HB1006create a taskforce to study the creation of Indian medicaid managed care entities in the state.Do PassYea
HB1006create a taskforce to study the creation of Indian medicaid managed care entities in the state.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1007amend the definition of law enforcement officer to include tribal law enforcement officers.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1105restrict contracts and declarations that prohibit the use of commercial or residential property for any healthcare service in medically underserved areas or communities, or in areas with a medically underserved population under federal law.TabledYeatabling motion
HB1146adopt the physician assistant licensure compact.Do PassYea
HB1146adopt the physician assistant licensure compact.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1233modify provisions for a tax collection agreement with an Indian tribe.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1249amend provisions pertaining to the School Finance Accountability Board, and the process by which a recommendation of the board is approved.Do PassYea
HB1249amend provisions pertaining to the School Finance Accountability Board, and the process by which a recommendation of the board is approved.Do Pass AmendedYea
HCR6001urging the United States Department of Homeland Security to establish a tribal law enforcement training academy in South Dakota.Concurred in Resolution as AmendedYea
SB25update provisions related to the permit application process for proposed energy and transmission facilities.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB25update provisions related to the permit application process for proposed energy and transmission facilities.Do PassYea
SB25update provisions related to the permit application process for proposed energy and transmission facilities.ReconsideredYea
SB25update provisions related to the permit application process for proposed energy and transmission facilities.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB60restrict ownership of real property interests by certain prohibited entities and to provide for enforcement.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB71authorize the assumption of certain responsibilities and the waiver of sovereign immunity in connection with certain actions under federal environmental law.Do PassYea
SB132modify provisions related to the South Dakota Veterans Council.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB132modify provisions related to the South Dakota Veterans Council.Concurred in amendmentsYea
2025 Regular Session12 votes
HB1002Require that all certified educators take a course in South Dakota Indian Studies.Do PassYea
HB1002Require that all certified educators take a course in South Dakota Indian Studies.Do PassYea
HB1188Allow nonresident military members to purchase three-day temporary nonresident waterfowl licenses.Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6Yea
HB1188Allow nonresident military members to purchase three-day temporary nonresident waterfowl licenses.Do Pass AmendedYea
HCR6011Urging the Trump-Vance administration and Office of Management and Budget to uphold the Reagan administration policy of government-to-government relations with tribal nations.Concurred in ResolutionYea
SB6Authorize a loan from the South Dakota housing infrastructure fund to a school district adjoining a federal military installation for the construction or expansion of a school building.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB6Authorize a loan from the South Dakota housing infrastructure fund to a school district adjoining a federal military installation for the construction or expansion of a school building.Concurred in amendmentsYea
SB82Require an official declaration of war or other Congressional action before the South Dakota National Guard may be deployed by the federal government.Do PassNay
SB170Authorize the South Dakota State Brand Board to enter a memorandum of understanding with any Indian tribe for the investigation of cattle theft.Do PassYea
SB196Incorporate the Oceti Sakowin Essential Understandings in public school curriculum.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB196Incorporate the Oceti Sakowin Essential Understandings in public school curriculum.Do Pass AmendedYea
SR702Supporting the repeal of the Sioux-Dakota Removal Act.Adopt ResolutionYea
2022 Regular Session25 votes
HB1025update legal holidays in South Dakota.Do PassYea
HB1025update legal holidays in South Dakota.Do PassYea
HB1025update legal holidays in South Dakota.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HB1035allow the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources to collect receipts from timber sales on federal lands and disburse those receipts according to federal law.Do PassYea
HB1052place limitations on the enforcement of federal laws and orders related to firearms, accessories, and ammunition.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1139create the Commission on Indian Affairs.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayNaytabling motion
HB1140permit the use of tribal identification cards when registering to vote.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayNaytabling motion
HB1141exempt members of Indian tribes in South Dakota from hunting and fishing license fees.TabledYeatabling motion
HB1142exempt members of Indian tribes from admission fees, camping permit fees, and park service fees of state parks.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayNaytabling motion
HB1143require training on Native American law be provided to legislators and legislative staff.Do PassYea
HB1144establish provisions for replacing certain names of geographic places that use offensive words or phrases.Do PassYea
HB1146authorize the State-Tribal Relations Committee to issue subpoenas.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
HB1147provide a penalty for businesses that do not accept tribal identification cards as a valid form of identification.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
HB1151direct the Department of Labor and Regulation to compile and report statistics related to poverty and workforce development on tribal lands.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayNaytabling motion
HB1195direct the Indian Education Advisory Council to make an annual report to the Governor and the State-Tribal Relations Committee.Do PassYea
HB1274establish the Commission on Truth and Reconciliation.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayNaytabling motion
HB1281clarify the contents of the general appropriations act for fiscal year 2023, pertaining to certain federal moneys and to declare an emergency.Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6Yea
HB1281clarify the contents of the general appropriations act for fiscal year 2023, pertaining to certain federal moneys and to declare an emergency.Veto overrideYea
