188 recorded votes on bills tagged with this issue
2026 Regular Session54 votes
HB1011modify fees charged by the clerk of courts for certain copies of court records.Do PassYea
HB1011modify fees charged by the clerk of courts for certain copies of court records.Do PassYea
HB1014modify the surcharge for a responding party in a forcible entry and detainer action.Do PassYea
HB1014modify the surcharge for a responding party in a forcible entry and detainer action.Do PassYea
HB1015create a pilot program in the Unified Judicial System to develop a pretrial release program.Do PassYea
HB1015create a pilot program in the Unified Judicial System to develop a pretrial release program.Do PassYea
HB1022revise and repeal provisions related to the crime victims' compensation program.Do PassYea
HB1022revise and repeal provisions related to the crime victims' compensation program.Do PassYea
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
HB1062revise a provision related to aggravated assault.Do PassYea
HB1062revise a provision related to aggravated assault.Do PassYea
HB1062revise a provision related to aggravated assault.Concurred in amendmentsYea
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.ReconsideredNay
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
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
HB1183revise qualifications for immunity from prosecution following a drug-related overdose.Do PassYea
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
HB1234revise provisions related to serving a subpoena in a contested case.Do Pass AmendedYea
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
HB1276establish policies and procedures for the use of solitary confinement in a juvenile facility.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
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
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
SB43address search and seizure provisions applicable to digital currency.Do PassYea
SB44establish investigative subpoena authority to gather business records in certain investigations.Do PassYea
SB44establish investigative subpoena authority to gather business records in certain investigations.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB49safeguard the integrity, privacy, and security of genetic data and provide a civil penalty therefor.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB49safeguard the integrity, privacy, and security of genetic data and provide a civil penalty therefor.Do Pass AmendedYea
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
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
SB183modify requirements for public notice of a hearing prior to a vote to impose an excess tax levy.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB183modify requirements for public notice of a hearing prior to a vote to impose an excess tax levy.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayNaytabling motion
2025 Regular Session22 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
HB1238Establish protections for a veteran seeking assistance in a veterans' benefit matter.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1250Revise certain provisions related to proof of service of legal documents.TabledYeatabling motion
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 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 PassYea
SB172Provide a rebuttable presumption in favor of joint physical custody of a minor child.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayNaytabling 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
2024 Regular Session28 votes
HB1013adopt the advanced practice registered nurse compact.Do PassYea
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
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
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.Referred toYea
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 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
HB1092revise provisions regarding the 911 emergency surcharge.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1092revise provisions regarding the 911 emergency surcharge.Failed to concur, appoint Conference CommitteeYea
HB1123allow for an action to establish paternity after age eighteen based on genetic test results.Do PassYea
HB1123allow for an action to establish paternity after age eighteen based on genetic test results.Do PassYea
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 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
HB1245revise provisions related to the custody of an alleged delinquent child before and after a temporary custody hearing.Concurred in amendmentsYea
SB19rescind rulemaking authority pertaining to the process for publishing required voter registration numbers.Do PassYea
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
SB90revise and repeal provisions related to forcible entry and detainer.Do Pass AmendedNay
SB97establish the admissibility of evidence of similar crimes in sexual assault cases.Do PassNay
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 Session32 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 PassNay
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 PassNay
HB1089require notice and compensation prior to entry upon private land for the purpose of causing an examination and survey.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayNaytabling motion
HB1108revise provisions related to abandoned mobile or manufactured homes.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1108revise provisions related to abandoned mobile or manufactured homes.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HB1152provide oversight regarding the exercise of gubernatorial emergency powers.TabledYeatabling motion
HB1174provide for appropriate civil commitment of certain persons.Do PassYea
HB1174provide for appropriate civil commitment of certain persons.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HB1188provide for property owner inclusion in the pipeline siting application and condemnation process.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
HB1224require verification of landowner permission prior to certain pipeline permitting actions.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
HB1230clarify references to the court in a condemnation action.Do PassYea
HB1230clarify references to the court in a condemnation action.Do PassYea
HB1232revise provisions related to residency for voter registration.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayNaytabling motion
HB1235provide a conscience exemption from a COVID-19 vaccination.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1240amend provisions addressing guardianships and conservatorships.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1240amend provisions addressing guardianships and conservatorships.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HCR6006Encouraging the humane and fair treatment of the January 6 defendants.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
