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326 recorded votes across 119 bills

Floor Votes(129)

HCR HCR6002Adopt Resolution60-5

honoring the life and achievements of the late Charlie Kirk.

House of Representatives1/16/2026
HB 1052Passed60-9

authorize the transfer of certain surplus real property by the Department of Game, Fish and Parks to the Spearfish Canyon Foundation for a public purpose.

House of Representatives1/20/2026
SB 17Passed34-0

prohibit a candidate or political committee from accepting contributions or loans made by a foreign national, to provide a penalty therefor, and to declare an emergency.

Senate1/22/2026
HCR HCR6006Adopt Resolution26-42

urging this state's congressional delegation to end foreign aid programs pending control of the United States debt situation.

House of Representatives1/22/2026
SB 25Passed17-17

update provisions related to the permit application process for proposed energy and transmission facilities.

Senate1/22/2026
HB 1030Passed64-0

amend provisions pertaining to the timing of municipal elections.

House of Representatives1/23/2026
SB 26Passed31-3

revise procurement for highway construction contracts.

Senate1/23/2026
SB 34Passed32-2

amend provisions pertaining to conducting a municipal or school district election and to declare an emergency.

Senate1/23/2026
SB 25Passed17-17

update provisions related to the permit application process for proposed energy and transmission facilities.

Senate1/23/2026
SB 25Reconsidered30-3

update provisions related to the permit application process for proposed energy and transmission facilities.

Senate1/26/2026
SB 25Passed30-3

update provisions related to the permit application process for proposed energy and transmission facilities.

Senate1/26/2026
SCR SCR602Adopt Resolution33-0

celebrating the sister-state relationship with Taiwan.

Senate1/26/2026
HCR HCR6002Concurred in Resolution31-2

honoring the life and achievements of the late Charlie Kirk.

Senate1/26/2026
SJR SJR501Passed20-14

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.

Senate1/26/2026
SJR SJR502Passed24-10

applying to the United States Congress under Article V of the United States Constitution to call for a convention proposing an amendment to the constitution fixing the number of justices of the United States Supreme Court at one chief justice and eight associate justices.

Senate1/26/2026
HCR HCR6007Adopt Resolution29-37

encouraging honest economic development rooted in the republican principles of limited government, deregulation, and organic entrepreneurial growth.

House of Representatives1/27/2026
SCR SCR604Adopt Resolution as amended22-11

urging the people of the state of South Dakota to seek the Lord Most High for His healing presence and mercy upon South Dakota.

Senate1/27/2026
HB 1004Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-629-37

authorize the recall of county commissioners.

House of Representatives1/27/2026
SB 57Passed66-0

clarify when agency financial resource information must be filed in the permanent administrative rulemaking process.

House of Representatives1/27/2026
HB 1087Passed28-38

prohibit the use of paid petition circulators.

House of Representatives1/27/2026
SB 5Passed64-1

require the disclosure of whether a ballot question was proposed by initiative or by the Legislature.

House of Representatives1/27/2026
HB 1084Passed53-14

amend provisions pertaining to the public availability of information contained in certain records.

House of Representatives1/28/2026
SB 93Passed34-0

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.

Senate1/28/2026
HB 1092Passed56-11

update provisions pertaining to open records.

House of Representatives1/28/2026
SCR SCR602Concurred in Resolution66-0

celebrating the sister-state relationship with Taiwan.

House of Representatives1/29/2026
SB 30Passed30-3

amend the reasons for challenging an individual's eligibility to vote.

Senate1/29/2026
SCR SCR604Concurred in Resolution42-23

urging the people of the state of South Dakota to seek the Lord Most High for His healing presence and mercy upon South Dakota.

House of Representatives1/29/2026
SB 31Passed30-3

permit the use of a confirmation letter to verify a voter's registration.

Senate1/29/2026
HJR HJR5002Passed27-39

proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, repealing the requirement to provide expanded medicaid.

House of Representatives1/29/2026
HB 1052Passed34-0

authorize the transfer of certain surplus real property by the Department of Game, Fish and Parks to the Spearfish Canyon Foundation for a public purpose.

Senate2/2/2026
SB 92Passed34-0

clarify the rights to appeal and refer certain decisions of boards of county commissioners.

Senate2/2/2026
HB 1107Passed46-19

modify restrictions on lands for certain public purposes.

House of Representatives2/2/2026
SB 75Passed32-0

amend the type of entities eligible to participate in the cybersecurity services initiative.

Senate2/3/2026
SB 15Passed33-1

create the Developmental Disability Service Delivery Committee.

Senate2/4/2026
SB 32Passed34-0

amend and repeal provisions pertaining to the ballot requirements for certain elections and to declare an emergency.

Senate2/4/2026
SB 88Passed34-0

clarify the procedure for a potential condemnor to examine real property absent the property owner's permission.

Senate2/4/2026
HB 1095Passed31-38

modify provisions pertaining to the submission of a nominating petition.

House of Representatives2/4/2026
HB 1125Passed26-43

create a taskforce to study the impact of artificial intelligence systems on the state.

House of Representatives2/4/2026
HB 1095Reconsidered56-12

modify provisions pertaining to the submission of a nominating petition.

House of Representatives2/5/2026
SB 151Passed34-0

require the publication of the results of an election for precinct committeeman or committeewoman and to declare an emergency.

Senate2/5/2026
HB 1095Passed64-4

modify provisions pertaining to the submission of a nominating petition.