HB1297revise the authorization for a tribal flag display in the rotunda of the capitol building.Do PassYea
HCR6010Supporting the initiatives of the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate.TabledYeatabling motion
HCR6014Urging the federal government to fulfill treaty obligations by fully funding the Oglala and Rosebud Sioux Tribe Departments of Public Safety for the public safety crisis on the Pine Ridge and Rosebud Sioux Reservations.Do Pass AmendedYea
HCR6014Urging the federal government to fulfill treaty obligations by fully funding the Oglala and Rosebud Sioux Tribe Departments of Public Safety for the public safety crisis on the Pine Ridge and Rosebud Sioux Reservations.Adopt Resolution as amendedYea
HR7001In support of investigating and opening an official inquiry into the Medals of Honor given to United States soldiers for the involvement and participation of the soldiers in the Wounded Knee Massacre of 1890.Do PassYea
SB147authorize the construction and operation of a nursing facility in Lyman County and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
SB161make an appropriation for matching funds to enhance research in manufacturing processes having lunar application and planetary use in tribal housing development and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
2021 Regular Session19 votes
HB1065adopt the emergency medical personnel licensure interstate compact.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HB1103authorize the State-Tribal Relations Committee to issue subpoenas.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayNaytabling motion
HB1104modify certain duties of the secretary of tribal relations and establish an advisory council.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayNaytabling motion
HB1106require that training on Native American law be provided to legislators and legislative staff.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayNaytabling motion
HB1108permit the playing of an honor song or Lakota Flag Song at certain graduation ceremonies.Do PassYea
HB1108permit the playing of an honor song or Lakota Flag Song at certain graduation ceremonies.Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6Yea
HB1138revise provisions regarding the issuance of state park camping permits.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1176revise provisions regarding the South Dakota Capitol Complex Restoration and Beautification Commission.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayNaytabling motion
HB1180establish a nonbeneficiary student scholarship program for certain students attending tribally controlled colleges and to make an appropriation therefor.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayNaytabling motion
HB1187require schools to provide instruction on South Dakota's tribal history, culture, and government.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayNaytabling motion
HB1189establish a tribal flag display in the rotunda of the capitol building.Do PassYea
HB1189establish a tribal flag display in the rotunda of the capitol building.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1199establish the Office of Liaison for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons.Do PassYea
HB1199establish the Office of Liaison for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons.Do PassYea
HB1219join the Interstate Cooperative Meatpacking Compact.Do Pass AmendedNay
HCR6001supporting the amendment of the Sioux - Dakota Removal Act.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
HCR6014To acknowledge and honor the Native American children who were survivors of the boarding schools in this state.Adopt Resolution as amendedYea
SB97modify provisions regarding the State-Tribal Relations Committee.Do PassYea
SB97modify provisions regarding the State-Tribal Relations Committee.Do Pass AmendedNay
2020 Regular Session7 votes
HB1132create a Commission on Indian Affairs.TabledYeatabling motion
HB1134permit certain acts at a school honoring or graduation ceremony.Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6Yea
HB1194authorize federally recognized Indian tribes to receive PEACE funds.Do PassYea
HCR6002Supporting the repeal of the Sioux - Dakota Removal Act.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayNaytabling motion
HCR6011Supporting the Recovering America's Wildlife Act.Adopt ResolutionYea
SB62revise the membership and responsibilities of the South Dakota Board on Geographic Names.Do PassYea
SB146revise provisions related to tribal identification cards.Do Pass AmendedYea
2019 Regular Session16 votes
HB1133repeal certain provisions regarding the Legislature.Do PassNay
HB1148create a Commission on Indian Affairs.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayNaytabling motion
HB1172provide for cooperation with federal officials in matters of immigration.Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6Nay
HB1172provide for cooperation with federal officials in matters of immigration.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1172provide for cooperation with federal officials in matters of immigration.ReconsideredNay
HB1237establish the duty to collect data and share information on missing and murdered indigenous persons.Do PassYea
HB1237establish the duty to collect data and share information on missing and murdered indigenous persons.TabledYeatabling motion
HB1238revise provisions regarding training on missing and murdered indigenous persons.Do PassYea
HB1238revise provisions regarding training on missing and murdered indigenous persons.TabledYeatabling motion
HB1246provide for increase in participation of entrepreneurship and state economic development initiatives by the nine federally recognized tribes in South Dakota.TabledYeatabling motion
SB16establish certain provisions regarding financial security for the decommissioning of wind turbines.Do Pass AmendedNay
SB126revise certain provisions regarding the common language of the state and to recognize the official indigenous language of the state.Do PassYea
SB126revise certain provisions regarding the common language of the state and to recognize the official indigenous language of the state.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB140provide for the increase of higher education enrolled members of the nine federally recognized tribes in South Dakota at regental institutions.Do PassYea
SB164establish procedures for the investigation of certain missing and murdered indigenous persons.Do PassYea
SB164establish procedures for the investigation of certain missing and murdered indigenous persons.Do Pass AmendedYea
▶No vote recorded (excused / absent)1 bill
HB1246provide for increase in participation of entrepreneurship and state economic development initiatives by the nine federally recognized tribes in South Dakota.Excused
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