102 recorded votes on bills tagged with this issue
2026 Regular Session16 votes
HB1037exempt active-duty members of the armed forces of the United States and veterans from paying a resident fishing license fee.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
HB1042authorize the construction of a National Guard vehicle maintenance shop in Sturgis, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
HB1080allow a business owner who is a veteran to display military specialty plates on a noncommercial vehicle registered to the veteran's business and to limit personal liability to the business owner and veteran.Do PassYea
HB1080allow a business owner who is a veteran to display military specialty plates on a noncommercial vehicle registered to the veteran's business and to limit personal liability to the business owner and veteran.Do PassYea
HB1080allow a business owner who is a veteran to display military specialty plates on a noncommercial vehicle registered to the veteran's business and to limit personal liability to the business owner and veteran.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HB1193modify the provisions for a refund of taxes to disabled veterans and surviving spouses under certain property tax relief programs.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1193modify the provisions for a refund of taxes to disabled veterans and surviving spouses under certain property tax relief programs.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1228provide a stipend to certain members of the National Guard who donate an organ for the purpose of transplantation to another individual.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
HB1259require that the Department of Revenue provide for an online application for property tax relief programs.Referred toYea
HB1283exempt nonresident active-duty military personnel and their dependents from payment of motor vehicle license fees.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
SB12provide for a refund of property taxes in previous years for qualifying veterans and surviving spouses.Do PassYea
SB12provide for a refund of property taxes in previous years for qualifying veterans and surviving spouses.Do PassYea
SB35revise the process for requesting a veteran's certificate of discharge from a county register of deeds.Do PassYea
SB131revise the season in which a nonprofit organization may host a special pheasant hunt for disabled veterans and Purple Heart recipients.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB131revise the season in which a nonprofit organization may host a special pheasant hunt for disabled veterans and Purple Heart recipients.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB132modify provisions related to the South Dakota Veterans Council.Do Pass AmendedYea
2025 Regular Session26 votes
HB1029Update provisions of the South Dakota Retirement System.Do PassYea
HB1038Repeal provisions regarding the state payment for burial of veterans.Do PassNay
HB1068Allow a student to wear certain military decorations at a school graduation ceremony and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
HB1068Allow a student to wear certain military decorations at a school graduation ceremony and to declare an emergency.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HB1076Modify provisions pertaining to improper collection of fees relating to assistance or referrals in a veterans benefits matter.Do PassNay
HB1076Modify provisions pertaining to improper collection of fees relating to assistance or referrals in a veterans benefits matter.Report out of committee without recommendation as amendedNay
HB1076Modify provisions pertaining to improper collection of fees relating to assistance or referrals in a veterans benefits matter.Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6Nay
HB1160Waive the driver license renewal period for members of the military and their families, and employees of the state department.Do PassYea
HB1160Waive the driver license renewal period for members of the military and their families, and employees of the state department.Do PassYea
HB1161Allow additional forms to verify military service for a veteran designation on a commercial driver license or commercial learner's permit.Do PassYea
HB1161Allow additional forms to verify military service for a veteran designation on a commercial driver license or commercial learner's permit.Do PassYea
HB1162Require the reporting of the number of veterans who die by suicide in this state.TabledYeatabling motion
HB1163Make an appropriation for a grant to assist in the construction and equipping of a veteran’s skilled trade center.Referred toYea
HB1188Allow nonresident military members to purchase three-day temporary nonresident waterfowl licenses.Do PassYea
HB1188Allow nonresident military members to purchase three-day temporary nonresident waterfowl licenses.Do PassYea
HB1188Allow nonresident military members to purchase three-day temporary nonresident waterfowl licenses.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HB1198Modify the tuition benefit for dependents and spouses of disabled and deceased veterans.Fiscal Note RequestedYea
HB1198Modify the tuition benefit for dependents and spouses of disabled and deceased veterans.Referred toYea
HB1238Establish protections for a veteran seeking assistance in a veterans' benefit matter.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1238Establish protections for a veteran seeking assistance in a veterans' benefit matter.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB52Authorize the expansion of the South Dakota State Veterans Cemetery, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
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
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
SCR603Supporting the establishment of a standardized system to recognize and award academic credit or certification for military service.Concurred in ResolutionYea
