Curt Voight on Government transparency

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2026 Regular Session×1.0091 bills

SB108require that all recorded votes of a legislator be displayed on the Legislative Research Council website.proYea✗tabled
SB5require the disclosure of whether a ballot question was proposed by initiative or by the Legislature.proYea✓
SB29amend provisions pertaining to the tabulation of ballots and permit the release of any cast vote record and collection of ballot images produced by automatic tabulating equipment and to declare an emergency.proYea✗tabled
SB46modify the requirements for open meeting agendas and provide a penalty therefor.proYea✓
SB46modify the requirements for open meeting agendas and provide a penalty therefor.proYea✓
SB48clarify that an official open meeting agenda must be posted online at least seventy-two hours before the scheduled start of the meeting.proYea✓
SB48clarify that an official open meeting agenda must be posted online at least seventy-two hours before the scheduled start of the meeting.proYea✓
SB56require that agencies promulgating permanent rules publish the rules and associated rulemaking forms on a state website.proYea✓
SB73revise provisions relating to state financial practices.proYea✓
SB151require the publication of the results of an election for precinct committeeman or committeewoman and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB151require the publication of the results of an election for precinct committeeman or committeewoman and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB183modify requirements for public notice of a hearing prior to a vote to impose an excess tax levy.proYea✓
SB214amend provisions pertaining to the publication of the statewide voter registration file.proYea✓
SB214amend provisions pertaining to the publication of the statewide voter registration file.proYea✓
HB1311require the reporting of funding given by certain persons and governments to institutions under the control of the Board of Regents and the South Dakota Board of Technical Education.proYea✓
HB1258require that a property tax bill provide access to a state website providing property tax information.proYea✓
SB214amend provisions pertaining to the publication of the statewide voter registration file.proYea✓
SB155increase legislative oversight procedures and protections against conflicts of interest, and to provide a penalty therefor.proYea✗tabled
SB93prohibit certain state officers or employees from being employed by an organization that was the recipient of a contract awarded on behalf of a state agency for a period of time.proYea✓
SB93prohibit certain state officers or employees from being employed by an organization that was the recipient of a contract awarded on behalf of a state agency for a period of time.proYea✓
SB114provide for the publication of ballot images and the cast vote record of automatic tabulating equipment.proYea✓
SB114provide for the publication of ballot images and the cast vote record of automatic tabulating equipment.proYea✓
HB1084amend provisions pertaining to the public availability of information contained in certain records.antiYea✗
HB1084amend provisions pertaining to the public availability of information contained in certain records.antiYea✗
HB1199address prior authorization and reporting requirements by utilization review organizations and health carriers.proYea✓
HB1199address prior authorization and reporting requirements by utilization review organizations and health carriers.proYea✓
SB143require that the Department of Health annually report on public health effects of cannabis use.proYea✓
SB143require that the Department of Health annually report on public health effects of cannabis use.proYea✗tabled
SB47revise the requirements for executive sessions and closed meetings.antiYea✗
SB47revise the requirements for executive sessions and closed meetings.antiYea✗
SB137establish procedures for anti-SLAPP actions to protect the exercise of a person's constitutional rights, including freedom of speech.proYea✓
HJR5001proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, requiring a declaration of necessity and clarifying public use of private property taken or damaged by eminent domain.proYea✓
SB111require that social media companies provide collected personal data of a user at the user's request and maintain transparent interoperability interfaces.proYea✓
SB111require that social media companies provide collected personal data of a user at the user's request and maintain transparent interoperability interfaces.proYea✓
SB111require that social media companies provide collected personal data of a user at the user's request and maintain transparent interoperability interfaces.proYea✓
HJR5001proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, requiring a declaration of necessity and clarifying public use of private property taken or damaged by eminent domain.proYea✓
HB1249amend provisions pertaining to the School Finance Accountability Board, and the process by which a recommendation of the board is approved.proYea✓
HB1108require the sealing of court files upon dismissal or denial of a petition for a protection order.antiYea✗
HB1249amend provisions pertaining to the School Finance Accountability Board, and the process by which a recommendation of the board is approved.proYea✓
SB229require an election to approve the issuance of certain capital outlay certificates, lease-purchase contracts, or installment purchase contracts.proYea✓