House of Representatives2/5/2026
SB 171Passed32-2

amend provisions pertaining to the processing of absentee ballots and to declare an emergency.

Senate2/5/2026
HCR HCR6012Adopt Resolution65-0

recognizing the YMCA for 175 years of service to youth, families, and communities in South Dakota and across the United States.

House of Representatives2/9/2026
HB 1060Passed33-0

remove the five percent calculation requirement from the county budgetary process.

Senate2/9/2026
HB 1245Passed35-30

authorize municipalities to establish a local funding mechanism for capital improvement projects.

House of Representatives2/9/2026
HB 1245Reconsidered37-29

authorize municipalities to establish a local funding mechanism for capital improvement projects.

House of Representatives2/10/2026
HB 1245Passed36-30

authorize municipalities to establish a local funding mechanism for capital improvement projects.

House of Representatives2/10/2026
HB 1030Passed34-0

amend provisions pertaining to the timing of municipal elections.

Senate2/10/2026
HB 1243Passed28-38

require the display of the state motto in public schools and provide for associated legal representation.

House of Representatives2/10/2026
HCR HCR6012Concurred in Resolution33-0

recognizing the YMCA for 175 years of service to youth, families, and communities in South Dakota and across the United States.

Senate2/11/2026
SJR SJR504Passed23-10

proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, providing for wagering on sporting events via mobile or electronic platform.

Senate2/11/2026
HB 1232Passed63-3

establish principles for a state agency to consider when formulating or implementing a program that has the potential of affecting tribal members on a reservation.

House of Representatives2/11/2026
HB 1030Concurred in amendments62-0

amend provisions pertaining to the timing of municipal elections.

House of Representatives2/12/2026
SB 165Passed33-0

revise certain provisions pertaining to municipal government.

Senate2/12/2026
HB 1320Passed44-18

revise a provision related to service of process for boards of county commissioners.

House of Representatives2/12/2026
SB 92Tabled61-1

clarify the rights to appeal and refer certain decisions of boards of county commissioners.

House of Representatives2/12/2026
SB 138Passed34-0

revise the time within which a recount for a school board election must be completed.

Senate2/17/2026
HB 1219Passed48-18

require the provision of interpreter or translator services for parties to an administrative contested case.

House of Representatives2/17/2026
HB 1316Passed24-42

revise the time for conducting the canvass of an election.

House of Representatives2/17/2026
SB 146Tabled34-0

clarify the effect of the resignation of certain gubernatorial appointees.

Senate2/17/2026
SB 175Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-628-6

require that an individual provide proof of citizenship when registering to vote and to declare an emergency.

Senate2/19/2026
SB 175Passed28-6

require that an individual provide proof of citizenship when registering to vote and to declare an emergency.

Senate2/19/2026
HB 1222Passed29-36

prohibit members of the Board of Economic Development from having any interest in moneys from or approved by the Board of Economic Development.

House of Representatives2/19/2026
HB 1246Passed30-37

prohibit nondisclosure of certain agreements related to data centers.

House of Representatives2/20/2026
HB 1323Passed39-28

modify the requirements to refer an ordinance or resolution to the voters of a political subdivision.

House of Representatives2/20/2026
SB 237Passed26-8

require that counties provide written notice to township supervisors of conditional use applications and appeals.

Senate2/20/2026
SB 75Passed61-6

amend the type of entities eligible to participate in the cybersecurity services initiative.

House of Representatives2/20/2026
SB 165Passed50-17

revise certain provisions pertaining to municipal government.

House of Representatives2/20/2026
HB 1160Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-640-27

repeal the medical marijuana oversight committee.

House of Representatives2/23/2026
HB 1278Passed20-47

prohibit certain political committees from accepting contributions by certain officers or employees of this state.

House of Representatives2/23/2026
SB 134Passed31-3

restrict deference to a state agency's interpretation of a state statute, administrative rule, or policy.

Senate2/23/2026
HB 1160Passed41-26

repeal the medical marijuana oversight committee.

House of Representatives2/23/2026
SB 26Passed53-14

revise procurement for highway construction contracts.

House of Representatives2/23/2026
SB 219Passed33-0

require that a state agency consult with the Aeronautics Commission prior to purchasing, transferring, or disposing of a state owned and operated aircraft.

Senate2/23/2026
SB 229Passed16-18

require an election to approve the issuance of certain capital outlay certificates, lease-purchase contracts, or installment purchase contracts.

Senate2/23/2026
HB 1161Passed62-4

amend provisions related to changing rooms, sleeping quarters, and restrooms.

House of Representatives2/24/2026
HB 1184Passed57-9

define man and woman throughout the state.

House of Representatives2/24/2026
HB 1302Passed57-9

address issues facing South Dakota.

House of Representatives2/24/2026
HB 1303Passed57-9

promote the future success and development of South Dakota.

House of Representatives2/24/2026
SB 30Passed59-5

amend the reasons for challenging an individual's eligibility to vote.

House of Representatives2/24/2026
SB 31Passed58-6

permit the use of a confirmation letter to verify a voter's registration.

House of Representatives2/24/2026
SB 25Passed61-5

update provisions related to the permit application process for proposed energy and transmission facilities.

House of Representatives2/24/2026
SJR SJR508Passed19-14

proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election, amendments to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, removing the lieutenant governor as presiding officer of the Senate.

Senate2/24/2026
SB 133Passed33-0

provide additional legislative oversight of rulemaking.

