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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
Tally
Date
SB 12
authorize the construction of a National Guard vehicle maintenance shop in Watertown, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.
Yea
Passed
17–0
Jan 26, 2023
HB 1060
modify provisions related to procurement for the state and other purchasing agencies.
Yea
Passed
64–4
Jan 26, 2023
SB 26
transfer a property tax relief program, to change income requirements for certain property tax relief programs, and to index certain income schedules to inflation.
Yea
Passed
67–0
Jan 25, 2023
HB 1053
prohibit the issuance of a written certification to a pregnant woman or breastfeeding mother for purposes of medical cannabis use.
Yea
Passed
59–8
Jan 25, 2023
HB 1058
revise the water resources projects list. Against party
Nay
Passed
43–24
Jan 25, 2023
HB 1037
amend the eligibility for admission to the state veterans’ home and repeal the residency requirement. Against party
Nay
Passed
46–21
Jan 25, 2023
SB 43
revise certain provisions regarding money transmission.
Yea
Passed
68–0
Jan 24, 2023
SB 22
streamline examination reports.
Yea
Passed
68–0
Jan 24, 2023
SB 2
revise Department of Corrections reporting requirements concerning abuse and neglect of individuals in private contracted facilities.
Yea
Passed
64–4
Jan 23, 2023
HB 1061
repeal provisions regarding criminal jury trials effective upon the adoption of Supreme Court rules.
Nay
Failed
7–61
Jan 23, 2023
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