R South Dakota Senate · District 18 On the 2026 ballot

Sen. Lauren Nelson

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Session

Total votes

674

all sessions

Attendance

100%

of floor votes

Higher than 81% of chamber peers

With party

84%

of cast votes

Lower than 77% of chamber peers

Bipartisan score

10%

crosses aisle rarely

Higher than 79% of chamber peers

Voting record

Yea

553

voted in favor

Nay

120

voted against

Absent

0

missed votes

Total cast

674

across all sessions

Crossed party

99

votes against own party

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Bill

Description

Vote

Result

Tally

Date

SB 31

permit the use of a confirmation letter to verify a voter's registration.

Yea

Passed

30–3

Jan 29, 2026

SB 42

enhance the penalties for ingestion, possession with intent to deliver, and delivery of a controlled substance in a state correctional facility.

Yea

Passed

26–7

Jan 29, 2026

SB 90

expand the information required to be sent to the prescription drug monitoring program for each registry identification card holder.

Yea

Passed

20–12

Jan 29, 2026

SB 30

amend the reasons for challenging an individual's eligibility to vote.

Yea

Passed

30–3

Jan 29, 2026

HB 1023

establish requirements and liability protection for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses serving on ambulance crews.

Yea

Passed

33–0

Jan 29, 2026

SB 81

clarify the prohibition on injuring or harassing a service animal.

Yea

Passed

34–0

Jan 28, 2026

SB 91

clarify the procedure for petitioning a board of county commissioners for a change to the comprehensive plan or zoning ordinances.

Yea

Passed

7–0

Jan 28, 2026

SCR 605

recognizing the significance of the monarch butterfly and encouraging cooperative, voluntary conservation efforts in South Dakota.

Yea

Passed

33–1

Jan 28, 2026

HB 1044

make an appropriation to implement the rural health transformation program, and to declare an emergency.

Yea

Passed

32–2

Jan 28, 2026

SB 92

clarify the rights to appeal and refer certain decisions of boards of county commissioners.

Yea

Passed

7–0

Jan 28, 2026