Senate2/24/2026
SB 228Passed33-0

modify provisions for a tax increment financing district.

Senate2/24/2026
SB 244Passed32-1

address issues facing South Dakota.

Senate2/24/2026
SB 245Passed32-1

create the homeowner property tax reduction fund, and to transfer moneys to the homeowner property tax reduction fund.

Senate2/24/2026
SB 114Passed61-4

provide for the publication of ballot images and the cast vote record of automatic tabulating equipment.

House of Representatives2/25/2026
HB 1106Passed32-0

revise the terms of county extension board members.

Senate2/26/2026
HB 1084Passed29-3

amend provisions pertaining to the public availability of information contained in certain records.

Senate2/26/2026
HB 1219Passed30-2

require the provision of interpreter or translator services for parties to an administrative contested case.

Senate2/26/2026
SB 32Passed61-5

amend and repeal provisions pertaining to the ballot requirements for certain elections and to declare an emergency.

House of Representatives2/26/2026
SB 101Passed66-0

amend provisions pertaining to the duties of presidential electors.

House of Representatives2/26/2026
SB 88Passed66-0

clarify the procedure for a potential condemnor to examine real property absent the property owner's permission.

House of Representatives2/26/2026
SB 93Tabled37-28

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.

House of Representatives3/2/2026
HB 1092Passed33-0

update provisions pertaining to open records.

Senate3/2/2026
SB 176Passed64-1

amend the period of time before which ballots and other election materials may be destroyed following an election.

House of Representatives3/2/2026
SB 177Passed62-3

clarify the requirements for marking an optical scan ballot.

House of Representatives3/2/2026
HB 1107Passed20-13

modify restrictions on lands for certain public purposes.

Senate3/2/2026
SB 237Passed65-0

require that counties provide written notice to township supervisors of conditional use applications and appeals.

House of Representatives3/2/2026
SB 132Passed65-1

modify provisions related to the South Dakota Veterans Council.

House of Representatives3/3/2026
SB 15Passed67-0

create the Developmental Disability Service Delivery Committee.

House of Representatives3/3/2026
HB 1095Passed26-8

modify provisions pertaining to the submission of a nominating petition.

Senate3/3/2026
SB 214Passed36-30

amend provisions pertaining to the publication of the statewide voter registration file.

House of Representatives3/3/2026
SB 17Passed66-0

prohibit a candidate or political committee from accepting contributions or loans made by a foreign national, to provide a penalty therefor, and to declare an emergency.

House of Representatives3/3/2026
SB 133Passed66-1

provide additional legislative oversight of rulemaking.

House of Representatives3/3/2026
SB 151Passed67-0

require the publication of the results of an election for precinct committeeman or committeewoman and to declare an emergency.

House of Representatives3/4/2026
SB 175Passed64-3

require that an individual provide proof of citizenship when registering to vote and to declare an emergency.

House of Representatives3/4/2026
SJR SJR508Passed25-42

proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election, amendments to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, removing the lieutenant governor as presiding officer of the Senate.

House of Representatives3/4/2026
SB 228Passed67-0

modify provisions for a tax increment financing district.

House of Representatives3/4/2026
SB 15Concurred in amendments33-1

create the Developmental Disability Service Delivery Committee.

Senate3/5/2026
SB 132Concurred in amendments34-0

modify provisions related to the South Dakota Veterans Council.

Senate3/5/2026
SB 214Concurred in amendments34-0

amend provisions pertaining to the publication of the statewide voter registration file.

Senate3/5/2026
SB 171Passed56-11

amend provisions pertaining to the processing of absentee ballots and to declare an emergency.

House of Representatives3/5/2026
HB 1245Passed19-15

authorize municipalities to establish a local funding mechanism for capital improvement projects.

Senate3/5/2026
SB 244Tabled66-3

address issues facing South Dakota.

House of Representatives3/9/2026
HB 1160Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-617-17

repeal the medical marijuana oversight committee.

Senate3/9/2026
HB 1160Passed15-19

repeal the medical marijuana oversight committee.

Senate3/9/2026
SB 245Passed42-27

create the homeowner property tax reduction fund, and to transfer moneys to the homeowner property tax reduction fund.

House of Representatives3/9/2026
HB 1184Passed30-4

define man and woman throughout the state.

Senate3/9/2026
SB 219Passed67-2

require that a state agency consult with the Aeronautics Commission prior to purchasing, transferring, or disposing of a state owned and operated aircraft.

House of Representatives3/9/2026
HB 1249Passed33-0

amend provisions pertaining to the School Finance Accountability Board, and the process by which a recommendation of the board is approved.

Senate3/9/2026
HB 1302Tabled33-0

address issues facing South Dakota.

Senate3/9/2026
HB 1303Tabled33-0

promote the future success and development of South Dakota.

Senate3/9/2026
HB 1323Passed19-15

modify the requirements to refer an ordinance or resolution to the voters of a political subdivision.

Senate3/9/2026
SB 171Concurred in amendments32-2

amend provisions pertaining to the processing of absentee ballots and to declare an emergency.

Senate3/10/2026
HB 1320Concurred in amendments64-3

revise a provision related to service of process for boards of county commissioners.

House of Representatives3/10/2026
HB 1323Failed40-27

modify the requirements to refer an ordinance or resolution to the voters of a political subdivision.

House of Representatives3/10/2026
SB 245Concurred in amendments20-13

create the homeowner property tax reduction fund, and to transfer moneys to the homeowner property tax reduction fund.

