HB1031revise and repeal provisions related to rape offenses and to increase the penalty therefor.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
HB1040revise the child support obligation schedule.Do PassYea
HB1040revise the child support obligation schedule.Do PassYea
HB1045revise certain provisions related to child support.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1045revise certain provisions related to child support.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1065revise the medical purpose affirmative defense in cannabis prosecution.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1068authorize the dispensing of ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine under a written protocol developed by a health care provider, and to provide liability protection therefor.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1076revise restrictions on residence within a community safety zone and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1076revise restrictions on residence within a community safety zone and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1094clarify that consent for the donation of ovum or sperm must be explicit.Do PassNay
HB1094clarify that consent for the donation of ovum or sperm must be explicit.ReconsideredNay
HB1108require the sealing of court files upon dismissal or denial of a petition for a protection order.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1108require the sealing of court files upon dismissal or denial of a petition for a protection order.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1109allow for the expungement of records pertinent to dismissed protection order cases.TabledYeatabling motion
HB1153protect certain rights of healthcare providers.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1163prohibit certain persons from requiring genetic-based vaccinations.Do PassNay
HB1171establish provisions related to the disclosure of COVID-19 and mRNA vaccination status and blood donations.Do PassNay
HB1176clarify bond or pre-trial release upon sobriety program participation.Do PassYea
HB1176clarify bond or pre-trial release upon sobriety program participation.Do PassYea
HB1179modify provisions related to the reimbursement fee for preparation of a garnishment disclosure.Do PassYea
HB1179modify provisions related to the reimbursement fee for preparation of a garnishment disclosure.Do PassYea
HB1180ensure the validity of non-compete agreements in the context of jointly owned business entities.Do PassYea
HB1180ensure the validity of non-compete agreements in the context of jointly owned business entities.Do PassYea
HB1183revise qualifications for immunity from prosecution following a drug-related overdose.Do PassYea
HB1183revise qualifications for immunity from prosecution following a drug-related overdose.Do PassYea
HB1192allow the parole of certain inmates sentenced to life imprisonment without parole.TabledYeatabling motion
HB1196provide for the participation of delegates from this state in an Article V convention, and to provide a penalty therefor.Do PassYea
HB1196provide for the participation of delegates from this state in an Article V convention, and to provide a penalty therefor.TabledYeatabling motion
HB1214require that courts consider as a mitigating factor during sentencing an individual's history as a victim of abuse and provide for a reduced sentence in certain circumstances.TabledYeatabling motion
HB1219require the provision of interpreter or translator services for parties to an administrative contested case.Do PassYea
HB1219require the provision of interpreter or translator services for parties to an administrative contested case.Do PassYea
HB1234revise provisions related to serving a subpoena in a contested case.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1234revise provisions related to serving a subpoena in a contested case.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1238protect financial institutions taking action to prevent the financial exploitation of consenting, senior, or vulnerable adults.Do PassYea
HB1252provide for indigent legal services by the Commission on Indigent Legal Services, and to provide an appropriation therefor.TabledYeatabling motion
HB1257amend the definition of an abortion.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1257amend the definition of an abortion.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1276establish policies and procedures for the use of solitary confinement in a juvenile facility.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
HB1278prohibit certain political committees from accepting contributions by certain officers or employees of this state.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1278prohibit certain political committees from accepting contributions by certain officers or employees of this state.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1292limit the ability of a health carrier to recoup, recover, or retroactively deny previously paid claims.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1295revise provisions for the acquisition of highway easements and rights of way.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
HB1300except victims of human trafficking or domestic abuse from certain clemency notice requirements.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1300except victims of human trafficking or domestic abuse from certain clemency notice requirements.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1322revise a provision related to the transportation of an inmate upon discharge from a correctional facility.TabledYeatabling motion
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 AmendedNay
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
SB4revise procedures for returning and withholding security deposits for residential premises.Do PassYea
SB44establish investigative subpoena authority to gather business records in certain investigations.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB46modify the requirements for open meeting agendas and provide a penalty therefor.Do PassYea
SB51revise certain requirements for contesting actions of the South Dakota Retirement System.Do PassYea
SB88clarify the procedure for a potential condemnor to examine real property absent the property owner's permission.Do PassYea
SB93prohibit certain state officers or employees from being employed by an organization that was the recipient of a contract awarded on behalf of a state agency for a period of time.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB113increase the penalty for preventing practice of religion.Do PassYea
SB113increase the penalty for preventing practice of religion.Do PassYea
SB134restrict deference to a state agency's interpretation of a state statute, administrative rule, or policy.Do PassNay
SB134restrict deference to a state agency's interpretation of a state statute, administrative rule, or policy.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
SB137establish procedures for anti-SLAPP actions to protect the exercise of a person's constitutional rights, including freedom of speech.Do PassYea
SB159revise requirements pertaining to the minimum age for marriage.Do Pass AmendedNay
