R South Dakota Senate · District 6 On the 2026 ballot

Sen. Ernie Otten

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Session

Total votes

2,195

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 86% of chamber peers

Voting record

Yea

1,722

voted in favor

Nay

320

voted against

Absent

135

missed votes

Total cast

2,195

across all sessions

Crossed party

209

votes against own party

This page

2,195

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Bill

Description

Vote

Result

Tally

Date

SB 12

update a reference to the U.S. Board on Geographic Names standards manual.

Yea

Passed

63–6

Feb 2, 2021

HB 1099

revise the property tax exemption amount for certain agricultural property.

Yea

Passed

12–0

Feb 2, 2021

SB 39

repeal the registration requirements for certain amusement devices.

Yea

Passed

12–0

Feb 2, 2021

SB 30

extend the issuance period for commercial learner's permits.

Yea

Passed

10–0

Feb 2, 2021

SB 14

limit the time children in need of supervision are held in detention under certain circumstances.

Yea

Passed

53–16

Feb 2, 2021

SB 13

revise a statutory cross reference in the written waiver of right to a parole hearing or appearance.

Yea

Passed

69–0

Feb 2, 2021

SB 43

modify certain provisions related to motor vehicles.

Yea

Passed

10–0

Feb 2, 2021

SB 7

permit a government agency to qualify as a victim for purposes of restitution in criminal cases.

Yea

Passed

67–2

Feb 2, 2021

SB 42

require all documentation supporting a tax refund claim regarding the accidental mixing of undyed and dyed diesel fuel to be submitted to the Department of Revenue within a certain time period.

Yea

Passed

10–0

Feb 2, 2021

HB 1085

redefine the criteria for classifying land as agricultural for tax purposes. Against party

Nay

Passed

10–2

Feb 2, 2021