Senate3/11/2026

Committee Votes(197)

HB 1052Passed12-0

authorize the transfer of certain surplus real property by the Department of Game, Fish and Parks to the Spearfish Canyon Foundation for a public purpose.

House Agriculture and Natural Resources1/15/2026
SB 5Passed8-0

require the disclosure of whether a ballot question was proposed by initiative or by the Legislature.

Senate State Affairs1/16/2026
SB 56Passed8-0

require that agencies promulgating permanent rules publish the rules and associated rulemaking forms on a state website.

Senate State Affairs1/16/2026
HB 1055Passed13-0

update the official code of laws.

House Judiciary1/16/2026
SB 57Passed8-0

clarify when agency financial resource information must be filed in the permanent administrative rulemaking process.

Senate State Affairs1/16/2026
SB 25Passed5-1

update provisions related to the permit application process for proposed energy and transmission facilities.

Senate Commerce and Energy1/20/2026
SB 26Passed7-0

revise procurement for highway construction contracts.

Senate Transportation1/21/2026
SB 34Passed6-0

amend provisions pertaining to conducting a municipal or school district election and to declare an emergency.

Senate Local Government1/21/2026
SB 17Passed7-0

prohibit a candidate or political committee from accepting contributions or loans made by a foreign national, to provide a penalty therefor, and to declare an emergency.

Senate State Affairs1/21/2026
HB 1054Passed13-0

repeal the creation and budgeting for the Digital Dakota Network.

House Commerce and Energy1/21/2026
SB 70Deferred to the 41st legislative day7-0

revise the duties of the Transportation Commission to include responsibilities of the South Dakota Railroad Board and the South Dakota Aeronautics Commission.

Senate Transportation1/21/2026
SB 46Passed7-0

modify the requirements for open meeting agendas and provide a penalty therefor.

Senate State Affairs1/21/2026
SB 47Passed7-0

revise the requirements for executive sessions and closed meetings.

Senate State Affairs1/21/2026
SB 48Passed8-0

clarify that an official open meeting agenda must be posted online at least seventy-two hours before the scheduled start of the meeting.

Senate State Affairs1/21/2026
SB 93Passed8-0

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.

Senate State Affairs1/21/2026
HB 1004Deferred to the 41st legislative day9-3

authorize the recall of county commissioners.

House Local Government1/22/2026
HB 1030Passed12-0

amend provisions pertaining to the timing of municipal elections.

House Local Government1/22/2026
HB 1060Passed12-0

remove the five percent calculation requirement from the county budgetary process.

House Local Government1/22/2026
HB 1090Deferred to the 41st legislative day10-3

require publication of notices of gubernatorial appointments and reappointments.

House State Affairs1/23/2026
SJR SJR502Passed8-1

applying to the United States Congress under Article V of the United States Constitution to call for a convention proposing an amendment to the constitution fixing the number of justices of the United States Supreme Court at one chief justice and eight associate justices.

Senate State Affairs1/23/2026
SJR SJR501Passed6-3

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.

Senate State Affairs1/23/2026
HB 1087Passed9-4

prohibit the use of paid petition circulators.

House State Affairs1/26/2026
SB 5Passed13-0

require the disclosure of whether a ballot question was proposed by initiative or by the Legislature.

House State Affairs1/26/2026
SB 57Passed13-0

clarify when agency financial resource information must be filed in the permanent administrative rulemaking process.

House State Affairs1/26/2026
HB 1084Passed12-1

amend provisions pertaining to the public availability of information contained in certain records.

House Judiciary1/26/2026
SB 66Passed3-5

prohibit the use of automatic tabulating equipment and electronic ballot marking systems.

Senate State Affairs1/26/2026
SB 66Deferred to the 41st legislative day5-3

prohibit the use of automatic tabulating equipment and electronic ballot marking systems.

Senate State Affairs1/26/2026
SB 101Passed8-0

amend provisions pertaining to the duties of presidential electors.

Senate State Affairs1/26/2026
HB 1091Deferred to the 41st legislative day8-3

require that corrected information be posted at least twenty-four hours prior to a meeting of a political subdivision.

House Local Government1/27/2026
HB 1092Passed11-0

update provisions pertaining to open records.

House Local Government1/27/2026
HB 1106Passed11-0

revise the terms of county extension board members.

House Local Government1/27/2026
SB 86Deferred to the 41st legislative day5-4

authorize purchasing agency verification and monitoring of workers' compensation insurance coverage obtained by public improvement contractors.

Senate Commerce and Energy1/27/2026
SB 75Passed8-0

amend the type of entities eligible to participate in the cybersecurity services initiative.

Senate Committee on Appropriations1/27/2026
HB 1095Deferred to another day12-0

modify provisions pertaining to the submission of a nominating petition.

House State Affairs1/28/2026
HJR HJR5002Passed8-4

proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, repealing the requirement to provide expanded medicaid.

House State Affairs1/28/2026
SB 56Passed12-0

require that agencies promulgating permanent rules publish the rules and associated rulemaking forms on a state website.

House State Affairs1/28/2026
SB 91Passed7-0

clarify the procedure for petitioning a board of county commissioners for a change to the comprehensive plan or zoning ordinances.

Senate Local Government1/28/2026
SB 92Passed7-0

clarify the rights to appeal and refer certain decisions of boards of county commissioners.

Senate Local Government1/28/2026
SB 114Passed8-0

provide for the publication of ballot images and the cast vote record of automatic tabulating equipment.