SCR604Supporting the expansion of transportation services for veterans receiving medical care in this state.Concurred in ResolutionYea
2024 Regular Session7 votes
HB1011revise the membership of the South Dakota Capitol Complex Restoration and Beautification Commission.Do PassYea
HB1028classify xylazine as a Schedule III controlled substance, establish permissible uses, and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
HB1068allow disabled veterans to obtain a standard issue county motor vehicle or motorcycle license plate.Do PassYea
HB1082change the eligibility requirements, and the exempt value, of a property tax relief program for disabled veterans and surviving spouses.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1082change the eligibility requirements, and the exempt value, of a property tax relief program for disabled veterans and surviving spouses.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1082change the eligibility requirements, and the exempt value, of a property tax relief program for disabled veterans and surviving spouses.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HB1138establish a sales tax exemption for certain disabled veterans.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
2023 Regular Session14 votes
HB1038revise certain provisions pertaining to the Department of Veterans Affairs and residency in the State Veterans Home.Do PassYea
HB1039revise certain provisions regarding the payment of tuition for members of the South Dakota National Guard.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1039revise certain provisions regarding the payment of tuition for members of the South Dakota National Guard.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1045increase the basic salary schedule for county veterans' service officers.Do PassYea
HB1047revise certain provisions regarding military affairs.Do PassYea
HB1047revise certain provisions regarding military affairs.Do PassYea
HB1051require counties to hire veteran service officers in proportion to the number of veterans residing in the county.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
HB1052change the eligibility requirements of a property tax relief program for disabled veterans and surviving spouses.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayNaytabling motion
HB1054provide a stipend for the erection of a private headstone for a deceased veteran.Do PassYea
HB1054provide a stipend for the erection of a private headstone for a deceased veteran.Do PassYea
HB1065increase the maximum amount of dollars payable by the state to erect the headstone of a deceased veteran.Referred toYea
HB1065increase the maximum amount of dollars payable by the state to erect the headstone of a deceased veteran.Do PassYea
HB1145revise the order of precedence for the right to control the disposition of the remains of a deceased person.Do PassYea
HB1226regulate industrial hemp-derived delta-8 and delta-10 tetrahydrocannabinol products, and other hemp-derived psychoactive compounds, and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
2022 Regular Session9 votes
HB1067require the waiver of animal adoption fees for veteransDeferred to the 41st legislative dayNaytabling motion
HB1083provide a partial property tax exemption for the surviving spouses of certain veterans.Do PassYea
HB1083provide a partial property tax exemption for the surviving spouses of certain veterans.Do PassYea
HB1248make an appropriation for the erection of the South Dakota Sioux Code Talker Memorial and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
HB1254prohibit the private funding of National Guard and State Guard active-duty missions.TabledYeatabling motion
HCR6006To urge the United States Congress and the President of the United States to take no action to employ military forces of the United States in active-duty combat unless the United States Congress has passed an official declaration of war and to bring troops home who are engaged in unconstitutional foreign conflicts.Do PassNay
HCR6006To urge the United States Congress and the President of the United States to take no action to employ military forces of the United States in active-duty combat unless the United States Congress has passed an official declaration of war and to bring troops home who are engaged in unconstitutional foreign conflicts.Adopt ResolutionYea
SB197require the POW/MIA flag be displayed in the Senate and House of Representative chambers.Do PassYea
SB197require the POW/MIA flag be displayed in the Senate and House of Representative chambers.Do PassYea
2021 Regular Session11 votes
HB1018authorize the construction of a National Guard Readiness Center in Sioux Falls, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
HB1018authorize the construction of a National Guard Readiness Center in Sioux Falls, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HB1020make an appropriation to continue the veteran's bonus program and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
HB1055authorize certain children who are subject to a military relocation to be eligible for registration with a state-approved distance learning provider.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1055authorize certain children who are subject to a military relocation to be eligible for registration with a state-approved distance learning provider.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1056authorize the designation of Purple Star schools.Do PassYea
HB1057establish resident tuition requirements for veterans and armed forces personnel and family members.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1277make an appropriation for the installation of a sprinkler system at the State Veterans' Cemetery and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
SB65create an exception to the dual compensation prohibition for state employees for military service.Do PassYea
