444 recorded votes on bills tagged with this issue
2026 Regular Session57 votes
HB1017permit the board of a school district to require that certain students receive instruction in alternative settings.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1044make an appropriation to implement the rural health transformation program, and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1052authorize the transfer of certain surplus real property by the Department of Game, Fish and Parks to the Spearfish Canyon Foundation for a public purpose.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1052authorize the transfer of certain surplus real property by the Department of Game, Fish and Parks to the Spearfish Canyon Foundation for a public purpose.Do PassNay
HB1056require that the Department of Social Services submit a federal waiver request to exclude soft drinks from the supplemental nutrition assistance program.Do PassYea
HB1084amend provisions pertaining to the public availability of information contained in certain records.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1092update provisions pertaining to open records.Do PassYea
HB1104revise the application requirements for special license plates and parking permits for individuals with disabilities.Do PassYea
HB1104revise the application requirements for special license plates and parking permits for individuals with disabilities.Do PassYea
HB1108require the sealing of court files upon dismissal or denial of a petition for a protection order.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1125create a taskforce to study the impact of artificial intelligence systems on the state.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1160repeal the medical marijuana oversight committee.Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6Yea
HB1160repeal the medical marijuana oversight committee.Do PassYea
HB1182establish a data collection system pertaining to assisted reproductive technology and to provide a penalty therefor.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1184define man and woman throughout the state.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1199address prior authorization and reporting requirements by utilization review organizations and health carriers.Do PassYea
HB1217limit the use of taxpayer funds and resources by a public education employer to support a labor organization or affiliate and to provide a penalty therefor.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1219require the provision of interpreter or translator services for parties to an administrative contested case.Do PassYea
HB1222prohibit members of the Board of Economic Development from having any interest in moneys from or approved by the Board of Economic Development.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1241modify the requirements for public notice of a hearing prior to a vote to impose an excess tax levy, and to modify requirements to refer an excess tax levy of a school district to a vote.Do PassYea
HB1246prohibit nondisclosure of certain agreements related to data centers.Do PassNay
HB1253adjust the assessment methodology for owner-occupied single-family dwellings and nonagricultural property.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1262make an appropriation for a non-residential, school-based, therapeutic services facility in Brown County and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1278prohibit certain political committees from accepting contributions by certain officers or employees of this state.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1311require the reporting of funding given by certain persons and governments to institutions under the control of the Board of Regents and the South Dakota Board of Technical Education.Do PassYea
HB1323modify the requirements to refer an ordinance or resolution to the voters of a political subdivision.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1323modify the requirements to refer an ordinance or resolution to the voters of a political subdivision.Failed to concur, no committee appointedYea
HCR6004encouraging the use of physical cash in transactions.Adopt ResolutionYea
SB5require the disclosure of whether a ballot question was proposed by initiative or by the Legislature.Do PassYea
SB25update provisions related to the permit application process for proposed energy and transmission facilities.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB35revise the process for requesting a veteran's certificate of discharge from a county register of deeds.Do PassYea
SB46modify the requirements for open meeting agendas and provide a penalty therefor.Do PassYea
SB47revise the requirements for executive sessions and closed meetings.Do PassYea
SB48clarify that an official open meeting agenda must be posted online at least seventy-two hours before the scheduled start of the meeting.Do PassYea
SB49safeguard the integrity, privacy, and security of genetic data and provide a civil penalty therefor.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB56require that agencies promulgating permanent rules publish the rules and associated rulemaking forms on a state website.Do PassYea
SB57clarify when agency financial resource information must be filed in the permanent administrative rulemaking process.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB73revise provisions relating to state financial practices.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB75amend the type of entities eligible to participate in the cybersecurity services initiative.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB89create a task force to study the provision of emergency medical services as an essential service and the funding thereof.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB93prohibit 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.TabledYeatabling motion
SB111require that social media companies provide collected personal data of a user at the user's request and maintain transparent interoperability interfaces.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB114provide for the publication of ballot images and the cast vote record of automatic tabulating equipment.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB132modify provisions related to the South Dakota Veterans Council.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB132modify provisions related to the South Dakota Veterans Council.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB133provide additional legislative oversight of rulemaking.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB151require the publication of the results of an election for precinct committeeman or committeewoman and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
