Red Dawn Foster on Higher education funding

105 scored votes · confidence 100%

2026 Regular Session×1.0010 bills

HB1137make an appropriation for the design and construction of an athletic facility at the University of South Dakota and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1137make an appropriation for the design and construction of an athletic facility at the University of South Dakota and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB116make an appropriation for the design and construction of an indoor athletics facility at Dakota State University and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB116make an appropriation for the design and construction of an indoor athletics facility at Dakota State University and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB117make an appropriation for the design and construction of a new soccer venue at South Dakota State University and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB79make an appropriation to the South Dakota Board of Technical Education to construct an advanced manufacturing laboratory space and classrooms on the campus of Southeast Technical College and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1118make an appropriation for the design and construction of an addition to the existing swine wean-to-finish barn at South Dakota State University and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1118make an appropriation for the design and construction of an addition to the existing swine wean-to-finish barn at South Dakota State University and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB84increase thresholds for the value of and eligibility for the partners in education scholarship.proYea✓
HB1286amend the process by which moneys are distributed from the employer's investment in South Dakota's future fund.proYea✓

2025 Regular Session×0.707 bills

HB1114Make an appropriation for the purchasing of equipment to support the South Dakota Board of Technical Education.proYea✓
HB1040Reduce the state's contribution to a subsidized high school dual credit program.antiNay✓
HB1040Reduce the state's contribution to a subsidized high school dual credit program.antiNay✓
HB1092Make an appropriation for a student teacher stipend grant program.proYea✓
HB1092Make an appropriation for a student teacher stipend grant program.proYea✓
HB1097Establish and modify provisions for the temporary training of nonresident physicians.proYea✓
SCR603Supporting the establishment of a standardized system to recognize and award academic credit or certification for military service.proYea✓

2024 Regular Session×0.4913 bills

SJR502Providing legislative approval for a future use water permit application by the Lewis and Clark Regional Water System.proNay✗
SB59provide for the downgrade of commercial driver licenses and commercial learners permits upon notice of certain drug and alcohol violations.proYea✓
SB58revise provisions regarding money transmission.proNay✗
SB67provide for the sale of certain real estate located in Hughes County and to provide for the deposit of the proceeds into a continuously appropriated fund.proYea✓
SB67provide for the sale of certain real estate located in Hughes County and to provide for the deposit of the proceeds into a continuously appropriated fund.proYea✓
SB6revise provisions related to death by distribution of a Schedule I or II substance.proYea✓
HB1259appropriate money for the ordinary expenses of the legislative, judicial, and executive departments of the state, the current expenses of state institutions, interest on the public debt, and for common schools.proYea✓
HB1259appropriate money for the ordinary expenses of the legislative, judicial, and executive departments of the state, the current expenses of state institutions, interest on the public debt, and for common schools.proYea✓
HB1080make an appropriation to improve visitation to and awareness of the South Dakota Hall of Fame.proYea✗tabled
SB151revise and repeal provisions related to the licensure of athletic trainers.proYea✓
HB1205appropriate money for the ordinary expenses of the legislative, judicial, and executive departments of the state, the current expenses of state institutions, interest on the public debt, and for common schools.proYea✗tabled
SB10require that a notification of medical cannabis certification be provided to a patient's primary or referring practitioner.antiNay✓
SB10require that a notification of medical cannabis certification be provided to a patient's primary or referring practitioner.antiNay✓

2023 Regular Session×0.3413 bills

HB1055increase the dollar amount of South Dakota opportunity scholarships.proYea✓
SB35make an appropriation to expand laboratory space at the Sanford Underground Research Facility and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB35make an appropriation to expand laboratory space at the Sanford Underground Research Facility and to declare an emergency.proNay✗
HB1117make an appropriation to support the small and mid-sized manufacturers, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1117make an appropriation to support the small and mid-sized manufacturers, and to declare an emergency.proYea✗tabled
HB1032make an appropriation for the demolition and reconstruction of agricultural-use structures at South Dakota State University, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1032make an appropriation for the demolition and reconstruction of agricultural-use structures at South Dakota State University, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB118expand eligibility for certain teachers who receive reduced tuition at Board of Regents institutions.proYea✓
SB118expand eligibility for certain teachers who receive reduced tuition at Board of Regents institutions.proYea✓
SB118expand eligibility for certain teachers who receive reduced tuition at Board of Regents institutions.proYea✓
HB1012repeal the annual grievance reporting requirements for health carriers.proYea✓
HB1142improve education outcomes and college affordability.proYea✗tabled
HB1144bolster the workforce of South Dakota.proYea✗tabled