SB180revise certain provisions regarding revenues generated by and donations to the South Dakota State Veterans Cemetery, and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB180revise certain provisions regarding revenues generated by and donations to the South Dakota State Veterans Cemetery, and to declare an emergency.Conference Committee Report adoptedYea
2020 Regular Session5 votes
HB1036revise provisions regarding the issuance of certain military specialty plates.Do PassYea
HB1069authorize certain veterans to attend courses offered at postsecondary technical institutes without payment of tuition.Do PassYea
HB1069authorize certain veterans to attend courses offered at postsecondary technical institutes without payment of tuition.Do PassYea
HCR6016Supporting the efforts of William "Bill" Casper as the South Dakota state chairman of the State Funeral for World War II Veterans in his efforts to petition President Donald J. Trump to hold a state funeral for World War II veterans.Adopt ResolutionYea
HCR6019Urging greater awareness and understanding of post-traumatic stress injury.Adopt ResolutionYea
2019 Regular Session14 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
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
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
HB1080increase the property tax exemption allowed for certain veterans with a disability and the surviving spouses of certain veterans with a disability.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1081authorize certain paraplegic or amputee veterans or their surviving spouses to retain a property tax exemption without having to reapply each year.Do PassYea
HB1081authorize certain paraplegic or amputee veterans or their surviving spouses to retain a property tax exemption without having to reapply each year.Do PassYea
HB1111provide for professional or occupational licensure for certain active duty military personnel and spouses.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1171allow certain veterans to attend courses offered at postsecondary technical institutes without payment of tuition.Do PassYea
HB1171allow certain veterans to attend courses offered at postsecondary technical institutes without payment of tuition.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HB1171allow certain veterans to attend courses offered at postsecondary technical institutes without payment of tuition.Conference Committee Report adoptedYea
HB1260make an appropriation to continue the veteran's bonus program and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
SB155authorize additional nursing facility beds for the Michael J. Fitzmaurice Veterans Home.Do PassYea
SCR11requesting that the President of the United States designate a single state funeral be held upon the death of the last living identifiable veteran from World War II.Concurred in ResolutionYea
▶No vote recorded (excused / absent)27 bills
HB1255require that the Department of Health accept the medical records of a veteran applying for a medical cannabis registry identification card.Excused
HB1038Repeal provisions regarding the state payment for burial of veterans.Excused
HB1068Allow a student to wear certain military decorations at a school graduation ceremony and to declare an emergency.Excused
SB132modify provisions related to the South Dakota Veterans Council.Excused
SB132modify provisions related to the South Dakota Veterans Council.Excused
HB1080increase the property tax exemption allowed for certain veterans with a disability and the surviving spouses of certain veterans with a disability.Excused
HB1171allow certain veterans to attend courses offered at postsecondary technical institutes without payment of tuition.Excused
HB1201revise provisions regarding group pheasant hunts for disabled veterans.Excused
HB1062increase the financial empowerment of state residents.Excused
SB35revise the appropriation for the State Veterans' Cemetery and to declare an emergency.Excused
SB156repeal provisions regarding the South Dakota Veterans Commission.Excused
SB156repeal provisions regarding the South Dakota Veterans Commission.Excused
SB124to revise provisions regarding group pheasant hunts for disabled veterans.Excused
HCR6019Urging greater awareness and understanding of post-traumatic stress injury.Excused
HB1206increase the allowable reimbursement for certain headstones for military personnel.Excused
HB1057establish resident tuition requirements for veterans and armed forces personnel and family members.Excused
HB1020make an appropriation to continue the veteran's bonus program and to declare an emergency.Excused
SB180revise certain provisions regarding revenues generated by and donations to the South Dakota State Veterans Cemetery, and to declare an emergency.Excused
SB33make an appropriation for certain costs related to the commissioning of the USS Pierre and to declare an emergency.Excused
HB1018authorize the construction of a National Guard Readiness Center in Sioux Falls, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.Excused
SB181make an appropriation for road improvements leading to the State Veterans Cemetery and to declare an emergency.Excused
HB1276make an appropriation for capital improvements to the State Veterans' Home and to declare an emergency.Excused
SB50make an appropriation for water, wastewater and storm water projects throughout state government, and to declare an emergency.Excused
SB63revise the appropriation for road improvements to the State Veterans Cemetery, to provide for ordinary operations of the cemetery, and to declare an emergency.Excused
HB1248make an appropriation for the erection of the South Dakota Sioux Code Talker Memorial and to declare an emergency.Excused
HB1045increase the basic salary schedule for county veterans' service officers.Excused
SB86require candidates for party precinct committeeman or committeewoman to include an email address and phone number in the written statement submitted to the county auditor.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).