Sue Peterson
Born
1963
Contact
Email · Sue.Peterson@sdlegislature.gov
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31
Bills sponsored
this session · 379 all-time
0
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 0 all-time
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Enacted into law
counting…
2322
Recorded votes
93%
Vote participation
voted in 93% of 2322 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2026 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
84.4%
based on 352 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
15.6%
based on 352 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
89.8%
based on 352 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
379 billsCurrent session 31 bills
- SC 822 honoring TKO’s Custom Catering and Capitol Cafe for outstanding service. Introduced
- HC 8014 honoring the life and legacy of William Long IV. Introduced
- HB 1275 create requirements for age verification and parental consent for application stores and to provide a penalty therefor. In Committee
- SB 215 provide for a pilot program for the implementation of a secured cryptographically end-to-end verifiable voting system in certain jurisdictions. In Committee
- HB 1246 prohibit nondisclosure of certain agreements related to data centers. Failed
- SCR 602 celebrating the sister-state relationship with Taiwan. Introduced
- HB 1206 clarify the use of public funds for the purpose of alternative instruction. In Committee
- SB 171 amend provisions pertaining to the processing of absentee ballots and to declare an emergency. Signed
- 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 223 modify the requirements for a petition to refer an excess tax levy of a school district to a vote. In Committee
- HB 1241 modify the requirements for public notice of a hearing prior to a vote to impose an excess tax levy, and to modify requirements to refer an excess tax levy of a school district to a vote. Passed
- HB 1316 revise the time for conducting the canvass of an election. Failed
- HB 1253 adjust the assessment methodology for owner-occupied single-family dwellings and nonagricultural property. In Committee
- SB 86 authorize purchasing agency verification and monitoring of workers' compensation insurance coverage obtained by public improvement contractors. In Committee
- SB 141 exempt certain sales at farmers' markets from sales tax. 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
- SB 134 restrict deference to a state agency's interpretation of a state statute, administrative rule, or policy. Passed
- HJR 5001 proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, requiring a declaration of necessity and clarifying public use of private property taken or damaged by eminent domain. In Committee
- SB 85 require an election for an excess tax levy of a school district. In Committee
- SB 133 provide additional legislative oversight of rulemaking. Signed
- HB 1197 revise a provision related to the venue of adoption proceedings. Signed
- SB 84 increase thresholds for the value of and eligibility for the partners in education scholarship. Signed
- SB 214 amend provisions pertaining to the publication of the statewide voter registration file. Signed
- SB 2 provide that a firearm silencer is not a controlled weapon. Signed
Historical 348 bills
- SB 146 revise provisions on interim transfers and appropriations. Signed
- HB 1230 revise a provision related to unauthorized distribution of fentanyl and provide a penalty therefor. Signed
- SJR 505 Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, establishing the trust for unclaimed property fund. 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
- SB 176 clarify the discovery procedures and powers and to modify the administration of the Government Operations and Audit Committee. 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 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 1181 require a school district to provide dyslexia screening. Died
- HCR 6003 To provide for an interim study regarding property tax reduction and preservation of the American dream to own a home. Died
- SB 180 to require age verification before an individual may access an application from an online application store. Died
- HB 1174 revise certain provisions related to the rights and obligations of a father of a child born to an unmarried mother. Signed
- SB 190 provide school choice through an education tax credit. 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
- SB 160 revise exceptions to the imposition of a Class 2 misdemeanor when no other penalty is provided by statute. Died
- 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
- SB 191 limit annual valuation increases on owner-occupied single-family dwellings and provide an exception for mill rate limitations on taxing districts. Died
- HB 1119 limit annual valuation increases on owner-occupied single-family dwellings and nonagricultural property. Died
- SB 183 establish requirements that state agencies must follow when applying for federal grants. Died
- SB 143 modify the composition and staffing requirements of the South Dakota-Ireland Trade Commission. Signed
- SB 50 prohibit the use of drones for purposes of assessing real property for taxation, and to provide a penalty therefor. Failed
- HB 1180 require that a candidate for election to the board of a school district disclose the candidate's party affiliation on a declaration of candidacy. Died
- SB 153 require that expenditures from the department of game, fish and parks fund be budgeted through the general appropriation bill. Died
- SB 122 restrict the deference given by courts to a state agency's interpretation of a state statute, administrative rule, or policy. Died
Voting record
Current session 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
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SB 6
reduce the duration of an individual's reemployment benefits.
