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
208
votes against own party
This page
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Bill
Description
Vote
Result
Tally
Date
SB 93
prohibit certain state officers or employees from being employed by an organization that was the recipient of a contract awarded on behalf of a state agency for a period of time.
Yea
Passed
34–0
Jan 28, 2026
SB 75
amend the type of entities eligible to participate in the cybersecurity services initiative.
Yea
Passed
8–0
Jan 27, 2026
SCR 604
urging the people of the state of South Dakota to seek the Lord Most High for His healing presence and mercy upon South Dakota.
Yea
Passed
22–11
Jan 27, 2026
SB 21
modify tax refunds for elderly persons and persons with a disability.
Yea
Passed
7–1
Jan 27, 2026
HB 1047
make an appropriation for the construction costs at the Blue Dog State Fish Hatchery, and to declare an emergency.
Yea
Passed
14–0
Jan 26, 2026
HCR 6003
recognizing the importance of conservation and restoration practices in addressing water shortages and forest fire mitigation in the Black Hills, and commending the organizations engaged in this work.
Yea
Passed
33–0
Jan 26, 2026
SJR 501
proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, limiting the number of terms an individual may serve as a member of the Legislature. Against party
Nay
Passed
20–14
Jan 26, 2026
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