2025 Regular Session29 votes
HB1023Modify the definition of a conviction for purposes of license revocation.Do PassYea
HB1023Modify the definition of a conviction for purposes of license revocation.Do PassYea
HB1060Revise a provision related to civil commitment following a determination of mental incompetency.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
HB1082Revise juror qualifications.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
HB1148Provide immunity for off-duty law enforcement officers who perform a citizen's arrest or assist with a lawful arrest.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
HB1174Revise certain provisions related to the rights and obligations of a father of a child born to an unmarried mother.Do PassYea
HB1174Revise certain provisions related to the rights and obligations of a father of a child born to an unmarried mother.Do PassYea
HB1214Provide immunity for security personnel of a religious organization.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
HB1227Provide that certain testamentary gifts given to a lawyer from a client are invalid.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
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
HB1243Require an ownership disclosure for any non-individual entity that exercises eminent domain.TabledYeatabling motion
SB62Establish mandatory reporting requirements related to improper governmental conduct and crime, and to provide a penalty therefor.Do PassYea
SB62Establish mandatory reporting requirements related to improper governmental conduct and crime, and to provide a penalty therefor.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB63Establish protections for state employees who report improper governmental conduct and crime.Do PassYea
SB63Establish protections for state employees who report improper governmental conduct and crime.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB123Revise provisions related to forensic medical examinations.Do PassYea
SB123Revise provisions related to forensic medical examinations.Do Pass AmendedYea
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.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
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
SB193Allow an applicant to have an interpreter present during the driving portion of a driver license exam.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB198Establish conditions a prospective condemnor must satisfy before commencing condemnation proceedings.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
SB198Establish conditions a prospective condemnor must satisfy before commencing condemnation proceedings.ReconsideredNay
SB198Establish conditions a prospective condemnor must satisfy before commencing condemnation proceedings.TabledYeatabling motion
2024 Regular Session40 votes
HB1013adopt the advanced practice registered nurse compact.Do PassYea
HB1021merge the Professional Teachers Practices and Standards Commission and the Professional Administrators Practices and Standards Commission.Do PassNay
HB1021merge the Professional Teachers Practices and Standards Commission and the Professional Administrators Practices and Standards Commission.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
HB1023provide immunity from liability for certain actions of the State Bar and its agents.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1023provide immunity from liability for certain actions of the State Bar and its agents.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1041modify the definition of public infrastructure to allow a federally recognized Indian tribe to be eligible for housing infrastructure grants and loans and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
HB1048revise the requirements pertaining to average teacher compensation and to establish a minimum teacher salary.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1048revise the requirements pertaining to average teacher compensation and to establish a minimum teacher salary.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1057create the Commission on Indigent Legal Services and Office of Indigent Legal Services, to make an appropriation for reimbursing county indigent legal services, and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1057create the Commission on Indigent Legal Services and Office of Indigent Legal Services, to make an appropriation for reimbursing county indigent legal services, and to declare an emergency.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HB1076require the consideration of the definition of antisemitism when investigating unfair or discriminatory practices.Do PassYea
HB1076require the consideration of the definition of antisemitism when investigating unfair or discriminatory practices.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1076require the consideration of the definition of antisemitism when investigating unfair or discriminatory practices.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HB1083permit a person convicted of certain driving under the influence offenses to drive for certain purposes.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1084repeal a provision related to habeas corpus proceedings.Do PassYea
HB1084repeal a provision related to habeas corpus proceedings.Do PassYea
HB1085specify the venue of appeal to circuit court for persons committed to a mental health facility.Do PassYea
HB1092revise provisions regarding the 911 emergency surcharge.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1092revise provisions regarding the 911 emergency surcharge.Failed to concur, appoint Conference CommitteeYea
HB1110eliminate the right to a preliminary hearing when an offender is charged with a nonviolent felony and when the offender is out of custody.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
HB1123allow for an action to establish paternity after age eighteen based on genetic test results.Do PassNay
HB1158limit reliance upon secondary sources as statements of law.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1158limit reliance upon secondary sources as statements of law.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1203clarify references to the court in a condemnation proceeding.Do PassYea
HB1204establish a civil action for nonconsensual condom removal.Do PassYea
HB1204establish a civil action for nonconsensual condom removal.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1220allow an appeal of a decision of the Department of Education regarding special education or related services by a civil action against the department.Do PassYea
HB1220allow an appeal of a decision of the Department of Education regarding special education or related services by a civil action against the department.Do PassYea
HB1230amend provisions regarding reports to be done for a guardianship or conservatorship and to provide a penalty therefor.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayNaytabling motion
HB1245revise provisions related to the custody of an alleged delinquent child before and after a temporary custody hearing.Do PassYea
