124 recorded votes on bills tagged with this issue
2026 Regular Session17 votes
HB1012revise and repeal provisions allowing probation for contempt of a custody or visitation decree.Do PassYea
HB1045revise certain provisions related to child support.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1116prohibit a video streaming service from transmitting certain advertising during children's programming and provide a penalty therefor.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1116prohibit a video streaming service from transmitting certain advertising during children's programming and provide a penalty therefor.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1143authorize the possession and self-administration of diabetes medications by a student on school property and at school-related events and activities.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1187add coaches to the list of mandatory reporters of child abuse or neglect.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1237require age verification before an individual may access an application from an online application store, publicly available website, electronic service, or other online platform.TabledYeatabling motion
HB1238protect financial institutions taking action to prevent the financial exploitation of consenting, senior, or vulnerable adults.Do PassYea
HB1275create requirements for age verification and parental consent for application stores and to provide a penalty therefor.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1275create requirements for age verification and parental consent for application stores and to provide a penalty therefor.Do Pass AmendedNay
SB15create the Developmental Disability Service Delivery Committee.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB159revise requirements pertaining to the minimum age for marriage.Do Pass AmendedNay
SB159revise requirements pertaining to the minimum age for marriage.Do Pass AmendedNay
SB190codify the rights of a parent.Do Pass AmendedNay
SB190codify the rights of a parent.Do Pass AmendedNay
SB190codify the rights of a parent.ReconsideredNay
SB220authorize a comprehensive study of juvenile correctional and residential facilities, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
2025 Regular Session14 votes
HB1004Provide tuition for a student who is placed in a residential treatment center that provides educational programming.Do PassYea
HB1005Modify the requirement for payment of a private home study by the Department of Social Services.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1044Authorize the use of a newborn safety device for the voluntary surrender of a newborn and to make clarifying changes.Do PassYea
HB1053Require age verification by websites containing material that is harmful to minors, and to provide a penalty therefor.Do PassNay
HB1053Require age verification by websites containing material that is harmful to minors, and to provide a penalty therefor.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1174Revise certain provisions related to the rights and obligations of a father of a child born to an unmarried mother.Do PassYea
HB1195Revise a provision related to the termination of parental rights of a child adjudicated abused or neglected.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB109Permit a school district to implement a new or revised section 504 plan, individualized family service plan, or individualized education program for a student who is the child of an active-duty member of the United States armed forces.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB109Permit a school district to implement a new or revised section 504 plan, individualized family service plan, or individualized education program for a student who is the child of an active-duty member of the United States armed forces.Do PassYea
SB111Permit a court to order family therapy or reunification therapy in a custody or visitation dispute.Do PassYea
SB113Provide protections for parental rights.Do PassNay
SB113Provide protections for parental rights.Do Pass AmendedNay
SB113Provide protections for parental rights.Conference Committee report not adopted, no committee appointedYea
SB115Revise a provision related to sexual contact with a child under eighteen.Do PassYea
2024 Regular Session18 votes
HB1041modify the definition of public infrastructure to allow a federally recognized Indian tribe to be eligible for housing infrastructure grants and loans and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
HB1041modify the definition of public infrastructure to allow a federally recognized Indian tribe to be eligible for housing infrastructure grants and loans and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
HB1044update the United States census survey used to ascertain and adjust the salary of members of the Legislature.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayNaytabling motion
HB1055raise the appraisal value of surplus property that may be sold by a political subdivision without notice.Do PassYea
HB1055raise the appraisal value of surplus property that may be sold by a political subdivision without notice.Do PassYea
HB1093make an appropriation to provide a grant for the construction of a facility to provide certain health facilities and services.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1093make an appropriation to provide a grant for the construction of a facility to provide certain health facilities and services.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HB1154establish the minimum age for marriage.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayNaytabling motion
HB1171improve child care in South Dakota.TabledYeatabling motion
HB1184require the Department of Social Services and the Department of Education to apply for and administer the summer electronic benefit transfer for children program and to make an appropriation therefor.Referred toYea
HB1202establish procedures for the termination of services by a provider through the CHOICES waiver program.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1202establish procedures for the termination of services by a provider through the CHOICES waiver program.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1223repeal a section of the Administrative Rules of South Dakota regarding cooperation with the Division of Child Support.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayNaytabling motion
HB1232create the Indian Child Welfare Advisory Council.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1232create the Indian Child Welfare Advisory Council.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1245revise provisions related to the custody of an alleged delinquent child before and after a temporary custody hearing.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HB1249establish a task force to address the welfare of Indian children in South Dakota.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayNaytabling motion
SB124revise the eligibility of roads for the rural access infrastructure fund.Do PassYea
2023 Regular Session10 votes
HB1094lower the state sales tax rate and the state use tax rate on food to zero percent, and to repeal a conditional reduction of certain gross receipts tax rates.Do PassNay
HB1094lower the state sales tax rate and the state use tax rate on food to zero percent, and to repeal a conditional reduction of certain gross receipts tax rates.Failed to concur, no committee appointedNay
HB1125expand provisions regarding the protection of minors from certain exhibitions.Do PassNay
HB1161provide staffing ratios for day care providers.TabledYeatabling motion
HB1231revise certain provisions related to the sealing of adoption records.Do PassYea
HCR6011Celebrating the sister-state relationship with Taiwan.Adopt ResolutionYea
SB9modify discharge notice procedures applicable to developmentally disabled persons.Do PassYea
SB9modify discharge notice procedures applicable to developmentally disabled persons.Do PassYea
SB172make an appropriation for design costs related to the health services center at Black Hills State University–Rapid City, and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB191establish the task force to address the welfare of Indian children in South Dakota.Do Pass AmendedYea
2022 Regular Session28 votes
