195 recorded votes on bills tagged with this issue
2022 Regular Session46 votes
HB1019make an appropriation for the payment of extraordinary litigation expenses and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
HB1041facilitate legislative oversight of settlement agreements involving a state entity or official.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1047make an appropriation to the Department of Education to improve and renovate the Cultural Heritage Center and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
HB1056revise provisions related to medical cannabis data maintained by the Department of Health.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1061codify an advisory council for the appraiser certification program.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1070clarify certain provisions of the rural access infrastructure improvements grant program.Do PassYea
HB1085expand the eligibility for a small estate probate.Do PassYea
HB1087revise certain provisions regarding records that are not open to inspection and copying and deliberations in an executive or closed meeting.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1106provide for the security and privacy of certain personally identifiable information for judicial officers and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1128protect the integrity of reemployment assistance.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1136revise oversight and reporting requirements concerning cannabis.Report out of committee without recommendation as amendedYea
HB1136revise oversight and reporting requirements concerning cannabis.Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6Nay
HB1152establish rights regarding the disposition of a person's remains.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1174revise requirements for sales of catalytic converters to scrap metal businesses.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1195direct the Indian Education Advisory Council to make an annual report to the Governor and the State-Tribal Relations Committee.Do PassYea
HB1258protect an individual's conscience from entities requiring the COVID-19 vaccine.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
HB1283require the posting of laws regarding hospital, nursing facility, and assisted living center visitation.Do PassYea
HB1340appropriate 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 for common schools.Do PassYea
HJR5001To apply for a convention of states under Article V of the Constitution of the United States, to impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, to limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and to limit the terms of office for federal officials and members of Congress.Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6Yea
SB11revise provisions regarding the medical marijuana oversight committee.Do PassYea
SB11revise provisions regarding the medical marijuana oversight committee.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB12revise the annual report on medical cannabis by the Department of Health to the Legislature.Do PassYea
SB12revise the annual report on medical cannabis by the Department of Health to the Legislature.Do Pass AmendedNay
SB14revise provisions related to the confidential list of medical cannabis cardholders maintained by the Department of Health.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB14revise provisions related to the confidential list of medical cannabis cardholders maintained by the Department of Health.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB18revise rulemaking authority related to medical cannabis.Do PassNay
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
SB65delineate uses for the South Dakota housing opportunity fund.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB76revise certain provisions regarding the minimum amount of a lottery prize that is subject to setoff.Do PassYea
SB76revise certain provisions regarding the minimum amount of a lottery prize that is subject to setoff.Veto overrideYea
SB108repeal certain reporting requirements to the Executive Board of the Legislative Research Council.Do PassYea
SB108repeal certain reporting requirements to the Executive Board of the Legislative Research Council.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB117revise the gross receipts tax on certain food.Do PassYea
SB117revise the gross receipts tax on certain food.Do PassYea
SB117revise the gross receipts tax on certain food.Failed to concur, no committee appointedYea
SB126require closure of litigation over the recreational use of nonmeandered waters.Do PassNay
SB130authorize the Board of Regents to acquire property, contract for the design and construction of the Dakota State University Applied Research Lab, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
SB131require the Board of Regents to provide an annual presentation to the special committee.Referred toYea
SB131require the Board of Regents to provide an annual presentation to the special committee.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB163address transparency in prescription drug pricing.Do Pass AmendedNay
SB163address transparency in prescription drug pricing.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB164clarify the requirements for the execution of a living will declaration.Do PassYea
SB197require the POW/MIA flag be displayed in the Senate and House of Representative chambers.Do PassYea
SB207enact the uniform electronic recordation of custodial interrogations act.Do Pass AmendedNay
2021 Regular Session60 votes
HB1014establish uniform complaint and declaratory ruling procedures for agencies regulating certain professions and occupations.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1027identify Water Management Board officers, authorize appointment of a prehearing officer, and define the duties of the prehearing officer.Do PassYea