SB229require an election to approve the issuance of certain capital outlay certificates, lease-purchase contracts, or installment purchase contracts.proYea✓
SB229require an election to approve the issuance of certain capital outlay certificates, lease-purchase contracts, or installment purchase contracts.proYea✓
SB110regulate how broadband internet access service providers use customer data.proYea✗tabled
SB110regulate how broadband internet access service providers use customer data.proYea✓
SB110regulate how broadband internet access service providers use customer data.proYea✓
SB110regulate how broadband internet access service providers use customer data.proYea✓
SB237require that counties provide written notice to township supervisors of conditional use applications and appeals.proYea✓
SB133provide additional legislative oversight of rulemaking.proYea✓
SB133provide additional legislative oversight of rulemaking.proYea✓
SB57clarify when agency financial resource information must be filed in the permanent administrative rulemaking process.proYea✓
SB66prohibit the use of automatic tabulating equipment and electronic ballot marking systems.proYea✓
SB66prohibit the use of automatic tabulating equipment and electronic ballot marking systems.proNay✓tabled
SB91clarify the procedure for petitioning a board of county commissioners for a change to the comprehensive plan or zoning ordinances.proYea✓
HB1219require the provision of interpreter or translator services for parties to an administrative contested case.proYea✓
SB142amend the requirements for filing certain campaign finance disclosure statements.proYea✓
SB142amend the requirements for filing certain campaign finance disclosure statements.proYea✓
SB176amend the period of time before which ballots and other election materials may be destroyed following an election.proYea✓
SB176amend the period of time before which ballots and other election materials may be destroyed following an election.proYea✓
HB1160repeal the medical marijuana oversight committee.antiYea✓tabled
HB1160repeal the medical marijuana oversight committee.antiNay✓
HB1160repeal the medical marijuana oversight committee.antiNay✓
HB1022revise and repeal provisions related to the crime victims' compensation program.proYea✓
SB219require that a state agency consult with the Aeronautics Commission prior to purchasing, transferring, or disposing of a state owned and operated aircraft.proYea✓
SJR508proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election, amendments to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, removing the lieutenant governor as presiding officer of the Senate.proYea✓
SJR508proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election, amendments to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, removing the lieutenant governor as presiding officer of the Senate.proYea✓
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.proYea✓
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.proYea✓
HB1011modify fees charged by the clerk of courts for certain copies of court records.proYea✓
SB59require the use of certain geographic terminology in official materials of a state agency.antiNay✗tabled
SB15create the Developmental Disability Service Delivery Committee.proYea✓
SB15create the Developmental Disability Service Delivery Committee.proYea✓
SB35revise the process for requesting a veteran's certificate of discharge from a county register of deeds.proYea✓
SB102modify the distribution of gaming revenues.proYea✓
SB165revise certain provisions pertaining to municipal government.proYea✓
SB15create the Developmental Disability Service Delivery Committee.proYea✓
SB90expand the information required to be sent to the prescription drug monitoring program for each registry identification card holder.proYea✓
SB90expand the information required to be sent to the prescription drug monitoring program for each registry identification card holder.proYea✓
SB90expand the information required to be sent to the prescription drug monitoring program for each registry identification card holder.proYea✓
SJR501proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, limiting the number of terms an individual may serve as a member of the Legislature.proYea✓
SJR501proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, limiting the number of terms an individual may serve as a member of the Legislature.proYea✓
SB90expand the information required to be sent to the prescription drug monitoring program for each registry identification card holder.proYea✓
SB94revise provisions pertaining to open records.proYea✗tabled
HB1092update provisions pertaining to open records.proYea✓
HB1052authorize the transfer of certain surplus real property by the Department of Game, Fish and Parks to the Spearfish Canyon Foundation for a public purpose.proYea✓
HB1052authorize the transfer of certain surplus real property by the Department of Game, Fish and Parks to the Spearfish Canyon Foundation for a public purpose.proYea✓
HCR6004encouraging the use of physical cash in transactions.proYea✓
SB189provide for an automatic refund of an assessment on crops, livestock, and milk.proNay✗
SB189provide for an automatic refund of an assessment on crops, livestock, and milk.proNay✓tabled
HB1041authorize the expansion and renovation of the Sturgis Readiness Center, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.antiYea✗
HB1104revise the application requirements for special license plates and parking permits for individuals with disabilities.proYea✓
HB1104revise the application requirements for special license plates and parking permits for individuals with disabilities.proYea✓

