176 recorded votes on bills tagged with this issue
2026 Regular Session30 votes
HB1020increase the maximum amount allowable for the livestock ownership inspection fee and to declare an emergency.Do PassNay
HB1034increase fees for decals and license plates mailed to vehicle owners.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1034increase fees for decals and license plates mailed to vehicle owners.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1034increase fees for decals and license plates mailed to vehicle owners.Concurred in amendmentsNay
HB1046authorize the Department of Corrections to demolish the Pierre Minimum Center, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.Do PassNay
HB1054repeal the creation and budgeting for the Digital Dakota Network.Do PassYea
HB1071establish a ten-year boat registration for owners of certain boats.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayNaytabling motion
HB1088remove the requirement that counties remit to municipalities an amount equal to the road levy for calendar years 1984, 1985, and 1986.Do PassYea
HB1134make an appropriation for the economic development prosperity of South Dakota.Do PassNay
HB1135make an appropriation to enhance the economic health of South Dakota.Do PassNay
HB1136make an appropriation for the development of South Dakota.TabledYeatabling motion
HB1203exempt a volunteer firefighter from certain motor vehicle registration fees.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayNaytabling motion
HB1217limit the use of taxpayer funds and resources by a public education employer to support a labor organization or affiliate and to provide a penalty therefor.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1255require that the Department of Health accept the medical records of a veteran applying for a medical cannabis registry identification card.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
HB1326appropriate 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 common schools.Do PassNay
HCR6006urging this state's congressional delegation to end foreign aid programs pending control of the United States debt situation.Adopt ResolutionYea
HCR6007encouraging honest economic development rooted in the republican principles of limited government, deregulation, and organic entrepreneurial growth.Adopt ResolutionYea
SB3limit the types of residential improvements for which counties, municipalities, and townships may require a permit.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB3limit the types of residential improvements for which counties, municipalities, and townships may require a permit.Conference Committee Report adoptedYea
SB11increase reinstatement fees and abstract driver record fees.Do PassNay
SB11increase reinstatement fees and abstract driver record fees.Do PassNay
SB20make an appropriation for tax refunds for elderly persons and persons with a disability, and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
SB74transfer moneys to the general fund from the budget reserve fund and the general revenue replacement fund, and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedNay
SB74transfer moneys to the general fund from the budget reserve fund and the general revenue replacement fund, and to declare an emergency.Conference Committee Report adoptedYea
SB78revise the General Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2026.Do Pass AmendedNay
SB120make an appropriation for the economic development of South Dakota.TabledYeatabling motion
SB133provide additional legislative oversight of rulemaking.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB139revise a provision related to the transportation of an inmate upon discharge from a correctional facility.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB245create the homeowner property tax reduction fund, and to transfer moneys to the homeowner property tax reduction fund.Do Pass AmendedYea
SJR503applying to the United States Congress for a convention of the states to propose amendments to the United States Constitution regarding the imposition of fiscal restraints on the federal government, further limiting the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limiting the terms of office for members of Congress and other federal officials.Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6Nay
2025 Regular Session30 votes
HB1005Modify the requirement for payment of a private home study by the Department of Social Services.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1007Prohibit use of the South Dakota public utilities commission gross receipts tax fund for reimbursement of costs incurred by the Public Utilities Commission.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HB1024Amend certain fees collected by the secretary of state.Do PassNay
HB1024Amend certain fees collected by the secretary of state.ReconsideredNay
HB1024Amend certain fees collected by the secretary of state.Do PassNay
HB1036Establish a minimum combined balance of the budget reserve fund and general revenue replacement fund.Do PassNay
HB1037Suspend the tax collection allowance credit for filing returns and remitting taxes electronically.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1038Repeal provisions regarding the state payment for burial of veterans.Referred toYea
HB1038Repeal provisions regarding the state payment for burial of veterans.Do PassNay
HB1040Reduce the state's contribution to a subsidized high school dual credit program.Do PassYea
HB1046Revise the General Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2025.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1124Repeal a requirement regarding possession of a registry card.Do PassYea
HB1149Make an appropriation benefitting South Dakotans.TabledYeatabling motion
HB1150Address issues facing South Dakota.TabledYeatabling motion
HB1152Prohibit the enforcement and implementation of directives from intergovernmental organizations, and to provide a penalty therefor.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1170Make an appropriation for economic development in South Dakota.Do PassNay
HB1185Provide that public moneys for education may not be used for lobbying purposes.Do PassYea