2022 Regular Session×0.2421 bills

HB1031make an appropriation to the Board of Technical Education to construct an advanced manufacturing laboratory space and classrooms on the campus of Lake Area Technical College and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB54appropriate funds for the Dakota State University Cyber Program Expansion and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1209make an appropriation to the Board of Regents for improving the National Music Museum at the University of South Dakota and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB133make an appropriation to the Board of Regents to upgrade an education lab and purchase resources at Black Hills State University and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB132make an appropriation for multi-media lab equipment at Black Hills State University and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB130authorize the Board of Regents to acquire property, contract for the design and construction of the Dakota State University Applied Research Lab, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1210make an appropriation to the Board of Regents to provide grant funding for a new biomedical facility at the research park in Sioux Falls, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1210make an appropriation to the Board of Regents to provide grant funding for a new biomedical facility at the research park in Sioux Falls, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB73provide for the use of artificial light and night-vision equipment while hunting coyotes and other predators.proYea✓
HB1021authorize the Board of Regents to acquire property, contract for the design and construction of an athletics events center at Dakota State University, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1022authorize the Board of Regents to contract for the design and renovation of, and construction of an addition to, the Stanley J. Marshall Center at South Dakota State University, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB42authorize the Board of Regents to contract for the design and construction of an addition to the wellness center at the University of South Dakota, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB43authorize the Board of Regents to contract for the design, renovation, and construction of an addition for a health sciences center at Black Hills State University–Rapid City, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB44authorize the Board of Regents to contract for the demolition of Briscoe Hall and the existing Lincoln Hall, and the design and construction of the new Lincoln Hall, at Northern State University, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1032make an appropriation to the Board of Technical Education to construct an agriculture and diesel power laboratory and multi-purpose space on the campus of Mitchell Technical College and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1281clarify the contents of the general appropriations act for fiscal year 2023, pertaining to certain federal moneys and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1281clarify the contents of the general appropriations act for fiscal year 2023, pertaining to certain federal moneys and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1023authorize the Board of Regents to demolish a South Dakota State University building and to make an appropriation therefor.proYea✓
HB1024revise and repeal certain provisions regarding self-support tuition rates at off-campus locations governed by the Board of Regents.antiYea✗
HB1030make an appropriation to reimburse certain health care professionals who have complied with the requirements for certain health care recruitment assistance programs and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB131require the Board of Regents to provide an annual presentation to the special committee.proYea✓

2021 Regular Session×0.1710 bills

HB1267make an appropriation to the Board of Technical Education for the construction of new facilities and renovation of existing facilities and to declare an emergency.proNay✓tabled
SB28authorize the Board of Regents to contract for the redesign and renovation of, and the design and construction of an addition to, the Sanford Jackrabbit Athletic Complex on the campus of South Dakota State University, together with equipment and furnishings, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB156authorize the Board of Regents to contract for the construction of a Mineral Industry Building and the demolition of the old Mineral Industry Building on the campus of South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB192provide an appropriation for the renovation and upgrading of the South Dakota State University Cottonwood Field Station and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1210make an appropriation to the Board of Regents to provide grant funding for a new bioproducts facility at the research park in Brookings, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1153authorize the Board of Regents to contract for the design and construction of a new dairy research and extension farm on the campus of South Dakota State University, together with equipment and furnishings, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.proNay✗
SB191provide an appropriation for a study regarding the future renovation and expansion of the Meat Laboratory on the campus of South Dakota State University and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB171provide for the South Dakota Freedom Scholarship, make an appropriation therefor, and declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB195appropriate money for the ordinary expenses of the legislative, judicial, and executive departments of the state, the current expenses of state institutions, interest on the public debt, and for common schools.proYea✓
SB48authorize the payment of lease rental obligations to the South Dakota Health and Educational Facilities Authority, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓

