R South Dakota House · District 20 On the 2026 ballot

Rep. Jeff Bathke

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Session

Total votes

738

all sessions

Attendance

49%

324 missed

Among the lowest in the chamber

With party

79%

of cast votes

Bipartisan score

13%

some cross-party votes

Voting record

Breaks with party 20% of the time

Yea

268

voted in favor

Nay

94

voted against

Absent

324

missed votes

Total cast

738

across all sessions

Crossed party

71

votes against own party

This page

738

matching current filters

Bill

Description

Vote

Result

Tally

Date

HB 1188

limit the liability of law enforcement officers and others when removing a disabled vehicle from a highway, a right of way, or public waters.

Absent

Passed

9–0

Feb 5, 2026

HB 1226

authorize boards of county commissioners to adopt policies for investigating allegations of misconduct of county departments, employees, and officers.

Absent

Passed

11–1

Feb 5, 2026

HB 1095

modify provisions pertaining to the submission of a nominating petition.

Absent

Passed

56–12

Feb 5, 2026

HB 1095

modify provisions pertaining to the submission of a nominating petition.

Absent

Passed

64–4

Feb 5, 2026

SB 12

provide for a refund of property taxes in previous years for qualifying veterans and surviving spouses.

Absent

Passed

69–0

Feb 4, 2026

HB 1124

establish the crime of trespass upon a place of worship, provide a penalty therefor, and declare an emergency.

Absent

Failed

21–48

Feb 4, 2026

HB 1056

require that the Department of Social Services submit a federal waiver request to exclude soft drinks from the supplemental nutrition assistance program.

Absent

Passed

58–11

Feb 4, 2026

SB 24

create a solid background license plate for South Dakota.

Absent

Passed

38–29

Feb 4, 2026

HCR 6001

urging the United States Department of Homeland Security to establish a tribal law enforcement training academy in South Dakota.

Absent

Passed

69–0

Feb 4, 2026

SB 85

require an election for an excess tax levy of a school district.

Absent

Failed

29–39

Feb 4, 2026