2025 Regular Session×0.7059 bills

SB9Make public the calendars and appointment logs of statewide public officials.proNay✗
SB10Shorten the time before records of a Governor or a lieutenant governor are opened to the public.proYea✓
HB1106Require a report regarding refugee resettlement services.proYea✓
HB1127Require that notice of a county's canvass, post-election audit, and testing of automatic tabulating equipment be posted to the secretary of state's website.proYea✓
SB23Require the secretary of state to publish the numbers pertaining to the collection of signatures on a nominating petition.proNay✗
SB60Expand the access and investigatory authority of the state auditor.proNay✗
SB60Expand the access and investigatory authority of the state auditor.proYea✓
SB60Expand the access and investigatory authority of the state auditor.proYea✓
SB63Establish protections for state employees who report improper governmental conduct and crime.proYea✓
SB74Require the publication and review of an explanation of the open meeting laws of this state.proYea✓
SB169Require a public hearing prior to a vote to impose an excess tax levy.proYea✓
SB76Repeal reporting and testifying requirements to the committees on health and human services regarding nursing facilities and long-term healthcare needs.antiYea✗
SB76Repeal reporting and testifying requirements to the committees on health and human services regarding nursing facilities and long-term healthcare needs.antiYea✗
SB62Establish mandatory reporting requirements related to improper governmental conduct and crime, and to provide a penalty therefor.proYea✓
SB62Establish mandatory reporting requirements related to improper governmental conduct and crime, and to provide a penalty therefor.proNay✗
SB145Require legislative approval of real property leases that are necessary for the operation of state government and exceed specified durations or rental payments.proYea✓
HB1059Clarify the meaning of teleconference for purposes of open meeting requirements.proYea✓
HB1204Revise the subpoena powers of the Government Operations and Audit Committee.proYea✗tabled
HB1264Require the disclosure of an outstanding loan balance on a campaign finance disclosure report.proYea✓
HB1051Update provisions on the interim legislative oversight of administrative rulemaking.proNay✗
HB1062Amend provisions pertaining to the maintenance and publication of the statewide voter registration file.proYea✓
HB1062Amend provisions pertaining to the maintenance and publication of the statewide voter registration file.proYea✓
HB1063Revise the provisions for preparing a fiscal note for ballot questions.proYea✓
HB1100Clarify which opinions must be included in the annual judicial opinions report prepared by the Legislative Research Council.proYea✓
HB1265Establish provisions related to the sharing of information with the national marrow donor program.proYea✓
SB112Provide a process by which a parental concern may be submitted to and resolved by a public school.proYea✗tabled
SB128Amend requirements for an official newspaper.proYea✓
SB144Require legislative approval for significant capital expenditures by the Department of Game, Fish and Parks.proYea✓
SB17Clarify when a political committee must file certain campaign finance disclosure statements.proYea✓
SB176Clarify the discovery procedures and powers and to modify the administration of the Government Operations and Audit Committee.proYea✓
SB176Clarify the discovery procedures and powers and to modify the administration of the Government Operations and Audit Committee.proYea✓
HB1011Revise provisions related to the stenographic recording of certain proceedings.proYea✓
HB1030Update the South Dakota Retirement System's member information protection provisions.proYea✓
HB1074Modify the individuals eligible to sign an affidavit of homelessness for purposes of obtaining a free copy of a birth certificate.proYea✓
HB1074Modify the individuals eligible to sign an affidavit of homelessness for purposes of obtaining a free copy of a birth certificate.proYea✓
SB139Revise death reporting requirements.proYea✗tabled
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.proYea✓
HB1238Establish protections for a veteran seeking assistance in a veterans' benefit matter.proYea✓
HB1031Update the South Dakota Retirement System member identity verification procedures.proYea✓
SB75Require an indication of United States citizenship status on a motor vehicle operator's license or permit, and on a nondriver identification card.proYea✓
SB75Require an indication of United States citizenship status on a motor vehicle operator's license or permit, and on a nondriver identification card.proYea✓
SB146Revise provisions on interim transfers and appropriations.proYea✓
HB1216Modify and repeal provisions related to the Legislative Research Council.proYea✓
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.proYea✗tabled
SB61Modify the authority of the Board of Internal Control.proNay✗
SB94Amend provisions pertaining to the duties of presidential electors.proYea✓
SJR505Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, establishing the trust for unclaimed property fund.proYea✓
HB1075Modify the persons eligible to sign an affidavit for proof of homelessness for purposes of waiving the fee for a nondriver identification card.proYea✓
HB1075Modify the persons eligible to sign an affidavit for proof of homelessness for purposes of waiving the fee for a nondriver identification card.proYea✓
HJR5001Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, conditioning the requirement of expanded Medicaid on the level of federal medical assistance.proYea✓
SB91Revise the requirements for a petition to initiate a measure or constitutional amendment or to refer a law.antiYea✗
SB91Revise the requirements for a petition to initiate a measure or constitutional amendment or to refer a law.antiYea✗
HJR5002Applying to the United States Congress under Article V of the United States Constitution to call for a convention for proposing an amendment to the constitution establishing congressional term limits.proYea✓
SB131Establish an electronic system for vehicle titles.proYea✓
HB1160Waive the driver license renewal period for members of the military and their families, and employees of the state department.proYea✓
HB1042Make an appropriation for the construction of historical exhibits at the Cultural Heritage Center.proYea✓
HCR6008Supporting the effort to bring Amtrak passenger rail service to the state.proNay✗
SB127Authorize the expenditure of moneys and make an appropriation for grants supporting airport terminal improvements and expansion.proYea✓
SB156Increase the minimum age for marriage.proNay✗

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