2025 South Dakota Legislative Scorecard
The following scorecard lists several key votes in the South Dakota Legislature in 2025 and ranks state representatives and senators based on their fidelity to (U.S.) constitutional and limited-government principles.
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House Votes
1. Republican Form of Government
Proposes a change to South Dakota's constitution that would require any future constitutional amendment to receive at least 60 percent of the vote, rather than a simple majority, to be approved.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
2. CO2 Eminent Domain Prevention
Provides that no one is allowed to use eminent domain—the unconstitutional power to take private property—to build or operate a pipeline primarily meant for transporting carbon oxide.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
3. Con-Con
Applies to Congress to call an Article V convention to propose amendments that would impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit its power and jurisdiction, and establish term limits for Congress and other federal officials.
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Constitutional Vote: No
4. Increased Assessment Fees
Removes the previous cap of $2 per front foot per year on property assessments for road improvements.
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Constitutional Vote: No
5. Intergovernmental Organization Ban
Prohibits South Dakota officials and employees from enforcing or implementing any mandates, regulations, fees, or taxes from intergovernmental organizations such as the United Nations, World Economic Forum, or World Health Organization.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
6. 2nd Amendment Protection
Prohibits counties, townships, and municipalities from banning employees, officers, or volunteers from lawfully carrying concealed firearms and ammunition in government-owned or leased buildings, vehicles, or property.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
How did they vote?
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-010
1. Republican Form of Government
2. CO2 Eminent Domain Prevention
3. Con-Con
4. Increased Assessment Fees
5. Intergovernmental Organization Ban
6. 2nd Amendment Protection
33% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-012
1. Republican Form of Government
2. CO2 Eminent Domain Prevention
3. Con-Con
4. Increased Assessment Fees
5. Intergovernmental Organization Ban
6. 2nd Amendment Protection
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-018
1. Republican Form of Government
2. CO2 Eminent Domain Prevention
3. Con-Con
4. Increased Assessment Fees
5. Intergovernmental Organization Ban
6. 2nd Amendment Protection
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-006
1. Republican Form of Government
2. CO2 Eminent Domain Prevention
3. Con-Con
4. Increased Assessment Fees
5. Intergovernmental Organization Ban
6. 2nd Amendment Protection
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-019
1. Republican Form of Government
2. CO2 Eminent Domain Prevention
3. Con-Con
4. Increased Assessment Fees
5. Intergovernmental Organization Ban
6. 2nd Amendment Protection
17% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-020
1. Republican Form of Government
2. CO2 Eminent Domain Prevention
3. Con-Con
4. Increased Assessment Fees
5. Intergovernmental Organization Ban
6. 2nd Amendment Protection
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-034
1. Republican Form of Government
2. CO2 Eminent Domain Prevention
3. Con-Con
4. Increased Assessment Fees
5. Intergovernmental Organization Ban
6. 2nd Amendment Protection
N/A Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-006
1. Republican Form of Government
2. CO2 Eminent Domain Prevention
3. Con-Con
4. Increased Assessment Fees
5. Intergovernmental Organization Ban
6. 2nd Amendment Protection
33% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-007
1. Republican Form of Government
2. CO2 Eminent Domain Prevention
3. Con-Con
4. Increased Assessment Fees
5. Intergovernmental Organization Ban
6. 2nd Amendment Protection
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-034
1. Republican Form of Government
2. CO2 Eminent Domain Prevention
3. Con-Con
4. Increased Assessment Fees
5. Intergovernmental Organization Ban
6. 2nd Amendment Protection
33% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-032
1. Republican Form of Government
2. CO2 Eminent Domain Prevention
3. Con-Con
4. Increased Assessment Fees
5. Intergovernmental Organization Ban
6. 2nd Amendment Protection
20% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-026A
1. Republican Form of Government
2. CO2 Eminent Domain Prevention
3. Con-Con
4. Increased Assessment Fees
5. Intergovernmental Organization Ban
6. 2nd Amendment Protection
80% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-031
1. Republican Form of Government
2. CO2 Eminent Domain Prevention
3. Con-Con
4. Increased Assessment Fees
5. Intergovernmental Organization Ban
6. 2nd Amendment Protection
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-005
1. Republican Form of Government
2. CO2 Eminent Domain Prevention
3. Con-Con
4. Increased Assessment Fees
5. Intergovernmental Organization Ban
6. 2nd Amendment Protection
33% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-030
1. Republican Form of Government
2. CO2 Eminent Domain Prevention
3. Con-Con
4. Increased Assessment Fees
5. Intergovernmental Organization Ban
6. 2nd Amendment Protection
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-023
1. Republican Form of Government
2. CO2 Eminent Domain Prevention
3. Con-Con
4. Increased Assessment Fees
5. Intergovernmental Organization Ban
6. 2nd Amendment Protection
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-022
1. Republican Form of Government
2. CO2 Eminent Domain Prevention
3. Con-Con
4. Increased Assessment Fees
5. Intergovernmental Organization Ban
6. 2nd Amendment Protection
40% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-021
1. Republican Form of Government
2. CO2 Eminent Domain Prevention
3. Con-Con
4. Increased Assessment Fees
5. Intergovernmental Organization Ban
6. 2nd Amendment Protection
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-025
1. Republican Form of Government
2. CO2 Eminent Domain Prevention
3. Con-Con
4. Increased Assessment Fees
5. Intergovernmental Organization Ban
6. 2nd Amendment Protection
33% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-010
1. Republican Form of Government
2. CO2 Eminent Domain Prevention
3. Con-Con
4. Increased Assessment Fees
5. Intergovernmental Organization Ban
6. 2nd Amendment Protection
40% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-007
1. Republican Form of Government
2. CO2 Eminent Domain Prevention
3. Con-Con
4. Increased Assessment Fees
5. Intergovernmental Organization Ban
6. 2nd Amendment Protection
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-025
1. Republican Form of Government
2. CO2 Eminent Domain Prevention
3. Con-Con
4. Increased Assessment Fees
5. Intergovernmental Organization Ban
6. 2nd Amendment Protection
100% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-013
1. Republican Form of Government
2. CO2 Eminent Domain Prevention
3. Con-Con
4. Increased Assessment Fees
5. Intergovernmental Organization Ban
6. 2nd Amendment Protection
100% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-028
1. Republican Form of Government
2. CO2 Eminent Domain Prevention
3. Con-Con
4. Increased Assessment Fees
5. Intergovernmental Organization Ban
6. 2nd Amendment Protection
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-028
1. Republican Form of Government
2. CO2 Eminent Domain Prevention
3. Con-Con
4. Increased Assessment Fees
5. Intergovernmental Organization Ban
6. 2nd Amendment Protection
33% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-012
1. Republican Form of Government
2. CO2 Eminent Domain Prevention
3. Con-Con
4. Increased Assessment Fees
5. Intergovernmental Organization Ban
6. 2nd Amendment Protection
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-033
1. Republican Form of Government
2. CO2 Eminent Domain Prevention
3. Con-Con
4. Increased Assessment Fees
5. Intergovernmental Organization Ban
6. 2nd Amendment Protection
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-004
1. Republican Form of Government
2. CO2 Eminent Domain Prevention
3. Con-Con
4. Increased Assessment Fees
5. Intergovernmental Organization Ban
6. 2nd Amendment Protection
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-029
1. Republican Form of Government
2. CO2 Eminent Domain Prevention
3. Con-Con
4. Increased Assessment Fees
5. Intergovernmental Organization Ban
6. 2nd Amendment Protection
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-017
1. Republican Form of Government
2. CO2 Eminent Domain Prevention
3. Con-Con
4. Increased Assessment Fees
5. Intergovernmental Organization Ban
6. 2nd Amendment Protection
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-014
1. Republican Form of Government
2. CO2 Eminent Domain Prevention
3. Con-Con
4. Increased Assessment Fees
5. Intergovernmental Organization Ban
6. 2nd Amendment Protection
33% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-013
1. Republican Form of Government
2. CO2 Eminent Domain Prevention
3. Con-Con
4. Increased Assessment Fees
5. Intergovernmental Organization Ban
6. 2nd Amendment Protection
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-002
1. Republican Form of Government
2. CO2 Eminent Domain Prevention
3. Con-Con
4. Increased Assessment Fees
5. Intergovernmental Organization Ban
6. 2nd Amendment Protection
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-030
1. Republican Form of Government
2. CO2 Eminent Domain Prevention
3. Con-Con
4. Increased Assessment Fees
5. Intergovernmental Organization Ban
6. 2nd Amendment Protection
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-016
1. Republican Form of Government
2. CO2 Eminent Domain Prevention
3. Con-Con
4. Increased Assessment Fees
5. Intergovernmental Organization Ban
6. 2nd Amendment Protection
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-001
1. Republican Form of Government
2. CO2 Eminent Domain Prevention
3. Con-Con
4. Increased Assessment Fees
5. Intergovernmental Organization Ban
6. 2nd Amendment Protection
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-033
1. Republican Form of Government
2. CO2 Eminent Domain Prevention
3. Con-Con
4. Increased Assessment Fees
5. Intergovernmental Organization Ban
6. 2nd Amendment Protection
60% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-027
1. Republican Form of Government
2. CO2 Eminent Domain Prevention
3. Con-Con
4. Increased Assessment Fees
5. Intergovernmental Organization Ban
6. 2nd Amendment Protection
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-023
1. Republican Form of Government
2. CO2 Eminent Domain Prevention
3. Con-Con
4. Increased Assessment Fees
5. Intergovernmental Organization Ban
6. 2nd Amendment Protection
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-024
1. Republican Form of Government
2. CO2 Eminent Domain Prevention
3. Con-Con
4. Increased Assessment Fees
5. Intergovernmental Organization Ban
6. 2nd Amendment Protection
33% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-015
1. Republican Form of Government
2. CO2 Eminent Domain Prevention
3. Con-Con
4. Increased Assessment Fees
5. Intergovernmental Organization Ban
6. 2nd Amendment Protection
100% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-035
1. Republican Form of Government
2. CO2 Eminent Domain Prevention
3. Con-Con
4. Increased Assessment Fees
5. Intergovernmental Organization Ban
6. 2nd Amendment Protection
33% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-011
1. Republican Form of Government
2. CO2 Eminent Domain Prevention
3. Con-Con
4. Increased Assessment Fees
5. Intergovernmental Organization Ban
6. 2nd Amendment Protection
100% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-020
1. Republican Form of Government
2. CO2 Eminent Domain Prevention
3. Con-Con
4. Increased Assessment Fees
5. Intergovernmental Organization Ban
6. 2nd Amendment Protection
60% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-003
1. Republican Form of Government
2. CO2 Eminent Domain Prevention
3. Con-Con
4. Increased Assessment Fees
5. Intergovernmental Organization Ban
6. 2nd Amendment Protection
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-031
1. Republican Form of Government
2. CO2 Eminent Domain Prevention
3. Con-Con
4. Increased Assessment Fees
5. Intergovernmental Organization Ban
6. 2nd Amendment Protection
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-021
1. Republican Form of Government
2. CO2 Eminent Domain Prevention
3. Con-Con
4. Increased Assessment Fees
5. Intergovernmental Organization Ban
6. 2nd Amendment Protection
33% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-019
1. Republican Form of Government
2. CO2 Eminent Domain Prevention
3. Con-Con
4. Increased Assessment Fees
5. Intergovernmental Organization Ban
6. 2nd Amendment Protection
50% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-027
1. Republican Form of Government
2. CO2 Eminent Domain Prevention
3. Con-Con
4. Increased Assessment Fees
5. Intergovernmental Organization Ban
6. 2nd Amendment Protection
80% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-035
1. Republican Form of Government
2. CO2 Eminent Domain Prevention
3. Con-Con
4. Increased Assessment Fees
5. Intergovernmental Organization Ban
6. 2nd Amendment Protection
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-001
1. Republican Form of Government
2. CO2 Eminent Domain Prevention
3. Con-Con
4. Increased Assessment Fees
5. Intergovernmental Organization Ban
6. 2nd Amendment Protection