HB1189Extend by two years the date on which moneys appropriated to the Governor's Office of Economic Development in 2021 for marketing, route restoration, business development, and air service marketing will revert to the general fund.Do PassNay
HB1205Require legislative approval of real property leases that are necessary for the operation of state government and exceed specified durations or rental payments.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1266Attach the South Dakota State Brand Board to the Office of School and Public Lands.Do PassYea
SB7Prohibit the adoption or implementation of certain policies related to immigration enforcement.Do PassYea
SB29Amend provisions regarding the Division of Insurance and the former Division of Securities operating fund.Do PassNay
SB56Authorize the payment of lease rental obligations to the South Dakota Building Authority by the Bureau of Finance and Management, to make an appropriation therefore, and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB65Provide for the sale of certain real estate located in Pennington County and to provide for the deposit of the proceeds.Do Pass AmendedNay
SB65Provide for the sale of certain real estate located in Pennington County and to provide for the deposit of the proceeds.Do PassNay
SB140Revise a provision related to the reimbursement of expenses incurred by a county in detaining a parolee.Do PassYea
SB145Require legislative approval of real property leases that are necessary for the operation of state government and exceed specified durations or rental payments.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB155Reduce the amount of net receipts of unclaimed property deposited into the general fund.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB220Appropriate 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 common schools.Do PassNay
SJR502Applying to the United States Congress for a convention of the states to propose amendments to the United States Constitution regarding the imposition of fiscal restraints on the federal government, further limiting the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limiting the terms of office for members of Congress and other federal officials.Do PassNay
2024 Regular Session20 votes
HB1003update a reference to the Internal Revenue Code for purposes of higher education savings plans.Do PassYea
HB1019clarify language regarding sales and use tax in certain statutes.Do PassYea
HB1019clarify language regarding sales and use tax in certain statutes.Do PassYea
HB1034require hydrogen pipelines to be permitted by the Public Utilities Commission.Do PassYea
HB1051make technical changes to provisions regarding the compensation of agents.Do PassYea
HB1063amend the valuation service used to value vehicles.Do PassYea
HB1065make an appropriation for the design and construction of a multi-use building on the grounds of the State Fair and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1156make an appropriation to enhance the economic health of South Dakota.Do PassNay
HB1157make an appropriation for the economic development of South Dakota.Do PassNay
HB1157make an appropriation for the economic development of South Dakota.Failed to concur, no committee appointedYea
HB1161regulate the acceptance of a central bank digital currency.Do PassYea
SB51revise property tax levies for school districts and to revise the state aid to general and special education formulas.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB57create uniform procedures for consideration of criminal histories and convictions in professional or occupational licensure.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB86allow a municipality authorized to allow legal games of chance to issue additional off-sale liquor licenses to hotel-motel convention facilities.Do Pass AmendedNay
SB112establish a non-resident title fee.Do PassNay
SB112establish a non-resident title fee.Do PassNay
SB138make an appropriation to provide for the development of South Dakota.Do Pass AmendedNay
SB151revise and repeal provisions related to the licensure of athletic trainers.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB190require a comparison of reemployment assistance recipients against death records for reemployment assistance eligibility integrity.Do Pass AmendedYea
2023 Regular Session15 votes
HB1006increase the funding for construction of an addition to the Kinsman Building in Pierre, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.Do PassNay
HB1042update additional charges allowed for mailing decals and plates and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1042update additional charges allowed for mailing decals and plates and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1048repeal and make technical changes to provisions regarding the Board of Military Affairs.Do PassYea
HB1060modify provisions related to procurement for the state and other purchasing agencies.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1093make an appropriation to enhance the economic health of South Dakota and to declare an emergency.Do PassNay
HB1103waive the fee for nondriver identification cards for individuals at or below the federal poverty level.Do PassNay
HB1116prohibit the use of state resources in hosting lewd or lascivious content.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB33amend an appropriation for the revised construction costs of the Mineral Industries Building at the School of Mines and Technology, and to declare an emergency.Do PassNay
SB44repeal provisions regarding the creation of river basin natural resource districts.Do PassYea
SB78create the South Dakota Board of Physical Therapy and make an appropriation therefor.Do PassNay
SB89increase the daily maximum award for the alternative care program administered by the Unified Judicial System.Do PassYea
SB112reduce certain gross receipts tax rates and a use tax rate, and to repeal a conditional reduction of certain gross receipts tax rates.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB168authorize a board of a school district to adopt policies regarding students who are registered sex offenders, and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedNay
SJR502Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election amendments to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota revising and establishing certain constitutional provisions regarding the lieutenant governor and the presiding officers of the Senate and House of Representatives.Do PassYea
