135 recorded votes on bills tagged with this issue
2024 Regular Session23 votes
HB1013adopt the advanced practice registered nurse compact.Do PassYea
HB1023provide immunity from liability for certain actions of the State Bar and its agents.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1041modify the definition of public infrastructure to allow a federally recognized Indian tribe to be eligible for housing infrastructure grants and loans and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
HB1048revise the requirements pertaining to average teacher compensation and to establish a minimum teacher salary.TabledNaytabling motion
HB1057create the Commission on Indigent Legal Services and Office of Indigent Legal Services, to make an appropriation for reimbursing county indigent legal services, and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1076require the consideration of the definition of antisemitism when investigating unfair or discriminatory practices.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1083permit a person convicted of certain driving under the influence offenses to drive for certain purposes.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1084repeal a provision related to habeas corpus proceedings.Do PassYea
HB1092revise provisions regarding the 911 emergency surcharge.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1092revise provisions regarding the 911 emergency surcharge.ReconsideredYea
HB1092revise provisions regarding the 911 emergency surcharge.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1092revise provisions regarding the 911 emergency surcharge.Conference Committee Report adoptedYea
HB1144provide for the study of the Community, Hope, Opportunity, Independence, Careers, Empowerment, Success waiver program and to provide an appropriation therefor.TabledYeatabling motion
HB1220allow an appeal of a decision of the Department of Education regarding special education or related services by a civil action against the department.Do PassYea
SB19rescind rulemaking authority pertaining to the process for publishing required voter registration numbers.Do PassYea
SB46authorize the disclosure of referral status by Department of Human Services personnel.Do PassYea
SB71remove a prohibition on the ability of law enforcement and various governmental entities to inspect, search, seize, prosecute, or impose disciplinary action on cannabis dispensaries, cultivation facilities, manufacturing facilities, and testing facilities.Do PassYea
SB90revise and repeal provisions related to forcible entry and detainer.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB97establish the admissibility of evidence of similar crimes in sexual assault cases.Do PassYea
SB130consider certain goods when given as a prize through a redemption store as purchases for resale.Do PassNay
SB172allow a person to temporarily take responsibility of a feral cat for the purpose of spaying or neutering the animal.Concurred in amendmentsYea
SCR605Affirming the value of grassland ecosystems and the importance of farmers and ranchers as managers.Adopt Resolution as amendedYea
SJR510To refer to the voters the question of whether this state should lower the state sales and use tax rate on food to zero percent, and to increase certain gross receipts tax rates, excise tax rates, and use tax rates.Do PassNay
2023 Regular Session25 votes
HB1046provide free tuition at Board of Technical Education institutions for children or spouses of members of the South Dakota National Guard disabled or deceased in the line of duty.Do PassYea
HB1064require the Unified Judicial System to assemble a task force to address the provision of legal services to indigent parties within the South Dakota court system and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1108revise provisions related to abandoned mobile or manufactured homes.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1174provide for appropriate civil commitment of certain persons.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1191clarify the duties of truancy officers.Do PassYea
HB1240amend provisions addressing guardianships and conservatorships.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB4modify a court's authority to commit a habitual juvenile offender to the Department of Corrections.Concurred in amendmentsYea
SB9modify discharge notice procedures applicable to developmentally disabled persons.Do PassYea
SB70revise provisions related to courtroom modifications for child witnesses.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB90provide certain definitions related to the crime of rape.Do PassYea
SB91revise certain provisions regarding the crime of rape and provide a penalty therefor.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB91revise certain provisions regarding the crime of rape and provide a penalty therefor.Concurred in amendmentsYea
SB93provide an increased appropriation for the construction costs of an athletics events center at Dakota State University, and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
SB93provide an increased appropriation for the construction costs of an athletics events center at Dakota State University, and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
SB103create a pilot program in the Unified Judicial System for risk and lethality assessments for certain persons accused of assault or protection order violations.Do PassYea
SB129include school employees in certain assault provisions and provide a penalty therefor.Do PassYea
SB129include school employees in certain assault provisions and provide a penalty therefor.Veto overrideNay
SB142prohibit certain persons from using the title veterinary technician.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB143raise the revenue threshold for a required audit of a water development district.Do PassYea
