173 recorded votes on bills tagged with this issue
2025 Regular Session35 votes
HB1005Modify the requirement for payment of a private home study by the Department of Social Services.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1007Prohibit use of the South Dakota public utilities commission gross receipts tax fund for reimbursement of costs incurred by the Public Utilities Commission.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1007Prohibit use of the South Dakota public utilities commission gross receipts tax fund for reimbursement of costs incurred by the Public Utilities Commission.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1024Amend certain fees collected by the secretary of state.Do PassYea
HB1036Establish a minimum combined balance of the budget reserve fund and general revenue replacement fund.Do PassYea
HB1037Suspend the tax collection allowance credit for filing returns and remitting taxes electronically.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1040Reduce the state's contribution to a subsidized high school dual credit program.Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6Yea
HB1040Reduce the state's contribution to a subsidized high school dual credit program.Do PassYea
HB1041Revise and repeal certain provisions pertaining to the state library and State Library Board.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1046Revise the General Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2025.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1075Modify the persons eligible to sign an affidavit for proof of homelessness for purposes of waiving the fee for a nondriver identification card.Do PassYea
HB1124Repeal a requirement regarding possession of a registry card.Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6Yea
HB1170Make an appropriation for economic development in South Dakota.TabledYeatabling motion
HB1189Extend by two years the date on which moneys appropriated to the Governor's Office of Economic Development in 2021 for marketing, route restoration, business development, and air service marketing will revert to the general fund.Do PassNay
SB4Authorize the sale of real property in Spink County by the Department of Human Services and to declare an emergency.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
SB7Prohibit the adoption or implementation of certain policies related to immigration enforcement.Do PassYea
SB29Amend provisions regarding the Division of Insurance and the former Division of Securities operating fund.Do PassYea
SB29Amend provisions regarding the Division of Insurance and the former Division of Securities operating fund.Do PassYea
SB37Revise and repeal provisions related to the 911 emergency surcharge and the 911 Coordination Board.Do PassYea
SB56Authorize the payment of lease rental obligations to the South Dakota Building Authority by the Bureau of Finance and Management, to make an appropriation therefore, and to declare an emergency.Referred toYea
SB56Authorize the payment of lease rental obligations to the South Dakota Building Authority by the Bureau of Finance and Management, to make an appropriation therefore, and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB65Provide for the sale of certain real estate located in Pennington County and to provide for the deposit of the proceeds.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB133Repeal enforcement provisions and modify requirements related to the fluoridation of public water supplies.Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6Nay
SB136Make an appropriation to enhance the economic health of South Dakota.Do PassYea
SB138Make an appropriation for developing the economic viability of South Dakota.Do PassYea
SB140Revise a provision related to the reimbursement of expenses incurred by a county in detaining a parolee.Do PassYea
SB145Require legislative approval of real property leases that are necessary for the operation of state government and exceed specified durations or rental payments.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB155Reduce the amount of net receipts of unclaimed property deposited into the general fund.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB161Establish a maximum school administrator salary.Do PassYea
SB204Prohibit the expenditure of certain funds appropriated for purposes related to the construction of a prison facility.Do PassNay
SB204Prohibit the expenditure of certain funds appropriated for purposes related to the construction of a prison facility.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
SB204Prohibit the expenditure of certain funds appropriated for purposes related to the construction of a prison facility.Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6Nay
SB220Appropriate 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 PassYea
SJR502Applying 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.Do PassYea
SJR502Applying 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.Do PassYea
2024 Regular Session32 votes
HB1007amend the requirement to employ a county veterans' service officer.Do PassYea
HB1034require hydrogen pipelines to be permitted by the Public Utilities Commission.Do PassNay
HB1034require hydrogen pipelines to be permitted by the Public Utilities Commission.Do PassNay
HB1051make technical changes to provisions regarding the compensation of agents.Do PassYea
HB1063amend the valuation service used to value vehicles.Do PassYea
HB1065make an appropriation for the design and construction of a multi-use building on the grounds of the State Fair and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1073keep interest earned on incarceration construction fund moneys in the same fund.Do PassYea
HB1156make an appropriation to enhance the economic health of South Dakota.TabledYeatabling motion
HB1157make an appropriation for the economic development of South Dakota.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1161regulate the acceptance of a central bank digital currency.Do PassYea
SB15require a convicted defendant to reimburse the cost of digital forensic examination fees.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB15require a convicted defendant to reimburse the cost of digital forensic examination fees.ReconsideredYea
