Ernie Otten on Infrastructure spending

195 scored votes · confidence 100%

2026 Regular Session×1.0044 bills

SB121transfer moneys and make an appropriation for the replacement of the Richmond Lake dam and spillway and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB121transfer moneys and make an appropriation for the replacement of the Richmond Lake dam and spillway and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB130make an appropriation for roadway and related infrastructure improvements required because of construction activity at Ellsworth Air Force Base and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB130make an appropriation for roadway and related infrastructure improvements required because of construction activity at Ellsworth Air Force Base and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB240make an appropriation for county rural access infrastructure and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB240make an appropriation for county rural access infrastructure and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB121transfer moneys and make an appropriation for the replacement of the Richmond Lake dam and spillway and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB121transfer moneys and make an appropriation for the replacement of the Richmond Lake dam and spillway and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1042authorize the construction of a National Guard vehicle maintenance shop in Sturgis, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1227increase the annual fee required of an owner of an electric motor vehicle.proYea✓
SB222make an appropriation for eligible water, wastewater, storm water, and riparian buffer initiative projects and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB222make an appropriation for eligible water, wastewater, storm water, and riparian buffer initiative projects and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1048make an appropriation for the expansion of broadband infrastructure and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1048make an appropriation for the expansion of broadband infrastructure and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1048make an appropriation for the expansion of broadband infrastructure and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB231create the water infrastructure development fund, to provide an appropriation, to provide for the awarding of grants and loans from the fund for certain rural water projects and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB231create the water infrastructure development fund, to provide an appropriation, to provide for the awarding of grants and loans from the fund for certain rural water projects and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1245authorize municipalities to establish a local funding mechanism for capital improvement projects.proNay✗
SB37make appropriations for water and environmental purposes and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB37make appropriations for water and environmental purposes and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1047make an appropriation for the construction costs at the Blue Dog State Fish Hatchery, 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✓
SB117make an appropriation for the design and construction of a new soccer venue at South Dakota State University and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SCR607supporting congressional authorization for, and federal participation in, major rural water supply projects identified by the South Dakota Association of Rural Water Systems.proYea✓
SB76authorize loans from the South Dakota housing infrastructure fund for airport infrastructure.proYea✓
SB76authorize loans from the South Dakota housing infrastructure fund for airport infrastructure.proYea✓
HB1041authorize the expansion and renovation of the Sturgis Readiness Center, to make an appropriation therefor, 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✓
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✓
SB119create the capitol restoration fund and to transfer moneys thereto.proYea✓
SB119create the capitol restoration fund and to transfer moneys thereto.proYea✓
SB119create the capitol restoration fund and to transfer moneys thereto.proYea✓
SB72extend the time for reverting moneys appropriated for the modernization of the state's enterprise resource planning systems.proYea✓
SB72extend the time for reverting moneys appropriated for the modernization of the state's enterprise resource planning systems.proYea✓
SB204revise certain criteria for loans from the South Dakota housing infrastructure fund.proYea✓
SB69make an appropriation for the purchase of a new Division of Highway Patrol airplane and mission equipment and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB69make an appropriation for the purchase of a new Division of Highway Patrol airplane and mission equipment and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB205revise registration fees for drones and establish a fund to support drone aviation.proYea✓
SB236create the county and township infrastructure fund for the accounting, safekeeping, and allocation of unobligated rural access infrastructure fund moneys.proYea✓
HB1286amend the process by which moneys are distributed from the employer's investment in South Dakota's future fund.proYea✓
SB24create a solid background license plate for South Dakota.proYea✓

2025 Regular Session×0.7020 bills

SB127Authorize the expenditure of moneys and make an appropriation for grants supporting airport terminal improvements and expansion.proYea✓
SB132Make an appropriation for grants to support airport terminal improvement and expansion.proYea✓
SB132Make an appropriation for grants to support airport terminal improvement and expansion.proNay✗
SB195Make an appropriation for grants to support public transit.proYea✗tabled
SB202Create the water infrastructure development fund.proNay✗
HB1026Make 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.proYea✓
SB95Make an appropriation to the Department of Revenue for distribution to county rural access infrastructure funds and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB95Make an appropriation to the Department of Revenue for distribution to county rural access infrastructure funds and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HCR6008Supporting the effort to bring Amtrak passenger rail service to the state.proNay✗
SB178Increase a tax on aviation gasoline and jet fuel.proYea✓
HB1173Eliminate the cap on assessment amounts for road improvements.proYea✓
SB3Increase driver license fees.proYea✓
SB3Increase driver license fees.proYea✓
SB33Make appropriations for water and environmental purposes and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB33Make appropriations for water and environmental purposes and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB45Impose a motor vehicle technology fee.proYea✓
SB45Impose a motor vehicle technology fee.proYea✓
SB66Revise certain provisions related to capital improvements of state buildings.proYea✓
SCR604Supporting the expansion of transportation services for veterans receiving medical care in this state.proYea✓
SB39Revise the description of highways included in the state trunk highway system.proYea✓