SB151clarify information related to students that is not subject to survey, analysis, or evaluation without consent.Do Pass AmendedNay
SB156make an appropriation of American Rescue Plan Act monies for eligible water projects and to declare an emergency.Do PassNay
SB156make an appropriation of American Rescue Plan Act monies for eligible water projects and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedNay
SB156make an appropriation of American Rescue Plan Act monies for eligible water projects and to declare an emergency.Conference Committee Report adoptedYea
SB176modify certain requirements for removal from the sex offender registry.Do PassYea
SB206clarify good cause for the purpose of continuing an involuntary commitment hearing.Do Pass AmendedYea
2022 Regular Session31 votes
HB1036revise certain provisions regarding search warrants for tracking devices.Do PassYea
HB1099revise provisions related to courtroom modifications for child witnesses.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1109revise a provision related to the review of the master jury list.Do PassYea
HB1113prohibit threats made with the intent to coerce an abortion and to provide a penalty therefor.Do PassYea
HB1129prohibit forms of discrimination in access to organ transplantation.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1152establish rights regarding the disposition of a person's remains.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1160clarify bond or pre-trial release upon sobriety program participation.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1176grant immunity from certain liabilities for camping activities.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1223authorize the provision of informed consent by a pregnant minor.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB7revise provisions related to custody and visitation rights by medical cannabis cardholders.Do PassYea
SB14revise provisions related to the confidential list of medical cannabis cardholders maintained by the Department of Health.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB21revise provisions related to the revocation of a medical cannabis registry identification card.Do PassYea
SB21revise provisions related to the revocation of a medical cannabis registry identification card.Concurred in amendmentsYea
SB27revise the provisions regarding the denial or nonrenewal of a patient registry identification card.Do PassYea
SB76revise certain provisions regarding the minimum amount of a lottery prize that is subject to setoff.Do PassNay
SB76revise certain provisions regarding the minimum amount of a lottery prize that is subject to setoff.Veto overrideNay
SB80exempt the provision of electricity through electric vehicle charging stations from the definition of electric utility.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB81revise the definition of sexual contact for purposes of sexual contact with a child under eighteen by a person in a position of authority.Do PassYea
SB81revise the definition of sexual contact for purposes of sexual contact with a child under eighteen by a person in a position of authority.Conference Committee Report adoptedYea
SB83modify when a motion for expungement of an arrest record may be made and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB119prohibit sexual contact between prison employees and prisoners.Do PassYea
SB151revise the automatic removal of certain convictions from a background check record.Do Pass AmendedNay
SB151revise the automatic removal of certain convictions from a background check record.Veto overrideNay
SB159exempt any person suffering from a severe mental illness from capital punishment.Do Pass AmendedNay
SB164clarify the requirements for the execution of a living will declaration.Do PassYea
SB167clarify the certification process for teachers and school administrators.Concurred in amendmentsYea
SB172revise provisions regarding eligibility for parole for certain persons sentenced to life imprisonment.Do Pass AmendedNay
SB172revise provisions regarding eligibility for parole for certain persons sentenced to life imprisonment.ReconsideredNay
SB173establish standards for live or photographic lineups conducted by law enforcement.Do Pass AmendedNay
SB195establish the burden of proof after a claim of immunity.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB207enact the uniform electronic recordation of custodial interrogations act.Do Pass AmendedNay
2021 Regular Session19 votes
HB1014establish uniform complaint and declaratory ruling procedures for agencies regulating certain professions and occupations.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1046limit liability for certain exposures to COVID-19.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1069modify the expenditures that are recoverable as disbursements by a prevailing party in a civil action or a special proceeding.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1140restrict the entry of conservation officers onto certain private land without permission.Recalled from committee (Rule 7-7)Yea
HB1140restrict the entry of conservation officers onto certain private land without permission.Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6Yea
HB1212clarify the use of force.Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6Yea
SB15revise the voting requirements necessary for the board to grant or deny parole or recommend clemency.Do PassYea
SB16revise the requirements of setting discretionary parole dates by the board.Do PassYea
SB62revise certain provisions regarding appeals by the prosecution.Do PassYea
SB98limit the application of the death penalty.Do PassNay
