R South Dakota Senate · District 17 · Former member

Sen. Arthur L. Rusch

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Total votes

2,180

all sessions

Attendance

97%

43 missed

Higher than 83% of chamber peers

With party

91%

of cast votes

Near the chamber average

Bipartisan score

6%

crosses aisle rarely

Near the chamber average

Voting record

Yea

1,921

voted in favor

Nay

194

voted against

Absent

43

missed votes

Total cast

2,180

across all sessions

Crossed party

183

votes against own party

This page

2,180

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Bill

Description

Vote

Result

Tally

Date

SB 148

establish the crime of torture of a human trafficking victim and provide a penalty therefor. Against party

Nay

Passed

5–2

Feb 16, 2021

SB 117

provide for the refinancing of certain mortgages on properties affected by declared disasters. Against party

Yea

Failed

10–24

Feb 16, 2021

SB 174

revise provisions related to the automatic removal of certain charges or convictions from a defendant's public record.

Yea

Passed

7–0

Feb 16, 2021

SB 106

eliminate the exemption from the perpetual care funds provisions for certain cemeteries. Against party

Yea

Failed

12–22

Feb 16, 2021

SB 53

revise certification and renewal fees for water supply and treatment system operators.

Absent

Passed

31–0

Feb 11, 2021

HB 1068

revise the requirement for written findings of fact and conclusions in certain judicial proceedings involving a child.

Yea

Passed

6–0

Feb 11, 2021

SB 126

establish the crime of possession, manufacturing, or distribution of obscene dolls. Bipartisan

Yea

Failed

3–3

Feb 11, 2021

SB 141

revise the automatic removal of certain convictions from a background check record.

Yea

Passed

5–1

Feb 11, 2021

HB 1028

revise petition requirements and the criteria for issuance of a water right permit.

Yea

Passed

24–10

Feb 10, 2021

HB 1014

establish uniform complaint and declaratory ruling procedures for agencies regulating certain professions and occupations.

Yea

Passed

34–0

Feb 10, 2021