167 recorded votes on bills tagged with this issue
2026 Regular Session32 votes
HB1004authorize the recall of county commissioners.Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6Nay
HB1030amend provisions pertaining to the timing of municipal elections.Do PassYea
HB1030amend provisions pertaining to the timing of municipal elections.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HB1088remove the requirement that counties remit to municipalities an amount equal to the road levy for calendar years 1984, 1985, and 1986.Do PassYea
HB1089modify the distributions of revenues collected from severance taxation on new permits.Do PassYea
HB1089modify the distributions of revenues collected from severance taxation on new permits.Do PassYea
HB1197revise a provision related to the venue of adoption proceedings.Do PassYea
HB1198require that certain facilities obtain conditional use permits from adjacent political subdivisions.Do PassYea
HB1215authorize counties and municipalities to issue a license for a cigar bar.Do PassNay
HB1215authorize counties and municipalities to issue a license for a cigar bar.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HB1245authorize municipalities to establish a local funding mechanism for capital improvement projects.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1245authorize municipalities to establish a local funding mechanism for capital improvement projects.ReconsideredNay
HB1245authorize municipalities to establish a local funding mechanism for capital improvement projects.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1260authorize the establishment of municipal property tax rebate programs.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
HB1323modify the requirements to refer an ordinance or resolution to the voters of a political subdivision.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1323modify the requirements to refer an ordinance or resolution to the voters of a political subdivision.Failed to concur, no committee appointedNay
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
SB75amend the type of entities eligible to participate in the cybersecurity services initiative.Do PassYea
SB75amend the type of entities eligible to participate in the cybersecurity services initiative.Do Pass AmendedYea
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
SB96authorize the imposition of a county option gross receipts tax to reduce owner-occupied property taxes.Do Pass AmendedNay
SB102modify the distribution of gaming revenues.Do PassYea
SB102modify the distribution of gaming revenues.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB129update references in certain statutes to the 2024 standard building codes.Do PassYea
SB135protect residents from increased utility costs and utility shortages caused by data centers and clarify authority to regulate data centers.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB165revise certain provisions pertaining to municipal government.Do PassYea
SB197modify the administration of the South Dakota-Ireland trade fund.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB237require that counties provide written notice to township supervisors of conditional use applications and appeals.Do Pass AmendedYea
2025 Regular Session17 votes
HB1043Require counties and municipalities to provide emergency medical services within their jurisdictions, increase liquidated court costs, and create the emergency medical services fund and make an appropriation therefor.TabledYeatabling motion
HB1051Update provisions on the interim legislative oversight of administrative rulemaking.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1093Modify the permissible dates for a school district bond election.Do PassYea
HB1093Modify the permissible dates for a school district bond election.ReconsideredYea
HB1093Modify the permissible dates for a school district bond election.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1093Modify the permissible dates for a school district bond election.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HB1154Change the approval requirement for the construction or expansion of a municipal camping or tourist accommodation facility.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1159Revise percentages regarding certain municipal proceeds of gaming revenues.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
HB1194Authorize the cooperation of counties for purposes of operating an office of county director of equalization.Do PassYea
HB1261Provide the board of commissioners with authority over certain intra-county land uses and construction projects.Do PassNay
SB7Prohibit the adoption or implementation of certain policies related to immigration enforcement.Do PassYea
SB13Clarify the enactment and effective date of a measure initiated or referred within a political subdivision.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB74Require the publication and review of an explanation of the open meeting laws of this state.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB84Extend the timeframe for filling a vacancy in a board of county commissioners.Do PassYea
SB97Allow the governing body of a municipality to change the use of municipally owned parkland by ordinance.Do PassYea
SB129Modify renewal fee requirements for an on-sale liquor licensee whose business premises have been annexed into a municipality of the first class.Do Pass AmendedNay
SB167Revise certain provisions pertaining to municipal government.Do Pass AmendedYea
2024 Regular Session18 votes
HB1017adopt the psychology interjurisdictional licensure compact.Do PassYea
HB1017adopt the psychology interjurisdictional licensure compact.Do PassYea
HB1022make an appropriation to the Department of Education to provide professional development in literacy to teachers, and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1039provide for the payment of legal expenses originating from crime committed at a facility maintained by the Department of Corrections.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1071revise a provision providing authority to the Governor to enter into agreements with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.Do PassYea
HB1127modify requirements for incorporating municipalities that are within three miles of another incorporated municipality.Do PassYea
HB1128require a zoning authority to determine that a well is an established well that has not been abandoned in making a permitting decision.Do PassYea
HB1130revise water development district boundaries.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1132revise certain provisions pertaining to municipal government.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1194clarify provisions pertaining to tax increment finance districts.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1240permit a homeowner's association, development, or incorporated community to modify a restrictive covenant.Do PassYea
SB1expand eligibility for the reduced tuition benefit for certain school district and Head Start employees at Board of Regents institutions to school counselors.Do PassYea
