113 recorded votes on bills tagged with this issue
2026 Regular Session35 votes
HB1030amend provisions pertaining to the timing of municipal elections.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1095modify provisions pertaining to the submission of a nominating petition.Do PassYea
HB1095modify provisions pertaining to the submission of a nominating petition.Do Pass AmendedYea
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.Do Pass AmendedYea
HJR5001proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, requiring a declaration of necessity and clarifying public use of private property taken or damaged by eminent domain.Do Pass AmendedYea
HJR5001proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, requiring a declaration of necessity and clarifying public use of private property taken or damaged by eminent domain.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB5require the disclosure of whether a ballot question was proposed by initiative or by the Legislature.Do PassYea
SB5require the disclosure of whether a ballot question was proposed by initiative or by the Legislature.Do PassYea
SB28permit the use of a ballot on demand system and to declare an emergency.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
SB30amend the reasons for challenging an individual's eligibility to vote.Do PassYea
SB30amend the reasons for challenging an individual's eligibility to vote.Do PassYea
SB31permit the use of a confirmation letter to verify a voter's registration.Do PassYea
SB31permit the use of a confirmation letter to verify a voter's registration.Do PassYea
SB32amend and repeal provisions pertaining to the ballot requirements for certain elections and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB32amend and repeal provisions pertaining to the ballot requirements for certain elections and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB33modify the number of signatures required on certain election-related petitions.Do Pass AmendedNay
SB33modify the number of signatures required on certain election-related petitions.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
SB34amend provisions pertaining to conducting a municipal or school district election and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
SB85require an election for an excess tax levy of a school district.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB151require the publication of the results of an election for precinct committeeman or committeewoman and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
SB151require the publication of the results of an election for precinct committeeman or committeewoman and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
SB171amend provisions pertaining to the processing of absentee ballots and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
SB171amend provisions pertaining to the processing of absentee ballots and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
SB171amend provisions pertaining to the processing of absentee ballots and to declare an emergency.Concurred in amendmentsYea
SB175require that an individual provide proof of citizenship when registering to vote and to declare an emergency.Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6Yea
SB175require that an individual provide proof of citizenship when registering to vote and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB177clarify the requirements for marking an optical scan ballot.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB177clarify the requirements for marking an optical scan ballot.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB214amend provisions pertaining to the publication of the statewide voter registration file.Do PassYea
SB214amend provisions pertaining to the publication of the statewide voter registration file.Do PassYea
SB214amend provisions pertaining to the publication of the statewide voter registration file.Concurred in amendmentsYea
SB223modify the requirements for a petition to refer an excess tax levy of a school district to a vote.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB223modify the requirements for a petition to refer an excess tax levy of a school district to a vote.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB229require an election to approve the issuance of certain capital outlay certificates, lease-purchase contracts, or installment purchase contracts.Do Pass AmendedYea
2025 Regular Session37 votes
HB1066Revise residency requirements for the purposes of voter registration.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1066Revise residency requirements for the purposes of voter registration.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1073Designate contact information provided on a voter registration form as not for public inspection.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
HB1130Provide permissible dates for municipal and school district elections.Do PassYea
HB1130Provide permissible dates for municipal and school district elections.Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6Yea
HB1130Provide permissible dates for municipal and school district elections.Do PassYea
HB1169Modify the signature requirement for a petition to initiate a constitutional amendment.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1169Modify the signature requirement for a petition to initiate a constitutional amendment.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1169Modify the signature requirement for a petition to initiate a constitutional amendment.Veto overrideYea
HB1208Designate an individual using the address of a mail forwarding service or post office box when applying to register as a voter or vote by absentee ballot as a federal voter.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1208Designate an individual using the address of a mail forwarding service or post office box when applying to register as a voter or vote by absentee ballot as a federal voter.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1256Require the inclusion of certain information on a candidate's nominating petition or on a ballot question petition.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB22Modify provisions pertaining to the submission of a nominating petition.Do PassYea
SB22Modify provisions pertaining to the submission of a nominating petition.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB48Modify provisions pertaining to the registration of voters.TabledNaytabling motion
SB68Require an individual be a citizen of the United States before being eligible to vote and to provide a penalty therefor.Do PassYea
SB68Require an individual be a citizen of the United States before being eligible to vote and to provide a penalty therefor.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB68Require an individual be a citizen of the United States before being eligible to vote and to provide a penalty therefor.Conference Committee Report adoptedYea
SB68Require an individual be a citizen of the United States before being eligible to vote and to provide a penalty therefor.Conference Committee Report adoptedYea
SB73Require that an individual registering as a voter when applying for a driver license be a resident of this state for the purposes of voting.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
SB73Require that an individual registering as a voter when applying for a driver license be a resident of this state for the purposes of voting.ReconsideredYea
