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 144
require legislative approval for significant capital expenditures by the Department of Game, Fish and Parks.
Yea
Passed
9–0
Feb 20, 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
8–0
Feb 20, 2025
SB 153
require that expenditures from the department of game, fish and parks fund be budgeted through the general appropriation bill.
Yea
Passed
8–0
Feb 20, 2025
HB 1109
prohibit the manufacture, sale, or distribution of cell-cultured meat in this state, and to provide a penalty therefor.
Nay
Failed
16–19
Feb 20, 2025
HB 1160
waive the driver license renewal period for members of the military and their families, and employees of the state department.
Yea
Passed
35–0
Feb 20, 2025
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