Senate State Affairs1/28/2026
HB 1107Passed12-0

modify restrictions on lands for certain public purposes.

House Judiciary1/28/2026
SB 28Deferred to the 41st legislative day7-1

permit the use of a ballot on demand system and to declare an emergency.

Senate State Affairs1/28/2026
SB 29Tabled8-0

amend provisions pertaining to the tabulation of ballots and permit the release of any cast vote record and collection of ballot images produced by automatic tabulating equipment and to declare an emergency.

Senate State Affairs1/28/2026
SB 30Passed6-1

amend the reasons for challenging an individual's eligibility to vote.

Senate State Affairs1/28/2026
SB 31Passed6-1

permit the use of a confirmation letter to verify a voter's registration.

Senate State Affairs1/28/2026
HB 1055Passed6-0

update the official code of laws.

Senate Judiciary1/29/2026
HB 1054Passed6-0

repeal the creation and budgeting for the Digital Dakota Network.

Senate Commerce and Energy1/29/2026
HB 1052Passed6-0

authorize the transfer of certain surplus real property by the Department of Game, Fish and Parks to the Spearfish Canyon Foundation for a public purpose.

Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources1/29/2026
HB 1125Passed7-5

create a taskforce to study the impact of artificial intelligence systems on the state.

House State Affairs2/2/2026
HB 1095Passed7-5

modify provisions pertaining to the submission of a nominating petition.

House State Affairs2/2/2026
SB 15Passed7-0

create the Developmental Disability Service Delivery Committee.

Senate Health and Human Services2/2/2026
SB 32Passed9-0

amend and repeal provisions pertaining to the ballot requirements for certain elections and to declare an emergency.

Senate State Affairs2/2/2026
SB 33Passed2-7

modify the number of signatures required on certain election-related petitions.

Senate State Affairs2/2/2026
SB 33Deferred to the 41st legislative day8-1

modify the number of signatures required on certain election-related petitions.

Senate State Affairs2/2/2026
SB 59Deferred to the 41st legislative day6-3

require the use of certain geographic terminology in official materials of a state agency.

Senate State Affairs2/2/2026
SB 108Deferred to the 41st legislative day8-1

require that all recorded votes of a legislator be displayed on the Legislative Research Council website.

Senate State Affairs2/2/2026
SB 46Passed12-0

modify the requirements for open meeting agendas and provide a penalty therefor.

House Local Government2/3/2026
SB 47Passed12-0

revise the requirements for executive sessions and closed meetings.

House Local Government2/3/2026
SB 48Passed10-0

clarify that an official open meeting agenda must be posted online at least seventy-two hours before the scheduled start of the meeting.

House Local Government2/3/2026
SB 88Passed9-0

clarify the procedure for a potential condemnor to examine real property absent the property owner's permission.

Senate Commerce and Energy2/3/2026
HB 1185Tabled12-0

require that a voter use a black ink ballpoint pen when marking an optical scan ballot.

House State Affairs2/4/2026
SB 142Passed9-0

amend the requirements for filing certain campaign finance disclosure statements.

Senate State Affairs2/4/2026
SB 151Passed9-0

require the publication of the results of an election for precinct committeeman or committeewoman and to declare an emergency.

Senate State Affairs2/4/2026
SB 176Passed9-0

amend the period of time before which ballots and other election materials may be destroyed following an election.

Senate State Affairs2/4/2026
SB 171Passed9-0

amend provisions pertaining to the processing of absentee ballots and to declare an emergency.

Senate State Affairs2/4/2026
SB 132Passed5-0

modify provisions related to the South Dakota Veterans Council.

Senate Military and Veterans Affairs2/4/2026
HB 1186Deferred to the 41st legislative day11-1

require the approval of the county for the creation of a tax increment financing district by a municipality.

House Taxation2/5/2026
HB 1226Deferred to the 41st legislative day11-1

authorize boards of county commissioners to adopt policies for investigating allegations of misconduct of county departments, employees, and officers.

House Local Government2/5/2026
SB 197Passed8-0

modify the administration of the South Dakota-Ireland trade fund.

Senate Commerce and Energy2/5/2026
HB 1245Passed8-4

authorize municipalities to establish a local funding mechanism for capital improvement projects.

House Local Government2/5/2026
HB 1243Passed9-6

require the display of the state motto in public schools and provide for associated legal representation.

House Education2/6/2026
HB 1161Deferred to the 41st legislative day7-5

amend provisions related to changing rooms, sleeping quarters, and restrooms.

House State Affairs2/6/2026
HB 1177Deferred to the 41st legislative day12-0

replace the index used to calculate the salaries of members of the Legislature.

House State Affairs2/6/2026
SB 73Passed8-0

revise provisions relating to state financial practices.

Senate Committee on Appropriations2/6/2026
HB 1030Passed7-0

amend provisions pertaining to the timing of municipal elections.

Senate Local Government2/6/2026
HB 1060Passed7-0

remove the five percent calculation requirement from the county budgetary process.

Senate Local Government2/6/2026
SJR SJR504Passed4-3

proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, providing for wagering on sporting events via mobile or electronic platform.

Senate Taxation2/6/2026
HCR HCR6008Deferred to the 41st legislative day9-2

requesting the attorney general file a lawsuit against the People's Republic of China and related parties to seek damages related to the COVID-19 global pandemic.

House Judiciary2/6/2026
SB 177Passed7-0

clarify the requirements for marking an optical scan ballot.