SB73Require that an individual registering as a voter when applying for a driver license be a resident of this state for the purposes of voting.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB73Require that an individual registering as a voter when applying for a driver license be a resident of this state for the purposes of voting.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB73Require that an individual registering as a voter when applying for a driver license be a resident of this state for the purposes of voting.Concurred in amendmentsYea
SB103Prohibit the use of voter centers in a county.Do PassYea
SB103Prohibit the use of voter centers in a county.Do PassYea
SB105Establish election day as a legal holiday.TabledYeatabling motion
SB185Amend provisions pertaining to the process by which the qualifications of a registered voter are verified.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB185Amend provisions pertaining to the process by which the qualifications of a registered voter are verified.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB188Amend eligibility to vote by absentee ballot.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB188Amend eligibility to vote by absentee ballot.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB193Allow an applicant to have an interpreter present during the driving portion of a driver license exam.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB217Prohibit the use of automatic tabulating equipment.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayNaytabling motion
SB218Revise provisions associated with residency for voting purposes.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB218Revise provisions associated with residency for voting purposes.TabledYeatabling motion
SJR503Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, clarifying that an individual must be a citizen of the United States to be eligible to vote.Do Pass AmendedYea
SJR503Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, clarifying that an individual must be a citizen of the United States to be eligible to vote.Do Pass AmendedYea
2024 Regular Session3 votes
HB1069permit the display of campaign signs in municipalities in conjunction with the beginning of absentee voting.Do PassYea
HB1244provide a process to withdraw a signature from a petition for an initiated measure, constitutional amendment, or a referendum on a law in certain situations and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB198authorize school districts and nonpublic schools to acquire and administer nasal glucagon.Do PassYea
2023 Regular Session7 votes
HB1148clarify registration and residence requirements for voting at a township meeting.Do PassYea
HB1148clarify registration and residence requirements for voting at a township meeting.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1165modify certain provisions pertaining to absentee voting.Do Pass AmendedNay
SB87establish educational standards for the expanded practice of optometry.Do PassYea
SB96provide for the recall of school board members.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayNaytabling motion
SB140revise certain provisions relating to voter registration.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB140revise certain provisions relating to voter registration.Concurred in amendmentsYea
2022 Regular Session7 votes
HB1076permit certain municipalities to elect aldermen at large.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1076permit certain municipalities to elect aldermen at large.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HB1116modify the date for the state's presidential primary elections.Do PassYea
HB1300provide for certain permissible dates for municipal and school district elections.Do PassYea
SB104modify certain provisions related to elections for sparse school districts.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB104modify certain provisions related to elections for sparse school districts.Conference Committee Report adoptedYea
SB187require state agencies to provide certain information for initiated measure or constitutional amendment fiscal notes.Do PassYea
2021 Regular Session4 votes
HB1126revise certain provisions regarding absentee ballots.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1271make an appropriation for the purchase of a new online voter registration system and to declare an emergency.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.TabledNaytabling motion
SB123require a comment period for the attorney general's statement regarding initiated measures and initiated amendments.Do Pass AmendedYea
2020 Regular Session14 votes
HB1049establish a maximum on the number of words contained in a statement of a proponent or opponent for the ballot question pamphlet.Do PassNay
HB1050provide for voter registration through an online voter registration system provided by the Office of the Secretary of State.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1054revise the documentation required for voter registration.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1054revise the documentation required for voter registration.Failed to concur, appoint Conference CommitteeYea
HB1054revise the documentation required for voter registration.Conference Committee Report adoptedYea
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
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
HB1144remove the requirement for a ballot election in township elections if candidates are unopposed.Do PassYea
HB1159revise provisions regarding the referral of opt outs made by school districts.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1177require that school district elections occur in conjunction with the general election.Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6Yea
HB1226revise certain provisions regarding local referendums.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1245revise certain provisions regarding the voting rights of felony offenders.Do Pass AmendedNay
SB70authorize the use of Spanish in obtaining certain driver licenses and permits.Do Pass AmendedNay
SB183revise the signature requirements for the nominating petitions for certain elected offices.Do Pass AmendedYea
2019 Regular Session6 votes
HB1025revise certain provisions regarding voter registration.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1027revise certain provisions regarding vote centers and precinct workers.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1098revise provisions regarding publication of official ballots in a legal newspaper.Do PassYea
HB1157revise provisions regarding challenges to candidate nominating petitions.Do PassYea
HB1178revise provisions regarding the beginning period for absentee voting.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB100reduce the number of petition signatures required for conservation district supervisor elections.Do PassYea
▶No vote recorded (excused / absent)5 bills
HB1130Provide permissible dates for municipal and school district elections.Excused
HB1130Provide permissible dates for municipal and school district elections.Excused
HB1256Require the inclusion of certain information on a candidate's nominating petition or on a ballot question petition.Excused
SB175require that an individual provide proof of citizenship when registering to vote and to declare an emergency.Excused
HB1159revise provisions regarding the referral of opt outs made by school districts.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).