2020 Regular Session×0.1218 bills

HB1044make an appropriation to the Board of Regents to fund the development of the Cyber Incubator and Entrepreneurial Center at Dakota State University and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1045authorize the Board of Regents to contract for the design, renovation of, and addition to, the E.Y. Berry Library on the campus of Black Hills State University and to make an appropriation therefor.proYea✓
HB1046authorize the Board of Regents to contract for the design, renovation of, and addition to, the Devereaux Library on the campus of the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology and to make an appropriation therefor.proYea✓
HB1046authorize the Board of Regents to contract for the design, renovation of, and addition to, the Devereaux Library on the campus of the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology and to make an appropriation therefor.proYea✓
SB40authorize the Board of Regents to contract for the construction of an Allied Health Facility and the demolition of Julian Hall and the Julian Hall Addition to the University of South Dakota, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB40authorize the Board of Regents to contract for the construction of an Allied Health Facility and the demolition of Julian Hall and the Julian Hall Addition to the University of South Dakota, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB41authorize the Board of Regents to contract for the construction of a facilities building at the University of South Dakota and to make an appropriation therefor.proYea✓
SB72establish the Dakota's promise scholarship program, to establish the Dakota's promise fund, to make an appropriation, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1266establish the Dakota's promise scholarship program and the Dakota's promise fund.proYea✓
HB1266establish the Dakota's promise scholarship program and the Dakota's promise fund.proNay✗
SB43authorize the South Dakota Building Authority to issue revenue bonds to provide for maintenance and repair on facilities controlled by the Board of Regents and to provide appropriation therefor.proYea✓
HB1227make an appropriation for the rural veterinary medical education program and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB42authorize the Board of Regents to demolish three storage structures and contract for the construction of a grounds facility at the University of South Dakota and to make an appropriation therefor.proYea✓
SB142establish certain restrictions regarding the state subsidized dual credit program.antiYea✗
SB142establish certain restrictions regarding the state subsidized dual credit program.antiYea✗
HB1069authorize certain veterans to attend courses offered at postsecondary technical institutes without payment of tuition.proYea✓
SB81establish eligibility criteria for out-of-state health institutions to receive financing from the Health and Educational Facilities Authority.proYea✓
HB1081exempt from alcoholic beverage regulations certain uses of alcohol by postsecondary institutions.proYea✓

2019 Regular Session×0.0813 bills

HB1037authorize the Board of Regents to contract for the construction of a regional sports complex at Northern State University and to make an appropriation therefor.proYea✓
SB116create the Dakota promise fund, provide Dakota promise grants, and to make an appropriation.proYea✓
SB43redirect funding to a collaborative program in rural veterinary medical education and to provide tax revenue for the support of veterinary students.proYea✓
SB43redirect funding to a collaborative program in rural veterinary medical education and to provide tax revenue for the support of veterinary students.proYea✓
SB140provide for the increase of higher education enrolled members of the nine federally recognized tribes in South Dakota at regental institutions.proYea✓
HB1038authorize the demolition of a South Dakota State University building and to make an appropriation therefor.proYea✓
SB44revise the permanent endowment trust, to authorize the Board of Regents to sell certain extraneous real property and to purchase certain real property, to make an appropriation of sale proceeds, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB44revise the permanent endowment trust, to authorize the Board of Regents to sell certain extraneous real property and to purchase certain real property, to make an appropriation of sale proceeds, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB96expand application of the tax credit for contributions to a scholarship granting organization.proNay✗
HB1262make an appropriation to reimburse certain health care professionals who have complied with the requirements for certain health care recruitment assistance programs and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1171allow certain veterans to attend courses offered at postsecondary technical institutes without payment of tuition.proYea✓
HB1171allow certain veterans to attend courses offered at postsecondary technical institutes without payment of tuition.proYea✓
HB1007revise certain provisions regarding the exemptions from the twelve-month residency requirement for university students.proYea✓

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