192 recorded votes on bills tagged with this issue
2026 Regular Session35 votes
HB1011modify fees charged by the clerk of courts for certain copies of court records.Do PassYea
HB1015create a pilot program in the Unified Judicial System to develop a pretrial release program.Do PassNay
HB1022revise and repeal provisions related to the crime victims' compensation program.Do PassYea
HB1030amend provisions pertaining to the timing of municipal elections.Do PassYea
HB1030amend provisions pertaining to the timing of municipal elections.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HB1062revise a provision related to aggravated assault.Do PassNay
HB1062revise a provision related to aggravated assault.Concurred in amendmentsNay
HB1095modify provisions pertaining to the submission of a nominating petition.Deferred to another dayYeatabling motion
HB1095modify provisions pertaining to the submission of a nominating petition.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1095modify provisions pertaining to the submission of a nominating petition.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1095modify provisions pertaining to the submission of a nominating petition.ReconsideredNay
HB1095modify provisions pertaining to the submission of a nominating petition.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1107modify restrictions on lands for certain public purposes.Do PassYea
HB1108require the sealing of court files upon dismissal or denial of a petition for a protection order.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1140permit a court to impose as a condition of probation, or parole in certain circumstances, treatment at a nonprofit entity awarded an alternative care program grant.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1179modify provisions related to the reimbursement fee for preparation of a garnishment disclosure.Do PassYea
HB1197revise a provision related to the venue of adoption proceedings.Do PassYea
HB1234revise provisions related to serving a subpoena in a contested case.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1316revise the time for conducting the canvass of an election.Do PassYea
HB1316revise the time for conducting the canvass of an election.Do PassYea
HB1320revise a provision related to service of process for boards of county commissioners.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1320revise a provision related to service of process for boards of county commissioners.Concurred in amendmentsYea
SB23include certain types of vehicles in the unpaid repair bill titling process.Do PassYea
SB32amend and repeal provisions pertaining to the ballot requirements for certain elections and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
SB32amend and repeal provisions pertaining to the ballot requirements for certain elections and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB51revise certain requirements for contesting actions of the South Dakota Retirement System.Do PassYea
SB91clarify the procedure for petitioning a board of county commissioners for a change to the comprehensive plan or zoning ordinances.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB92clarify the rights to appeal and refer certain decisions of boards of county commissioners.TabledYeatabling motion
SB100revise provisions related to trusts.Do PassYea
SB101amend provisions pertaining to the duties of presidential electors.Do PassYea
SB101amend provisions pertaining to the duties of presidential electors.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB138revise the time within which a recount for a school board election must be completed.Do PassYea
SB139revise a provision related to the transportation of an inmate upon discharge from a correctional facility.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB171amend provisions pertaining to the processing of absentee ballots and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB171amend provisions pertaining to the processing of absentee ballots and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
2025 Regular Session32 votes
HB1011Revise provisions related to the stenographic recording of certain proceedings.Do PassYea
HB1023Modify the definition of a conviction for purposes of license revocation.Do PassNay
HB1059Clarify the meaning of teleconference for purposes of open meeting requirements.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1096Prohibit eligibility for a suspended imposition of sentence for certain rape offenses.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1096Prohibit eligibility for a suspended imposition of sentence for certain rape offenses.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1100Clarify which opinions must be included in the annual judicial opinions report prepared by the Legislative Research Council.Do PassYea
HB1126Modify provisions pertaining to the compensation of a recount board.Do PassYea
HB1135Provide opportunities for treatment courts for South Dakotans, create a workgroup to study rehabilitation programs, and declare an emergency.Do PassYea
HB1135Provide opportunities for treatment courts for South Dakotans, create a workgroup to study rehabilitation programs, and declare an emergency.Do PassYea
HB1135Provide opportunities for treatment courts for South Dakotans, create a workgroup to study rehabilitation programs, and declare an emergency.Failed to concur, no committee appointedYea
HB1142Amend the bond requirement for certain municipal officers.Do PassYea
HB1195Revise a provision related to the termination of parental rights of a child adjudicated abused or neglected.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1204Revise the subpoena powers of the Government Operations and Audit Committee.Do PassYea
HB1204Revise the subpoena powers of the Government Operations and Audit Committee.Do PassYea
SB5Permit a sheriff to charge a fee for service of process, whether service is completed or not.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB13Clarify the enactment and effective date of a measure initiated or referred within a political subdivision.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB64Revise provisions related to the establishment of an initial parole date.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB69Revise provisions related to trusts.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB72Revise the payor of autopsy costs in certain circumstances.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB72Revise the payor of autopsy costs in certain circumstances.Do PassYea
SB89Repeal the requirement that judicial officers be listed on a separate nonpolitical ballot.Do PassYea
SB89Repeal the requirement that judicial officers be listed on a separate nonpolitical ballot.Do PassYea
SB172Provide a rebuttable presumption in favor of joint physical custody of a minor child.Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6Yea
SB172Provide a rebuttable presumption in favor of joint physical custody of a minor child.Do PassYea
