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21
Bills sponsored
this session · 29 all-time
0
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 0 all-time
8
Enacted into law
this session · 14 all-time
434
Recorded votes
99%
Vote participation
voted in 99% of 434 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
71 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
88.1%
based on 413 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
11.9%
based on 413 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
98.8%
based on 413 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
29 billsCurrent session 21 bills
- HC 8012 recognizing Captain Royce Williams for his exemplary military service and bravery in combat. Introduced
- HB 1058 require licensure for online pari-mutuel wagering pools for horse and dog races, and clarify the application of tax therefor. Signed
- 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 1056 require that the Department of Social Services submit a federal waiver request to exclude soft drinks from the supplemental nutrition assistance program. Signed
- HB 1111 modify the requirements for obtaining an agricultural processor's lien. Signed
- HC 8010 honoring James Hanssen, a member of the Bridgewater-Emery School District Board of Education, on his forty years of school board service. Introduced
- HB 1244 repeal the special donations fund and make an appropriation to the Department of Education for the provision of a grant to support the Jobs for America's Graduates-South Dakota program. Signed
- 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
- HCR 6012 recognizing the YMCA for 175 years of service to youth, families, and communities in South Dakota and across the United States. Introduced
- HB 1157 establish a task force for the purpose of studying aquatic invasive species infestations, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency. In Committee
- HR 7001 recognizing the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. In Committee
- HC 8009 commending and honoring Brad Olson, a member of the Aberdeen School District Board of Education, on his twenty-five years of school board service. Introduced
- HCR 6003 recognizing the importance of conservation and restoration practices in addressing water shortages and forest fire mitigation in the Black Hills, and commending the organizations engaged in this work. Introduced
- HB 1034 increase fees for decals and license plates mailed to vehicle owners. Signed
- HB 1200 make an appropriation for victim services provided by nonprofit organizations. Signed
- HC 8011 commending and honoring Greg Blue, a member of the Iroquois School District Board of Education, on his thirty-five years of school board service. Introduced
- HB 1116 prohibit a video streaming service from transmitting certain advertising during children's programming and provide a penalty therefor. In Committee
- HB 1005 provide a sales and use tax exemption for goods and services related to data center operations. In Committee
- HC 8001 recognizing National FFA week. Introduced
Historical 8 bills
- HC 8023 Honoring Glenn Muller of Davis, selected as the 2025 Agribusiness Citizen of the Year by the Agribusiness Division of the Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce. Died
- HB 1115 establish the crime of aggravated criminal entry of a motor vehicle with the intent to steal a firearm or firearm silencer, to make offenders ineligible for presumptive probation, and to provide a penalty therefor. Died
- HB 1080 void covenants that prohibit or restrict the possession or use of firearms and ammunition. Signed
- HB 1100 clarify which opinions must be included in the annual judicial opinions report prepared by the Legislative Research Council. Signed
- HB 1096 prohibit eligibility for a suspended imposition of sentence for certain rape offenses. Signed
- 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
Voting record
Current session 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
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SB 22
clarify when certification of values is transmitted to the county.
Do Pass |
Yea | pass | January 29, 2026 |
|
HB 1103
require that annual withdrawal of groundwater from any groundwater source may not exceed the annual recharge of water to the groundwater source.
Do Pass |
Nay | pass | January 29, 2026 |
|
SB 38
modify the annual fee imposed on certain concentrated animal feeding operations.
Do Pass |
Yea | pass | January 29, 2026 |
|
HB 1100
revise provisions relating to the use of the livestock disease emergency fund.
Tabled |
Yea | pass | January 29, 2026 |
|
HB 1106
revise the terms of county extension board members.
Do Pass |
Yea | pass | January 27, 2026 |
|
HB 1092
update provisions pertaining to open records.
Do Pass |
Yea | pass | January 27, 2026 |
|
HB 1077
consider a cultivated-protein food product to be adulterated food.
Do Pass |
Nay | pass | January 27, 2026 |
|
HB 1019
revise provisions regarding pesticide laws.
Do Pass Amended |
Yea | pass | January 27, 2026 |
|
HB 1064
provide for the sale of producer-raised meat and meat food products directly to consumers pending legalization under federal law.
Do Pass Amended |
Nay | pass | January 27, 2026 |
|
HB 1091
require that corrected information be posted at least twenty-four hours prior to a meeting of a political subdivision.
Deferred to the 41st legislative day |
Yea | pass | January 27, 2026 |
|
HB 1088
remove the requirement that counties remit to municipalities an amount equal to the road levy for calendar years 1984, 1985, and 1986.
Do Pass |
Yea | pass | January 22, 2026 |
|
HB 1020
increase the maximum amount allowable for the livestock ownership inspection fee and to declare an emergency.
Do Pass |
Yea | pass | January 22, 2026 |
|
HB 1002
revise the daily meal allowance for wildland fire employees and fire suppression forces in certain circumstances.
Do Pass |
Yea | pass | January 22, 2026 |
|
HB 1004
authorize the recall of county commissioners.