Senate State Affairs2/6/2026
HB 1232Passed12-0

establish principles for a state agency to consider when formulating or implementing a program that has the potential of affecting tribal members on a reservation.

House State Affairs2/9/2026
HB 1190Passed4-8

establish the South Dakota-tribal consultation commission.

House State Affairs2/9/2026
HB 1190Deferred to the 41st legislative day8-4

establish the South Dakota-tribal consultation commission.

House State Affairs2/9/2026
HB 1234Passed12-0

revise provisions related to serving a subpoena in a contested case.

House Judiciary2/9/2026
SB 112Deferred to the 41st legislative day7-1

establish a currency based on gold and silver.

Senate State Affairs2/9/2026
SB 94Deferred to the 41st legislative day8-1

revise provisions pertaining to open records.

Senate State Affairs2/9/2026
SB 214Passed9-0

amend provisions pertaining to the publication of the statewide voter registration file.

Senate State Affairs2/9/2026
SB 146Passed9-0

clarify the effect of the resignation of certain gubernatorial appointees.

Senate State Affairs2/9/2026
HB 1320Passed7-3

revise a provision related to service of process for boards of county commissioners.

House Local Government2/10/2026
SB 91Passed10-0

clarify the procedure for petitioning a board of county commissioners for a change to the comprehensive plan or zoning ordinances.

House Local Government2/10/2026
SB 92Passed11-0

clarify the rights to appeal and refer certain decisions of boards of county commissioners.

House Local Government2/10/2026
HB 1161Recalled8-4

amend provisions related to changing rooms, sleeping quarters, and restrooms.

House State Affairs2/11/2026
HB 1266Deferred to the 41st legislative day11-1

make certain federal laws applicable to public employees.

House State Affairs2/11/2026
HB 1221Tabled11-1

establish a post-employment restriction for employees of the Governor's Office of Economic Development and create a penalty therefor.

House State Affairs2/11/2026
HB 1219Passed8-1

require the provision of interpreter or translator services for parties to an administrative contested case.

House Judiciary2/11/2026
SB 165Passed7-0

revise certain provisions pertaining to municipal government.

Senate Local Government2/11/2026
SB 155Deferred to the 41st legislative day7-1

increase legislative oversight procedures and protections against conflicts of interest, and to provide a penalty therefor.

Senate State Affairs2/11/2026
SB 166Deferred to the 41st legislative day5-2

require boards of county commissioners and county planning and zoning commissions to hold meetings after certain times or provide recordings of meetings to the public for later viewing.

Senate Local Government2/11/2026
SB 175Deferred to the 41st legislative day5-3

require that an individual provide proof of citizenship when registering to vote and to declare an emergency.

Senate State Affairs2/11/2026
HB 1314Deferred to the 41st legislative day9-3

modify provisions pertaining to the testing and use of automatic tabulating equipment.

House State Affairs2/11/2026
HB 1316Passed7-5

revise the time for conducting the canvass of an election.

House State Affairs2/11/2026
HCR HCR6010Deferred to the 41st legislative day8-2

urging the Supreme Court of the United States to overturn the decision in Obergefell v. Hodges.

House Judiciary2/11/2026
SB 138Passed6-0

revise the time within which a recount for a school board election must be completed.

Senate Education2/12/2026
HB 1315Deferred to the 41st legislative day9-2

authorize the recall of certain elected officials or individuals appointed to fill vacancies in certain offices.

House Local Government2/12/2026
HB 1288Deferred to the 41st legislative day7-3

modify the authority of a political subdivision to adopt mining ordinances.

House Agriculture and Natural Resources2/17/2026
HB 1311Passed15-0

require the reporting of funding given by certain persons and governments to institutions under the control of the Board of Regents and the South Dakota Board of Technical Education.

House Education2/18/2026
HB 1196Passed6-5

provide for the participation of delegates from this state in an Article V convention, and to provide a penalty therefor.

House State Affairs2/18/2026
SB 219Passed7-0

require that a state agency consult with the Aeronautics Commission prior to purchasing, transferring, or disposing of a state owned and operated aircraft.

Senate Transportation2/18/2026
HB 1222Passed7-4

prohibit members of the Board of Economic Development from having any interest in moneys from or approved by the Board of Economic Development.

House State Affairs2/18/2026
SB 237Passed6-1

require that counties provide written notice to township supervisors of conditional use applications and appeals.

Senate Local Government2/18/2026
SB 73Passed9-0

revise provisions relating to state financial practices.

House Committee on Appropriations2/18/2026
SB 75Passed9-0

amend the type of entities eligible to participate in the cybersecurity services initiative.

House Committee on Appropriations2/18/2026
HB 1196Tabled12-0

provide for the participation of delegates from this state in an Article V convention, and to provide a penalty therefor.

House State Affairs2/18/2026
HB 1246Passed9-3

prohibit nondisclosure of certain agreements related to data centers.

House State Affairs2/18/2026
HB 1278Passed8-4

prohibit certain political committees from accepting contributions by certain officers or employees of this state.

House State Affairs2/18/2026
HB 1285Deferred to the 41st legislative day11-1

amend provisions pertaining to the timing of municipal and school district elections.

House State Affairs2/18/2026
HB 1323Passed10-2

modify the requirements to refer an ordinance or resolution to the voters of a political subdivision.

House State Affairs2/18/2026
HB 1160Deferred to the 41st legislative day8-5

repeal the medical marijuana oversight committee.

