100 recorded votes on bills tagged with this issue
2026 Regular Session27 votes
HB1011modify fees charged by the clerk of courts for certain copies of court records.Do PassYea
HB1015create a pilot program in the Unified Judicial System to develop a pretrial release program.Do PassYea
HB1022revise and repeal provisions related to the crime victims' compensation program.Do PassYea
HB1030amend provisions pertaining to the timing of municipal elections.Do PassYea
HB1030amend provisions pertaining to the timing of municipal elections.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HB1062revise a provision related to aggravated assault.Do PassYea
HB1062revise a provision related to aggravated assault.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HB1095modify provisions pertaining to the submission of a nominating petition.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1095modify provisions pertaining to the submission of a nominating petition.ReconsideredYea
HB1095modify provisions pertaining to the submission of a nominating petition.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1107modify restrictions on lands for certain public purposes.Do PassYea
HB1108require the sealing of court files upon dismissal or denial of a petition for a protection order.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1140permit a court to impose as a condition of probation, or parole in certain circumstances, treatment at a nonprofit entity awarded an alternative care program grant.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1179modify provisions related to the reimbursement fee for preparation of a garnishment disclosure.Do PassYea
HB1197revise a provision related to the venue of adoption proceedings.Do PassYea
HB1234revise provisions related to serving a subpoena in a contested case.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1316revise the time for conducting the canvass of an election.Do PassNay
HB1320revise a provision related to service of process for boards of county commissioners.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1320revise a provision related to service of process for boards of county commissioners.Concurred in amendmentsYea
SB23include certain types of vehicles in the unpaid repair bill titling process.Do PassYea
SB32amend and repeal provisions pertaining to the ballot requirements for certain elections and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB51revise certain requirements for contesting actions of the South Dakota Retirement System.Do PassYea
SB91clarify the procedure for petitioning a board of county commissioners for a change to the comprehensive plan or zoning ordinances.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB92clarify the rights to appeal and refer certain decisions of boards of county commissioners.TabledYeatabling motion
SB100revise provisions related to trusts.Do PassYea
SB138revise the time within which a recount for a school board election must be completed.Do PassYea
SB171amend provisions pertaining to the processing of absentee ballots and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
2025 Regular Session18 votes
HB1096Prohibit eligibility for a suspended imposition of sentence for certain rape offenses.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1096Prohibit eligibility for a suspended imposition of sentence for certain rape offenses.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1135Provide opportunities for treatment courts for South Dakotans, create a workgroup to study rehabilitation programs, and declare an emergency.Do PassYea
HB1135Provide opportunities for treatment courts for South Dakotans, create a workgroup to study rehabilitation programs, and declare an emergency.Failed to concur, no committee appointedYea
HB1142Amend the bond requirement for certain municipal officers.Do PassYea
HB1195Revise a provision related to the termination of parental rights of a child adjudicated abused or neglected.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1204Revise the subpoena powers of the Government Operations and Audit Committee.Do PassNay
SB64Revise provisions related to the establishment of an initial parole date.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB69Revise provisions related to trusts.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB72Revise the payor of autopsy costs in certain circumstances.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB72Revise the payor of autopsy costs in certain circumstances.Do PassYea
SB89Repeal the requirement that judicial officers be listed on a separate nonpolitical ballot.Do PassYea
SB172Provide a rebuttable presumption in favor of joint physical custody of a minor child.Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6Nay
SB172Provide a rebuttable presumption in favor of joint physical custody of a minor child.Do PassNay
SB172Provide a rebuttable presumption in favor of joint physical custody of a minor child.ReconsideredNay
SB176Clarify the discovery procedures and powers and to modify the administration of the Government Operations and Audit Committee.Do Pass AmendedNay
2024 Regular Session6 votes
HB1048revise the requirements pertaining to average teacher compensation and to establish a minimum teacher salary.TabledYeatabling motion
HB1144provide for the study of the Community, Hope, Opportunity, Independence, Careers, Empowerment, Success waiver program and to provide an appropriation therefor.TabledYeatabling motion
SB19rescind rulemaking authority pertaining to the process for publishing required voter registration numbers.Do PassYea
SB85revise a provision related to an action to quiet title to real property.Do PassYea
SB115prevent a county, township, or municipality from authorizing a guaranteed income program.Do Pass AmendedYea
SCR601Celebrating the sister-state relationship with Taiwan.Adopt ResolutionYea
2023 Regular Session10 votes
HB1029revise certain provisions regarding the county zoning and appeals process.Do PassNay
