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

HB 1048

make an appropriation for the expansion of broadband infrastructure and to declare an emergency.

Yea

Passed

25–9

Mar 4, 2026

SB 3

limit the types of residential improvements for which counties, municipalities, and townships may require a permit.

Yea

Passed

34–0

Mar 4, 2026

SB 164

require that any holder of a commercial driver license in this state must be proficient in the English language, and to provide a penalty therefor.

Yea

Passed

32–2

Mar 4, 2026

HB 1017

permit the board of a school district to require that certain students receive instruction in alternative settings.

Yea

Passed

33–1

Mar 4, 2026

SB 180

modify requirements regarding nondomiciled commercial driver licenses.

Yea

Passed

34–0

Mar 3, 2026

HB 1095

modify provisions pertaining to the submission of a nominating petition.

Yea

Passed

26–8

Mar 3, 2026

HB 1257

amend the definition of an abortion.

Yea

Passed

31–2

Mar 3, 2026

HB 1286

amend the process by which moneys are distributed from the employer's investment in South Dakota's future fund.

Yea

Passed

33–1

Mar 3, 2026

HB 1048

make an appropriation for the expansion of broadband infrastructure and to declare an emergency.

Yea

Passed

22–12

Mar 3, 2026

HB 1179

modify provisions related to the reimbursement fee for preparation of a garnishment disclosure.

Nay

Failed

16–18

Mar 3, 2026