108 recorded votes on bills tagged with this issue
2024 Regular Session12 votes
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
HB1055raise the appraisal value of surplus property that may be sold by a political subdivision without notice.Do PassYea
HB1093make an appropriation to provide a grant for the construction of a facility to provide certain health facilities and services.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1093make an appropriation to provide a grant for the construction of a facility to provide certain health facilities and services.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HB1151define and require active efforts for purposes of preserving and reuniting families following instances of abuse or neglect.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayNaytabling motion
HB1202establish procedures for the termination of services by a provider through the CHOICES waiver program.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1230amend provisions regarding reports to be done for a guardianship or conservatorship and to provide a penalty therefor.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayNaytabling motion
HB1232create the Indian Child Welfare Advisory Council.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1245revise provisions related to the custody of an alleged delinquent child before and after a temporary custody hearing.Do PassYea
HB1245revise provisions related to the custody of an alleged delinquent child before and after a temporary custody hearing.Concurred in amendmentsYea
SB79revise provisions related to the possession, distribution, and manufacture of child pornography.Do PassYea
SB124revise the eligibility of roads for the rural access infrastructure fund.Do PassYea
2023 Regular Session11 votes
HB1094lower the state sales tax rate and the state use tax rate on food to zero percent, and to repeal a conditional reduction of certain gross receipts tax rates.Do PassYea
HB1094lower the state sales tax rate and the state use tax rate on food to zero percent, and to repeal a conditional reduction of certain gross receipts tax rates.Failed to concur, no committee appointedYea
HB1097revise the definition of an abused or neglected child.TabledYeatabling motion
HB1231revise certain provisions related to the sealing of adoption records.Do PassYea
HB1231revise certain provisions related to the sealing of adoption records.Do PassYea
HCR6011Celebrating the sister-state relationship with Taiwan.Adopt ResolutionYea
SB6authorize community response teams to recommend alternative community-based resources for children alleged to be delinquent and children alleged to be in need of supervision prior to adjudication.Do PassYea
SB9modify discharge notice procedures applicable to developmentally disabled persons.Do PassYea
SB75revise provisions related to parental support for expenses related to pregnancy and childbirth.Do PassYea
SB191establish the task force to address the welfare of Indian children in South Dakota.Do PassYea
2022 Regular Session29 votes
HB1100revise provisions related to the video recording of certain victim testimony at a preliminary hearing or deposition.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1100revise provisions related to the video recording of certain victim testimony at a preliminary hearing or deposition.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1100revise provisions related to the video recording of certain victim testimony at a preliminary hearing or deposition.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HB1110revise a provision related to the appointment of a guardian ad litem or a special advocate to represent an abused or neglected child.Deferred to another dayYeatabling motion
HB1110revise a provision related to the appointment of a guardian ad litem or a special advocate to represent an abused or neglected child.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1133provide that the cost of a home study required for an adoption is the responsibility of the Department of Social Services.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1133provide that the cost of a home study required for an adoption is the responsibility of the Department of Social Services.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HB1134revise provisions related to medical cannabis for the protection of youth.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1171revise provisions related to missing children.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
HB1200establish criteria for temporary custody and visitation orders.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1200establish criteria for temporary custody and visitation orders.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1201address determinations regarding physical custody of a minor.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayNaytabling motion
HB1202provide for custody entitlement of a child born out of wedlock.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayNaytabling motion
HB1246establish the fundamental right of a parent.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1246establish the fundamental right of a parent.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1278revise the child support obligation schedule.Do PassNay
HB1278revise the child support obligation schedule.Do PassNay
HB1279revise certain provisions relating to child support.Do PassNay
HB1279revise certain provisions relating to child support.Do PassYea
HB1279revise certain provisions relating to child support.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HB1292regulate delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol, THC-O acetate, and hexahydrocannabinol for those under the age of twenty-one.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1292regulate delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol, THC-O acetate, and hexahydrocannabinol for those under the age of twenty-one.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1311clarify the means of voluntarily terminating a relationship between a birth mother and a child.Do Pass AmendedNay
HCR6004urging the creation of safe and supportive environments for students with epilepsy.Adopt ResolutionYea
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 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.Conference Committee Report adoptedYea
SB109make an appropriation to pay increased costs incurred in the construction of an appropriate regional facility and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB155make an appropriation for programs that assist victims of domestic violence, abuse, and neglect and to declare an emergency.Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6Yea
SB196make an appropriation to provide grants for certain residential alternative care programs and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
2021 Regular Session17 votes
HB1052provide a rebuttable presumption in favor of joint physical custody of a minor child.Do PassYea
HB1068revise the requirement for written findings of fact and conclusions in certain judicial proceedings involving a child.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1068revise the requirement for written findings of fact and conclusions in certain judicial proceedings involving a child.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1096provide a penalty for sexual contact with a minor by a person holding a position of authority.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1096provide a penalty for sexual contact with a minor by a person holding a position of authority.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1102revise certain definitions for sex offender registry.Do PassYea
HB1132add dental hygienists to the list of mandatory reporters of child abuse or neglect.Do PassYea
HB1132add dental hygienists to the list of mandatory reporters of child abuse or neglect.Do PassYea
