173 recorded votes on bills tagged with this issue
2026 Regular Session32 votes
HB1004authorize the recall of county commissioners.Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6Nay
HB1030amend provisions pertaining to the timing of municipal elections.Do PassYea
HB1030amend provisions pertaining to the timing of municipal elections.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HB1088remove the requirement that counties remit to municipalities an amount equal to the road levy for calendar years 1984, 1985, and 1986.Do PassYea
HB1089modify the distributions of revenues collected from severance taxation on new permits.Do PassYea
HB1197revise a provision related to the venue of adoption proceedings.Do PassYea
HB1198require that certain facilities obtain conditional use permits from adjacent political subdivisions.Do PassNay
HB1215authorize counties and municipalities to issue a license for a cigar bar.Do PassYea
HB1215authorize counties and municipalities to issue a license for a cigar bar.Do PassYea
HB1215authorize counties and municipalities to issue a license for a cigar bar.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HB1245authorize municipalities to establish a local funding mechanism for capital improvement projects.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1245authorize municipalities to establish a local funding mechanism for capital improvement projects.ReconsideredYea
HB1245authorize municipalities to establish a local funding mechanism for capital improvement projects.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1260authorize the establishment of municipal property tax rebate programs.Do PassYea
HB1285amend provisions pertaining to the timing of municipal and school district elections.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
HB1323modify the requirements to refer an ordinance or resolution to the voters of a political subdivision.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
HB1324abolish the State Board of Elections.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
SB3limit the types of residential improvements for which counties, municipalities, and townships may require a permit.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB3limit the types of residential improvements for which counties, municipalities, and townships may require a permit.Conference Committee Report adoptedYea
SB25update provisions related to the permit application process for proposed energy and transmission facilities.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB71authorize the assumption of certain responsibilities and the waiver of sovereign immunity in connection with certain actions under federal environmental law.Do PassYea
SB92clarify the rights to appeal and refer certain decisions of boards of county commissioners.TabledYeatabling motion
SB96authorize the imposition of a county option gross receipts tax to reduce owner-occupied property taxes.Do PassNay
SB96authorize the imposition of a county option gross receipts tax to reduce owner-occupied property taxes.Do Pass AmendedNay
SB102modify the distribution of gaming revenues.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB135protect residents from increased utility costs and utility shortages caused by data centers and clarify authority to regulate data centers.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB135protect residents from increased utility costs and utility shortages caused by data centers and clarify authority to regulate data centers.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB165revise certain provisions pertaining to municipal government.Do PassYea
SB236create the county and township infrastructure fund for the accounting, safekeeping, and allocation of unobligated rural access infrastructure fund moneys.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB237require that counties provide written notice to township supervisors of conditional use applications and appeals.Do Pass AmendedYea
2025 Regular Session15 votes
HB1051Update provisions on the interim legislative oversight of administrative rulemaking.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1093Modify the permissible dates for a school district bond election.Do PassNay
HB1093Modify the permissible dates for a school district bond election.ReconsideredNay
HB1093Modify the permissible dates for a school district bond election.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1093Modify the permissible dates for a school district bond election.Concurred in amendmentsNay
HB1154Change the approval requirement for the construction or expansion of a municipal camping or tourist accommodation facility.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1194Authorize the cooperation of counties for purposes of operating an office of county director of equalization.Do PassYea
HB1261Provide the board of commissioners with authority over certain intra-county land uses and construction projects.Do PassYea
SB7Prohibit the adoption or implementation of certain policies related to immigration enforcement.Do PassNay
SB13Clarify the enactment and effective date of a measure initiated or referred within a political subdivision.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB74Require the publication and review of an explanation of the open meeting laws of this state.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB84Extend the timeframe for filling a vacancy in a board of county commissioners.Do PassYea
SB97Allow the governing body of a municipality to change the use of municipally owned parkland by ordinance.Do PassYea
SB129Modify renewal fee requirements for an on-sale liquor licensee whose business premises have been annexed into a municipality of the first class.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB167Revise certain provisions pertaining to municipal government.Do Pass AmendedYea
2024 Regular Session27 votes
HB1014amend the criteria for designation as a regional nursing facility and applicable reimbursement.Referred toYea
HB1017adopt the psychology interjurisdictional licensure compact.Do PassYea
HB1017adopt the psychology interjurisdictional licensure compact.Do PassYea
HB1022make an appropriation to the Department of Education to provide professional development in literacy to teachers, and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1038exclude certain habitual DUI offenders from eligibility for presumptive probation.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1038exclude certain habitual DUI offenders from eligibility for presumptive probation.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HB1039provide for the payment of legal expenses originating from crime committed at a facility maintained by the Department of Corrections.Referred toYea
HB1039provide for the payment of legal expenses originating from crime committed at a facility maintained by the Department of Corrections.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1071revise a provision providing authority to the Governor to enter into agreements with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.Do PassNay
HB1071revise a provision providing authority to the Governor to enter into agreements with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.Do PassNay
HB1081establish provisions related to the reimbursement of doula services through the state Medicaid program.TabledYeatabling motion
