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 PassYea
HB1007amend the definition of law enforcement officer to include tribal law enforcement officers.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1175revise provisions related to Division of Criminal Investigation cooperation with Indian tribes.Do PassYea
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
HB1233modify provisions for a tax collection agreement with an Indian tribe.Do Pass AmendedYea
HCR6001urging the United States Department of Homeland Security to establish a tribal law enforcement training academy in South Dakota.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
2025 Regular Session2 votes
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.Do PassYea
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
2024 Regular Session7 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
HB1151define and require active efforts for purposes of preserving and reuniting families following instances of abuse or neglect.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
HB1206make an appropriation for a grant to the Douglas school district for the construction costs of a new school.Referred toYea
HB1257require the Executive Board of the Legislative Research Council to establish an interim study committee on minors' access to pornographic material.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1257require the Executive Board of the Legislative Research Council to establish an interim study committee on minors' access to pornographic material.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1257require the Executive Board of the Legislative Research Council to establish an interim study committee on minors' access to pornographic material.Failed to concur, appoint Conference CommitteeYea
HB1257require the Executive Board of the Legislative Research Council to establish an interim study committee on minors' access to pornographic material.Failed to concur, no committee appointedYea
2023 Regular Session4 votes
HB1101ensure the proper labeling of American Indian arts and crafts.Do PassYea
HCR6011Celebrating the sister-state relationship with Taiwan.Adopt ResolutionYea
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
2022 Regular Session9 votes
HB1142exempt members of Indian tribes from admission fees, camping permit fees, and park service fees of state parks.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
HB1187establish certain provisions related to law enforcement.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
HB1248make an appropriation for the erection of the South Dakota Sioux Code Talker Memorial and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
HB1274establish the Commission on Truth and Reconciliation.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
HCR6010Supporting the initiatives of the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate.TabledYeatabling motion
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.Do Pass AmendedYea
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 Resolution as amendedYea
HR7001In 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.Do PassNay
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
2021 Regular Session6 votes
HB1104modify certain duties of the secretary of tribal relations and establish an advisory council.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
HB1108permit the playing of an honor song or Lakota Flag Song at certain graduation ceremonies.Do PassNay
HB1108permit the playing of an honor song or Lakota Flag Song at certain graduation ceremonies.Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6Nay
HB1176revise provisions regarding the South Dakota Capitol Complex Restoration and Beautification Commission.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayNaytabling motion
HB1187require schools to provide instruction on South Dakota's tribal history, culture, and government.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayNaytabling motion
HCR6001supporting the amendment of the Sioux - Dakota Removal Act.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayNaytabling motion
2020 Regular Session8 votes
HB1097modify requirements for a marriage license.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1134permit certain acts at a school honoring or graduation ceremony.Do Pass AmendedNay
HB1134permit certain acts at a school honoring or graduation ceremony.Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6Nay
HB1145authorize certain tribal members to attend certain institutions of higher education or postsecondary technical institutes without payment of tuition.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
HB1243require schools to provide instruction on South Dakota's tribal history, culture, and government.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
SB66provide for the creation and funding of Oceti Sakowin community-based schools.Do PassYea
SB128revise entities who may contribute to a political committee.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB146revise provisions related to tribal identification cards.Do Pass AmendedYea
2019 Regular Session5 votes
HB1246provide for increase in participation of entrepreneurship and state economic development initiatives by the nine federally recognized tribes in South Dakota.TabledYeatabling motion
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.Do PassYea
SB164establish procedures for the investigation of certain missing and murdered indigenous persons.Do Pass AmendedYea
▶No vote recorded (excused / absent)5 bills
HR7001To ensure the existence of a healthy, sustainable equine population.Excused
HB1139create the Commission on Indian Affairs.Excused
HB1140permit the use of tribal identification cards when registering to vote.Excused
HB1141exempt members of Indian tribes in South Dakota from hunting and fishing license fees.Excused
HB1147provide a penalty for businesses that do not accept tribal identification cards as a valid form of identification.Excused
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