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
HB1049protect electric infrastructure in this state.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1146adopt the physician assistant licensure compact.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1175revise provisions related to Division of Criminal Investigation cooperation with Indian tribes.Do PassYea
HB1232establish principles for a state agency to consider when formulating or implementing a program that has the potential of affecting tribal members on a reservation.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1233modify provisions for a tax collection agreement with an Indian tribe.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1272require that a snow bear be titled and licensed.Do Pass AmendedYea
HCR6001urging the United States Department of Homeland Security to establish a tribal law enforcement training academy in South Dakota.Adopt Resolution as amendedYea
HCR6001urging the United States Department of Homeland Security to establish a tribal law enforcement training academy in South Dakota.Concurred in amendmentsYea
SB25update provisions related to the permit application process for proposed energy and transmission facilities.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB40revise the compliance requirements for limitations on foreign ownership of agricultural land.Do PassNay
SB60restrict ownership of real property interests by certain prohibited entities and to provide for enforcement.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB132modify provisions related to the South Dakota Veterans Council.Do Pass AmendedYea
2025 Regular Session8 votes
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.Do PassYea
HB1188Allow nonresident military members to purchase three-day temporary nonresident waterfowl licenses.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HCR6010Encouraging the Executive Board of the Legislative Research Council to establish an interim legislative committee on preserving and protecting the Black Hills of South Dakota.Adopt ResolutionYea
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.Adopt 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.Do Pass AmendedYea
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
2024 Regular Session21 votes
HB1049authorize the Board of Regents to accept and use easement proceeds for the purposes authorized by the 2022 Session Laws, chapter 198.Do PassYea
HB1050update references to certain federal motor carrier regulations.Do PassYea
HB1071revise a provision providing authority to the Governor to enter into agreements with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.Do PassYea
HB1161regulate the acceptance of a central bank digital currency.Do PassYea
HB1232create the Indian Child Welfare Advisory Council.Do PassYea
HB1232create the Indian Child Welfare Advisory Council.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1257require the Executive Board of the Legislative Research Council to establish an interim study committee on minors' access to pornographic material.Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6Yea
HB1257require the Executive Board of the Legislative Research Council to establish an interim study committee on minors' access to pornographic material.Conference Committee report not adopted, no committee appointedNay
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.Do PassYea
SB13revise the process for nominating candidates for the offices of lieutenant governor, attorney general, and secretary of state.Do Pass AmendedNay
SB22amend language regarding the licensing period for a grain buyer.Do PassYea
SB35provide that certain personal information of a lottery prize winner may only be used for advertising or promotion with the winner's consent.Do PassYea
SB35provide that certain personal information of a lottery prize winner may only be used for advertising or promotion with the winner's consent.Concurred in amendmentsYea
SB54update hunting and fishing residency requirements.Do PassYea
SB54update hunting and fishing residency requirements.Do PassYea
SB70make an appropriation for the replacement of the Richmond Lake dam and spillway, for the general maintenance and repair of other state-owned dams, and to declare an emergency.Referred toYea
SB70make an appropriation for the replacement of the Richmond Lake dam and spillway, for the general maintenance and repair of other state-owned dams, and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
SB153make an appropriation to the Department of Game, Fish and Parks to improve and repair infrastructure around Lake Hiddenwood.Referred toYea
SB201provide new statutory requirements for regulating linear transmission facilities, to allow counties to impose a surcharge on certain pipeline companies, and to establish a landowner bill of rights.Do PassNay
SB201provide new statutory requirements for regulating linear transmission facilities, to allow counties to impose a surcharge on certain pipeline companies, and to establish a landowner bill of rights.Failed to concur, appoint Conference CommitteeNay
SB201provide new statutory requirements for regulating linear transmission facilities, to allow counties to impose a surcharge on certain pipeline companies, and to establish a landowner bill of rights.Conference Committee Report adoptedNay
2023 Regular Session15 votes
HB1063require the Unified Judicial System to assemble a task force to address barriers to services for emerging adults involved in the justice system in South Dakota.Do PassNay
HB1079make an appropriation to the Department of Health to provide grants to support mental health and suicide prevention programs, and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1101ensure the proper labeling of American Indian arts and crafts.Do PassYea
HB1189require certain entities owning agricultural land to report foreign beneficial ownership interests.Do PassYea
HCR6004Encouraging the Executive Board of the Legislature to authorize an interim study of the licensure and nomenclature of emergency medical and advanced life support personnel.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
