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32
Bills sponsored
this session · 54 all-time
0
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 0 all-time
16
Enacted into law
this session · 30 all-time
1155
Recorded votes
99%
Vote participation
voted in 99% of 1155 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
71 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
89.9%
based on 417 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
10.1%
based on 417 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
99.3%
based on 417 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
54 billsCurrent session 32 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
- HB 1138 require the licensure of non-medical home care agencies, and to provide a penalty therefor. Vetoed
- 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 210 provide that a portion of revenues from wind farms remain with school districts. In Committee
- HB 1308 reduce certain property taxes for owner-occupied property, and to increase the rates for certain gross receipts taxes and use taxes. Failed
- HB 1062 revise a provision related to aggravated assault. Signed
- HB 1093 create small-batch alcohol licenses. In Committee
- HB 1311 require the reporting of funding given by certain persons and governments to institutions under the control of the Board of Regents and the South Dakota Board of Technical Education. Signed
- SB 80 prohibit the sale of delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol products to individuals under the age of twenty-one. In Committee
- HC 8006 recognizing February as National Career and Technical Education and National Career and Technical Student Organizations Month. Introduced
- 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 1201 authorize the use of bingo games, lotteries, and pull-tab devices by booster clubs. Signed
- SB 211 prohibit certain billing practices by ambulance service providers and establish reimbursement standards for out-of-network emergency medical services. In Committee
- SB 97 adjust a limit on the percentage increase in revenue payable from property taxes. In Committee
- HB 1030 amend provisions pertaining to the timing of municipal elections. Signed
- HB 1299 permit the use of biological filtration systems in water recreational facilities located in certain lodging establishments. Signed
- HB 1272 require that a snow bear be titled and licensed. In Committee
- HB 1188 limit the liability of law enforcement officers and others when removing a disabled vehicle from a highway, a right of way, or public waters. Signed
- SCR 607 supporting congressional authorization for, and federal participation in, major rural water supply projects identified by the South Dakota Association of Rural Water Systems. In Committee
- HR 7001 recognizing the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. In Committee
- HB 1026 provide for the licensing of property data collectors and the registration of property data collection companies and to provide a penalty therefor. In Committee
- SB 36 authorize certain utilities to establish wildfire mitigation plans and associated liability limitations for wildfire damages. Signed
- HB 1202 authorize the construction of a trades center on the campus of Lake Area Technical College, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency. In Committee
- HB 1174 classify 911 telecommunicators as Class B members of the South Dakota Retirement System. In Committee
- HB 1034 increase fees for decals and license plates mailed to vehicle owners. Signed
Historical 22 bills
- HB 1079 increase the number of off-sale licenses from two to three in municipalities and counties of one thousand or less. 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
- SJR 501 Providing legislative approval for a future use water permit application by the Western Dakota Regional Water System. Signed
- SC 818 Honoring the Hamlin Chargers for their 2024 state championship in Class 9AA football. Died
- SC 814 Honoring the Estelline-Hendricks Redhawks women’s gymnastics team as the 2025 Class A gymnastics state champions. Died
- 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 1050 authorize municipalities to impose a new tax to fund capital improvement projects. Died
- SB 174 include certain types of vehicles in the abandoned titling process. Signed
- HB 1194 authorize the cooperation of counties for purposes of operating an office of county director of equalization. Signed
- SB 179 modify requirements for off-road vehicle dealers at special events. Signed
- HB 1141 provide an exception for employers to acquire and distribute opioid antagonists that are available over the counter. Signed
- 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
- SC 802 Honoring Callie Mueller of Florence, South Dakota, on being named Miss Rodeo America 2025. Died
- HB 1080 void covenants that prohibit or restrict the possession or use of firearms and ammunition. Signed
- SB 14 revise and repeal provisions related to agricultural production facilities and to provide a penalty therefor. Signed
- SB 95 make an appropriation to the Department of Revenue for distribution to county rural access infrastructure funds and to declare an emergency. Died
- HB 1068 allow a student to wear certain military decorations at a school graduation ceremony and to declare an emergency. Signed
- HB 1083 modify the requirements for obtaining an agricultural processor's lien. Signed
- 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
- SB 5 permit a sheriff to charge a fee for service of process, whether service is completed or not. Signed
- HB 1261 provide the board of commissioners with authority over certain intra-county land uses and construction projects. Died
- SB 202 create the water infrastructure development fund. 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 |
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 |
Nay | 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 |
Nay | 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 |
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 |
|
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 |
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 |
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 |