115 recorded votes on bills tagged with this issue
2026 Regular Session29 votes
HB1030amend provisions pertaining to the timing of municipal elections.Do Pass AmendedYea
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.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
HB1089modify the distributions of revenues collected from severance taxation on new permits.Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6Nay
HB1089modify the distributions of revenues collected from severance taxation on new permits.Do PassNay
HB1197revise a provision related to the venue of adoption proceedings.Do PassYea
HB1215authorize counties and municipalities to issue a license for a cigar bar.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1245authorize municipalities to establish a local funding mechanism for capital improvement projects.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1260authorize the establishment of municipal property tax rebate programs.Do PassNay
HB1323modify the requirements to refer an ordinance or resolution to the voters of a political subdivision.Do Pass AmendedYea
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 AmendedNay
SB25update provisions related to the permit application process for proposed energy and transmission facilities.Do PassNay
SB25update provisions related to the permit application process for proposed energy and transmission facilities.ReconsideredNay
SB25update provisions related to the permit application process for proposed energy and transmission facilities.Do Pass AmendedNay
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.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB96authorize the imposition of a county option gross receipts tax to reduce owner-occupied property taxes.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB102modify the distribution of gaming revenues.Referred toYea
SB102modify the distribution of gaming revenues.Do Pass AmendedYea
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.Concurred in amendmentsYea
SB165revise certain provisions pertaining to municipal government.Do PassYea
SB210provide that a portion of revenues from wind farms remain with school districts.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
SB229require an election to approve the issuance of certain capital outlay certificates, lease-purchase contracts, or installment purchase contracts.Do Pass AmendedYea
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 Session12 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 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 PassNay
SB7Prohibit the adoption or implementation of certain policies related to immigration enforcement.Do PassYea
SB9Make public the calendars and appointment logs of statewide public officials.Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6Nay
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 PassNay
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
2022 Regular Session24 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.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 AmendedYea
HB1053authorize counties to issue bonds for certain expenditures funded by a gross receipts tax.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1076permit certain municipalities to elect aldermen at large.Do Pass AmendedYea
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 PassYea
HB1132make an appropriation to provide a grant for the infrastructure and construction of a new justice center in Lincoln County and to declare an emergency.TabledYeatabling motion
HB1235require legislative approval for the acquisition, sale, or exchange of real property by the Department of Game, Fish and Parks.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1235require legislative approval for the acquisition, sale, or exchange of real property by the Department of Game, Fish and Parks.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1246establish the fundamental right of a parent.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1255clarify certain public meeting requirements.Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6Yea
HB1255clarify certain public meeting requirements.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1257establish a fund to assist counties with paying infrastructure expenditures and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1257establish a fund to assist counties with paying infrastructure expenditures and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
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 PassNay
HB1301revise percentages regarding certain municipal proceeds of gaming revenues.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB90revise certain provisions regarding local building codes.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB96make an appropriation to the Board of Regents to renovate the science laboratories in the Churchill-Haines Building at the University of South Dakota.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
SB190revise provisions regarding municipal zoning of medical cannabis establishments.Do PassYea
2021 Regular Session17 votes
HB1059add nonvoting legislative members to the South Dakota Ellsworth Development Authority.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1094revise certain provisions regarding the municipal zoning and appeals process.Do Pass AmendedNay
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 AmendedYea
HB1140restrict the entry of conservation officers onto certain private land without permission.Do PassNay
HB1143authorize certain municipalities to offer limited incentives for industrial development.Do PassNay
HB1191allow an expedited process for local intergovernmental legal disputes.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HB1230establish a fund to assist counties with paying certain expenditures.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1237make an appropriation for the purpose of funding county and township roads and bridges and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
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 PassYea
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 PassYea
SB94revise requirements relating to the publication of milk regulation ordinances.Do PassYea
SB152authorize counties to issue off-sale liquor licenses.Do PassNay
2020 Regular Session14 votes
HB1001repeal certain provisions regarding the organization of the Legislature.Do PassYea
HB1004provide for the defense of laws by the Legislature.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1061exempt vehicles owned by improvement districts from certain vehicle registration fees.Do PassYea
HB1066revise and repeal provisions regarding aviation.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1079authorize a county to assess an administration fee for the processing of certain title applications.Do Pass AmendedYea
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
HB1199revise civil liability for riot and incitement to riot.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HB1226revise certain provisions regarding local referendums.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB54regulate the use of auxiliary containers.Do Pass AmendedNay
SB54regulate the use of auxiliary containers.ReconsideredYea
SB56authorize the collection of certain search and rescue service costs.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB135increase the bid limit for certain public improvements.Do PassNay
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 PassNay
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
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 AmendedYea
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 vetoNay
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 ResolutionYea
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
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 AmendedNay
SB100reduce the number of petition signatures required for conservation district supervisor elections.Do PassNay
▶No vote recorded (excused / absent)6 bills
HB1199revise civil liability for riot and incitement to riot.Excused
HB1262revise provisions regarding electric service in annexed areas.Excused
HB1059add nonvoting legislative members to the South Dakota Ellsworth Development Authority.Excused
HB1140restrict the entry of conservation officers onto certain private land without permission.Excused
HB1044adopt the 2021 edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code, and allow for selective adoption of provisions within the Uniform Plumbing Code by municipalities.Excused
HB1273authorize the Department of the Military to purchase certain real property in Chamberlain and to declare an emergency.Excused
Votes are shown as cast; we don’t score or label positions. Amendment-adoption motions are omitted, and tabling motions are flagged (a Yea there was a vote to kill the bill).