SB21rescind rule-making authority for the annual report of the number of voters removed from a county's voter registration list.Do PassYea
SB33repeal the Petroleum Release Compensation Board.Do PassYea
SB33repeal the Petroleum Release Compensation Board.Do PassYea
SB51revise property tax levies for school districts and to revise the state aid to general and special education formulas.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB56permit the operation of a Class I electric bicycle on the Mickelson Trail.Do Pass AmendedNay
SB57create uniform procedures for consideration of criminal histories and convictions in professional or occupational licensure.Do PassYea
SB57create uniform procedures for consideration of criminal histories and convictions in professional or occupational licensure.Do Pass AmendedNay
SB62amend the requirements to notify a law enforcement officer after an accident has occurred.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
SB86allow a municipality authorized to allow legal games of chance to issue additional off-sale liquor licenses to hotel-motel convention facilities.Do Pass AmendedNay
SB86allow a municipality authorized to allow legal games of chance to issue additional off-sale liquor licenses to hotel-motel convention facilities.Do Pass AmendedNay
SB96prohibit the use of a deepfake to influence an election and to provide a penalty therefor.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB112establish a non-resident title fee.Do PassYea
SB112establish a non-resident title fee.Do PassYea
SB138make an appropriation to provide for the development of South Dakota.Do PassYea
SB138make an appropriation to provide for the development of South Dakota.Failed to concur, no committee appointedYea
SB151revise and repeal provisions related to the licensure of athletic trainers.Concurred in amendmentsYea
SB190require a comparison of reemployment assistance recipients against death records for reemployment assistance eligibility integrity.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB190require a comparison of reemployment assistance recipients against death records for reemployment assistance eligibility integrity.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB220prohibit an employer from withholding compensation from an employee who quits without notice.Do PassYea
2023 Regular Session17 votes
HB1006increase the funding for construction of an addition to the Kinsman Building in Pierre, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
HB1042update additional charges allowed for mailing decals and plates and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
HB1042update additional charges allowed for mailing decals and plates and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1049revise the General Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2023.Do PassYea
HB1060modify provisions related to procurement for the state and other purchasing agencies.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1093make an appropriation to enhance the economic health of South Dakota and to declare an emergency.TabledYeatabling motion
HB1116prohibit the use of state resources in hosting lewd or lascivious content.Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6Yea
SB33amend an appropriation for the revised construction costs of the Mineral Industries Building at the School of Mines and Technology, and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
SB44repeal provisions regarding the creation of river basin natural resource districts.Do PassYea
SB78create the South Dakota Board of Physical Therapy and make an appropriation therefor.Do PassYea
SB89increase the daily maximum award for the alternative care program administered by the Unified Judicial System.Do PassYea
SB99authorize counties to issue bonds for certain expenditures funded by a gross receipts tax.Do PassNay
SB112reduce certain gross receipts tax rates and a use tax rate, and to repeal a conditional reduction of certain gross receipts tax rates.Do PassNay
SB112reduce certain gross receipts tax rates and a use tax rate, and to repeal a conditional reduction of certain gross receipts tax rates.Failed to concur, no committee appointedYea
SB168authorize a board of a school district to adopt policies regarding students who are registered sex offenders, and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB199clarify the requirements for using state aircraft and vehicles.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
SJR502Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election amendments to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota revising and establishing certain constitutional provisions regarding the lieutenant governor and the presiding officers of the Senate and House of Representatives.Do PassYea
2022 Regular Session19 votes
HB1004prohibit cardholder cultivation of medical cannabis.Do PassNay
HB1004prohibit cardholder cultivation of medical cannabis.Do PassNay
HB1042provide for permanent daylight savings time when permissible under federal law.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
HB1046revise the disposal fee for large-scale solid waste disposal facilities operated by political subdivisions.Do PassYea
HB1085expand the eligibility for a small estate probate.Do PassYea
HB1097clarify conduct that is not required related to medical cannabis.Do PassYea
HB1115allow succession to real property by an affidavit.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1142exempt members of Indian tribes from admission fees, camping permit fees, and park service fees of state parks.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
HB1234make an appropriation to provide contingency funds for unanticipated costs related to the coronavirus pandemic and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1240make an appropriation to enhance the economic health of South Dakota and to declare an emergency.TabledYeatabling motion
HB1327reduce certain gross receipts tax rates and a use tax rate, and to repeal a conditional reduction of certain gross receipts tax rates.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1339make an appropriation to provide contingency funds for unanticipated costs and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
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.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.Do PassYea