HB1028revise petition requirements and the criteria for issuance of a water right permit.Do PassYea
HB1060direct certain persons to notify funeral directors of communicable diseases or conditions.Do PassYea
HB1064make an appropriation for and the establishment of peer support and critical incident stress management training for first responder organizations, and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1067modify identification requirements for a marriage license and to provide certain provisions for a name change.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1079limit certain actions that may be taken by the executive branch relative to nonprofit corporations or charitable trusts.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1090modify certain requirements for domestic not-for-profit corporations and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1111revise certain provisions regarding inspections and seizures by, and forfeitures involving, the Department of Game, Fish and Parks.Do PassYea
HB1127revise certain provisions regarding official meetings conducted by teleconference.Do PassYea
HB1139require that assisted living facilities create and post visitation policies.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1166make an appropriation to support the Ellsworth Air Force Base and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1189establish a tribal flag display in the rotunda of the capitol building.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1263provide price transparency for health care costs.Do PassYea
HB1263provide price transparency for health care costs.Do PassYea
HCR6008To reauthorize the Mental Health Services Delivery Task Force for the limited purposes of monitoring the growth and development of current initiatives in the delivery of mental health services, reviewing and proposing adjustments to the levels of funding, and ensuring that the statutory and regulatory framework complements intended outcomes.Adopt ResolutionYea
HCR6008To reauthorize the Mental Health Services Delivery Task Force for the limited purposes of monitoring the growth and development of current initiatives in the delivery of mental health services, reviewing and proposing adjustments to the levels of funding, and ensuring that the statutory and regulatory framework complements intended outcomes.Concurred in ResolutionYea
HCR6014To acknowledge and honor the Native American children who were survivors of the boarding schools in this state.Concurred in Resolution as AmendedNay
SB3enforce directives regarding contagious disease control.Concurred in amendmentsYea
SB5include a child's legal parents and guardians in the list of parties who may receive information related to reports of the child's abuse or neglect.Concurred in amendmentsYea
SB31provide for the release of adult abuse case information to certain parties to assist in the provision of adult protective services.Do PassYea
SB35make an appropriation to implement provisions concerning the legalization, regulation, and taxation of marijuana, and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedNay
SB45repeal the annual survey of schools regarding cardiopulmonary resuscitation instruction.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
SB48authorize the payment of lease rental obligations to the South Dakota Health and Educational Facilities Authority, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
SB54make an appropriation to build a bison visitors center in Custer State Park and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
SB72revise notification requirements for listing and delisting species on the threatened and endangered species list.Do PassYea
SB73revise provisions regarding the sale of certain government owned vehicles by an auction agency.Do PassYea
SB74revise certain provisions regarding drones.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB77require certain font size for initiated measure petitions and constitutional amendment petitions.Conference Committee Report adoptedNay
SB80revise provisions regarding the legislative redistricting process.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB80revise provisions regarding the legislative redistricting process.Concurred in amendmentsYea
SB82revise certain regulations pertaining to dealers of motor vehicles, boats, snowmobiles, or manufactured homes and mobile homes.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB82revise certain regulations pertaining to dealers of motor vehicles, boats, snowmobiles, or manufactured homes and mobile homes.Concurred in amendmentsYea
SB83require the provision of information regarding perinatal hospice.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB83require the provision of information regarding perinatal hospice.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB86revise certain requirements regarding the review of initiated amendments to the Constitution and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB92require that certain proposed rules include a housing cost impact statement.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB97modify provisions regarding the State-Tribal Relations Committee.Do Pass AmendedYea
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
SB106eliminate the exemption from the perpetual care funds provisions for certain cemeteries.Do PassYea
SB112establish requirements for filling the vacancies of certain constitutional offices.Do PassYea
SB123require a comment period for the attorney general's statement regarding initiated measures and initiated amendments.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB123require a comment period for the attorney general's statement regarding initiated measures and initiated amendments.Concurred in amendmentsYea
