Total votes
1,572
all sessions
Attendance
100%
1 missed
Higher than 80% of chamber peers
With party
79%
of cast votes
Near the chamber average
Bipartisan score
13%
some cross-party votes
Near the chamber average
Sponsored
131
bills & resolutions
Near the chamber average
Committees
7
assignments
1,572 roll-call votes
Voting record
Breaks with party 20% of the time
Yea
1,217
voted in favor
Nay
348
voted against
Absent
1
missed votes
Total cast
1,572
across all sessions
Crossed party
312
votes against own party
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Bill
Description
Vote
Result
Tally
Date
SB 108
revise a provision related to retrocession of jurisdiction over federal enclaves.
Yea
Passed
12–0
Feb 8, 2024
HB 1182
revise provisions pertaining to the observation of the conduct of an election. Against party
Nay
Passed
53–10
Feb 8, 2024
SCR 605
Affirming the value of grassland ecosystems and the importance of farmers and ranchers as managers.
Yea
Passed
62–1
Feb 8, 2024
HB 1157
make an appropriation for the economic development of South Dakota. Against party
Nay
Passed
50–13
Feb 8, 2024
SB 118
permit the use of an online management and communication platform to be used by homeowners who are governed by a restrictive contract.
Yea
Passed
12–0
Feb 8, 2024
HB 1156
make an appropriation to enhance the economic health of South Dakota. Against party
Nay
Passed
52–11
Feb 8, 2024
HB 1186
define the requirements for granting a carbon pipeline easement. Against party
Nay
Passed
39–24
Feb 8, 2024
HB 1198
revise the process for nominating candidates for the offices of lieutenant governor, attorney general, and secretary of state.
Nay
Failed
30–36
Feb 7, 2024
SB 14
expand authorization for the conditional taking of coyotes from snowmobiles.
Yea
Passed
64–2
Feb 7, 2024
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