SB165revise certain provisions pertaining to municipal government.Do PassYea
SB197modify the administration of the South Dakota-Ireland trade fund.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB214amend provisions pertaining to the publication of the statewide voter registration file.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB219require that a state agency consult with the Aeronautics Commission prior to purchasing, transferring, or disposing of a state owned and operated aircraft.Do PassYea
SB219require that a state agency consult with the Aeronautics Commission prior to purchasing, transferring, or disposing of a state owned and operated aircraft.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB237require that counties provide written notice to township supervisors of conditional use applications and appeals.Do Pass AmendedYea
SCR606encouraging the review and approval of water rights applications and future use reservations from the Missouri River.Concurred in ResolutionYea
SCR606encouraging the review and approval of water rights applications and future use reservations from the Missouri River.Concurred in Resolution as AmendedYea
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.Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6Yea
SJR508proposing 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.Do PassNay
2025 Regular Session63 votes
HB1011Revise provisions related to the stenographic recording of certain proceedings.Do PassYea
HB1030Update the South Dakota Retirement System's member information protection provisions.Do PassYea
HB1031Update the South Dakota Retirement System member identity verification procedures.Do PassYea
HB1042Make an appropriation for the construction of historical exhibits at the Cultural Heritage Center.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1051Update provisions on the interim legislative oversight of administrative rulemaking.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1059Clarify the meaning of teleconference for purposes of open meeting requirements.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1062Amend provisions pertaining to the maintenance and publication of the statewide voter registration file.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1062Amend provisions pertaining to the maintenance and publication of the statewide voter registration file.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HB1063Revise the provisions for preparing a fiscal note for ballot questions.Do PassYea
HB1073Designate contact information provided on a voter registration form as not for public inspection.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1074Modify the individuals eligible to sign an affidavit of homelessness for purposes of obtaining a free copy of a birth certificate.Do PassYea
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
HB1100Clarify which opinions must be included in the annual judicial opinions report prepared by the Legislative Research Council.Do PassYea
HB1106Require a report regarding refugee resettlement services.Do PassYea
HB1127Require that notice of a county's canvass, post-election audit, and testing of automatic tabulating equipment be posted to the secretary of state's website.Do PassNay
HB1150Address issues facing South Dakota.TabledYeatabling motion
HB1152Prohibit the enforcement and implementation of directives from intergovernmental organizations, and to provide a penalty therefor.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1160Waive the driver license renewal period for members of the military and their families, and employees of the state department.Do PassYea
HB1160Waive the driver license renewal period for members of the military and their families, and employees of the state department.Do PassYea
HB1162Require the reporting of the number of veterans who die by suicide in this state.TabledNaytabling motion
HB1164Revise the process for nominating candidates for lieutenant governor.Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6Yea
HB1164Revise the process for nominating candidates for lieutenant governor.Do PassYea
HB1180Require that a candidate for election to the board of a school district disclose the candidate's party affiliation on a declaration of candidacy.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1185Provide that public moneys for education may not be used for lobbying purposes.Do PassNay
HB1204Revise the subpoena powers of the Government Operations and Audit Committee.Do PassNay
HB1205Require legislative approval of real property leases that are necessary for the operation of state government and exceed specified durations or rental payments.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1216Modify and repeal provisions related to the Legislative Research Council.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1238Establish protections for a veteran seeking assistance in a veterans' benefit matter.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1238Establish protections for a veteran seeking assistance in a veterans' benefit matter.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1264Require the disclosure of an outstanding loan balance on a campaign finance disclosure report.Do PassYea
HB1265Establish provisions related to the sharing of information with the national marrow donor program.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1265Establish provisions related to the sharing of information with the national marrow donor program.Do Pass AmendedYea
HCR6004Affirming the state's rejection of carbon dioxide pipelines and urging President Donald Trump to avoid interfering with the Summit Carbon Solutions carbon dioxide pipeline through exercise of federal eminent domain powers.Adopt ResolutionNay
HCR6008Supporting the effort to bring Amtrak passenger rail service to the state.Adopt ResolutionYea
HCR6008Supporting the effort to bring Amtrak passenger rail service to the state.Adopt ResolutionYea
HCR6010Encouraging the Executive Board of the Legislative Research Council to establish an interim legislative committee on preserving and protecting the Black Hills of South Dakota.Adopt ResolutionNay