SB13repeal provisions permitting certain documents to serve as temporary registry identification cards for medical cannabis.Do PassYea
SB37repeal the bingo distributor license and bingo manufacturer license and to repeal the bingo tax.Do PassYea
SB108repeal certain reporting requirements to the Executive Board of the Legislative Research Council.Do PassYea
SCR605Celebrating the South Dakota Division of the Izaak Walton League of America for its ideals and accomplishments during one hundred years of conservation leadership.Concurred in ResolutionYea
2021 Regular Session21 votes
HB1011increase certain boiler inspection fees and dedicate more of the fees to the state's boiler inspection program.Do PassYea
HB1011increase certain boiler inspection fees and dedicate more of the fees to the state's boiler inspection program.Do PassYea
HB1026make an appropriation for the payment of extraordinary litigation expenses and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
HB1079limit certain actions that may be taken by the executive branch relative to nonprofit corporations or charitable trusts.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1079limit certain actions that may be taken by the executive branch relative to nonprofit corporations or charitable trusts.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HB1109modify requirements and restrictions related to certain alcoholic beverages.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1109modify requirements and restrictions related to certain alcoholic beverages.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1111revise certain provisions regarding inspections and seizures by, and forfeitures involving, the Department of Game, Fish and Parks.Do PassYea
HB1111revise certain provisions regarding inspections and seizures by, and forfeitures involving, the Department of Game, Fish and Parks.Do PassYea
HB1169make an appropriation for the arts and to declare an emergency.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HB1232increase the pay of certain constitutional officers.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1272transfer funds to the state aeronautics fund and to declare an emergency.Do PassNay
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.Do PassYea
SB17authorize the South Dakota Department of Corrections to purchase certain real property, to make an appropriation, and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
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
SB93make an appropriation to rehabilitate the rail line from west of the city of Fort Pierre to the city of Rapid City and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB94revise requirements relating to the publication of milk regulation ordinances.Do PassYea
SB111reduce the fee for permits to carry concealed pistols.Do PassYea
SB130make an appropriation for the enhancement of South Dakota and to declare an emergency.TabledNaytabling motion
SB131make an appropriation for the improvement of South Dakota and to declare an emergency.TabledNaytabling motion
SB134limit the required application of green building standards.Do Pass AmendedYea
2020 Regular Session28 votes
HB1024make an appropriation for the payment of extraordinary litigation expenses and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
HB1041revise provisions authorizing state employees to opt-out of the state employee health plan and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1041revise provisions authorizing state employees to opt-out of the state employee health plan and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1061exempt vehicles owned by improvement districts from certain vehicle registration fees.Do PassYea
HB1066revise and repeal provisions regarding aviation.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1079authorize a county to assess an administration fee for the processing of certain title applications.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1086repeal certain fees charged by a clerk of courts.Do PassYea
HB1144remove the requirement for a ballot election in township elections if candidates are unopposed.Do PassYea
HB1225restrict the use of funds for abortion.TabledYeatabling motion
HB1249revise certain provisions regarding the operation of the South Dakota Lottery.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
HB1249revise certain provisions regarding the operation of the South Dakota Lottery.ReconsideredNay
HB1250increase the state's percentage of video lottery revenues, to provide for the deposit of certain excess revenues, and to repeal provisions regarding video lottery.Do PassNay
HB1255remove the requirement for a mandatory appraisal in exchanges of land between school districts.Do PassYea
HB1276provide for a review of occupational regulation.TabledYeatabling motion
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.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.Do PassYea
HJR5003Proposing and submitting to the electors at the next general election, an amendment to Article XII of the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, relating to the creation of the property tax relief trust fund and to provide for the transfer of unobligated cash.Do Pass AmendedNay
SB4provide for the designation of an appropriate regional facility by the Department of Social Services.Do PassYea
SB9repeal the Department of Labor and Regulation's retirement plan and to transfer plan members and funds to the South Dakota Retirement System.Do PassYea
SB17make an appropriation for the plugging and surface reclamation of natural gas wells and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedNay
SB36transfer funds from the budget reserve fund and to declare an emergency.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 PassYea
SB56authorize the collection of certain search and rescue service costs.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB135increase the bid limit for certain public improvements.Do PassYea
SB156repeal provisions regarding the South Dakota Veterans Commission.Do PassYea
SB174revise the purposes for which a school district's capital outlay fund may be used.Do PassYea
SB189provide exemptions from certain requirements for the 2019-2020 school year and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