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 Pass AmendedYea
SB70revise provisions related to courtroom modifications for child witnesses.Do Pass AmendedYea
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 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
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
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
2022 Regular Session36 votes
HB1036revise certain provisions regarding search warrants for tracking devices.Do PassYea
HB1099revise provisions related to courtroom modifications for child witnesses.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1099revise provisions related to courtroom modifications for child witnesses.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HB1113prohibit threats made with the intent to coerce an abortion and to provide a penalty therefor.Do PassYea
HB1129prohibit forms of discrimination in access to organ transplantation.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1152establish rights regarding the disposition of a person's remains.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1152establish rights regarding the disposition of a person's remains.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HB1158regulate school resource officers.TabledYeatabling motion
HB1160clarify bond or pre-trial release upon sobriety program participation.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1176grant immunity from certain liabilities for camping activities.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1176grant immunity from certain liabilities for camping activities.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HB1200establish criteria for temporary custody and visitation orders.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1207clarify standards for the consideration of open enrollment applications.Do PassNay
HB1223authorize the provision of informed consent by a pregnant minor.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1223authorize the provision of informed consent by a pregnant minor.Veto overrideYea
HB1233establish a parole hearing requirement for certain inmates.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1246establish the fundamental right of a parent.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1250prohibit institutions of higher education from discriminating against or providing preferential treatment to students.TabledYeatabling motion
HB1258protect an individual's conscience from entities requiring the COVID-19 vaccine.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1270require a defendant in a criminal proceeding to be physically present during the reading of victim impact statements.Do PassNay
HB1282allow inpatient psychiatric facility placement alternatives for certain patients.Do PassYea
HB1312establish due process rights for students during disciplinary proceedings.TabledYeatabling motion
HB1328require law enforcement to report certain seizures of property.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1328require law enforcement to report certain seizures of property.Concurred in amendmentsYea
SB14revise provisions related to the confidential list of medical cannabis cardholders maintained by the Department of Health.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB76revise certain provisions regarding the minimum amount of a lottery prize that is subject to setoff.Do PassYea
SB80exempt the provision of electricity through electric vehicle charging stations from the definition of electric utility.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB81revise the definition of sexual contact for purposes of sexual contact with a child under eighteen by a person in a position of authority.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB81revise the definition of sexual contact for purposes of sexual contact with a child under eighteen by a person in a position of authority.Conference Committee Report adoptedYea
SB83modify when a motion for expungement of an arrest record may be made and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB119prohibit sexual contact between prison employees and prisoners.Do PassYea
SB151revise the automatic removal of certain convictions from a background check record.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB159exempt any person suffering from a severe mental illness from capital punishment.Do Pass AmendedNay
SB167clarify the certification process for teachers and school administrators.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB195establish the burden of proof after a claim of immunity.Do Pass AmendedYea
2021 Regular Session16 votes
HB1014establish uniform complaint and declaratory ruling procedures for agencies regulating certain professions and occupations.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1046limit liability for certain exposures to COVID-19.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1068revise the requirement for written findings of fact and conclusions in certain judicial proceedings involving a child.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1069modify the expenditures that are recoverable as disbursements by a prevailing party in a civil action or a special proceeding.Do PassYea
HB1069modify the expenditures that are recoverable as disbursements by a prevailing party in a civil action or a special proceeding.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HB1140restrict the entry of conservation officers onto certain private land without permission.Do PassYea
HB1140restrict the entry of conservation officers onto certain private land without permission.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HB1204revise criminal provisions regarding certain visual recordings or photographic devices.Do PassYea
HB1108require the sealing of court files upon dismissal or denial of a petition for a protection order.Excused
HB1183revise qualifications for immunity from prosecution following a drug-related overdose.Excused
HB1219require the provision of interpreter or translator services for parties to an administrative contested case.Excused
HB1234revise provisions related to serving a subpoena in a contested case.Excused
HB1238protect financial institutions taking action to prevent the financial exploitation of consenting, senior, or vulnerable adults.Excused
SB103provide for the confidentiality of personal information of persons affiliated with nonprofit corporations.Excused
SB141revise the automatic removal of certain convictions from a background check record.Excused
SB167clarify the certification process for teachers and school administrators.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).