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R South Dakota Senate · District 6 On the 2026 ballot

Sen. Ernie Otten

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Total votes
2,196
all sessions
Attendance
93%
135 missed
Near the chamber average
With party
89%
of cast votes
Higher than 85% of chamber peers
Bipartisan score
7%
crosses aisle rarely
Lower than 89% of chamber peers
Sponsored
274
bills & resolutions
Lower than 83% of chamber peers
Committees
8
assignments
2,196 roll-call votes

Voting record

Yea
1,723
voted in favor
Nay
320
voted against
Absent
135
missed votes
Total cast
2,196
across all sessions
Crossed party
208
votes against own party
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Bill
Description
Vote
Result
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Date
HB 1015
update provisions related to the licensure of funeral directors and the provision of funeral services.
Yea
Passed
61–5
Feb 1, 2023
HB 1112
modify provisions for a statewide runoff election.
Yea
Passed
66–0
Feb 1, 2023
HB 1109
modify the occupation tax for business improvement districts. Bipartisan
Nay
Passed
44–22
Feb 1, 2023
HB 1112
modify provisions for a statewide runoff election.
Yea
Passed
61–5
Feb 1, 2023
HB 1121
expand the definition of a pesticide dealer.
Yea
Passed
54–12
Feb 1, 2023
HB 1048
repeal and make technical changes to provisions regarding the Board of Military Affairs.
Yea
Passed
66–0
Feb 1, 2023
HCR 6011
Celebrating the sister-state relationship with Taiwan.
Yea
Passed
66–0
Feb 1, 2023
HJR 5004
Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election, an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, authorizing the state to impose work requirements on certain individuals who are eligible for expanded Medicaid.
Yea
Passed
58–8
Jan 31, 2023
HB 1114
revise the qualifications to be a member of a county recount board.
Yea
Passed
60–6
Jan 31, 2023
HB 1091
amend provisions of the insurance statutes regarding producer recommendations and responsibilities.
Yea
Passed
60–6
Jan 31, 2023
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