2024 Regular Session×0.4916 bills

HB1005revise the manner of citing the Administrative Rules of South Dakota.proYea✓
SB57create uniform procedures for consideration of criminal histories and convictions in professional or occupational licensure.proYea✓
SB55remove multiple vehicle ownership as a condition for purchasing an additional park entry license at a reduced price.proYea✓
SB152establish maximum fees for legal publications and to remove related rule-making authority from the Bureau of Administration.proYea✓
SB144make an appropriation for grants to support airport terminal infrastructure projects and terminal improvement and expansion.proYea✓
SB144make an appropriation for grants to support airport terminal infrastructure projects and terminal improvement and expansion.proYea✓
SB165create the South Dakota-Ireland Trade Commission.proYea✓
SB17modify the residency requirements for voter registration and declare an emergency.proYea✗tabled
HB1209appropriate moneys to reconstruct Custer West Dam.proYea✗tabled
SJR502Providing legislative approval for a future use water permit application by the Lewis and Clark Regional Water System.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✓
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✓
HB1235make an appropriation of State Fiscal Recovery Fund moneys for eligible water quality projects.proYea✗tabled
HB1011revise the membership of the South Dakota Capitol Complex Restoration and Beautification Commission.proYea✓
HB1046prohibit the intentional disarming of a law enforcement officer and to provide a penalty therefor.proYea✓
SB151revise and repeal provisions related to the licensure of athletic trainers.proYea✓

2023 Regular Session×0.3424 bills

HCR6003Encouraging the Executive Board of the Legislature to authorize the interim legislative study of long-term care services for veterans regardless of disability ratings and to develop long-term care plans for VA-operated purchased and subsidized long-term care services.proYea✓
SB83revise provisions regarding water development districts.proYea✓
SB82establish the stronger families scholarship program for children in foster care, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.proYea✗tabled
HB1143make an appropriation for the restoration, maintenance, and repair of the state capitol and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1143make an appropriation for the restoration, maintenance, and repair of the state capitol and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB79make an appropriation to the Department of Game, Fish and Parks to improve and repair infrastructure around Hiddenwood Lake and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB79make an appropriation to the Department of Game, Fish and Parks to improve and repair infrastructure around Hiddenwood Lake and to declare an emergency.proNay✗
SB14revise the legal description for the construction of a National Guard Readiness Center in Sioux Falls, make an additional appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB14revise the legal description for the construction of a National Guard Readiness Center in Sioux Falls, make an additional appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB12authorize the construction of a National Guard vehicle maintenance shop in Watertown, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB12authorize the construction of a National Guard vehicle maintenance shop in Watertown, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1204make an appropriation for the reimbursement of certain costs incurred in providing medical services to an adopted child and to declare an emergency.proNay✗
SB17make appropriations for water and environmental purposes and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB17make appropriations for water and environmental purposes and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB18revise the appropriation for a livestock and equestrian complex at the State Fair, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB18revise the appropriation for a livestock and equestrian complex at the State Fair, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB38replace the emergency alert system and other technology, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.proYea✗tabled
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.proYea✓
SB71authorize other fuel taxes to be included in the state’s International Fuel Tax Agreement collections.proYea✓
HB1058revise the water resources projects list.proNay✗
SB23make an appropriation for the modernization of the state's enterprise resource planning systems and to declare an emergency.antiYea✗
SB23make an appropriation for the modernization of the state's enterprise resource planning systems and to declare an emergency.antiYea✗
HB1183authorize the state's participation in the interstate compact on occupational therapy licensure.proYea✓

2022 Regular Session×0.2423 bills

SB55appropriate funds for the expansion of broadband infrastructure and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB62make an appropriation for eligible water, wastewater, storm water, and nonpoint source projects and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1257establish a fund to assist counties with paying infrastructure expenditures and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB34make an appropriation for the enhancement and improvement of state radio infrastructure 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✓
SB174make an appropriation to provide a grant for the construction of a facility to provide certain health facilities and services and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB144create the incarceration construction fund for the capital construction of such facilities.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✓
HB1071make an appropriation for maintaining the drainage of Lake Andes and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1071make an appropriation for maintaining the drainage of Lake Andes and to declare an emergency.proYea✗tabled
SB41revise the appropriation for the construction of a National Guard Readiness Center in Sioux Falls, for the purchase and exchange of property between the state and the Sioux Falls Development Foundation, 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✓
HB1033make an appropriation for the provision of housing infrastructure loans and grants.proYea✓
HB1033make an appropriation for the provision of housing infrastructure loans and grants.proYea✓
SB64make appropriations from the water and environment fund and its revolving fund subfunds for various water and environmental purposes and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB63revise the appropriation for road improvements to the State Veterans Cemetery, to provide for ordinary operations of the cemetery, 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✓
HB1070clarify certain provisions of the rural access infrastructure improvements grant program.proYea✗tabled
HB1070clarify certain provisions of the rural access infrastructure improvements grant program.proYea✓
HB1070clarify certain provisions of the rural access infrastructure improvements grant program.proYea✓
SB97authorize the Board of Regents to acquire the incubator building located on the campus of South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, to contract for the design and renovation thereof, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1167expand the duty of public road repair and maintenance.proYea✗tabled

