HB1276establish policies and procedures for the use of solitary confinement in a juvenile facility.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
SB179permit a court to commit a juvenile adjudicated delinquent for certain weapons offenses to the Department of Corrections.Do PassNay
SB179permit a court to commit a juvenile adjudicated delinquent for certain weapons offenses to the Department of Corrections.Do PassNay
SB220authorize a comprehensive study of juvenile correctional and residential facilities, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
2024 Regular Session4 votes
HB1210permit a child adjudicated delinquent for theft of a firearm to be committed to the Department of Corrections.TabledYeatabling motion
HB1245revise provisions related to the custody of an alleged delinquent child before and after a temporary custody hearing.Concurred in amendmentsYea
SB47revise the incentive program for juvenile diversion opportunities.Do PassYea
SB47revise the incentive program for juvenile diversion opportunities.Do PassYea
2023 Regular Session8 votes
SB4modify a court's authority to commit a habitual juvenile offender to the Department of Corrections.Do Pass AmendedNay
SB4modify a court's authority to commit a habitual juvenile offender to the Department of Corrections.Do Pass AmendedNay
SB5extend the termination date of the Juvenile Justice Oversight Council and modify its membership requirements.Do PassYea
SB6authorize community response teams to recommend alternative community-based resources for children alleged to be delinquent and children alleged to be in need of supervision prior to adjudication.Do PassYea
SB13authorize the construction of an addition to the BG Dean Mann Readiness Center in Sioux Falls, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
SB61revise driver's license suspensions for restricted permit holders over the age of sixteen.Do PassYea
SB91revise certain provisions regarding the crime of rape and provide a penalty therefor.Do PassYea
SB156make an appropriation of American Rescue Plan Act monies for eligible water projects and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
2022 Regular Session8 votes
HB1068clarify the processing of sexual assault kits performed on individuals ages sixteen and seventeen.Do PassYea
HB1068clarify the processing of sexual assault kits performed on individuals ages sixteen and seventeen.Do PassYea
HB1068clarify the processing of sexual assault kits performed on individuals ages sixteen and seventeen.Failed to concur, appoint Conference CommitteeYea
HB1068clarify the processing of sexual assault kits performed on individuals ages sixteen and seventeen.Conference Committee Report adoptedYea
SB103make an appropriation to support the teen court grant program and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB103make an appropriation to support the teen court grant program and to declare an emergency.Conference Committee Report adoptedYea
SB198establish an interim committee regarding alternative programming for juvenile offenders.Do Pass AmendedNay
SB198establish an interim committee regarding alternative programming for juvenile offenders.Conference Committee Report adoptedYea
2021 Regular Session3 votes
SB14limit the time children in need of supervision are held in detention under certain circumstances.Do PassYea
SB14limit the time children in need of supervision are held in detention under certain circumstances.Do PassYea
SB146revise certain provisions regarding eligibility for parole for certain persons sentenced to life imprisonment.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
2020 Regular Session2 votes
HB1128modify the penalty for causing a child to be present during methamphetamine use, distribution, or manufacture.Do PassNay
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
2019 Regular Session6 votes
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 vetoYea
SB93revise certain provisions regarding instruction and restricted driving permits.TabledYeatabling motion
▶No vote recorded (excused / absent)8 bills
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.Excused
HB1207extend the termination date for the Juvenile Justice Public Safety Oversight Council.Excused
HB1206revise certain provisions regarding the commitment of a delinquent child to the Department of Corrections.Excused
HB1206revise certain provisions regarding the commitment of a delinquent child to the Department of Corrections.Excused
HB1213require that persons limit access to firearms by minors and to provide a penalty therefor.Excused
SB5extend the termination date of the Juvenile Justice Oversight Council and modify its membership requirements.Excused
SB91revise certain provisions regarding the crime of rape and provide a penalty therefor.Excused
HB1245revise provisions related to the custody of an alleged delinquent child before and after a temporary custody hearing.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).