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-014
1. Republican Form of Government
2. CO2 Eminent Domain Prevention
3. Con-Con
4. Increased Assessment Fees
5. Intergovernmental Organization Ban
6. 2nd Amendment Protection
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-026B
1. Republican Form of Government
2. CO2 Eminent Domain Prevention
3. Con-Con
4. Increased Assessment Fees
5. Intergovernmental Organization Ban
6. 2nd Amendment Protection
33% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-008
1. Republican Form of Government
2. CO2 Eminent Domain Prevention
3. Con-Con
4. Increased Assessment Fees
5. Intergovernmental Organization Ban
6. 2nd Amendment Protection
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-029
1. Republican Form of Government
2. CO2 Eminent Domain Prevention
3. Con-Con
4. Increased Assessment Fees
5. Intergovernmental Organization Ban
6. 2nd Amendment Protection
33% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-005
1. Republican Form of Government
2. CO2 Eminent Domain Prevention
3. Con-Con
4. Increased Assessment Fees
5. Intergovernmental Organization Ban
6. 2nd Amendment Protection
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-004
1. Republican Form of Government
2. CO2 Eminent Domain Prevention
3. Con-Con
4. Increased Assessment Fees
5. Intergovernmental Organization Ban
6. 2nd Amendment Protection
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-003
1. Republican Form of Government
2. CO2 Eminent Domain Prevention
3. Con-Con
4. Increased Assessment Fees
5. Intergovernmental Organization Ban
6. 2nd Amendment Protection
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-009
1. Republican Form of Government
2. CO2 Eminent Domain Prevention
3. Con-Con
4. Increased Assessment Fees
5. Intergovernmental Organization Ban
6. 2nd Amendment Protection
33% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-017
1. Republican Form of Government
2. CO2 Eminent Domain Prevention
3. Con-Con
4. Increased Assessment Fees
5. Intergovernmental Organization Ban
6. 2nd Amendment Protection
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-002
1. Republican Form of Government
2. CO2 Eminent Domain Prevention
3. Con-Con
4. Increased Assessment Fees
5. Intergovernmental Organization Ban
6. 2nd Amendment Protection
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-009
1. Republican Form of Government
2. CO2 Eminent Domain Prevention
3. Con-Con
4. Increased Assessment Fees
5. Intergovernmental Organization Ban
6. 2nd Amendment Protection
33% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-018
1. Republican Form of Government
2. CO2 Eminent Domain Prevention
3. Con-Con
4. Increased Assessment Fees
5. Intergovernmental Organization Ban
6. 2nd Amendment Protection
33% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-032
1. Republican Form of Government
2. CO2 Eminent Domain Prevention
3. Con-Con
4. Increased Assessment Fees
5. Intergovernmental Organization Ban
6. 2nd Amendment Protection
33% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-022
1. Republican Form of Government
2. CO2 Eminent Domain Prevention
3. Con-Con
4. Increased Assessment Fees
5. Intergovernmental Organization Ban
6. 2nd Amendment Protection
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-016
1. Republican Form of Government
2. CO2 Eminent Domain Prevention
3. Con-Con
4. Increased Assessment Fees
5. Intergovernmental Organization Ban
6. 2nd Amendment Protection
N/A Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-013
1. Republican Form of Government
2. CO2 Eminent Domain Prevention
3. Con-Con
4. Increased Assessment Fees
5. Intergovernmental Organization Ban
6. 2nd Amendment Protection
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-008
1. Republican Form of Government
2. CO2 Eminent Domain Prevention
3. Con-Con
4. Increased Assessment Fees
5. Intergovernmental Organization Ban
6. 2nd Amendment Protection
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-011
1. Republican Form of Government
2. CO2 Eminent Domain Prevention
3. Con-Con
4. Increased Assessment Fees
5. Intergovernmental Organization Ban
6. 2nd Amendment Protection
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-024
1. Republican Form of Government
2. CO2 Eminent Domain Prevention
3. Con-Con
4. Increased Assessment Fees
5. Intergovernmental Organization Ban
6. 2nd Amendment Protection
33% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-015
1. Republican Form of Government
2. CO2 Eminent Domain Prevention
3. Con-Con
4. Increased Assessment Fees
5. Intergovernmental Organization Ban
6. 2nd Amendment Protection