Deferred to the 41st legislative day |
Yea | pass | January 22, 2026 |
|
HB 1030
amend provisions pertaining to the timing of municipal elections.
Do Pass |
Yea | pass | January 22, 2026 |
|
HB 1060
remove the five percent calculation requirement from the county budgetary process.
Do Pass |
Yea | pass | January 22, 2026 |
|
SJR SJR508
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.
Floor vote |
Nay | fail | March 04, 2026 |
|
SJR SJR503
applying to the United States Congress for a convention of the states to propose amendments to the United States Constitution regarding the imposition of fiscal restraints on the federal government, further limiting the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limiting the terms of office for members of Congress and other federal officials.
Floor vote |
Yea | fail | February 18, 2026 |
|
SCR SCR608
urging collaboration to reduce hunger and food waste in this state under the protections of the 1996 Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act.
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | February 25, 2026 |
|
SCR SCR607
supporting congressional authorization for, and federal participation in, major rural water supply projects identified by the South Dakota Association of Rural Water Systems.
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | February 25, 2026 |
|
SCR SCR607
supporting congressional authorization for, and federal participation in, major rural water supply projects identified by the South Dakota Association of Rural Water Systems.
Committee vote — House Agriculture and Natural Resources |
Yea | pass | February 24, 2026 |
|
SCR SCR606
encouraging the review and approval of water rights applications and future use reservations from the Missouri River.
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | February 25, 2026 |
|
SCR SCR606
encouraging the review and approval of water rights applications and future use reservations from the Missouri River.
Committee vote — House Agriculture and Natural Resources |
Yea | pass | February 24, 2026 |
|
SCR SCR605
recognizing the significance of the monarch butterfly and encouraging cooperative, voluntary conservation efforts in South Dakota.
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | February 25, 2026 |
|
SCR SCR605
recognizing the significance of the monarch butterfly and encouraging cooperative, voluntary conservation efforts in South Dakota.
Committee vote — House Agriculture and Natural Resources |
Yea | pass | February 24, 2026 |
|
SCR SCR604
urging the people of the state of South Dakota to seek the Lord Most High for His healing presence and mercy upon South Dakota.
Floor vote |
Nay | pass | January 29, 2026 |
|
SCR SCR603
supporting the secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture in establishing a working group of nutrition experts to determine national standards for foods and beverages purchased with supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits.
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | January 29, 2026 |
|
SCR SCR602
celebrating the sister-state relationship with Taiwan.
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | January 29, 2026 |
|
SB 98
prevent virtual currency kiosk fraud.
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | March 03, 2026 |
|
SB 96
authorize the imposition of a county option gross receipts tax to reduce owner-occupied property taxes.
Floor vote |
Nay | pass | March 05, 2026 |
|
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.
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | March 02, 2026 |
|
SB 92
clarify the rights to appeal and refer certain decisions of boards of county commissioners.
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | February 12, 2026 |
|
SB 92
clarify the rights to appeal and refer certain decisions of boards of county commissioners.
Committee vote — House Local Government |
Yea | pass | February 10, 2026 |
|
SB 91
clarify the procedure for petitioning a board of county commissioners for a change to the comprehensive plan or zoning ordinances.
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | February 11, 2026 |
|
SB 91
clarify the procedure for petitioning a board of county commissioners for a change to the comprehensive plan or zoning ordinances.
Committee vote — House Local Government |
Yea | pass | February 10, 2026 |
|
SB 90
expand the information required to be sent to the prescription drug monitoring program for each registry identification card holder.
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | March 03, 2026 |
|
SB 9
revise provisions regarding notices to the one-call notification center.
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | February 03, 2026 |
|
SB 89
create a task force to study the provision of emergency medical services as an essential service and the funding thereof.
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | February 26, 2026 |
|
SB 88
clarify the procedure for a potential condemnor to examine real property absent the property owner's permission.
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | February 26, 2026 |
|
SB 87
clarify and establish requirements related to forensic medical examinations.
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | March 02, 2026 |
|
SB 85
require an election for an excess tax levy of a school district.
Floor vote |
Nay | fail | February 04, 2026 |
|
SB 84
increase thresholds for the value of and eligibility for the partners in education scholarship.
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | January 29, 2026 |
|
SB 82
prohibit the misrepresentation of an animal as a service animal and to provide a penalty therefor.
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | February 26, 2026 |
|
SB 81
clarify the prohibition on injuring or harassing a service animal.
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | February 26, 2026 |
|
SB 8
permit a school district to administer epinephrine using a nasal spray.
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | February 02, 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.
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | March 04, 2026 |
|
SB 78
revise the General Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2026.
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | March 12, 2026 |
|
SB 76
authorize loans from the South Dakota housing infrastructure fund for airport infrastructure.
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | March 05, 2026 |
|
SB 75
amend the type of entities eligible to participate in the cybersecurity services initiative.
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | February 20, 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.
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | March 09, 2026 |