HCR6010Encouraging the Executive Board of the Legislative Research Council to establish an interim legislative committee on preserving and protecting the Black Hills of South Dakota.Adopt ResolutionYea
HJR5001Proposing 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.Do PassYea
HJR5002Applying to the United States Congress under Article V of the United States Constitution to call for a convention for proposing an amendment to the constitution establishing congressional term limits.Do PassYea
HJR5006Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election amendments to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, requiring an intervening general election before consideration of an initiated constitutional amendment or initiated measure having the same subject as a previously rejected initiated amendment or measure.Do PassYea
SB10Shorten the time before records of a Governor or a lieutenant governor are opened to the public.Do PassYea
SB17Clarify when a political committee must file certain campaign finance disclosure statements.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB60Expand the access and investigatory authority of the state auditor.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB61Modify the authority of the Board of Internal Control.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB62Establish mandatory reporting requirements related to improper governmental conduct and crime, and to provide a penalty therefor.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB63Establish protections for state employees who report improper governmental conduct and crime.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB74Require the publication and review of an explanation of the open meeting laws of this state.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB75Require an indication of United States citizenship status on a motor vehicle operator's license or permit, and on a nondriver identification card.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB76Repeal reporting and testifying requirements to the committees on health and human services regarding nursing facilities and long-term healthcare needs.Do PassYea
SB91Revise the requirements for a petition to initiate a measure or constitutional amendment or to refer a law.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB91Revise the requirements for a petition to initiate a measure or constitutional amendment or to refer a law.Conference Committee Report adoptedYea
SB127Authorize the expenditure of moneys and make an appropriation for grants supporting airport terminal improvements and expansion.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB128Amend requirements for an official newspaper.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB131Establish an electronic system for vehicle titles.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB144Require legislative approval for significant capital expenditures by the Department of Game, Fish and Parks.Do PassNay
SB144Require legislative approval for significant capital expenditures by the Department of Game, Fish and Parks.Do Pass AmendedNay
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
SB146Revise provisions on interim transfers and appropriations.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB169Require a public hearing prior to a vote to impose an excess tax levy.Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6Yea
SB169Require a public hearing prior to a vote to impose an excess tax levy.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB176Clarify the discovery procedures and powers and to modify the administration of the Government Operations and Audit Committee.Do Pass AmendedNay
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
SJR505Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, establishing the trust for unclaimed property fund.Do Pass AmendedYea
2022 Regular Session87 votes
HB1002revise certain provisions regarding the investments authorized for state public funds.Do PassYea
HB1007codify a joint committee for legislative redistricting.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1007codify a joint committee for legislative redistricting.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1019make an appropriation for the payment of extraordinary litigation expenses and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
HB1028update certain provisions related to the licensure of optometrists.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HB1041facilitate legislative oversight of settlement agreements involving a state entity or official.Do PassYea
HB1041facilitate legislative oversight of settlement agreements involving a state entity or official.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HB1047make an appropriation to the Department of Education to improve and renovate the Cultural Heritage Center and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
HB1050repeal obsolete lease requirements for the Black Hills Playhouse.Do PassYea
HB1055require informational transparency regarding the issuance of executive orders.Do PassNay
HB1056revise provisions related to medical cannabis data maintained by the Department of Health.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1061codify an advisory council for the appraiser certification program.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1063revise the approval process for state employee household moving allowances.Do PassYea
HB1070clarify certain provisions of the rural access infrastructure improvements grant program.Do PassYea
HB1075modify legal and official notice publication requirements.Do PassYea
HB1077require certain language for the oath or affirmation for civil office.Do Pass AmendedYea
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
HB1090require an annual report on nonmeandered waters.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
HB1106provide for the security and privacy of certain personally identifiable information for judicial officers and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1115allow succession to real property by an affidavit.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1136revise oversight and reporting requirements concerning cannabis.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1139create the Commission on Indian Affairs.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
