 |
Nay | pass | March 12, 2019 |
|
SB 191
appropriate money for the ordinary expenses of the legislative, judicial, and executive departments of the state, the expenses of state institutions, interest on the public debt, and for common schools.
Do Pass - 2019 |
Nay | pass | March 12, 2019 |
|
HB 1171
allow certain veterans to attend courses offered at postsecondary technical institutes without payment of tuition.
Conference Committee report not adopted, no committee appointed - 2019 |
Nay | pass | March 12, 2019 |
|
SB 167
establish a legislative study to study offenses regarding controlled substances.
Concurred in amendments - 2019 |
Nay | pass | March 12, 2019 |
|
SB 15
define solar energy facilities, establish certain provisions regarding solar energy permits, and revise the procedures by which the Public Utilities Commission processes facility permits.
Concurred in amendments - 2019 |
Nay | pass | March 11, 2019 |
|
SB 136
provide for the utilization of telehealth by a health care professional.
Concurred in amendments - 2019 |
Nay | pass | March 11, 2019 |
|
SB 187
define electric bicycles and to provide for the regulation of electric bicycles.
Concurred in amendments - 2019 |
Yea | pass | March 11, 2019 |
|
SB 137
provide for the payment of claims for covered services provided by a health care professional via telehealth.
Concurred in amendments - 2019 |
Nay | pass | March 11, 2019 |
|
SB 118
establish certain provisions regarding advance care planning.
Concurred in amendments - 2019 |
Nay | pass | March 11, 2019 |
|
SB 140
provide for the increase of higher education enrolled members of the nine federally recognized tribes in South Dakota at regental institutions.
Concurred in amendments - 2019 |
Yea | pass | March 11, 2019 |
|
HB 1259
make an appropriation for costs related to disasters in the state and to declare an emergency.
Do Pass - 2019 |
Yea | pass | March 07, 2019 |
|
HB 1177
provide an opportunity to view a sonogram and hear the child's heartbeat prior to an abortion.
Do Pass Amended - 2019 |
Yea | pass | March 07, 2019 |
|
HB 1261
make an appropriation for costs related to suppression of wildfires in the state and to declare an emergency.
Do Pass - 2019 |
Yea | pass | March 07, 2019 |
|
SB 3
create the Special Education Interim Legislative Committee.
Concurred in amendments - 2019 |
Nay | pass | March 07, 2019 |
|
HB 1254
make appropriations from the water and environment fund and its revolving fund subfunds for various water and environmental purposes and to declare an emergency.
Do Pass - 2019 |
Yea | pass | March 07, 2019 |
|
HB 1146
revise provisions related to unclaimed property.
Do Pass - 2019HB 1146, HB 1090 |
Yea | pass | March 07, 2019 |
|
SB 189
establish a fund to receive civil recoveries to offset costs incurred by riot boosting, to make a continuous appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.
Do Pass - 2019 |
Yea | pass | March 07, 2019 |
|
HB 1066
require students to take a civics test before graduating from high school.
Do Pass Amended - 2019 |
Yea | fail | March 07, 2019 |
|
HB 1090
repeal certain provisions regarding the exercise of certain powers over certain property.
Do Pass - 2019HB 1146, HB 1090 |
Yea | pass | March 07, 2019 |
|
HB 1087
promote free speech and intellectual diversity at certain institutions of higher education.
Do Pass Amended - 2019 |
Yea | pass | March 07, 2019 |
|
HB 1229
require optional services through Medicaid to be authorized through special appropriation.
Tabled - 2019 |
Yea | pass | March 07, 2019 |
|
SB 48
authorize counties on behalf of certain improvement districts to issue convention facility on-sale licenses to sell alcoholic beverages.
Concurred in amendments - 2019 |
Yea | pass | March 07, 2019 |
|
HB 1265
revise provisions regarding certain tax rates.
Do Pass Amended - 2019 |
Nay | pass | March 07, 2019 |
|
HB 1212
make an appropriation to fund the industrial hemp licensure program and to declare an emergency.
Tabled - 2019 |
Yea | pass | March 07, 2019 |
|
HB 1190
provide for certain reporting requirements related to abortions.
Do Pass Amended - 2019 |
Yea | pass | March 07, 2019 |
|
HB 1251
license out-of-state multi-jurisdictional totalizator hubs and distribute source market fees to the special racing revolving fund and the South Dakota-bred racing fund.
Do Pass Amended - 2019 |
Nay | fail | March 07, 2019 |
|
HB 1209
revise certain provisions regarding vapor products.
Do Pass Amended - 2019 |
Nay | pass | March 07, 2019 |
|
HJR 1001
Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota regarding appointments to fill legislative vacancies.
Do Pass Amended - 2019 |
Yea | fail | March 07, 2019 |
|
HB 1084
provide for specific classification of affordable housing structures for purposes of taxation.
Do Pass Amended - 2019 |
Yea | pass | March 07, 2019 |
|
SB 56
revise certain provision regarding the regulation of fireworks and to declare an emergency.
Concurred in amendments - 2019 |
Yea | pass | March 07, 2019 |
|
HCR 1007
Expressing and encouraging support for voluntary country-of-origin labels.
Adopt Resolution - 2019 |
Nay | fail | March 07, 2019 |
|
HB 1264
authorize the payment of a self-insured retention on a cyber liability insurance policy from the extraordinary litigation fund, to make an appropriation for the payment of extraordinary litigation expenses, and to declare an emergency.
Do Pass - 2019 |
Yea | pass | March 07, 2019 |
|
HB 1195
revise provisions regarding juvenile justice.
Do Pass Amended - 2019 |
Yea | fail | March 07, 2019 |
|
HB 1256
make an appropriation to fund tax refunds for elderly persons and persons with a disability, to revise the income eligibility requirements for property and sales tax refunds, and to declare an emergency.
Do Pass Amended - 2019 |
Yea | pass | March 07, 2019 |
|
HB 1066
require students to take a civics test before graduating from high school.
Motion to amend - 2019 |
Yea | pass | March 07, 2019 |
|
HB 1187
authorize the Bureau of Administration to conduct a study of the Flaming Fountain on Capitol Lake, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.
Do Pass Amended - 2019 |
Nay | pass | March 07, 2019 |
|
SB 16
establish certain provisions regarding financial security for the decommissioning of wind turbines.
Concurred in amendments - 2019 |
Yea | pass | March 06, 2019 |
|
HB 1035
rename the unemployment insurance program to the reemployment assistance program.
Do Pass - 2019 |
Yea | pass | March 06, 2019 |
|
HB 1250
revise certain provisions regarding professional counselors and marriage and family therapists.
Do Pass Amended - 2019 |
Nay | pass | March 06, 2019 |
|
HB 1186
repeal the termination of the juvenile detention cost-sharing fund.
Do Pass Amended - 2019 |
Yea | pass | March 06, 2019 |