Tabled |
Not Voting | pass | February 19, 2026 |
|
SB 39
revise provisions relating to industrial hemp.
Do Pass |
Yea | pass | January 23, 2026 |
|
SB 245
create the homeowner property tax reduction fund, and to transfer moneys to the homeowner property tax reduction fund.
Concurred in amendments |
Yea | pass | March 11, 2026 |
|
HB 1209
require employment verification eligibility through the e-verify program and to provide a penalty therefor.
Conference Committee report not adopted, no committee appointed |
Nay | pass | March 11, 2026 |
|
HB 1209
require employment verification eligibility through the e-verify program and to provide a penalty therefor.
Reconsidered |
Yea | fail | March 11, 2026 |
|
SB 221
regulate the retail sale of nicotine products, and to provide a penalty therefor.
Concurred in amendments |
Yea | pass | March 10, 2026 |
|
SB 159
revise requirements pertaining to the minimum age for marriage.
Concurred in amendments |
Yea | pass | March 10, 2026 |
|
SB 119
create the capitol restoration fund and to transfer moneys thereto.
Concurred in amendments |
Yea | pass | March 10, 2026 |
|
SB 106
modify the amount required to be set aside for extraordinary expenses incurred in providing special education programs.
Concurred in amendments |
Yea | pass | March 10, 2026 |
|
SB 39
revise provisions relating to industrial hemp.
Concurred in amendments |
Yea | pass | March 10, 2026 |
|
SB 171
amend provisions pertaining to the processing of absentee ballots and to declare an emergency.
Concurred in amendments |
Yea | pass | March 10, 2026 |
|
SB 135
protect residents from increased utility costs and utility shortages caused by data centers and clarify authority to regulate data centers.
Concurred in amendments |
Yea | pass | March 10, 2026 |
|
HB 1082
establish parameters for the reimbursement of school districts that provide free or reduced-price meals to students.
Do Pass Amended |
Nay | pass | March 09, 2026 |
|
HB 1249
amend provisions pertaining to the School Finance Accountability Board, and the process by which a recommendation of the board is approved.
Do Pass Amended |
Not Voting | pass | March 09, 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.
Do Pass Amended |
Yea | pass | March 09, 2026 |
|
HB 1303
promote the future success and development of South Dakota.
Tabled |
Yea | pass | March 09, 2026 |
|
HB 1253
adjust the assessment methodology for owner-occupied single-family dwellings and nonagricultural property.
Do Pass Amended |
Yea | fail | March 09, 2026 |
|
HB 1184
define man and woman throughout the state.
Do Pass Amended |
Yea | pass | March 09, 2026 |
|
HB 1149
adopt the athletic trainer licensure compact.
Do Pass |
Yea | pass | March 09, 2026 |
|
HB 1082
establish parameters for the reimbursement of school districts that provide free or reduced-price meals to students.
Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6 |
Nay | pass | March 09, 2026 |
|
HB 1135
make an appropriation to enhance the economic health of South Dakota.
Tabled |
Yea | pass | March 09, 2026 |
|
HB 1215
authorize counties and municipalities to issue a license for a cigar bar.
Do Pass Amended |
Nay | pass | March 09, 2026 |
|
HB 1176
clarify bond or pre-trial release upon sobriety program participation.
Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6 |
Nay | fail | March 09, 2026 |
|
HB 1148
adopt the respiratory care interstate compact.
Do Pass |
Yea | pass | March 09, 2026 |
|
HB 1302
address issues facing South Dakota.