2022 Regular Session16 votes
HB1004prohibit cardholder cultivation of medical cannabis.Do PassYea
HB1019make an appropriation for the payment of extraordinary litigation expenses and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
HB1046revise the disposal fee for large-scale solid waste disposal facilities operated by political subdivisions.Do PassYea
HB1085expand the eligibility for a small estate probate.Do PassYea
HB1097clarify conduct that is not required related to medical cannabis.Do PassYea
HB1115allow succession to real property by an affidavit.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1234make an appropriation to provide contingency funds for unanticipated costs related to the coronavirus pandemic and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1240make an appropriation to enhance the economic health of South Dakota and to declare an emergency.TabledYeatabling motion
HB1254prohibit the private funding of National Guard and State Guard active-duty missions.TabledYeatabling motion
HB1327reduce certain gross receipts tax rates and a use tax rate, and to repeal a conditional reduction of certain gross receipts tax rates.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1339make an appropriation to provide contingency funds for unanticipated costs and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1340appropriate 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 PassNay
HJR5001To apply for a convention of states under Article V of the Constitution of the United States, to impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, to limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and to limit the terms of office for federal officials and members of Congress.Do PassNay
SB13repeal provisions permitting certain documents to serve as temporary registry identification cards for medical cannabis.Do PassYea
SB37repeal the bingo distributor license and bingo manufacturer license and to repeal the bingo tax.Do PassYea
SCR605Celebrating the South Dakota Division of the Izaak Walton League of America for its ideals and accomplishments during one hundred years of conservation leadership.Concurred in ResolutionYea
2021 Regular Session26 votes
HB1011increase certain boiler inspection fees and dedicate more of the fees to the state's boiler inspection program.Do PassYea
HB1019make an appropriation to the South Dakota Ellsworth Development Authority and to declare an emergency.Referred toYea
HB1026make an appropriation for the payment of extraordinary litigation expenses and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
HB1079limit certain actions that may be taken by the executive branch relative to nonprofit corporations or charitable trusts.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1079limit certain actions that may be taken by the executive branch relative to nonprofit corporations or charitable trusts.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HB1109modify requirements and restrictions related to certain alcoholic beverages.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1111revise certain provisions regarding inspections and seizures by, and forfeitures involving, the Department of Game, Fish and Parks.Do PassYea
HB1165create the trust fund for unclaimed property and to provide for the transfer of certain unobligated cash balances.TabledYeatabling motion
HB1167make an appropriation to improve South Dakota and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
HB1169make an appropriation for the arts and to declare an emergency.Do PassNay
HB1169make an appropriation for the arts and to declare an emergency.Concurred in amendmentsNay
HB1190revise the process to vacate a part of certain highways.TabledYeatabling motion
HB1230establish a fund to assist counties with paying certain expenditures.Referred as Amended toYea
HB1232increase the pay of certain constitutional officers.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1255create the South Dakota forever trust fund, to provide for the transfer of certain unobligated cash balances, to transfer moneys thereto, and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1272transfer funds to the state aeronautics fund and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
HB1278make an appropriation for the purchase of a new skid steer and to declare an emergency.Do PassNay
HB1282make an appropriation for the purchase of a state airplane and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedNay
HJR5005Proposing and submitting to the voters at the 2022 general election a new section to Article XII of the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, relating to the creation and administration of the South Dakota forever trust fund.TabledNaytabling motion
SB17authorize the South Dakota Department of Corrections to purchase certain real property, to make an appropriation, and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
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.Do PassYea
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.Do Pass AmendedNay
SB94revise requirements relating to the publication of milk regulation ordinances.Do PassYea
SB130make an appropriation for the enhancement of South Dakota and to declare an emergency.TabledYeatabling motion
SB131make an appropriation for the improvement of South Dakota and to declare an emergency.TabledYeatabling motion
SB134limit the required application of green building standards.Do Pass AmendedYea
2020 Regular Session25 votes
HB1024make an appropriation for the payment of extraordinary litigation expenses and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
HB1036revise provisions regarding the issuance of certain military specialty plates.Do PassNay
HB1041revise provisions authorizing state employees to opt-out of the state employee health plan and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1061exempt vehicles owned by improvement districts from certain vehicle registration fees.Do PassNay
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 AmendedNay
HB1086repeal certain fees charged by a clerk of courts.Do PassYea
HB1144remove the requirement for a ballot election in township elections if candidates are unopposed.Do PassYea