HB1143require training on Native American law be provided to legislators and legislative staff.Do PassNay
HB1144establish provisions for replacing certain names of geographic places that use offensive words or phrases.Do PassNay
HB1145provide for the appointment of members of the Senate and House of Representatives to the South Dakota Capitol Complex Restoration and Beautification Commission.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
HB1146authorize the State-Tribal Relations Committee to issue subpoenas.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
HB1149require sellers of residential real property to disclose property taxes to buyers.Do PassNay
HB1151direct the Department of Labor and Regulation to compile and report statistics related to poverty and workforce development on tribal lands.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
HB1152establish rights regarding the disposition of a person's remains.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1152establish rights regarding the disposition of a person's remains.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HB1174revise requirements for sales of catalytic converters to scrap metal businesses.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1174revise requirements for sales of catalytic converters to scrap metal businesses.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HB1195direct the Indian Education Advisory Council to make an annual report to the Governor and the State-Tribal Relations Committee.Do PassYea
HB1203require taxing districts to hold a public hearing when increasing property tax revenues relative to the previous year.Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6Yea
HB1213clarify the Corrections Commission's ability to obtain criminal justice information.Do PassYea
HB1215revise the deadlines for state agencies to submit annual budget requests to the Legislative Research Council.Do PassNay
HB1234make an appropriation to provide contingency funds for unanticipated costs related to the coronavirus pandemic and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1235require legislative approval for the acquisition, sale, or exchange of real property by the Department of Game, Fish and Parks.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1238create a task force on jail planning, to make an appropriation of general contingency funds therefor, and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1254prohibit the private funding of National Guard and State Guard active-duty missions.TabledYeatabling motion
HB1255clarify certain public meeting requirements.Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6Yea
HB1255clarify certain public meeting requirements.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1258protect an individual's conscience from entities requiring the COVID-19 vaccine.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1258protect an individual's conscience from entities requiring the COVID-19 vaccine.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1259provide oversight regarding the exercise of gubernatorial emergency powers.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
HB1260limit the manner in which legislation may be introduced.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayNaytabling motion
HB1263require an annual meeting with the congressional delegation.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
HB1274establish the Commission on Truth and Reconciliation.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
HB1275clarify signature requirements on petitions regarding the change of form of government in municipalities.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1290prohibit lobbying by state officials and employees.Do PassNay
HB1297revise the authorization for a tribal flag display in the rotunda of the capitol building.Do PassNay
HB1324provide additional time for camping permit acquisition by residents.TabledYeatabling motion
HB1328require law enforcement to report certain seizures of property.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1328require law enforcement to report certain seizures of property.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HB1329require a forensic audit of election results after each presidential general election.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1333make an appropriation of American Rescue Plan Act moneys for child care grants and to declare an emergency.TabledYeatabling motion
HB1335revise certain provisions regarding the expenditure of moneys allotted to the state by the United States of America.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1336make various clarifying changes to the state budgeting process.Do PassNay
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
HCR6005Urging the executive branch to refrain from seeking or promoting specific legislative outcomes.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
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
HR7004Addressing the Governor's unacceptable actions in matters related to the appraiser certification program.Adopt ResolutionNay
SB11revise provisions regarding the medical marijuana oversight committee.Do PassYea
SB12revise the annual report on medical cannabis by the Department of Health to the Legislature.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB14revise provisions related to the confidential list of medical cannabis cardholders maintained by the Department of Health.Do PassYea
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 PassYea
SB56revise certain provisions relating to the South Dakota Retirement System.Do PassYea
SB65delineate uses for the South Dakota housing opportunity fund.Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6Yea
SB76revise certain provisions regarding the minimum amount of a lottery prize that is subject to setoff.Do PassYea
SB83modify when a motion for expungement of an arrest record may be made and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB88revise certain provisions regarding the State Conservation Commission and conservation districts.Do PassYea
SB107provide for the remote witnessing of certain legal instruments.Do PassYea
SB108repeal certain reporting requirements to the Executive Board of the Legislative Research Council.Do PassYea
SB117revise the gross receipts tax on certain food.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayNaytabling motion
SB117revise the gross receipts tax on certain food.Removed from TableYea