SB172Provide a rebuttable presumption in favor of joint physical custody of a minor child.ReconsideredYea
SB176Clarify the discovery procedures and powers and to modify the administration of the Government Operations and Audit Committee.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB176Clarify the discovery procedures and powers and to modify the administration of the Government Operations and Audit Committee.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.ReconsideredYea
SB198Establish conditions a prospective condemnor must satisfy before commencing condemnation proceedings.TabledYeatabling motion
2024 Regular Session11 votes
HB1048revise the requirements pertaining to average teacher compensation and to establish a minimum teacher salary.Do Pass AmendedYea
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 dayNaytabling motion
HB1133revise a provision related to aggravated assault.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
HB1158limit reliance upon secondary sources as statements of law.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1158limit reliance upon secondary sources as statements of law.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB19rescind rulemaking authority pertaining to the process for publishing required voter registration numbers.Do PassYea
SB85revise a provision related to an action to quiet title to real property.Do PassNay
SB85revise a provision related to an action to quiet title to real property.Do PassNay
SB115prevent a county, township, or municipality from authorizing a guaranteed income program.Do PassYea
SB115prevent a county, township, or municipality from authorizing a guaranteed income program.Do Pass AmendedYea
SCR601Celebrating the sister-state relationship with Taiwan.Concurred in ResolutionYea
2023 Regular Session20 votes
HB1004update a reference to the Internal Revenue Code for purposes of higher education savings plans.Do PassYea
HB1004update a reference to the Internal Revenue Code for purposes of higher education savings plans.Do PassYea
HB1029revise certain provisions regarding the county zoning and appeals process.Do PassNay
HB1035make an appropriation to the Department of Revenue for the modernization of the motor vehicle administration system, and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
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 PassNay
HB1061repeal provisions regarding criminal jury trials effective upon the adoption of Supreme Court rules.Do PassNay
HB1062clarify the convening of recount boards for primary elections.Do PassYea
HB1098revise provisions related to juror compensation.Do PassNay
HB1098revise provisions related to juror compensation.ReconsideredNay
HB1230clarify references to the court in a condemnation action.Do PassYea
HB1230clarify references to the court in a condemnation action.Do PassYea
HB1238revise certain provisions related to marriage certificates and divorce.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
SB70revise provisions related to courtroom modifications for child witnesses.Do PassYea
SB70revise provisions related to courtroom modifications for child witnesses.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB90provide certain definitions related to the crime of rape.Do PassYea
SB90provide certain definitions related to the crime of rape.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
HB1085expand the eligibility for a small estate probate.Do PassYea
HB1085expand the eligibility for a small estate probate.Do PassYea
HB1099revise provisions related to courtroom modifications for child witnesses.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1099revise provisions related to courtroom modifications for child witnesses.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1099revise provisions related to courtroom modifications for child witnesses.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HB1100revise provisions related to the video recording of certain victim testimony at a preliminary hearing or deposition.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1100revise provisions related to the video recording of certain victim testimony at a preliminary hearing or deposition.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1100revise provisions related to the video recording of certain victim testimony at a preliminary hearing or deposition.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HB1104revise provisions related to the location of courtroom facilities.Do PassYea
HB1107establish a process for requesting records prepared or maintained by court services officers.Do PassYea
HB1109revise a provision related to the review of the master jury list.Do PassYea
HB1115allow succession to real property by an affidavit.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1115allow succession to real property by an affidavit.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1200establish criteria for temporary custody and visitation orders.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1200establish criteria for temporary custody and visitation orders.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1204establish liability and the burden of proof for spoliation of evidence in statute.Do PassNay
HB1232establish mandatory sentences for certain driving while under the influence violations.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1232establish mandatory sentences for certain driving while under the influence violations.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1268revise provisions related to name changes when obtaining a marriage license.Do PassYea
HB1272revise provisions related to counseling for domestic abuse defendants.Do PassYea
HB1272revise provisions related to counseling for domestic abuse defendants.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1279revise certain provisions relating to child support.Do PassYea
HB1279revise certain provisions relating to child support.Do PassYea
HB1279revise certain provisions relating to child support.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HB1311clarify the means of voluntarily terminating a relationship between a birth mother and a child.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1311clarify the means of voluntarily terminating a relationship between a birth mother and a child.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB79clarify cross-references regarding powers of attorney.Do PassYea
SB80exempt the provision of electricity through electric vehicle charging stations from the definition of electric utility.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB107provide for the remote witnessing of certain legal instruments.Do PassYea
SB107provide for the remote witnessing of certain legal instruments.Do PassYea
SB199revise provisions related to a name change for certain crime victims.Do PassYea
SJR502Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, providing for wagering on sporting events via mobile or electronic platform.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
2021 Regular Session25 votes
