Brandei Schaefbauer
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52
Bills sponsored
this session · 173 all-time
0
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 0 all-time
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Enacted into law
counting…
2052
Recorded votes
97%
Vote participation
voted in 97% of 2052 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
71 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
78.3%
based on 460 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
21.7%
based on 460 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
94.8%
based on 460 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
173 billsCurrent session 52 bills
- HB 1265 authorize the salvage of certain bird eggs. Signed
- HB 1124 establish the crime of trespass upon a place of worship, provide a penalty therefor, and declare an emergency. In Committee
- HB 1075 require notification of property owners prior to the establishment of a tax increment financing district. 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
- 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 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
- SB 77 ban kratom and kratom products and to provide a penalty therefor. In Committee
- HB 1193 modify the provisions for a refund of taxes to disabled veterans and surviving spouses under certain property tax relief programs. Signed
- 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
- HB 1305 prohibit the dissemination of location information about a public officer and provide a penalty and civil cause of action therefor. In Committee
- HB 1294 prohibit geoengineering in this state. In Committee
- HB 1181 prohibit weather and climate modification activities and provide a penalty therefor. In Committee
- HB 1031 revise and repeal provisions related to rape offenses and to increase the penalty therefor. In Committee
- HB 1071 establish a ten-year boat registration for owners of certain boats. 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
- HB 1069 establish the lifetime registration of and license fees for certain small trailers. In Committee
- HB 1170 allow online access to verify registry status for organ donation. In Committee
- HB 1067 provide a rebuttable presumption in favor of joint physical custody of a minor child. In Committee
- SB 95 require that a medical cannabis cardholder provide a card or card number upon request of a law enforcement officer. In Committee
Historical 121 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
- 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 1152 prohibit the enforcement and implementation of directives from intergovernmental organizations, and to provide a penalty therefor. 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 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 1198 modify the tuition benefit for dependents and spouses of disabled and deceased veterans. Died
- HB 1139 allow individualized investigative treatments for patients with life-threatening or debilitating diseases or conditions. Signed
- SB 124 establish the Incarceration Task Force. Died
- HB 1122 amend provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code. Died
- HB 1125 create a share the road bicyclist safety emblem for use on an emblem specialty plate. Signed
- 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
- HB 1106 require a report regarding refugee resettlement services. Signed
- SB 110 revise licensure and supervision requirements for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. Signed
- HB 1105 require the display of the state seal or motto in public school classrooms. Died
- SB 204 prohibit the expenditure of certain funds appropriated for purposes related to the construction of a prison facility. Died
- HB 1107 prohibit natural asset companies. Died
- SB 100 limit the imposition of restrictions on the carrying of a concealed pistol and other items of self-defense while on the campus of a public institution of higher education. Signed
- HB 1219 require counties and municipalities to provide emergency medical services within their jurisdictions. Died
- HB 1052 prohibit the exercise of eminent domain for a pipeline that carries carbon oxide. Signed
- HB 1084 provide free state park and recreation area admission to current and former members of the South Dakota National Guard and their spouses and dependents. Died
- HB 1053 require age verification by websites containing material that is harmful to minors, and to provide a penalty therefor. Signed
- SB 88 increase the amount of exempt proceeds when a homestead is sold or divided by court order. Signed
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 |
Nay | 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 |
Nay | 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 |
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 |
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 |
Nay | 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 |
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 |
Nay | 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 |