House Health and Human Services2/19/2026
HB 1259Referred to7-5

require that the Department of Revenue provide for an online application for property tax relief programs.

House Taxation2/19/2026
SB 229Passed4-3

require an election to approve the issuance of certain capital outlay certificates, lease-purchase contracts, or installment purchase contracts.

Senate Education2/19/2026
HB 1072Tabled16-0

provide an appropriation for a payment for state employee salaries.

Joint Committee on Appropriations2/19/2026
SB 26Passed10-0

revise procurement for highway construction contracts.

House Transportation2/19/2026
SB 165Passed10-2

revise certain provisions pertaining to municipal government.

House Local Government2/19/2026
HB 1324Deferred to the 41st legislative day12-0

abolish the State Board of Elections.

House State Affairs2/19/2026
HB 1256Tabled11-1

require the promulgation of rules related to accessing the capitol complex and providing electronic card access to capitol access pass holders.

House State Affairs2/19/2026
HB 1161Passed12-0

amend provisions related to changing rooms, sleeping quarters, and restrooms.

House State Affairs2/20/2026
HB 1184Passed10-2

define man and woman throughout the state.

House State Affairs2/20/2026
HB 1249Passed8-0

amend provisions pertaining to the School Finance Accountability Board, and the process by which a recommendation of the board is approved.

House Committee on Appropriations2/20/2026
SB 133Passed9-0

provide additional legislative oversight of rulemaking.

Senate State Affairs2/20/2026
SB 134Passed7-1

restrict deference to a state agency's interpretation of a state statute, administrative rule, or policy.

Senate State Affairs2/20/2026
SJR SJR505Passed4-4

proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, limiting the assessed value of real property and limiting real property taxes.

Senate State Affairs2/20/2026
SB 228Passed7-0

modify provisions for a tax increment financing district.

Senate Taxation2/20/2026
SB 145Deferred to the 41st legislative day6-2

revise the limitations on a municipality's power to take actions for the promotion of health or the suppression of disease.

Senate State Affairs2/20/2026
SJR SJR505Deferred to another day8-0

proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, limiting the assessed value of real property and limiting real property taxes.

Senate State Affairs2/20/2026
HB 1302Passed10-2

address issues facing South Dakota.

House State Affairs2/23/2026
HB 1303Passed10-2

promote the future success and development of South Dakota.

House State Affairs2/23/2026
SB 30Passed10-2

amend the reasons for challenging an individual's eligibility to vote.

House State Affairs2/23/2026
SB 31Passed10-2

permit the use of a confirmation letter to verify a voter's registration.

House State Affairs2/23/2026
HB 1259Deferred to the 41st legislative day6-3

require that the Department of Revenue provide for an online application for property tax relief programs.

House Committee on Appropriations2/23/2026
SB 25Passed10-1

update provisions related to the permit application process for proposed energy and transmission facilities.

House Commerce and Energy2/23/2026
SJR SJR508Passed9-0

proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election, amendments to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, removing the lieutenant governor as presiding officer of the Senate.

Senate State Affairs2/23/2026
SB 172Tabled8-1

enhance the economy of South Dakota.

Senate State Affairs2/23/2026
SB 244Passed9-0

address issues facing South Dakota.

Senate State Affairs2/23/2026
SB 245Passed9-0

create the homeowner property tax reduction fund, and to transfer moneys to the homeowner property tax reduction fund.

Senate State Affairs2/23/2026
SJR SJR505Passed3-6

proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, limiting the assessed value of real property and limiting real property taxes.

Senate State Affairs2/23/2026
SJR SJR505Deferred to the 41st legislative day5-4

proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, limiting the assessed value of real property and limiting real property taxes.

Senate State Affairs2/23/2026
SB 114Passed11-1

provide for the publication of ballot images and the cast vote record of automatic tabulating equipment.

House State Affairs2/23/2026
HB 1107Passed6-1

modify restrictions on lands for certain public purposes.

Senate Judiciary2/24/2026
HB 1219Passed7-0

require the provision of interpreter or translator services for parties to an administrative contested case.

Senate Judiciary2/24/2026
SB 32Passed11-0

amend and repeal provisions pertaining to the ballot requirements for certain elections and to declare an emergency.

House State Affairs2/25/2026
SB 138Passed15-0

revise the time within which a recount for a school board election must be completed.

House Education2/25/2026
SB 34Passed5-8

amend provisions pertaining to conducting a municipal or school district election and to declare an emergency.

House State Affairs2/25/2026
SB 34Deferred to the 41st legislative day8-5

amend provisions pertaining to conducting a municipal or school district election and to declare an emergency.

House State Affairs2/25/2026
SB 93Passed11-1

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.

House State Affairs2/25/2026
SB 93Motion to amend8-4

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.

House State Affairs2/25/2026
SB 101Passed12-0

amend provisions pertaining to the duties of presidential electors.

House State Affairs2/25/2026
SB 197Passed13-0

modify the administration of the South Dakota-Ireland trade fund.

House State Affairs2/25/2026
HB 1092Passed7-0

update provisions pertaining to open records.

Senate Local Government2/25/2026
HB 1106Passed7-0

revise the terms of county extension board members.

Senate Local Government2/25/2026
HB 1084Passed7-1

amend provisions pertaining to the public availability of information contained in certain records.

Senate State Affairs2/25/2026
HB 1095Passed8-0

modify provisions pertaining to the submission of a nominating petition.