HB1052provide a rebuttable presumption in favor of joint physical custody of a minor child.Do PassYea
HB1067modify identification requirements for a marriage license and to provide certain provisions for a name change.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1067modify identification requirements for a marriage license and to provide certain provisions for a name change.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1068revise the requirement for written findings of fact and conclusions in certain judicial proceedings involving a child.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1068revise the requirement for written findings of fact and conclusions in certain judicial proceedings involving a child.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1070revise certain provisions regarding the Unified Judicial System.Do PassYea
HB1070revise certain provisions regarding the Unified Judicial System.Do PassYea
HB1071correct incorrect cross-references dealing with crimes and criminal procedures.Do PassYea
HB1071correct incorrect cross-references dealing with crimes and criminal procedures.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HB1094revise certain provisions regarding the municipal zoning and appeals process.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1124modify certain requirements concerning the printing of ballots.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1150provide definitions regarding the crime of rape.Do PassYea
HB1150provide definitions regarding the crime of rape.Do PassYea
HB1191allow an expedited process for local intergovernmental legal disputes.Do PassYea
HB1191allow an expedited process for local intergovernmental legal disputes.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HJR5002Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota regarding appointments to fill legislative vacancies.Do PassNay
HJR5002Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota regarding appointments to fill legislative vacancies.Do PassNay
SB7permit a government agency to qualify as a victim for purposes of restitution in criminal cases.Do PassYea
SB13revise a statutory cross reference in the written waiver of right to a parole hearing or appearance.Do PassYea
SB78modify certain provisions related to trusts.Do PassYea
SB78modify certain provisions related to trusts.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB173revise certain provisions related to competency hearings.Do PassYea
SB173revise certain provisions related to competency hearings.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB174revise provisions related to the automatic removal of certain charges or convictions from a defendant's public record.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB184require the sorting of absentee ballots.Do PassYea
2020 Regular Session15 votes
HB1067modify certain provisions regarding notice, service, and execution of judgments in forceable entry and detainer actions.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1067modify certain provisions regarding notice, service, and execution of judgments in forceable entry and detainer actions.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1067modify certain provisions regarding notice, service, and execution of judgments in forceable entry and detainer actions.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HB1087authorize a clerk of courts to provide certain notices by electronic mail.TabledYeatabling motion
HB1089provide for the discharge of certain persons who received a suspended imposition of sentence for a misdemeanor.Do PassYea
HB1089provide for the discharge of certain persons who received a suspended imposition of sentence for a misdemeanor.Do PassYea
HB1139require the payment of attorney's fees in cases addressing noncompliance with visitation orders.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
HB1140provide for a regular review of parenting guidelines.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1140provide for a regular review of parenting guidelines.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HB1147recalculate abatement of the basic child support obligation.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1149establish qualifications for child custody evaluators.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
SB26increase the assessment of liquidated court costs and to revise the disposition of the funds collected.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB65revise certain provisions pertaining to trusts.Do PassYea
SB140provide for the resolution of alleged certain disability violations.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB148adopt the Uniform Power of Attorney Act.Do Pass AmendedYea
2019 Regular Session20 votes
HB1003revise eligibility for a deferred imposition of sentence.Do PassYea
HB1005authorize a hearing panel of the Board of Pardons and Paroles to make clemency recommendations.Do PassYea
HB1005authorize a hearing panel of the Board of Pardons and Paroles to make clemency recommendations.Do PassYea
HB1006revise the time requirements for parole reports and plans.Do PassYea
HB1006revise the time requirements for parole reports and plans.Do PassYea
HB1029revise certain provisions regarding criminal background checks for adults working in child care institutions.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1067revise certain provisions regarding adult adoption.Do PassYea
HB1067revise certain provisions regarding adult adoption.Do PassYea
HB1070revise the procedure for judgment by confession.Do PassYea
HB1106revise certain provisions regarding support obligations.Do PassNay
HB1107revise the definition of adultery.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
HB1138revise provisions regarding the mandatory retirement age of judges.TabledYeatabling motion
HJR1001Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota regarding appointments to fill legislative vacancies.Do Pass AmendedNay
HJR1001Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota regarding appointments to fill legislative vacancies.Do Pass AmendedNay
SB45revise the provisions regarding the filing of a statement of additional issues on appeal in certain contested cases.Do PassYea
SB45revise the provisions regarding the filing of a statement of additional issues on appeal in certain contested cases.Do PassYea
SB51revise certain provisions regarding trusts.Do PassYea
SB51revise certain provisions regarding trusts.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB74revise provisions regarding multiple convictions for certain offenses.Do PassYea
SB163revise certain provisions regarding jury lists.Do PassYea
▶No vote recorded (excused / absent)3 bills
SB74revise provisions regarding multiple convictions for certain offenses.Excused
HB1101provide for the reinstatement of a driver license under certain conditions.Excused
SB174revise provisions related to the automatic removal of certain charges or convictions from a defendant's public record.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).