HB1178rescind the statute of limitations for any civil cause of action arising out of childhood sexual abuse.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayNaytabling motion
HB1181authorize the revival of certain civil claims.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayNaytabling motion
HB1220authorize the provision of informed consent by a pregnant minor.Do PassYea
HB1233require certain products contain digital blocking capability, establish a deactivation fee, and establish the human trafficking and child exploitation prevention fund.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
HB1241provide for participation in a parent education program upon filing for divorce.Do Pass AmendedYea
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.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB14limit the time children in need of supervision are held in detention under certain circumstances.Do PassYea
SB14limit the time children in need of supervision are held in detention under certain circumstances.Do PassYea
SB126establish the crime of possession, manufacturing, or distribution of obscene dolls.Do PassYea
2020 Regular Session17 votes
HB1047revise certain provisions regarding human trafficking.Do PassYea
HB1047revise certain provisions regarding human trafficking.Do PassYea
HB1103authorize the forensic medical examination of certain minor victims without parental or guardian consent.Do PassYea
HB1122require child abuse or neglect investigations upon the filing of truancy complaints.Do PassNay
HB1147recalculate abatement of the basic child support obligation.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1167revise provisions regarding confidential communications between a student and certain school employees.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1205revise provisions regarding a custodial parent relocating a minor child.Do PassYea
HB1205revise provisions regarding a custodial parent relocating a minor child.Do PassYea
HB1212add certain persons to the list of mandatory reporters of suspected child abuse or neglect.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1212add certain persons to the list of mandatory reporters of suspected child abuse or neglect.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1228include children with a hearing loss in the reporting criteria required for deaf and hard-of-hearing children.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1228include children with a hearing loss in the reporting criteria required for deaf and hard-of-hearing children.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HB1232provide an appropriation for adoption assistance grants.Referred as Amended toYea
HB1244authorize forensic medical examinations for certain persons.Do Pass AmendedYea
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
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.Approval of style and form vetoYea
SB193revise Senate Bill 38, An Act to revise the General Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2020, as previously enacted by the Ninety-fifth Session of the South Dakota Legislature.Do PassYea
2019 Regular Session22 votes
HB1029revise certain provisions regarding criminal background checks for adults working in child care institutions.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1043require the Department of Social Services to collect and report certain information regarding the military affiliation of a parent whose child is subject to a report of abuse or neglect.Do PassYea
HB1055require parental notification and agreement before the institution of an order to withhold resuscitation from certain patients.Do PassYea
HB1055require parental notification and agreement before the institution of an order to withhold resuscitation from certain patients.Do PassYea
HB1055require parental notification and agreement before the institution of an order to withhold resuscitation from certain patients.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HB1104revise certain provisions regarding the consideration of joint physical custody of a minor.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayNaytabling motion
HB1105revise certain provisions regarding child support orders.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayNaytabling motion
HB1106revise certain provisions regarding support obligations.Do PassYea
HB1106revise certain provisions regarding support obligations.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayNaytabling motion
HB1154require certain products contain digital blocking capability, establish a deactivation fee, establish the human trafficking and child exploitation prevention fund, and provide a penalty therefor.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayNaytabling motion
HB1205provide parents with certain rights regarding health care treatment of a minor child.Do PassNay
HB1205provide parents with certain rights regarding health care treatment of a minor child.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
HB1217prohibit the endangerment of any child by means of driving under the influence and to provide a penalty therefor.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1217prohibit the endangerment of any child by means of driving under the influence and to provide a penalty therefor.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1230add clergy to the list of mandatory reporters for suspected child abuse or neglect.Do PassYea
HB1230add clergy to the list of mandatory reporters for suspected child abuse or neglect.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1230add clergy to the list of mandatory reporters for suspected child abuse or neglect.ReconsideredYea
HB1269temporarily revise the statute of limitations for bringing a civil action for certain cases of child sexual abuse.Do PassYea
HB1269temporarily revise the statute of limitations for bringing a civil action for certain cases of child sexual abuse.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayNaytabling motion
SB11revise certain provisions regarding the granting of work permits to minors who refuse to submit to chemical analyses.Do PassYea
SB11revise certain provisions regarding the granting of work permits to minors who refuse to submit to chemical analyses.Do PassYea
SB143revise visitation rights of a person causing conception by rape or incest.Do PassYea
▶No vote recorded (excused / absent)18 bills
HB1103authorize the forensic medical examination of certain minor victims without parental or guardian consent.Excused
HB1244authorize forensic medical examinations for certain persons.Excused
HB1146exclude second job income from child support obligations.Excused
HB1139require the payment of attorney's fees in cases addressing noncompliance with visitation orders.Excused
HB1149establish qualifications for child custody evaluators.Excused
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.Excused
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.Excused
SB31provide for the release of adult abuse case information to certain parties to assist in the provision of adult protective services.Excused
HB1102revise certain definitions for sex offender registry.Excused
HB1110revise a provision related to the appointment of a guardian ad litem or a special advocate to represent an abused or neglected child.Excused
HB1278revise the child support obligation schedule.Excused
HB1302modify tuition responsibilities for children in residential treatment centers.Excused
HB1134revise provisions related to medical cannabis for the protection of youth.Excused
HB1293limit liability for certain child welfare agency licensees.Excused
HB1293limit liability for certain child welfare agency licensees.Excused
HB1315clarify provisions related to foster care.Excused
SB172make an appropriation for design costs related to the health services center at Black Hills State University–Rapid City, and to declare an emergency.Excused
SB191establish the task force to address the welfare of Indian children in South Dakota.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).