HB1035make an appropriation to the Department of Revenue for the modernization of the motor vehicle administration system, and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
HB1035make an appropriation to the Department of Revenue for the modernization of the motor vehicle administration system, and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
HB1046provide free tuition at Board of Technical Education institutions for children or spouses of members of the South Dakota National Guard disabled or deceased in the line of duty.Do PassYea
HB1062clarify the convening of recount boards for primary elections.Do PassYea
SB47revise exceptions to the imposition of a Class 2 misdemeanor when no other penalty is provided by statute.Do PassNay
SB70revise provisions related to courtroom modifications for child witnesses.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB90provide certain definitions related to the crime of rape.Do PassYea
SB103create a pilot program in the Unified Judicial System for risk and lethality assessments for certain persons accused of assault or protection order violations.Do PassYea
2022 Regular Session7 votes
HB1085expand the eligibility for a small estate probate.Do PassYea
HB1099revise provisions related to courtroom modifications for child witnesses.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1100revise provisions related to the video recording of certain victim testimony at a preliminary hearing or deposition.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1109revise a provision related to the review of the master jury list.Do PassYea
SB80exempt the provision of electricity through electric vehicle charging stations from the definition of electric utility.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB199revise provisions related to a name change for certain crime victims.Do Pass AmendedYea
SJR502Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, providing for wagering on sporting events via mobile or electronic platform.Do Pass AmendedNay
2021 Regular Session13 votes
HB1027identify Water Management Board officers, authorize appointment of a prehearing officer, and define the duties of the prehearing officer.Do PassYea
HB1067modify identification requirements for a marriage license and to provide certain provisions for a name change.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1071correct incorrect cross-references dealing with crimes and criminal procedures.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1094revise certain provisions regarding the municipal zoning and appeals process.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1124modify certain requirements concerning the printing of ballots.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB7permit a government agency to qualify as a victim for purposes of restitution in criminal cases.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB13revise a statutory cross reference in the written waiver of right to a parole hearing or appearance.Do PassYea
SB78modify certain provisions related to trusts.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB169revise the time requirement for the automatic removal of speeding violations from a background check record.TabledYeatabling motion
SB173revise certain provisions related to competency hearings.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB174revise provisions related to the automatic removal of certain charges or convictions from a defendant's public record.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB184require the sorting of absentee ballots.Do PassYea
SB189revise and establish certain provisions related to drug crimes and enforcement and create a penalty therefor.Do Pass AmendedNay
2020 Regular Session9 votes
HB1067modify certain provisions regarding notice, service, and execution of judgments in forceable entry and detainer actions.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1140provide for a regular review of parenting guidelines.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB26increase the assessment of liquidated court costs and to revise the disposition of the funds collected.Do PassYea
SB26increase the assessment of liquidated court costs and to revise the disposition of the funds collected.ReconsideredYea
SB26increase the assessment of liquidated court costs and to revise the disposition of the funds collected.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB26increase the assessment of liquidated court costs and to revise the disposition of the funds collected.Concurred in amendmentsYea
SB65revise certain provisions pertaining to trusts.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB140provide for the resolution of alleged certain disability violations.Concurred in amendmentsYea
SB148adopt the Uniform Power of Attorney Act.Concurred in amendmentsYea
2019 Regular Session10 votes
HB1005authorize a hearing panel of the Board of Pardons and Paroles to make clemency recommendations.Do PassYea
HB1029revise certain provisions regarding criminal background checks for adults working in child care institutions.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1067revise certain provisions regarding adult adoption.Do PassYea
HB1070revise the procedure for judgment by confession.Do PassYea
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 AmendedNay
SB45revise the provisions regarding the filing of a statement of additional issues on appeal in certain contested cases.Do PassYea
SB51revise certain provisions regarding trusts.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB65provide for the construction, renovation, improvement, remodeling, alteration, addition to and repairing of courthouses, jails, incarceration reduction facilities, and other necessary buildings.Do Pass AmendedNay
SB65provide for the construction, renovation, improvement, remodeling, alteration, addition to and repairing of courthouses, jails, incarceration reduction facilities, and other necessary buildings.ReconsideredYea
SB74revise provisions regarding multiple convictions for certain offenses.Do PassNay
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).