2021 Regular Session×0.1734 bills

HB1017to revise the appropriation for the construction of a cold storage building located in Sioux Falls and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB54make an appropriation to build a bison visitors center in Custer State Park and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB47make an appropriation for the maintenance and repair of state-owned dams and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB93make an appropriation to rehabilitate the rail line from west of the city of Fort Pierre to the city of Rapid City and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1259make an appropriation for rural access infrastructure improvements and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1259make an appropriation for rural access infrastructure improvements and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1259make an appropriation for rural access infrastructure improvements and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1237make an appropriation for the purpose of funding county and township roads and bridges and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1237make an appropriation for the purpose of funding county and township roads and bridges and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1170appropriate funds to pave Sheps Canyon Road in Fall River County.proYea✗tabled
HB1230establish a fund to assist counties with paying certain expenditures.proYea✓
HB1272transfer funds to the state aeronautics fund and to declare an emergency.proNay✗
HB1053establish an annual fee for certain electric motor vehicles.proYea✓
HB1053establish an annual fee for certain electric motor vehicles.proYea✓
SB34make an appropriation to expand rural access to broadband services and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1264make appropriations from the water and environment fund and its revolving fund subfunds for various water and environmental purposes and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1256make an appropriation for the cleanup of the Big Sioux watershed and River and to declare an emergency.proNay✗
HB1256make an appropriation for the cleanup of the Big Sioux watershed and River and to declare an emergency.proNay✗
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.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✓
SB99authorize the Department of Agriculture to contract for the construction of a livestock and equestrian complex at the State Fair, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1018authorize the construction of a National Guard Readiness Center in Sioux Falls, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1018authorize the construction of a National Guard Readiness Center in Sioux Falls, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
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✓
SB181make an appropriation for road improvements leading to the State Veterans Cemetery and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB162appropriate funds for airport route restoration, business development, and air service marketing and to declare an emergency.proNay✗
HB1276make an appropriation for capital improvements to the State Veterans' Home 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✓
HB1277make an appropriation for the installation of a sprinkler system at the State Veterans' Cemetery and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB11revise provisions regarding highways and bridges.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.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.proYea✓
SB10revise the composition of the state trunk highway system.proYea✓
SB10revise the composition of the state trunk highway system.proYea✓

2020 Regular Session×0.1217 bills

SB90revise the distribution of motor fuel tax revenue, create a small structure and large culvert fund, provide for the use and administration of the fund, and to make an appropriation thereof.proNay✗
HB1035make an appropriation from the water and environment fund and its revolving fund subfunds for various water and environmental purposes, to revise the water resources projects list, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB144create the road improvement priority fund, provide for the distribution of the fund, make an appropriation, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB144create the road improvement priority fund, provide for the distribution of the fund, make an appropriation, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB144create the road improvement priority fund, provide for the distribution of the fund, make an appropriation, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1029make an appropriation for costs related to suppression of wildfires in the state and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1187make an appropriation to upgrade the state radio infrastructure system and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1189make an appropriation to expand rural access to broadband services and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB178increase funding for counties and townships by increasing the excise tax rate on motor fuel.proYea✗tabled
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✓
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✓
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✓
HCR6017To encourage the creation of an interim legislative study to address infrastructure and funding support related to the expansion of Ellsworth Air Force Base.proYea✓
SB33authorize the Department of the Military to construct a storage building located in Brown County, to make an appropriation therefor, 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✓

2019 Regular Session×0.0817 bills

SB65provide for the construction, renovation, improvement, remodeling, alteration, addition to and repairing of courthouses, jails, incarceration reduction facilities, and other necessary buildings.proNay✗
SB65provide for the construction, renovation, improvement, remodeling, alteration, addition to and repairing of courthouses, jails, incarceration reduction facilities, and other necessary buildings.proNay✗
SB34make an appropriation for the replacement of the Elm Lake Dam spillway and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB178make an appropriation to the Department of Game, Fish and Parks to fund certain improvements to Palisades State Park and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB178make an appropriation to the Department of Game, Fish and Parks to fund certain improvements to Palisades State Park and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB177authorize the Department of Public Safety to remodel an existing structure in Sturgis for use as the state metrology lab, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB174make an appropriation for the construction of a health services building and renovation at the Jameson Prison Annex on the grounds of the state penitentiary and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB103provide for an annual transfer of certain unobligated state general funds into the local bridge improvement grant fund.proNay✗
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✓
HB1254make appropriations from the water and environment fund and its revolving fund subfunds for various water and environmental purposes and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1263revise the appropriation for the construction of a National Guard Readiness Center at the Rapid City Airport and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB190promote pipeline construction and fiscal responsibility by establishing a fund, to authorize a special fee for extraordinary expenses, to make a continuous appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1257authorize the Department of the Military to construct two storage buildings, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB13revise certain provisions regarding authorization for public transportation assistance grants.proYea✓
SB13revise certain provisions regarding authorization for public transportation assistance grants.proYea✓
SB159provide for reimbursement of certain fire and rescue services.proYea✗tabled
SB175make an appropriation for the South Dakota Ellsworth Development Authority and to declare an emergency.proYea✓

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