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
2,196
matching current filters
Bill
Description
Vote
Result
Tally
Date
SB 147
promote and enhance the greatness of South Dakota. Against party
Yea
Failed
16–19
Feb 25, 2025
SB 204
prohibit the expenditure of certain funds appropriated for purposes related to the construction of a prison facility.
Nay
Failed
15–20
Feb 25, 2025
HB 1093
modify the permissible dates for a school district bond election. Against party
Nay
Passed
19–16
Feb 25, 2025
SB 191
limit annual valuation increases on owner-occupied single-family dwellings and provide an exception for mill rate limitations on taxing districts.
Yea
Passed
35–0
Feb 25, 2025
SB 73
require that an individual registering as a voter when applying for a driver license be a resident of this state for the purposes of voting.
Yea
Passed
32–3
Feb 25, 2025
SB 169
require a public hearing prior to a vote to impose an excess tax levy.
Yea
Passed
35–0
Feb 25, 2025
SB 145
require legislative approval of real property leases that are necessary for the operation of state government and exceed specified durations or rental payments.
Yea
Passed
35–0
Feb 24, 2025
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