Tabled |
Yea | pass | March 09, 2026 |
|
HB 1140
permit a court to impose as a condition of probation, or parole in certain circumstances, treatment at a nonprofit entity awarded an alternative care program grant.
Do Pass |
Yea | pass | March 09, 2026 |
|
HB 1038
allow the Public Utilities Commission to assess actual costs to data centers that are customers of public utilities.
Do Pass Amended |
Yea | pass | March 09, 2026 |
|
HB 1241
modify the requirements for public notice of a hearing prior to a vote to impose an excess tax levy, and to modify requirements to refer an excess tax levy of a school district to a vote.
Do Pass Amended |
Yea | fail | March 09, 2026 |
|
HB 1134
make an appropriation for the economic development prosperity of South Dakota.
Tabled |
Yea | pass | March 09, 2026 |
|
SB 49
safeguard the integrity, privacy, and security of genetic data and provide a civil penalty therefor.
Concurred in amendments |
Yea | pass | March 09, 2026 |
|
HB 1241
modify the requirements for public notice of a hearing prior to a vote to impose an excess tax levy, and to modify requirements to refer an excess tax levy of a school district to a vote.
Reconsidered |
Yea | pass | March 09, 2026 |
|
HB 1006
create a taskforce to study the creation of Indian medicaid managed care entities in the state.
Do Pass Amended |
Yea | pass | March 09, 2026 |
|
HB 1160
repeal the medical marijuana oversight committee.
Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6 |
Nay | fail | March 09, 2026 |
|
HB 1323
modify the requirements to refer an ordinance or resolution to the voters of a political subdivision.
Do Pass Amended |
Yea | pass | March 09, 2026 |
|
HB 1160
repeal the medical marijuana oversight committee.
Do Pass |
Nay | fail | March 09, 2026 |
|
HB 1040
revise the child support obligation schedule.
Do Pass |
Nay | fail | March 05, 2026 |
|
SB 15
create the Developmental Disability Service Delivery Committee.
Concurred in amendments |
Yea | pass | March 05, 2026 |
|
SB 131
revise the season in which a nonprofit organization may host a special pheasant hunt for disabled veterans and Purple Heart recipients.
Concurred in amendments |
Yea | pass | March 05, 2026 |
|
HB 1220
regulate the sale of nicotine products, and to provide a penalty therefor.
Do Pass Amended |
Yea | pass | March 05, 2026 |
|
SB 90
expand the information required to be sent to the prescription drug monitoring program for each registry identification card holder.
Concurred in amendments |
Yea | pass | March 05, 2026 |
|
SB 41
revise a provision related to criminal invasions of privacy, prohibit the creation and distribution of digitally fabricated material of an identifiable individual, and provide penalties therefor.
Concurred in amendments |
Yea | pass | March 05, 2026 |
|
HB 1138
require the licensure of non-medical home care agencies, and to provide a penalty therefor.
Do Pass Amended |
Nay | pass | March 05, 2026 |
|
SB 132
modify provisions related to the South Dakota Veterans Council.
Concurred in amendments |
Yea | pass | March 05, 2026 |
|
HB 1045
revise certain provisions related to child support.
Do Pass |
Yea | pass | March 05, 2026 |
|
HB 1108
require the sealing of court files upon dismissal or denial of a petition for a protection order.
Do Pass Amended |
Yea | pass | March 05, 2026 |
|
HB 1245
authorize municipalities to establish a local funding mechanism for capital improvement projects.
Do Pass Amended |
Nay | pass | March 05, 2026 |
|
HB 1299
permit the use of biological filtration systems in water recreational facilities located in certain lodging establishments.
Do Pass Amended |
Yea | pass | March 05, 2026 |
|
SB 214
amend provisions pertaining to the publication of the statewide voter registration file.
Concurred in amendments |
Yea | pass | March 05, 2026 |
|
HB 1209
require employment verification eligibility through the e-verify program and to provide a penalty therefor.
Do Pass Amended |
Yea | pass | March 04, 2026 |
|
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.
Concurred in amendments |
Yea | pass | March 04, 2026 |