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.Do PassYea
SB131require the Board of Regents to provide an annual presentation to the special committee.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB187require state agencies to provide certain information for initiated measure or constitutional amendment fiscal notes.Do PassYea
SB187require state agencies to provide certain information for initiated measure or constitutional amendment fiscal notes.Do PassYea
SB197require the POW/MIA flag be displayed in the Senate and House of Representative chambers.Do PassYea
SB197require the POW/MIA flag be displayed in the Senate and House of Representative chambers.Do PassYea
2021 Regular Session89 votes
HB1014establish uniform complaint and declaratory ruling procedures for agencies regulating certain professions and occupations.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1019make an appropriation to the South Dakota Ellsworth Development Authority and to declare an emergency.Referred toYea
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
HB1028revise petition requirements and the criteria for issuance of a water right permit.Do PassYea
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.Do PassYea
HB1036correct technical errors in certain code cross-references regarding the Department of Game, Fish and Parks.Do PassYea
HB1050modify certain publishing requirements in official newspapers.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1054require a copy of any initiated measure or amendment on the ballot be provided to voters.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1059add nonvoting legislative members to the South Dakota Ellsworth Development Authority.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1059add nonvoting legislative members to the South Dakota Ellsworth Development Authority.TabledYeatabling motion
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
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.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HB1067modify identification requirements for a marriage license and to provide certain provisions for a name change.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1078revise certain provisions regarding the South Dakota State Historical Society.Do PassYea
HB1078revise certain provisions regarding the South Dakota State Historical Society.Concurred in amendmentsYea
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
HB1089authorize the disclosure of protection and security expenditures for public officials.Do PassNay
HB1090modify certain requirements for domestic not-for-profit corporations and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
HB1090modify certain requirements for domestic not-for-profit corporations and to declare an emergency.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HB1103authorize the State-Tribal Relations Committee to issue subpoenas.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
HB1104modify certain duties of the secretary of tribal relations and establish an advisory council.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
HB1106require that training on Native American law be provided to legislators and legislative staff.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
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
HB1117revise provisions for public meetings held by teleconference.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1127revise certain provisions regarding official meetings conducted by teleconference.Do PassNay
HB1139require that assisted living facilities create and post visitation policies.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1139require that assisted living facilities create and post visitation policies.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HB1156provide opportunities for the questioning of the Governor and the congressional delegation.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
HB1165create the trust fund for unclaimed property and to provide for the transfer of certain unobligated cash balances.TabledYeatabling motion
HB1166make an appropriation to support the Ellsworth Air Force Base and to declare an emergency.Do PassNay
HB1166make an appropriation to support the Ellsworth Air Force Base and to declare an emergency.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HB1176revise provisions regarding the South Dakota Capitol Complex Restoration and Beautification Commission.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
HB1189establish a tribal flag display in the rotunda of the capitol building.Do PassYea
HB1189establish a tribal flag display in the rotunda of the capitol building.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1194authorize the review of certain executive orders issued by the President of the United States.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1194authorize the review of certain executive orders issued by the President of the United States.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1199establish the Office of Liaison for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons.Do PassYea
HB1199establish the Office of Liaison for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons.Do PassYea
HB1223prohibit certain social media censorship.Do PassNay
HB1241provide for participation in a parent education program upon filing for divorce.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1249revise fiscal note requirements for initiative and initiated amendments.TabledYeatabling motion
HB1269make an appropriation for the creation of a missing persons clearinghouse website and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
HB1281create the state IT modernization fund, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
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
HCR6014To acknowledge and honor the Native American children who were survivors of the boarding schools in this state.Adopt Resolution as amendedYea
HJR5004Proposing and submitting to the voters at the 2022 primary election a new section to Article XII of the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, relating to the creation and administration of a trust fund using the net receipts from unclaimed property.Do Pass AmendedNay
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.TabledYeatabling motion
HR7001On the potential impeachment of Jason Ravnsborg, Attorney General of the State of South Dakota.Do Pass AmendedYea