SB2remove provisions for establishing a uniform method for calculating high school credit received from completing a postsecondary course.Do PassYea
SB12authorize certain employer actions regarding the use of cannabis by an employee or a prospective employee.Do PassYea
SB108revise a provision related to retrocession of jurisdiction over federal enclaves.Do PassYea
SB139exempt enrolled members of Indian tribes from admission fees, camping permit fees, and park service fees at state parks or recreation areas.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
SB199revise provisions pertaining to the consolidation or boundary changes of counties.Do Pass AmendedYea
2023 Regular Session26 votes
HB1026make an appropriation for costs related to suppression of wildfires in the state and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
HB1029revise certain provisions regarding the county zoning and appeals process.Do PassNay
HB1029revise certain provisions regarding the county zoning and appeals process.Do PassNay
HB1057allow for the appointment of county coroner by all counties.Do PassYea
HB1109modify the occupation tax for business improvement districts.Do PassYea
HB1176revise certain provisions regarding on-sale alcoholic beverage licenses for use at municipality-owned facilities.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1220provide that a female who undergoes an unlawful abortion may not be held criminally liable.Do PassYea
HB1220provide that a female who undergoes an unlawful abortion may not be held criminally liable.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1239prohibit a ban of fuel gas appliances used by consumers.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB31create an off-road vehicle decal for non-residents visiting the state.Do PassYea
SB44repeal provisions regarding the creation of river basin natural resource districts.Do PassYea
SB44repeal provisions regarding the creation of river basin natural resource districts.Do PassYea
SB74provide for the establishment of regional jail authorities.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB88amend a provision allowing municipalities to jointly license and regulate intercity services.Do PassYea
SB99authorize counties to issue bonds for certain expenditures funded by a gross receipts tax.Do PassYea
SB99authorize counties to issue bonds for certain expenditures funded by a gross receipts tax.Do PassYea
SB131remove certain limitations on property tax levy increases.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayNaytabling motion
SB134revise membership of the Medical Marijuana Oversight Committee.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB134revise membership of the Medical Marijuana Oversight Committee.Failed to concur, appoint Conference CommitteeNay
SB134revise membership of the Medical Marijuana Oversight Committee.Conference Committee Report adoptedYea
SB134revise membership of the Medical Marijuana Oversight Committee.Conference Committee Report adoptedYea
SB150add provisions regarding construction and maintenance of livestock pipelines on highways.Do PassYea
SB173make an appropriation for design costs related to the new Lincoln Hall at Northern State University, and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB174prohibit the enactment or implementation of an ordinance, resolution, or policy that prohibits the use of an energy utility service.Concurred in amendmentsYea
SB195authorize the redistricting of water development district director areas by the district's board of directors.Do PassYea
SB195authorize the redistricting of water development district director areas by the district's board of directors.TabledYeatabling motion
2022 Regular Session17 votes
HB1044adopt the 2021 edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code, and allow for selective adoption of provisions within the Uniform Plumbing Code by municipalities.Do PassNay
HB1044adopt the 2021 edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code, and allow for selective adoption of provisions within the Uniform Plumbing Code by municipalities.Failed to concur, no committee appointedYea
HB1044adopt the 2021 edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code, and allow for selective adoption of provisions within the Uniform Plumbing Code by municipalities.Conference Committee Report adoptedYea
HB1046revise the disposal fee for large-scale solid waste disposal facilities operated by political subdivisions.Do PassYea
HB1053authorize counties to issue bonds for certain expenditures funded by a gross receipts tax.Do PassYea
HB1053authorize counties to issue bonds for certain expenditures funded by a gross receipts tax.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1076permit certain municipalities to elect aldermen at large.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1084provide for the regulation of motorized foot scooters and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1273authorize the Department of the Military to purchase certain real property in Chamberlain and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1286permit municipalities to contribute more to the cost of insurance provided to certain officers or retired employees.Do PassYea
SB90revise certain provisions regarding local building codes.Concurred in amendmentsYea
SB96make an appropriation to the Board of Regents to renovate the science laboratories in the Churchill-Haines Building at the University of South Dakota.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB99revise percentages regarding certain municipal proceeds of gaming revenues.Referred toYea
SB156revise certain provisions regarding census estimates for the purposes of off-sale and on-sale liquor licenses.Do PassYea
SB179modify certain provisions regarding municipal campgrounds.Do PassYea
SB190revise provisions regarding municipal zoning of medical cannabis establishments.Do PassYea
SB205index a certain level of municipal proceeds regarding the disbursements from the Gaming Commission fund to an inflation index.Do Pass AmendedNay
2021 Regular Session14 votes
HB1094revise certain provisions regarding the municipal zoning and appeals process.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1113revise certain references to the International Building Code.Do PassNay
HB1113revise certain references to the International Building Code.Do PassNay
HB1140restrict the entry of conservation officers onto certain private land without permission.Recalled from committee (Rule 7-7)Yea
HB1140restrict the entry of conservation officers onto certain private land without permission.Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6Yea
HB1143authorize certain municipalities to offer limited incentives for industrial development.Do PassYea
HB1237make an appropriation for the purpose of funding county and township roads and bridges and to declare an emergency.TabledYeatabling motion
SB44authorize, regulate, and tax wagering on sporting events within the city limits of Deadwood and provide a penalty for a violation thereof.Do Pass AmendedNay