SB124provide protections for the exercise of religious freedom.Do PassYea
SB128revise certain provisions related to news media coverage of high school activities.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB128revise certain provisions related to news media coverage of high school activities.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB128revise certain provisions related to news media coverage of high school activities.Concurred in amendmentsYea
SB131make an appropriation for the improvement of South Dakota and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
SB138provide flexibility for certain municipal budget provisions.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB145revise the process of filling vacancies for candidates for elected office.Do PassYea
SB174revise provisions related to the automatic removal of certain charges or convictions from a defendant's public record.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB179authorize members of the Legislature to submit a request for continuing education to a licensing board or commission in this state.Do PassYea
SB193revise certain provisions regarding remote notarization.Do Pass AmendedYea
SCR601Urging the members of South Dakota's congressional delegation to vote against any act admitting the District of Columbia as a separate state.Adopt Resolution as amendedYea
SJR501Rescinding a House Joint Resolution calling for a constitutional convention for the sole purpose of changing the Constitution of the United States.Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6Nay
SRD901Proposing to disapprove Executive Order 2021-03 as set forth on pages 52 to 64, inclusive, of the Senate Journal.Adopt ResolutionYea
2020 Regular Session40 votes
HB1007require certain adjustments to the assessed value of agricultural land if factors impact the land's productivity and to require those adjustments to be documented.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1017provide for certain insurer corporate governance disclosure requirements.Do PassYea
HB1021revise certain provisions regarding the South Dakota Lottery Commission.Do PassYea
HB1023permit the secretary of revenue to issue cease and desist orders and to impose a civil penalty on certain public auctions.Do PassYea
HB1051revise certain provisions regarding public access to voter registration data.Do PassYea
HB1056authorize video monitoring of residents in assisted living centers and nursing facilities.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1060revise certain provisions regarding the use of the aeronautics fund.TabledNaytabling motion
HB1086repeal certain fees charged by a clerk of courts.Do PassYea
HB1107define style and form and authorize the code commission to make certain style and form edits to legislative acts.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1140provide for a regular review of parenting guidelines.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1165revise provisions regarding the acceptance of gifts by municipalities.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1178revise the seller's property condition disclosure statement.Do PassYea
HB1207extend the termination date for the Juvenile Justice Public Safety Oversight Council.Do PassYea
HB1213provide a transfer of funds for critical teaching needs scholarships and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
HB1213provide a transfer of funds for critical teaching needs scholarships and to declare an emergency.ReconsideredYea
HB1213provide a transfer of funds for critical teaching needs scholarships and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1213provide a transfer of funds for critical teaching needs scholarships and to declare an emergency.Conference Committee Report adoptedYea
HB1296revise the authority of the Governor in times of a disaster, act of terrorism, or emergency and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
HCR6004To create a task force for the purpose of reviewing the manner in which mental health services are delivered in this state and considering changes to existing models or alternative models that could be utilized for the delivery of mental health services on a regional basis in this state.Concurred in ResolutionYea
HCR6008To authorize a legislative study for the continuum of care for the disabled and elderly of South Dakota.TabledYeatabling motion
HCR6015To provide for a legislative task force to study, report, and develop and consider recommendations and proposed legislation regarding the evaluation and standardization of quality measurements of agricultural products.TabledYeatabling motion
HCR6017To encourage the creation of an interim legislative study to address infrastructure and funding support related to the expansion of Ellsworth Air Force Base.Concurred in Resolution as AmendedYea
SB2require the Department of Social Services to fully support a statewide centralized resource information system.Do PassYea
SB2require the Department of Social Services to fully support a statewide centralized resource information system.Conference Committee Report adoptedYea
SB20create a monitor to review and respond to complaints related to the care provided to youth in the custody or care of certain care facilities, treatment centers, and programs.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB27establish a missing persons clearinghouse.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB45transfer the functions of the South Dakota Value Added Finance Authority to the South Dakota Economic Development Finance Authority and the South Dakota Board of Economic Development and to abolish the South Dakota Value Added Finance Authority.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB55require the Board of Regents to assemble a task force to study the operations and functions of the institutions of higher education under the board's authority.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB55require the Board of Regents to assemble a task force to study the operations and functions of the institutions of higher education under the board's authority.Concurred in amendmentsYea