HB1100revise provisions related to the video recording of certain victim testimony at a preliminary hearing or deposition.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1100revise provisions related to the video recording of certain victim testimony at a preliminary hearing or deposition.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HB1110revise a provision related to the appointment of a guardian ad litem or a special advocate to represent an abused or neglected child.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1133provide that the cost of a home study required for an adoption is the responsibility of the Department of Social Services.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1133provide that the cost of a home study required for an adoption is the responsibility of the Department of Social Services.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HB1134revise provisions related to medical cannabis for the protection of youth.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1200establish criteria for temporary custody and visitation orders.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1246establish the fundamental right of a parent.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1278revise the child support obligation schedule.Do PassYea
HB1278revise the child support obligation schedule.ReconsideredYea
HB1279revise certain provisions relating to child support.Do PassYea
HB1279revise certain provisions relating to child support.Concurred in amendmentsNay
HB1292regulate delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol, THC-O acetate, and hexahydrocannabinol for those under the age of twenty-one.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1292regulate delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol, THC-O acetate, and hexahydrocannabinol for those under the age of twenty-one.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1293limit liability for certain child welfare agency licensees.Do PassYea
HB1293limit liability for certain child welfare agency licensees.Do PassYea
HB1294address early learning and child care.TabledNaytabling motion
HB1302modify tuition responsibilities for children in residential treatment centers.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1302modify tuition responsibilities for children in residential treatment centers.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1311clarify the means of voluntarily terminating a relationship between a birth mother and a child.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1315clarify provisions related to foster care.TabledYeatabling motion
HCR6004urging the creation of safe and supportive environments for students with epilepsy.Do PassYea
HCR6004urging the creation of safe and supportive environments for students with epilepsy.Adopt ResolutionYea
SB81revise the definition of sexual contact for purposes of sexual contact with a child under eighteen by a person in a position of authority.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB81revise the definition of sexual contact for purposes of sexual contact with a child under eighteen by a person in a position of authority.Conference Committee Report adoptedYea
SB109make an appropriation to pay increased costs incurred in the construction of an appropriate regional facility and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB155make an appropriation for programs that assist victims of domestic violence, abuse, and neglect and to declare an emergency.Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6Yea
SB196make an appropriation to provide grants for certain residential alternative care programs and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
2021 Regular Session12 votes
HB1068revise the requirement for written findings of fact and conclusions in certain judicial proceedings involving a child.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1096provide a penalty for sexual contact with a minor by a person holding a position of authority.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1102revise certain definitions for sex offender registry.Do PassYea
HB1132add dental hygienists to the list of mandatory reporters of child abuse or neglect.Do PassYea
HB1220authorize the provision of informed consent by a pregnant minor.Do PassYea
HB1241provide for participation in a parent education program upon filing for divorce.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1241provide for participation in a parent education program upon filing for divorce.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1261revise certain provisions related to the training curricula required of a person appointed as a guardian or a conservator.Deferred to another dayYeatabling motion
HB1261revise certain provisions related to the training curricula required of a person appointed as a guardian or a conservator.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB5include a child's legal parents and guardians in the list of parties who may receive information related to reports of the child's abuse or neglect.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB14limit the time children in need of supervision are held in detention under certain circumstances.Do PassYea
SB31provide for the release of adult abuse case information to certain parties to assist in the provision of adult protective services.Do PassYea
2020 Regular Session16 votes
HB1047revise certain provisions regarding human trafficking.Do PassYea
HB1103authorize the forensic medical examination of certain minor victims without parental or guardian consent.Do PassYea
HB1167revise provisions regarding confidential communications between a student and certain school employees.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1167revise provisions regarding confidential communications between a student and certain school employees.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1205revise provisions regarding a custodial parent relocating a minor child.Do PassYea
HB1212add certain persons to the list of mandatory reporters of suspected child abuse or neglect.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1228include children with a hearing loss in the reporting criteria required for deaf and hard-of-hearing children.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1228include children with a hearing loss in the reporting criteria required for deaf and hard-of-hearing children.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1228include children with a hearing loss in the reporting criteria required for deaf and hard-of-hearing children.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HB1232provide an appropriation for adoption assistance grants.Referred as Amended toYea
HB1244authorize forensic medical examinations for certain persons.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1258provide for child safety accounts for students subject to certain safety incidents.TabledYeatabling motion
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 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
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 Session9 votes
HB1043require the Department of Social Services to collect and report certain information regarding the military affiliation of a parent whose child is subject to a report of abuse or neglect.Do PassYea
HB1055require parental notification and agreement before the institution of an order to withhold resuscitation from certain patients.Do PassYea
HB1055require parental notification and agreement before the institution of an order to withhold resuscitation from certain patients.Do PassYea
HB1055require parental notification and agreement before the institution of an order to withhold resuscitation from certain patients.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HB1058require the provision of certain services regarding special education to students receiving alternative instruction.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
HB1205provide parents with certain rights regarding health care treatment of a minor child.Do PassNay
HB1217prohibit the endangerment of any child by means of driving under the influence and to provide a penalty therefor.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1230add clergy to the list of mandatory reporters for suspected child abuse or neglect.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB11revise certain provisions regarding the granting of work permits to minors who refuse to submit to chemical analyses.Do PassYea
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).