SB103provide for the confidentiality of personal information of persons affiliated with nonprofit corporations.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB103provide for the confidentiality of personal information of persons affiliated with nonprofit corporations.Concurred in amendmentsYea
SB124provide protections for the exercise of religious freedom.Do PassYea
SB141revise the automatic removal of certain convictions from a background check record.Do Pass AmendedNay
SB164modify the process for civil forfeiture.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB173revise certain provisions related to competency hearings.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB174revise provisions related to the automatic removal of certain charges or convictions from a defendant's public record.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB178prohibit certain insurers from using genetic information.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB178prohibit certain insurers from using genetic information.Concurred in amendmentsYea
2020 Regular Session19 votes
HB1010revise provisions regarding testimony of qualified mental health professionals at involuntary commitment hearings.Do PassYea
HB1011require certain examinations of persons awaiting involuntary commitment hearings.Do PassYea
HB1067modify certain provisions regarding notice, service, and execution of judgments in forceable entry and detainer actions.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1086repeal certain fees charged by a clerk of courts.Do PassYea
HB1103authorize the forensic medical examination of certain minor victims without parental or guardian consent.Do PassYea
HB1117repeal and revise certain provisions regarding riot, to establish the crime of incitement to riot, and to revise provisions regarding civil liability for riot and riot boosting.Do PassYea
HB1178revise the seller's property condition disclosure statement.Do PassYea
HB1206revise certain provisions regarding the commitment of a delinquent child to the Department of Corrections.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1244authorize forensic medical examinations for certain persons.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB46revise provisions related to the restoration to competency of criminal defendants.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB73exempt certain persons from the requirement to publish name changes.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB73exempt certain persons from the requirement to publish name changes.Conference Committee Report adoptedYea
SB96prohibit the denial of benefits based solely on a controlled substance felony.Do PassNay
SB136authorize certain witnesses to be accompanied by a certified therapeutic dog in a criminal proceeding.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB140provide for the resolution of alleged certain disability violations.Concurred in amendmentsYea
SB157revise certain provisions regarding the county zoning and appeals process.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB176provide for the seizure and holding of real property as evidence.Do Pass AmendedYea
2019 Regular Session18 votes
HB1061provide for a court order to test for HIV at the request of victims of certain crimes.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1063revise provisions regarding engaging in sexual activity for a fee or other compensation.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1070revise the procedure for judgment by confession.Do PassYea
HB1074provide a privilege for journalists and newscasters regarding refusal to disclose information.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1099provide for the designation of a caregiver to receive information regarding residents of treatment facilities.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1180revise certain provisions regarding the collection and storage of sexual assault kit evidence.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB12revise certain provisions pertaining to the disqualification of commercial driver license holders for failure to consent to chemical analyses.Do PassYea
SB25revise the authority of Department of Revenue special agents.Do PassYea
SB70revise certain provisions regarding hospital liens.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB71prohibit capital punishment of any person with severe mental illness.Do PassNay
SB80make an appropriation to the Equal Access to Our Courts Commission.TabledYeatabling motion
SB99establish certain provisions regarding commercial security deposits.Do PassYea
SB118establish certain provisions regarding advance care planning.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB118establish certain provisions regarding advance care planning.Concurred in amendmentsYea
SB142require the state to assume the responsibility for legal expenses of certain persons in state custody.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
SB148provide for state employee protection from retaliation for certain communications.Do Pass AmendedNay
▶No vote recorded (excused / absent)5 bills
SB70revise certain provisions regarding hospital liens.Excused
HB1055require parental notification and agreement before the institution of an order to withhold resuscitation from certain patients.Excused
HB1050revise certain provisions regarding the use and possession of scanning devices and reencoders.Excused
SB157revise certain provisions regarding the county zoning and appeals process.Excused
SB85revise a provision related to an action to quiet title to real property.Excused
Votes are shown as cast; we don’t score or label positions. Amendment-adoption motions are omitted, and tabling motions are flagged (a Yea there was a vote to kill the bill).