SB81authorize certain flags and flagpoles to be located on residential property regardless of any private covenants, restrictions, bylaws, rules, or requirements.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB136change the criteria for a petition to vacate a highway.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB138provide flexibility for certain municipal budget provisions.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB142modify the meeting place and notice requirements for county commission meetings.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB152authorize counties to issue off-sale liquor licenses.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB168revise the population requirement for appointment of coroners.Do PassYea
2020 Regular Session11 votes
HB1001repeal certain provisions regarding the organization of the Legislature.TabledYeatabling motion
HB1004provide for the defense of laws by the Legislature.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayNaytabling motion
HB1058revise certain provisions regarding water development districts.Do PassYea
HB1066revise and repeal provisions regarding aviation.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1079authorize a county to assess an administration fee for the processing of certain title applications.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1165revise provisions regarding the acceptance of gifts by municipalities.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1199revise civil liability for riot and incitement to riot.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB54regulate the use of auxiliary containers.Do PassYea
SB56authorize the collection of certain search and rescue service costs.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB135increase the bid limit for certain public improvements.Do PassYea
SB137revise provisions for repair, replacement, and construction of sidewalks within a municipality.Do Pass AmendedYea
2019 Regular Session32 votes
HB1056prohibit certain local ordinances regarding firearms.Do PassYea
HB1056prohibit certain local ordinances regarding firearms.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1090repeal certain provisions regarding the exercise of certain powers over certain property.Do PassYea
HB1090repeal certain provisions regarding the exercise of certain powers over certain property.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1128revise provisions regarding the maximum term of promissory notes issued to municipalities.Do PassYea
HB1176provide for the regulation of saline tattoo removal by municipalities.Do PassYea
HB1186repeal the termination of the juvenile detention cost-sharing fund.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1186repeal the termination of the juvenile detention cost-sharing fund.Approval of style and form vetoYea
HB1215revise provisions regarding the posting of county and municipality ordinances.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1215revise provisions regarding the posting of county and municipality ordinances.Do Pass AmendedYea
HCR1006Instructing South Dakota's congressional representatives to support an effort in Congress to terminate the U.S. Department of Education.Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6Nay
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 AmendedYea
SB1add a legislator to the membership of the Extraordinary Cost Oversight Board, to establish the board in statute, and to repeal the administrative rules creating the board.Do PassYea
SB14define solar energy facilities and to establish certain provisions regarding solar energy permits.Do PassYea
SB14define solar energy facilities and to establish certain provisions regarding solar energy permits.Do PassYea
SB14define solar energy facilities and to establish certain provisions regarding solar energy permits.Veto overrideNay
SB48authorize counties on behalf of certain improvement districts to issue convention facility on-sale licenses to sell alcoholic beverages.Do PassYea
SB48authorize counties on behalf of certain improvement districts to issue convention facility on-sale licenses to sell alcoholic beverages.Do PassYea
SB48authorize counties on behalf of certain improvement districts to issue convention facility on-sale licenses to sell alcoholic beverages.Concurred in amendmentsYea
SB66establish an interim legislative committee to study issues related to electric services in an annexed area.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB66establish an interim legislative committee to study issues related to electric services in an annexed area.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB73revise qualifications for sanitary district trustees.Do PassYea
SB73revise qualifications for sanitary district trustees.Concurred in amendmentsYea
SB92revise certain provisions regarding the signature requirements for municipal elections.Do PassYea
SB100reduce the number of petition signatures required for conservation district supervisor elections.Do PassYea
SB103provide for an annual transfer of certain unobligated state general funds into the local bridge improvement grant fund.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB103provide for an annual transfer of certain unobligated state general funds into the local bridge improvement grant fund.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB130create an on-sale surcharge license.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
SB135modify the requirements for county or municipality disapproval of an off-sale license applicant to sell alcoholic beverages.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayNaytabling motion
SJR5Proposing and submitting to the electors at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, relating to the authorization of certain games of chance in the City of Yankton.Do PassNay
SJR5Proposing and submitting to the electors at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, relating to the authorization of certain games of chance in the City of Yankton.Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6Nay
SJR5Proposing and submitting to the electors at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, relating to the authorization of certain games of chance in the City of Yankton.Do PassNay
▶No vote recorded (excused / absent)8 bills
SB102modify the distribution of gaming revenues.Excused
SB100reduce the number of petition signatures required for conservation district supervisor elections.Excused
SB73revise qualifications for sanitary district trustees.Excused
SB75revise certain provisions regarding who is eligible to serve as a candidate in the event of a vacancy.Excused
SB75revise certain provisions regarding who is eligible to serve as a candidate in the event of a vacancy.Excused
HB1199revise civil liability for riot and incitement to riot.Excused
HB1262revise provisions regarding electric service in annexed areas.Excused
SB156revise certain provisions regarding census estimates for the purposes of off-sale and on-sale liquor licenses.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).