SB70authorize the use of Spanish in obtaining certain driver licenses and permits.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB70authorize the use of Spanish in obtaining certain driver licenses and permits.Concurred in amendmentsYea
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
SB83establish meetings to review certain electric systems.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB92to provide for the repurposing of STAR Academy.Do PassYea
SB133allow public funds not needed for current operating expenses to be invested in certain certificates of deposit or time deposits.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB135increase the bid limit for certain public improvements.Do PassYea
SB148adopt the Uniform Power of Attorney Act.Concurred in amendmentsYea
SB153prohibit certain social media censorship.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
SB157revise certain provisions regarding the county zoning and appeals process.Do Pass AmendedYea
2019 Regular Session49 votes
HB1005authorize a hearing panel of the Board of Pardons and Paroles to make clemency recommendations.Do PassYea
HB1010recodify, to make certain form and style changes, to clarify, and to repeal certain provisions related to the South Dakota Retirement System.Do PassYea
HB1018transfer the collection of various fees from the Department of Revenue to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.Do PassYea
HB1020revise certain provisions regarding state building committees for capital improvement projects.Do PassYea
HB1022revise certain provisions regarding the limitations on indemnification by the state.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1022revise certain provisions regarding the limitations on indemnification by the state.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1048authorize a public body to conduct certain deliberations in an executive or closed meeting.Do PassYea
HB1061provide for a court order to test for HIV at the request of victims of certain crimes.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1074provide a privilege for journalists and newscasters regarding refusal to disclose information.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1093establish legal standards applicable to petition challenges.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1094revise certain programs regarding transparency of the petition circulation process.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1099provide for the designation of a caregiver to receive information regarding residents of treatment facilities.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1187authorize the Bureau of Administration to conduct a study of the Flaming Fountain on Capitol Lake, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1190provide for certain reporting requirements related to abortions.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1200require the posting of contact information for persons serving on a board of township supervisors.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1212make an appropriation to fund the industrial hemp licensure program and to declare an emergency.TabledYeatabling motion
HB1215revise provisions regarding the posting of county and municipality ordinances.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1229require optional services through Medicaid to be authorized through special appropriation.TabledYeatabling motion
HB1264authorize the payment of a self-insured retention on a cyber liability insurance policy from the extraordinary litigation fund, to make an appropriation for the payment of extraordinary litigation expenses, and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
HB1265revise provisions regarding certain tax rates.Do Pass AmendedYea
HJR1004Rescinding House Joint Resolutions calling for a constitutional convention, or convention of the states, for the purpose of amending the Constitution of the United States.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB1add a legislator to the membership of the Extraordinary Cost Oversight Board, to establish the board in statute, and to repeal the administrative rules creating the board.Do PassYea
SB1add a legislator to the membership of the Extraordinary Cost Oversight Board, to establish the board in statute, and to repeal the administrative rules creating the board.Do PassYea
SB3create the Special Education Interim Legislative Committee.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB3create the Special Education Interim Legislative Committee.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB3create the Special Education Interim Legislative Committee.Concurred in amendmentsYea
SB13revise certain provisions regarding authorization for public transportation assistance grants.Do PassYea
SB18update certain references to federal laws and regulations regarding pipeline safety inspections and to increase the maximum civil penalty for certain pipeline safety violations.Do PassYea
SB18update certain references to federal laws and regulations regarding pipeline safety inspections and to increase the maximum civil penalty for certain pipeline safety violations.Do PassYea
SB23revise certain references to repealed or obsolete provisions regarding the Department of Education.Do PassYea
SB33authorize the commissioner of school and public lands to sell and acquire certain real property.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB44revise the permanent endowment trust, to authorize the Board of Regents to sell certain extraneous real property and to purchase certain real property, to make an appropriation of sale proceeds, and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