HCR6011Celebrating the sister-state relationship with Taiwan.Concurred in ResolutionYea
SB5extend the termination date of the Juvenile Justice Oversight Council and modify its membership requirements.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB67revise provisions related to emergency and involuntary commitment for alcohol and drug abuse.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB67revise provisions related to emergency and involuntary commitment for alcohol and drug abuse.Concurred in amendmentsYea
SB69modify the composition of the State-Tribal Relations Committee.Do PassYea
SB185establish the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States – South Dakota and revise provisions related to the foreign ownership or control of agricultural land.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB185establish the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States – South Dakota and revise provisions related to the foreign ownership or control of agricultural land.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB191establish the task force to address the welfare of Indian children in South Dakota.Do PassYea
SB191establish the task force to address the welfare of Indian children in South Dakota.Do Pass AmendedYea
SR702Supporting Tribal Nation members' access to fish on lands adjacent to tribal lands without a fishing license.TabledYeatabling motion
2022 Regular Session10 votes
HB1025update legal holidays in South Dakota.Do Pass AmendedNay
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
HB1281clarify the contents of the general appropriations act for fiscal year 2023, pertaining to certain federal moneys and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1281clarify the contents of the general appropriations act for fiscal year 2023, pertaining to certain federal moneys and to declare an emergency.Conference Committee Report adoptedYea
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 ResolutionYea
SB139provide for the creation and funding of Oceti Sakowin community-based schools.Do Pass AmendedYea
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
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
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.Conference Committee Report adoptedYea
2021 Regular Session12 votes
HB1065adopt the emergency medical personnel licensure interstate compact.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1189establish a tribal flag display in the rotunda of the capitol building.Do Pass AmendedYea
HCR6014To acknowledge and honor the Native American children who were survivors of the boarding schools in this state.Concurred in Resolution as AmendedNay
SB60revise the membership of the Law Enforcement Officers Standards Commission.Concurred in amendmentsYea
SB68provide for the creation and funding of Oceti Sakowin community-based schools.Do PassNay
SB68provide for the creation and funding of Oceti Sakowin community-based schools.ReconsideredNay
SB68provide for the creation and funding of Oceti Sakowin community-based schools.Do Pass AmendedNay
SB97modify provisions regarding the State-Tribal Relations Committee.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB106eliminate the exemption from the perpetual care funds provisions for certain cemeteries.Do PassYea
SB106eliminate the exemption from the perpetual care funds provisions for certain cemeteries.Do PassYea
SB166revise provisions regarding hate crimes.Do Pass AmendedNay
SR701In 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.Adopt Resolution as amendedYea
2020 Regular Session7 votes
HB1119include certain offenses committed in another state for purposes of an enhanced penalty.Do PassYea
SB25establish certain requirements to maintain state compliance with the Master Settlement Agreement.Do PassYea
SB25establish certain requirements to maintain state compliance with the Master Settlement Agreement.Do PassYea
SB66provide for the creation and funding of Oceti Sakowin community-based schools.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB146revise provisions related to tribal identification cards.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB146revise provisions related to tribal identification cards.Concurred in amendmentsYea
SB159provide that Native American populations be protected in the legislative redistricting process.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
2019 Regular Session12 votes
HB1172provide for cooperation with federal officials in matters of immigration.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB9provide for the Firearms Protection Act.Do Pass AmendedNay
SB16establish certain provisions regarding financial security for the decommissioning of wind turbines.Do PassYea
SB16establish certain provisions regarding financial security for the decommissioning of wind turbines.Do PassYea
SB16establish certain provisions regarding financial security for the decommissioning of wind turbines.Concurred in amendmentsYea
SB126revise certain provisions regarding the common language of the state and to recognize the official indigenous language of the state.Do Pass AmendedYea
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
SB140provide for the increase of higher education enrolled members of the nine federally recognized tribes in South Dakota at regental institutions.Concurred in amendmentsYea
SB164establish procedures for the investigation of certain missing and murdered indigenous persons.Do Pass AmendedYea
SCR10Urging the United States Congress to amend the Dakota Removal Act of 1863.Do PassNay
SR7 Urging South Dakota's congressional representation to seek a federal disaster declaration and to provide federal aid for counties and tribes in South Dakota suffering from devastating effects created by Winter Storm Ulmer.Adopt Resolution as amendedYea
▶No vote recorded (excused / absent)3 bills
SB62revise the membership and responsibilities of the South Dakota Board on Geographic Names.Excused
SB146revise provisions related to tribal identification cards.Excused
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