HB1127modify requirements for incorporating municipalities that are within three miles of another incorporated municipality.Do PassYea
HB1128require a zoning authority to determine that a well is an established well that has not been abandoned in making a permitting decision.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1130revise water development district boundaries.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1130revise water development district boundaries.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HB1132revise certain provisions pertaining to municipal government.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1180require legislative approval for the purchase of real property by the Department of Game, Fish and Parks.Referred toYea
HB1194clarify provisions pertaining to tax increment finance districts.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1216create the local assistance fund and to provide for the transfer of certain unobligated cash balances.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
HB1217allow a city or county to impose local restrictions and regulations on video lottery.TabledYeatabling motion
HB1229add a county as able to be assigned responsibility for secondary highways on municipal boundaries.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1240permit a homeowner's association, development, or incorporated community to modify a restrictive covenant.Do PassYea
HB1251modify provisions related to the annexation of unplatted territory or agricultural land.Do PassNay
HCR6012Acknowledging the challenges and responses during the COVID-19 pandemic and committing to accountability and action.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
SB1expand eligibility for the reduced tuition benefit for certain school district and Head Start employees at Board of Regents institutions to school counselors.Do PassYea
SB12authorize certain employer actions regarding the use of cannabis by an employee or a prospective employee.Do PassNay
HB1026make an appropriation for costs related to suppression of wildfires in the state and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
HB1029revise certain provisions regarding the county zoning and appeals process.Do PassNay
HB1037amend the eligibility for admission to the state veterans’ home and repeal the residency requirement.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1057allow for the appointment of county coroner by all counties.Do PassYea
HB1109modify the occupation tax for business improvement districts.Do PassYea
HB1109modify the occupation tax for business improvement districts.Veto overrideYea
HB1152provide oversight regarding the exercise of gubernatorial emergency powers.TabledYeatabling motion
HB1176revise certain provisions regarding on-sale alcoholic beverage licenses for use at municipality-owned facilities.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1176revise certain provisions regarding on-sale alcoholic beverage licenses for use at municipality-owned facilities.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HB1205repeal a provision providing for the manner in which legislation may be introduced and to make a conforming change.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
HB1212establish funds for the support of county projects and residents and make an appropriation therefor.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
HB1239prohibit a ban of fuel gas appliances used by consumers.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1239prohibit a ban of fuel gas appliances used by consumers.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HJR5001Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, requiring an intervening general election occur before an initiated constitutional amendment that is substantially similar to an initiated amendment that was previously voted on and rejected may be submitted to a vote of the electors.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
HJR5003Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election a new section to Article VI of the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, relating to the right of a person to reject certain medical procedures.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
SB31create an off-road vehicle decal for non-residents visiting the state.Do PassYea
SB44repeal provisions regarding the creation of river basin natural resource districts.Do PassNay
SB74provide for the establishment of regional jail authorities.Do PassYea
SB74provide for the establishment of regional jail authorities.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB74provide for the establishment of regional jail authorities.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB134revise membership of the Medical Marijuana Oversight Committee.Do Pass AmendedNay
SB134revise membership of the Medical Marijuana Oversight Committee.Do Pass AmendedNay
SB134revise membership of the Medical Marijuana Oversight Committee.Conference Committee Report adoptedNay
SB150add provisions regarding construction and maintenance of livestock pipelines on highways.Do PassYea
SB173make an appropriation for design costs related to the new Lincoln Hall at Northern State University, and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB174prohibit the enactment or implementation of an ordinance, resolution, or policy that prohibits the use of an energy utility service.Do Pass AmendedNay
2022 Regular Session22 votes
HB1044adopt the 2021 edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code, and allow for selective adoption of provisions within the Uniform Plumbing Code by municipalities.Do PassYea
HB1044adopt the 2021 edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code, and allow for selective adoption of provisions within the Uniform Plumbing Code by municipalities.Failed to concur, appoint Conference CommitteeYea
HB1044adopt the 2021 edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code, and allow for selective adoption of provisions within the Uniform Plumbing Code by municipalities.Conference Committee Report adoptedYea
HB1046revise the disposal fee for large-scale solid waste disposal facilities operated by political subdivisions.Do PassYea
HB1052place limitations on the enforcement of federal laws and orders related to firearms, accessories, and ammunition.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1053authorize counties to issue bonds for certain expenditures funded by a gross receipts tax.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1076permit certain municipalities to elect aldermen at large.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1076permit certain municipalities to elect aldermen at large.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HB1084provide for the regulation of motorized foot scooters and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1084provide for the regulation of motorized foot scooters and to declare an emergency.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HB1095allow a local government to prevent a medical cannabis establishment from operating in its jurisdiction.Do PassNay
HB1095allow a local government to prevent a medical cannabis establishment from operating in its jurisdiction.Do PassNay
HB1235require legislative approval for the acquisition, sale, or exchange of real property by the Department of Game, Fish and Parks.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1246establish the fundamental right of a parent.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1255clarify certain public meeting requirements.Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6Nay