HB1245revise provisions related to the custody of an alleged delinquent child before and after a temporary custody hearing.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HB1254remove irreconcilable differences as a cause for divorce.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
SB71remove a prohibition on the ability of law enforcement and various governmental entities to inspect, search, seize, prosecute, or impose disciplinary action on cannabis dispensaries, cultivation facilities, manufacturing facilities, and testing facilities.Do PassYea
SB85revise a provision related to an action to quiet title to real property.Do PassYea
SB85revise a provision related to an action to quiet title to real property.Do PassYea
SB90revise and repeal provisions related to forcible entry and detainer.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB97establish the admissibility of evidence of similar crimes in sexual assault cases.Do PassYea
SB97establish the admissibility of evidence of similar crimes in sexual assault cases.Do PassYea
SB172allow a person to temporarily take responsibility of a feral cat for the purpose of spaying or neutering the animal.Do Pass AmendedYea
SCR605Affirming the value of grassland ecosystems and the importance of farmers and ranchers as managers.Concurred in ResolutionYea
2023 Regular Session44 votes
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
HB1061repeal provisions regarding criminal jury trials effective upon the adoption of Supreme Court rules.Do PassYea
HB1061repeal provisions regarding criminal jury trials effective upon the adoption of Supreme Court rules.Do PassYea
HB1064require the Unified Judicial System to assemble a task force to address the provision of legal services to indigent parties within the South Dakota court system and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
HB1064require the Unified Judicial System to assemble a task force to address the provision of legal services to indigent parties within the South Dakota court system and to declare an emergency.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HB1067provide for a rebuttable presumption of intent to distribute methamphetamine when in possession of more than five grams.Do PassYea
HB1067provide for a rebuttable presumption of intent to distribute methamphetamine when in possession of more than five grams.Do PassYea
HB1074authorize division of property between parties when legal separation is granted.Do PassYea
HB1108revise provisions related to abandoned mobile or manufactured homes.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1108revise provisions related to abandoned mobile or manufactured homes.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HB1145revise the order of precedence for the right to control the disposition of the remains of a deceased person.Do PassYea
HB1156enact the Uniform Electronic Recordation of Custodial Interrogations Act.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1174provide for appropriate civil commitment of certain persons.Do PassYea
HB1174provide for appropriate civil commitment of certain persons.Do PassYea
HB1174provide for appropriate civil commitment of certain persons.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HB1191clarify the duties of truancy officers.Do PassYea
HB1194revise the interest rate on garnishments.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
HB1227authorize the issuance of extreme risk protection orders.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
HB1230clarify references to the court in a condemnation action.Do PassYea
HB1235provide a conscience exemption from a COVID-19 vaccination.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1240amend provisions addressing guardianships and conservatorships.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1240amend provisions addressing guardianships and conservatorships.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1240amend provisions addressing guardianships and conservatorships.Concurred in amendmentsYea
SB4modify a court's authority to commit a habitual juvenile offender to the Department of Corrections.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB4modify a court's authority to commit a habitual juvenile offender to the Department of Corrections.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB9modify discharge notice procedures applicable to developmentally disabled persons.Do PassYea
SB50revise the crime of witness tampering.Do PassYea
SB50revise the crime of witness tampering.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB70revise provisions related to courtroom modifications for child witnesses.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB72revise provisions related to the discharge of a defendant restored to competency.Do PassYea
SB90provide certain definitions related to the crime of rape.Do PassYea
SB91revise certain provisions regarding the crime of rape and provide a penalty therefor.Do PassYea
SB91revise certain provisions regarding the crime of rape and provide a penalty therefor.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB93provide an increased appropriation for the construction costs of an athletics events center at Dakota State University, and to declare an emergency.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
SB129include school employees in certain assault provisions and provide a penalty therefor.Do PassYea
SB129include school employees in certain assault provisions and provide a penalty therefor.Do PassYea
SB143raise the revenue threshold for a required audit of a water development district.Do PassYea
SB156make an appropriation of American Rescue Plan Act monies for eligible water projects and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB176modify certain requirements for removal from the sex offender registry.Do PassYea
SB176modify certain requirements for removal from the sex offender registry.Do PassYea
SB180address requirements for the execution of a living will.Do PassYea
SB180address requirements for the execution of a living will.Do PassYea
SB206clarify good cause for the purpose of continuing an involuntary commitment hearing.TabledYeatabling motion
▶No vote recorded (excused / absent)11 bills
HB1140Provide oversight regarding the exercise of gubernatorial emergency powers.Excused
HB1250Revise certain provisions related to proof of service of legal documents.Excused
SB43address search and seizure provisions applicable to digital currency.Excused
SB44establish investigative subpoena authority to gather business records in certain investigations.Excused
SB93prohibit certain state officers or employees from being employed by an organization that was the recipient of a contract awarded on behalf of a state agency for a period of time.Excused
SB159revise requirements pertaining to the minimum age for marriage.Excused
HB1130require an official declaration of war or other Congressional action before the South Dakota National Guard may be deployed outside of the state.Excused
SB90provide certain definitions related to the crime of rape.Excused
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.Excused
SB70revise provisions related to courtroom modifications for child witnesses.Excused
SB206clarify good cause for the purpose of continuing an involuntary commitment 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).