SB44revise the permanent endowment trust, to authorize the Board of Regents to sell certain extraneous real property and to purchase certain real property, to make an appropriation of sale proceeds, and to declare an emergency.Concurred in amendmentsYea
SB52require a survey to determine the adequacy of civics and history instruction in accredited schools.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB54regulate the use of care and maintenance funds by perpetual care cemeteries.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB59revise certain provisions regarding public records.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB59revise certain provisions regarding public records.Concurred in amendmentsYea
SB60require the secretary of public safety to provide recommendations to the Legislature on a statewide threat assessment plan.TabledYeatabling motion
SB85revise the deadline for the Department of Health's annual report regarding abortions.Do PassYea
SB113provide that certain information contained within applications for money lending licenses are public records.Do PassYea
SB113provide that certain information contained within applications for money lending licenses are public records.Do PassYea
SB117authorize Spanish to be used in the process of issuing certain driver licenses and permits.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB123provide for the adoption of privacy protection policies.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB123provide for the adoption of privacy protection policies.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB145revise provisions regarding the vesting of title to a removal agency.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB153authorize the Game, Fish and Parks Commission to provide for a special hunting license with the proceeds to be used for habitat.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB190promote pipeline construction and fiscal responsibility by establishing a fund, to authorize a special fee for extraordinary expenses, to make a continuous appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
SCR2To provide for legislative task forces to study, report, and develop and consider recommendations and proposed legislation regarding sustainable improvements to the continuum of mental health services available in the state.Adopt ResolutionYea
▶No vote recorded (excused / absent)30 bills
SB52require a survey to determine the adequacy of civics and history instruction in accredited schools.Excused
HB1265revise provisions regarding certain tax rates.Excused
SB8provide for a statewide resource information system.Excused
SB8provide for a statewide resource information system.Excused
HB1030allow the Office of School and Public Lands to accept internet bidding for the leasing of state minerals.Excused
SB123provide for the adoption of privacy protection policies.Excused
SB148provide for state employee protection from retaliation for certain communications.Excused
HB1187authorize the Bureau of Administration to conduct a study of the Flaming Fountain on Capitol Lake, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.Excused
SB191appropriate money for the ordinary expenses of the legislative, judicial, and executive departments of the state, the expenses of state institutions, interest on the public debt, and for common schools.Excused
SB101prohibit internet service providers from selling certain customer data without consent.Excused
SB83establish meetings to review certain electric systems.Excused
SB103limit the disclosure of presidential election results and to provide for a suspension of such disclosure.Excused
SB157revise certain provisions regarding the county zoning and appeals process.Excused
HB1067modify identification requirements for a marriage license and to provide certain provisions for a name change.Excused
SB77require certain font size for initiated measure petitions and constitutional amendment petitions.Excused
SB85modify the composition of the Retirement Laws Committee.Excused
SB6correct technical errors in statutory cross-references related to the Department of Social Services.Excused
HB1032revise the minimum cost of living adjustment and revise terminology of the South Dakota Retirement System.Excused
HB1033update certain provisions relating to the South Dakota Retirement System, to revise certain provisions relating to reemployment after retirement with the South Dakota Retirement System, and to declare an emergency.Excused
SB59revise the allocation of fees collected by the obligation recovery center and to revise certain venue, jurisdiction, and collection efforts regarding the co-owners of titled motor vehicles, motorcycles, and boats.Excused
HB1078revise certain provisions regarding the South Dakota State Historical Society.Excused
SB142modify the meeting place and notice requirements for county commission meetings.Excused
SB187require state agencies to provide certain information for initiated measure or constitutional amendment fiscal notes.Excused
HB1056revise provisions related to medical cannabis data maintained by the Department of Health.Excused
SB18revise rulemaking authority related to medical cannabis.Excused
SB21revise provisions related to the revocation of a medical cannabis registry identification card.Excused
HB1063revise the approval process for state employee household moving allowances.Excused
SB56revise certain provisions relating to the South Dakota Retirement System.Excused
SB88revise certain provisions regarding the State Conservation Commission and conservation districts.Excused
SB83modify when a motion for expungement of an arrest record may be made and to declare an emergency.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).