HB1255clarify certain public meeting requirements.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1257establish a fund to assist counties with paying infrastructure expenditures and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1273authorize the Department of the Military to purchase certain real property in Chamberlain and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1286permit municipalities to contribute more to the cost of insurance provided to certain officers or retired employees.Do PassYea
HB1301revise percentages regarding certain municipal proceeds of gaming revenues.Do Pass AmendedNay
SB90revise certain provisions regarding local building codes.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB190revise provisions regarding municipal zoning of medical cannabis establishments.Do PassYea
2021 Regular Session15 votes
HB1094revise certain provisions regarding the municipal zoning and appeals process.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1115revise the qualifications of Game, Fish and Parks commissioners.Do PassNay
HB1117revise provisions for public meetings held by teleconference.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1138revise provisions regarding the issuance of state park camping permits.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1140restrict the entry of conservation officers onto certain private land without permission.Do PassNay
HB1140restrict the entry of conservation officers onto certain private land without permission.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HB1143authorize certain municipalities to offer limited incentives for industrial development.Do PassNay
HB1191allow an expedited process for local intergovernmental legal disputes.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HB1237make an appropriation for the purpose of funding county and township roads and bridges and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
HCR6009Urging priority to be given to in-state advertising agencies over out-of-state agencies for state issued requests for proposals.Adopt ResolutionYea
HJR5002Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota regarding appointments to fill legislative vacancies.Do PassNay
SB44authorize, regulate, and tax wagering on sporting events within the city limits of Deadwood and provide a penalty for a violation thereof.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB81authorize certain flags and flagpoles to be located on residential property regardless of any private covenants, restrictions, bylaws, rules, or requirements.Do PassNay
SB94revise requirements relating to the publication of milk regulation ordinances.Do PassYea
SB152authorize counties to issue off-sale liquor licenses.Do PassYea
2020 Regular Session17 votes
HB1001repeal certain provisions regarding the organization of the Legislature.Do PassNay
HB1004provide for the defense of laws by the Legislature.Do Pass AmendedNay
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
HB1099authorize counties to impose a temporary voter-approved half-cent sales and use tax and to issue revenue bonds to fund certain county infrastructure construction.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1143prohibit school districts from using school or athletic team names, mascots, or nicknames that are determined to be racially derogatory or discriminatory.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayNaytabling motion
HB1199revise civil liability for riot and incitement to riot.Do PassYea
HB1199revise civil liability for riot and incitement to riot.Concurred in amendmentsNay
HB1226revise certain provisions regarding local referendums.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1262revise provisions regarding electric service in annexed areas.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB54regulate the use of auxiliary containers.Do Pass AmendedNay
SB54regulate the use of auxiliary containers.ReconsideredNay
SB56authorize the collection of certain search and rescue service costs.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB135increase the bid limit for certain public improvements.Do PassYea
SB137revise provisions for repair, replacement, and construction of sidewalks within a municipality.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB191provide emergency authority to counties, community improvement districts, and municipalities in the event of a public health crisis and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
2019 Regular Session19 votes
HB1044authorize certain children who are subject to a pending military relocation to apply for enrollment in a school district.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1056prohibit certain local ordinances regarding firearms.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1075revise certain provisions regarding the authority of conservation district governing boards.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1128revise provisions regarding the maximum term of promissory notes issued to municipalities.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1176provide for the regulation of saline tattoo removal by municipalities.Do PassYea
HB1186repeal the termination of the juvenile detention cost-sharing fund.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1186repeal the termination of the juvenile detention cost-sharing fund.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HB1186repeal the termination of the juvenile detention cost-sharing fund.Approval of style and form vetoYea
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
HCR1006Instructing South Dakota's congressional representatives to support an effort in Congress to terminate the U.S. Department of Education.Adopt ResolutionNay
HJR1001Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota regarding appointments to fill legislative vacancies.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB1add a legislator to the membership of the Extraordinary Cost Oversight Board, to establish the board in statute, and to repeal the administrative rules creating the board.Do PassYea
SB1add a legislator to the membership of the Extraordinary Cost Oversight Board, to establish the board in statute, and to repeal the administrative rules creating the board.Do PassYea
SB14define solar energy facilities and to establish certain provisions regarding solar energy permits.Do PassYea
SB48authorize counties on behalf of certain improvement districts to issue convention facility on-sale licenses to sell alcoholic beverages.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB66establish an interim legislative committee to study issues related to electric services in an annexed area.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB73revise qualifications for sanitary district trustees.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB100reduce the number of petition signatures required for conservation district supervisor elections.Do PassNay
▶No vote recorded (excused / absent)2 bills
HB1136revise the authority of the Department of Health as it relates to counties and municipalities.Excused
SB199revise provisions pertaining to the consolidation or boundary changes of counties.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).