HB1160to remove the tax exemption for cosmetic medical procedures.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayNaytabling motion
HB1255remove the requirement for a mandatory appraisal in exchanges of land between school districts.Do PassYea
HB1255remove the requirement for a mandatory appraisal in exchanges of land between school districts.Do PassYea
HJR5001To apply for a convention of states under Article V of the Constitution of the United States to impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, to limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and to limit the terms of office for federal officials and members of Congress.Do PassYea
HJR5003Proposing and submitting to the electors at the next general election, an amendment to Article XII of the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, relating to the creation of the property tax relief trust fund and to provide for the transfer of unobligated cash.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB4provide for the designation of an appropriate regional facility by the Department of Social Services.Do PassYea
SB9repeal the Department of Labor and Regulation's retirement plan and to transfer plan members and funds to the South Dakota Retirement System.Do PassYea
SB17make an appropriation for the plugging and surface reclamation of natural gas wells and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB36transfer funds from the budget reserve fund and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB56authorize the collection of certain search and rescue service costs.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB135increase the bid limit for certain public improvements.Do PassNay
SB156repeal provisions regarding the South Dakota Veterans Commission.Do PassYea
SB156repeal provisions regarding the South Dakota Veterans Commission.Do PassYea
SB174revise the purposes for which a school district's capital outlay fund may be used.Do PassYea
SB174revise the purposes for which a school district's capital outlay fund may be used.Do PassNay
SB189provide exemptions from certain requirements for the 2019-2020 school year and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
SB193revise Senate Bill 38, An Act to revise the General Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2020, as previously enacted by the Ninety-fifth Session of the South Dakota Legislature.Do PassYea
2019 Regular Session14 votes
HB1065revise certain provisions regarding assessments for children receiving alternative instruction.Do PassYea
HB1065revise certain provisions regarding assessments for children receiving alternative instruction.TabledYeatabling motion
HB1077revise provisions regarding designation of a no maintenance highway.Do PassYea
HB1081authorize certain paraplegic or amputee veterans or their surviving spouses to retain a property tax exemption without having to reapply each year.Do PassYea
HB1264authorize the payment of a self-insured retention on a cyber liability insurance policy from the extraordinary litigation fund, to make an appropriation for the payment of extraordinary litigation expenses, and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
HCR1006Instructing South Dakota's congressional representatives to support an effort in Congress to terminate the U.S. Department of Education.Adopt ResolutionYea
HJR1005To apply for a convention of states under Article V of the Constitution of the United States to impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, to limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and to limit the terms of office for federal officials and members of Congress.Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6Yea
SB180revise the General Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2019.Do PassNay
SB181provide for the transfer of funds from the budget reserve fund and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB181provide for the transfer of funds from the budget reserve fund and to declare an emergency.Conference Committee Report adoptedYea
SB187define electric bicycles and to provide for the regulation of electric bicycles.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB189establish a fund to receive civil recoveries to offset costs incurred by riot boosting, to make a continuous appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
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.Do PassYea
SB191appropriate money for the ordinary expenses of the legislative, judicial, and executive departments of the state, the expenses of state institutions, interest on the public debt, and for common schools.Do PassNay
▶No vote recorded (excused / absent)14 bills
HB1172terminate certain school district excess tax levies.Excused
HB1007Prohibit use of the South Dakota public utilities commission gross receipts tax fund for reimbursement of costs incurred by the Public Utilities Commission.Excused
HB1041Revise and repeal certain provisions pertaining to the state library and State Library Board.Excused
HB1075Modify the persons eligible to sign an affidavit for proof of homelessness for purposes of waiving the fee for a nondriver identification card.Excused
SB37Revise and repeal provisions related to the 911 emergency surcharge and the 911 Coordination Board.Excused
HB1081authorize certain paraplegic or amputee veterans or their surviving spouses to retain a property tax exemption without having to reapply each year.Excused
HB1229require optional services through Medicaid to be authorized through special appropriation.Excused
HB1168revise certain programs regarding the board of regents and promote efficiency in state government and to make an appropriation therefor.Excused
SB37repeal the bingo distributor license and bingo manufacturer license and to repeal the bingo tax.Excused
HB1198revise provisions on correcting minor errors on motor vehicle titles.Excused
HB1098revise provisions related to juror compensation.Excused
HB1098revise provisions related to juror compensation.Excused
HB1168require active efforts to preserve and reunite Indian families in abuse and neglect proceedings.Excused
HB1168require active efforts to preserve and reunite Indian families in abuse and neglect proceedings.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).