HR7001On the potential impeachment of Jason Ravnsborg, Attorney General of the State of South Dakota.Adopt Resolution as 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
SB23correct a technical error concerning a cross-reference relating to certain reporting requirements for the building South Dakota programs.Do PassYea
SB35make an appropriation to implement provisions concerning the legalization, regulation, and taxation of marijuana, and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB38correct technical errors in and make stylistic revisions to certain provisions regarding public utilities.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
SB54make an appropriation to build a bison visitors center in Custer State Park and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
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.Do PassYea
SB72revise notification requirements for listing and delisting species on the threatened and endangered species list.Do PassYea
SB72revise notification requirements for listing and delisting species on the threatened and endangered species list.Do PassNay
SB74revise certain provisions regarding drones.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB77require certain font size for initiated measure petitions and constitutional amendment petitions.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB77require certain font size for initiated measure petitions and constitutional amendment petitions.Conference Committee Report adoptedYea
SB80revise provisions regarding the legislative redistricting process.Do PassYea
SB80revise provisions regarding the legislative redistricting process.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB82revise certain regulations pertaining to dealers of motor vehicles, boats, snowmobiles, or manufactured homes and mobile homes.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB85modify the composition of the Retirement Laws Committee.Do PassYea
SB85modify the composition of the Retirement Laws Committee.Do PassYea
SB86revise certain requirements regarding the review of initiated amendments to the Constitution and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
SB86revise certain requirements regarding the review of initiated amendments to the Constitution and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
SB94revise requirements relating to the publication of milk regulation ordinances.Do PassYea
SB97modify provisions regarding the State-Tribal Relations Committee.Do PassYea
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.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB108revise certain provisions related to cooperatives.Do PassYea
SB112establish requirements for filling the vacancies of certain constitutional offices.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
SB124provide protections for the exercise of religious freedom.Do PassYea
SB124provide protections for the exercise of religious freedom.Do PassYea
SB131make an appropriation for the improvement of South Dakota and to declare an emergency.TabledYeatabling motion
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
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.Concurred in Resolution as AmendedYea
2020 Regular Session64 votes
HB1002revise certain provisions regarding documents of the Legislature.Do PassYea
HB1002revise certain provisions regarding documents of the Legislature.Do PassYea
HB1002revise certain provisions regarding documents of the Legislature.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HB1003repeal certain provisions regarding legislative employees.Do PassYea
HB1003repeal certain provisions regarding legislative employees.Do PassYea
HB1004provide for the defense of laws by the Legislature.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1004provide for the defense of laws by the Legislature.Do Pass AmendedYea
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
HB1023permit the secretary of revenue to issue cease and desist orders and to impose a civil penalty on certain public auctions.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
HB1026revise certain provisions relating to use of security for cleanup and remediation of environmental problems.Do PassYea
HB1051revise certain provisions regarding public access to voter registration data.Do PassNay
HB1055revise certain provisions regarding the termination of a political committee under certain circumstances.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1056authorize video monitoring of residents in assisted living centers and nursing facilities.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1060revise certain provisions regarding the use of the aeronautics fund.Do PassYea
HB1085provide for permanent daylight savings time.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1085provide for permanent daylight savings time.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1085provide for permanent daylight savings time.ReconsideredYea
HB1086repeal certain fees charged by a clerk of courts.Do PassYea
HB1104limit the scope of medical information that may be required as a condition of participation in sanctioned activities.Do PassYea
HB1105revise certain provisions regarding restrictions on State Investment Council members.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1105revise certain provisions regarding restrictions on State Investment Council members.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1107define style and form and authorize the code commission to make certain style and form edits to legislative acts.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1132create a Commission on Indian Affairs.TabledNaytabling motion
HB1135provide certain provisions that require the Governor to consult the Legislature before mobilizing the National Guard or law enforcement in certain circumstances.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
HB1140provide for a regular review of parenting guidelines.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HB1167revise provisions regarding confidential communications between a student and certain school employees.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1172require the annual submission of a zero-based budget from certain departments or budget units.Do PassYea
HB1193accommodate legislation enhancing health and human services.TabledYeatabling motion