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 Session21 votes
HB1019require that the state pursue recoverable costs of litigation.Recommend Referral toYea
HB1077revise provisions regarding designation of a no maintenance highway.Do PassYea
HB1081authorize certain paraplegic or amputee veterans or their surviving spouses to retain a property tax exemption without having to reapply each year.Do PassYea
HB1133repeal certain provisions regarding the Legislature.Do PassNay
HB1206provide for divestiture of certain state investment holdings.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
HB1229require optional services through Medicaid to be authorized through special appropriation.Do Pass AmendedYea
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
HB1266provide opportunities for the private sector commercialization of interstate rest areas and welcome centers.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
HCR1006Instructing South Dakota's congressional representatives to support an effort in Congress to terminate the U.S. Department of Education.Adopt ResolutionYea
HJR1002Rescinding an adopted joint resolution regarding a federal balanced budget amendment.Do PassNay
HJR1005To 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.Do PassYea
HJR1005To 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.ReconsideredYea
HJR1005To 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
SB90revise provisions regarding certain financial interest statements filed by persons elected to state or local office.Do PassYea
SB180revise the General Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2019.Do PassYea
SB181provide for the transfer of funds from the budget reserve fund and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB181provide for the transfer of funds from the budget reserve fund and to declare an emergency.Conference Committee Report adoptedYea
SB187define electric bicycles and to provide for the regulation of electric bicycles.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB189establish a fund to receive civil recoveries to offset costs incurred by riot boosting, to make a continuous appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
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
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.Do PassYea
▶No vote recorded (excused / absent)35 bills
HB1021authorize the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources to dismantle and demolish buildings on the South Dakota State Fairgrounds, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.Excused
HB1034increase fees for decals and license plates mailed to vehicle owners.Excused
HB1054repeal the creation and budgeting for the Digital Dakota Network.Excused
HB1088remove the requirement that counties remit to municipalities an amount equal to the road levy for calendar years 1984, 1985, and 1986.Excused
SB11increase reinstatement fees and abstract driver record fees.Excused
SB11increase reinstatement fees and abstract driver record fees.Excused
SB139revise a provision related to the transportation of an inmate upon discharge from a correctional facility.Excused
SB199establish a new fund to provide property tax relief.Excused
SCR601encouraging honest economic development rooted in the republican principles of limited government, deregulation, and organic entrepreneurial growth.Excused
SJR503applying 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.Excused
HB1014modify the surcharge for a responding party in a forcible entry and detainer action.Excused
HB1046authorize the Department of Corrections to demolish the Pierre Minimum Center, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.Excused
SB3limit the types of residential improvements for which counties, municipalities, and townships may require a permit.Excused
SB74transfer moneys to the general fund from the budget reserve fund and the general revenue replacement fund, and to declare an emergency.Excused
SB118deposit certain tax revenues into a homeowner tax reduction fund.Excused
SB118deposit certain tax revenues into a homeowner tax reduction fund.Excused
SB120make an appropriation for the economic development of South Dakota.Excused
SB245create the homeowner property tax reduction fund, and to transfer moneys to the homeowner property tax reduction fund.Excused
SB3limit the types of residential improvements for which counties, municipalities, and townships may require a permit.Excused
SB69make an appropriation for the purchase of a new Division of Highway Patrol airplane and mission equipment and to declare an emergency.Excused
HB1134make an appropriation for the economic development prosperity of South Dakota.Excused
HB1135make an appropriation to enhance the economic health of South Dakota.Excused
SB74transfer moneys to the general fund from the budget reserve fund and the general revenue replacement fund, and to declare an emergency.Excused
SB245create the homeowner property tax reduction fund, and to transfer moneys to the homeowner property tax reduction fund.Excused
SB78revise the General Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2026.Excused
HB1326appropriate 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.Excused
HB1232increase the pay of certain constitutional officers.Excused
HB1165create the trust fund for unclaimed property and to provide for the transfer of certain unobligated cash balances.Excused
HB1167make an appropriation to improve South Dakota and to declare an emergency.Excused
HB1169make an appropriation for the arts and to declare an emergency.Excused
HB1255create the South Dakota forever trust fund, to provide for the transfer of certain unobligated cash balances, to transfer moneys thereto, and to declare an emergency.Excused
HB1282make an appropriation for the purchase of a state airplane and to declare an emergency.Excused
HJR5005Proposing and submitting to the voters at the 2022 general election a new section to Article XII of the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, relating to the creation and administration of the South Dakota forever trust fund.Excused
HB1278make an appropriation for the purchase of a new skid steer and to declare an emergency.Excused
HB1019make an appropriation for the payment of extraordinary litigation expenses 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).