Sen. Ernie Otten
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
209
votes against own party
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matching current filters
Bill
Description
Vote
Result
Tally
Date
HB 1100
modify the medical marijuana program, to create an interim committee to recommend implementation of the medical marijuana program, and to remove and clarify penalties for marijuana use under certain circumstances. Against party
Nay
Passed
40–28
Feb 25, 2021
HB 1255
create the South Dakota forever trust fund, to provide for the transfer of certain unobligated cash balances, to transfer moneys thereto, and to declare an emergency.
Yea
Failed
33–35
Feb 25, 2021
HB 1189
establish a tribal flag display in the rotunda of the capitol building.
Yea
Passed
61–6
Feb 25, 2021
SB 105
revise certain provisions regarding operator's licenses, instruction permits, and restricted minor's permits.
Nay
Failed
5–8
Feb 25, 2021
HB 1112
revise the safety zone within which a firearm may be discharged. Against party
Yea
Failed
27–40
Feb 25, 2021
HB 1075
limit directives and incentives for extreme risk protection orders and to provide a penalty.
Yea
Passed
59–7
Feb 25, 2021
HB 1169
make an appropriation for the arts and to declare an emergency.
Yea
Passed
49–17
Feb 25, 2021
HB 1194
authorize the review of certain executive orders issued by the President of the United States.
Yea
Passed
43–25
Feb 25, 2021
HB 1081
increase the penalty for protection order violations. Against party
Nay
Passed
49–17
Feb 25, 2021
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