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.Conference Committee Report adoptedYea
HB1223provide for the creation of an international business and trade office.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayNaytabling motion
HB1226revise certain provisions regarding local referendums.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1226revise certain provisions regarding local referendums.Do Pass AmendedYea
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 PassYea
HB1259clarify provisions regarding the discretionary formula for determining the assessed value of property for tax purposes.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1261provide procedures to enforce the integrity of the United States Constitution.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1276provide for a review of occupational regulation.TabledYeatabling motion
HB1295revise provisions regarding contagious disease control and enforcement and to declare an emergency.Do PassNay
HB1297grant the secretary of health certain authority during a public health emergency and to declare an emergency.Do PassNay
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.Adopt ResolutionNay
HCR6006Requesting the members of South Dakota's congressional delegation to annually appear before a joint session of the Legislature to provide information and answer questions.Adopt ResolutionNay
HCR6008To authorize a legislative study for the continuum of care for the disabled and elderly of South Dakota.Adopt ResolutionYea
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.Adopt ResolutionYea
HCR6017To encourage the creation of an interim legislative study to address infrastructure and funding support related to the expansion of Ellsworth Air Force Base.Adopt Resolution as amendedYea
HCR6018To urge the adoption of a joint rule requiring the state Constitution to be read aloud on the floor of both houses each Legislative Session.Adopt ResolutionNay
HCR6022Urging the State Trade Office in the Governor's Office of Economic Development to promote international business and trade on behalf of South Dakota exporters.Adopt ResolutionYea
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 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 PassNay
HJR5002Proposing and submitting to the electors at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, relating to legislative reapportionment.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
SB2require the Department of Social Services to fully support a statewide centralized resource information system.Do Pass AmendedNay
SB2require the Department of Social Services to fully support a statewide centralized resource information system.Conference Committee Report adoptedYea
SB15revise certain provisions regarding the retention of motor vehicle title documents by the Department of Revenue.Do PassYea
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
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
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
SB62revise the membership and responsibilities of the South Dakota Board on Geographic Names.Do PassYea
SB70authorize the use of Spanish in obtaining certain driver licenses and permits.Do Pass AmendedNay
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
SB135increase the bid limit for certain public improvements.Do PassYea
SB157revise certain provisions regarding the county zoning and appeals process.Do PassYea
SB191provide emergency authority to counties, community improvement districts, and municipalities in the event of a public health crisis and to declare an emergency.Do PassNay
2019 Regular Session84 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
HB1020revise certain provisions regarding state building committees for capital improvement projects.Do PassYea
HB1022revise certain provisions regarding the limitations on indemnification by the state.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HB1030allow the Office of School and Public Lands to accept internet bidding for the leasing of state minerals.Do PassYea
HB1036revise provisions related to the Board of Technical Professions.Do PassYea
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
HB1048authorize a public body to conduct certain deliberations in an executive or closed meeting.Do PassYea
HB1052revise certain provisions regarding the notice given to county commissioners for special sessions.Do PassYea
HB1061provide for a court order to test for HIV at the request of victims of certain crimes.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1064authorize temporary appointments to the State Government Accountability Board.Do PassYea
HB1064authorize temporary appointments to the State Government Accountability Board.Do PassYea
HB1074provide a privilege for journalists and newscasters regarding refusal to disclose information.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1092revise certain provisions regarding campaign finance disclosure reports.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1092revise certain provisions regarding campaign finance disclosure reports.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
HB1094revise certain programs regarding transparency of the petition circulation process.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1094revise certain programs regarding transparency of the petition circulation process.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HB1097repeal provisions regarding certain disclosures on campaign communications.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
HB1099provide for the designation of a caregiver to receive information regarding residents of treatment facilities.Do PassYea
HB1099provide for the designation of a caregiver to receive information regarding residents of treatment facilities.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HB1122revise references to persons who are deaf or hard of hearing.Do PassNay
HB1122revise references to persons who are deaf or hard of hearing.Do PassYea
HB1123provide for the verification of hours worked on computers for certain government contracts.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
HB1124require health care facilities that perform mammography to inform mammography patients on breast density.Do PassYea
HB1135provide for the use of certain confidential information by the director of the Legislative Research Council.Do PassYea
