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

This page

674

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Bill

Description

Vote

Result

Tally

Date

SB 70

modify the maximum sparsity benefit a sparse school district is eligible to receive.

Yea

Passed

27–8

Feb 24, 2025

SB 198

establish conditions a prospective condemnor must satisfy before commencing condemnation proceedings. Against party

Nay

Passed

19–16

Feb 24, 2025

SB 144

require legislative approval for significant capital expenditures by the Department of Game, Fish and Parks.

Yea

Passed

35–0

Feb 24, 2025

HB 1044

authorize the use of a newborn safety device for the voluntary surrender of a newborn and to make clarifying changes.

Yea

Passed

35–0

Feb 24, 2025

HB 1057

transfer moneys from the South Dakota-bred racing fund to the special racing revolving fund.

Yea

Passed

35–0

Feb 24, 2025

SB 99

make an appropriation for purchasing, storing, and distributing sexual assault kits. Against party

Nay

Passed

30–5

Feb 24, 2025

SB 136

make an appropriation to enhance the economic health of South Dakota.

Yea

Passed

31–4

Feb 24, 2025

SB 201

prohibit contributions and loans from an authorized committee of a candidate for federal office.

Yea

Passed

31–4

Feb 24, 2025

SB 138

make an appropriation for developing the economic viability of South Dakota.

Yea

Passed

31–4

Feb 24, 2025

SB 178

increase a tax on aviation gasoline and jet fuel.

Yea

Passed

28–7

Feb 24, 2025