Senate State Affairs2/25/2026
SB 88Passed11-0

clarify the procedure for a potential condemnor to examine real property absent the property owner's permission.

House Commerce and Energy2/25/2026
SB 176Passed11-1

amend the period of time before which ballots and other election materials may be destroyed following an election.

House State Affairs2/25/2026
SB 177Passed11-1

clarify the requirements for marking an optical scan ballot.

House State Affairs2/25/2026
SB 214Passed11-1

amend provisions pertaining to the publication of the statewide voter registration file.

House State Affairs2/25/2026
SJR SJR501Deferred to the 41st legislative day9-3

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.

House State Affairs2/25/2026
SB 132Motion to amend7-4

modify provisions related to the South Dakota Veterans Council.

House Military and Veterans Affairs2/25/2026
SJR SJR502Passed4-8

applying to the United States Congress under Article V of the United States Constitution to call for a convention proposing an amendment to the constitution fixing the number of justices of the United States Supreme Court at one chief justice and eight associate justices.

House State Affairs2/25/2026
SJR SJR502Deferred to the 41st legislative day12-0

applying to the United States Congress under Article V of the United States Constitution to call for a convention proposing an amendment to the constitution fixing the number of justices of the United States Supreme Court at one chief justice and eight associate justices.

House State Affairs2/25/2026
SB 132Passed11-0

modify provisions related to the South Dakota Veterans Council.

House Military and Veterans Affairs2/25/2026
SJR SJR504Passed6-7

proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, providing for wagering on sporting events via mobile or electronic platform.

House State Affairs2/25/2026
SJR SJR504Deferred to the 41st legislative day11-2

proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, providing for wagering on sporting events via mobile or electronic platform.

House State Affairs2/25/2026
HB 1234Passed5-0

revise provisions related to serving a subpoena in a contested case.

Senate Judiciary2/26/2026
SB 15Passed11-0

create the Developmental Disability Service Delivery Committee.

House Health and Human Services2/26/2026
SB 237Passed9-2

require that counties provide written notice to township supervisors of conditional use applications and appeals.

House Local Government2/26/2026
SB 17Passed11-0

prohibit a candidate or political committee from accepting contributions or loans made by a foreign national, to provide a penalty therefor, and to declare an emergency.

House State Affairs3/2/2026
SB 133Passed10-1

provide additional legislative oversight of rulemaking.

House State Affairs3/2/2026
SB 142Passed11-0

amend the requirements for filing certain campaign finance disclosure statements.

House State Affairs3/2/2026
SB 151Passed12-0

require the publication of the results of an election for precinct committeeman or committeewoman and to declare an emergency.

House State Affairs3/2/2026
SB 171Passed11-0

amend provisions pertaining to the processing of absentee ballots and to declare an emergency.

House State Affairs3/2/2026
SB 175Passed11-1

require that an individual provide proof of citizenship when registering to vote and to declare an emergency.

House State Affairs3/2/2026
SJR SJR508Passed9-3

proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election, amendments to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, removing the lieutenant governor as presiding officer of the Senate.

House State Affairs3/2/2026
HB 1311Passed6-0

require the reporting of funding given by certain persons and governments to institutions under the control of the Board of Regents and the South Dakota Board of Technical Education.

Senate Education3/3/2026
SB 228Passed9-2

modify provisions for a tax increment financing district.

House Taxation3/3/2026
SB 245Passed11-2

create the homeowner property tax reduction fund, and to transfer moneys to the homeowner property tax reduction fund.

House State Affairs3/4/2026
SB 244Passed11-2

address issues facing South Dakota.

House State Affairs3/4/2026
HB 1320Passed7-0

revise a provision related to service of process for boards of county commissioners.

Senate Local Government3/4/2026
HB 1160Deferred to the 41st legislative day4-3

repeal the medical marijuana oversight committee.

Senate Health and Human Services3/4/2026
HB 1161Passed7-0

amend provisions related to changing rooms, sleeping quarters, and restrooms.

Senate Local Government3/4/2026
HB 1232Passed6-0

establish principles for a state agency to consider when formulating or implementing a program that has the potential of affecting tribal members on a reservation.

Senate State Affairs3/4/2026
HB 1323Passed5-2

modify the requirements to refer an ordinance or resolution to the voters of a political subdivision.

Senate State Affairs3/4/2026
HB 1245Passed5-2

authorize municipalities to establish a local funding mechanism for capital improvement projects.

Senate Local Government3/4/2026
HB 1302Passed9-0

address issues facing South Dakota.

Senate State Affairs3/4/2026
HB 1303Passed9-0

promote the future success and development of South Dakota.

Senate State Affairs3/4/2026
SB 134Passed3-10

restrict deference to a state agency's interpretation of a state statute, administrative rule, or policy.

House Judiciary3/4/2026
SB 134Deferred to the 41st legislative day10-3

restrict deference to a state agency's interpretation of a state statute, administrative rule, or policy.

House Judiciary3/4/2026
HB 1249Passed5-2

amend provisions pertaining to the School Finance Accountability Board, and the process by which a recommendation of the board is approved.

Senate Education3/5/2026
HB 1184Passed7-0

define man and woman throughout the state.

Senate Judiciary3/5/2026
SB 219Passed10-1

require that a state agency consult with the Aeronautics Commission prior to purchasing, transferring, or disposing of a state owned and operated aircraft.

House Transportation3/5/2026