HB1135provide for the use of certain confidential information by the director of the Legislative Research Council.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1148create a Commission on Indian Affairs.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
HB1175establish the Early Learning Advisory Council.Do PassNay
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
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.Conference Committee Report adoptedYea
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.Do PassYea
HB1215revise provisions regarding the posting of county and municipality ordinances.Do PassYea
HB1215revise provisions regarding the posting of county and municipality ordinances.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HB1229require optional services through Medicaid to be authorized through special appropriation.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1230add clergy to the list of mandatory reporters for suspected child abuse or neglect.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1237establish the duty to collect data and share information on missing and murdered indigenous persons.Do PassYea
HB1237establish the duty to collect data and share information on missing and murdered indigenous persons.TabledYeatabling motion
HB1244provide for the disclosure of certain documents and records of public officials.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling 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 PassNay
HB1265revise provisions regarding certain tax rates.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1265revise provisions regarding certain tax rates.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1265revise provisions regarding certain tax rates.Conference Committee report not adopted, no committee appointedYea
HJR1002Rescinding an adopted joint resolution regarding a federal balanced budget amendment.Do PassYea
HJR1003Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election a new section to Article XII of the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, relating to the creation and administration of a trust fund using the net receipts from unclaimed property.Do PassYea
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
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
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 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.ReconsideredNay
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-6Nay
HJR1006Proposing and submitting to voters an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, revising legislative terms of office.Do Pass AmendedYea
HJR1006Proposing and submitting to voters an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, revising legislative terms of office.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
SB3create the Special Education Interim Legislative Committee.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB8provide for a statewide resource information system.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB8provide for a statewide resource information system.Conference Committee Report adoptedNay
SB13revise certain provisions regarding authorization for public transportation assistance grants.Do PassYea
SB13revise certain provisions regarding authorization for public transportation assistance grants.Do PassYea
SB23revise certain references to repealed or obsolete provisions regarding the Department of Education.Do PassYea
SB30remove certain unnecessary federal references and dates from certain provisions relating to the Department of Social Services.Do PassYea
SB35revise and repeal provisions regarding revocation of occupational licenses.Do PassYea
SB35revise and repeal provisions regarding revocation of occupational licenses.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 Pass AmendedYea
SB52require a survey to determine the adequacy of civics and history instruction in accredited schools.Do Pass AmendedNay
SB54regulate the use of care and maintenance funds by perpetual care cemeteries.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB59revise certain provisions regarding public records.Do PassYea
SB59revise certain provisions regarding public records.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB90revise provisions regarding certain financial interest statements filed by persons elected to state or local office.Do PassYea
SB91revise certain provisions regarding open meeting requirements.Do PassYea
SB91revise certain provisions regarding open meeting requirements.Do Pass AmendedYea
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 PassNay
SB123provide for the adoption of privacy protection policies.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB123provide for the adoption of privacy protection policies.Conference Committee Report adoptedYea
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
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 PassNay
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.Concurred in ResolutionYea
▶No vote recorded (excused / absent)13 bills
HB1243require the display of the state motto in public schools and provide for associated legal representation.Excused
HB1245authorize municipalities to establish a local funding mechanism for capital improvement projects.Excused
HB1245authorize municipalities to establish a local funding mechanism for capital improvement projects.Excused
HB1245authorize municipalities to establish a local funding mechanism for capital improvement projects.Excused
HB1258require that a property tax bill provide access to a state website providing property tax information.Excused
SB53ensure uniformity in member identification provisions governing the South Dakota Retirement System.Excused
SB91clarify the procedure for petitioning a board of county commissioners for a change to the comprehensive plan or zoning ordinances.Excused
SB92clarify the rights to appeal and refer certain decisions of boards of county commissioners.Excused
SB131Establish an electronic system for vehicle titles.Excused
HB1232establish principles for a state agency to consider when formulating or implementing a program that has the potential of affecting tribal members on a reservation.Excused
SB70authorize the use of Spanish in obtaining certain driver licenses and permits.Excused
HB1288review certain provisions regarding emergency management.Excused
HB1329require a forensic audit of election results after each presidential general election.Excused
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