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
This page
1,572
matching current filters
Bill
Description
Vote
Result
Tally
Date
HJR 5005
Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, limiting the assessed value of real property and limiting real property taxes.
Yea
Passed
12–0
Feb 24, 2025
HB 1242
limit the amount of money that a political action committee may accept from an authorized committee of a candidate for federal office.
Yea
Passed
11–1
Feb 24, 2025
HB 1036
establish a minimum combined balance of the budget reserve fund and general revenue replacement fund.
Yea
Passed
53–17
Feb 24, 2025
SB 65
provide for the sale of certain real estate located in Pennington County and to provide for the deposit of the proceeds. Against party
Nay
Passed
51–19
Feb 24, 2025
SB 109
permit a school district to implement a new or revised section 504 plan, individualized family service plan, or individualized education program for a student who is the child of an active-duty member of the United States armed forces.
Yea
Passed
62–8
Feb 24, 2025
HB 1135
provide opportunities for treatment courts for South Dakotans, create a workgroup to study rehabilitation programs, and declare an emergency.
Yea
Passed
11–1
Feb 24, 2025
HB 1228
require an environmental impact statement from applicants seeking a carbon dioxide transmission facility permit from the Public Utilities Commission of the State of South Dakota.
Yea
Passed
9–4
Feb 24, 2025
HB 1168
make an appropriation to enhance the economic health of South Dakota.
Yea
Passed
58–12
Feb 24, 2025
HB 1213
increase the maximum amount allowable for the livestock ownership inspection fee and to declare an emergency.
Yea
Passed
60–10
Feb 24, 2025
HB 1092
make an appropriation for a student teacher stipend grant program.
Yea
Passed
59–11
Feb 24, 2025
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