South Dakota Votes

All votes for South Dakota | 50

Abortion-drug Ban

Prohibits the dispensing, distribution, sale, or advertisement of drugs, substances, or other items intended to cause an unlawful abortion.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
HB1274 Passed 61 to 6 on 03/10/2026

Abortion-drug Ban

Prohibits the dispensing, distribution, sale, or advertisement of drugs, substances, or other items intended to cause an unlawful abortion.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
HB1274 Passed 31 to 2 on 03/09/2026

Free School Meals

Establishes state-reimbursement rules for school districts that provide free or reduced-price meals to students.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No Cost per household: -$1.62/year
HB1082 Passed 20 to 14 on 03/09/2026

Parental Rights

Would have codified certain parental rights in state law, including the right of parents to direct the upbringing, education, and healthcare of their minor children.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
SB190 Rejected 30 to 36 on 03/03/2026

Free School Meals

Establishes state-reimbursement rules for school districts that provide free or reduced-price meals to students.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No Cost per household: -$1.62/year
HB1082 Passed 46 to 20 on 02/24/2026

Government Loans

Authorizes loans from the South Dakota Housing Infrastructure Fund for airport infrastructure projects.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No Cost per household: -$547.00/year
SB76 Passed 22 to 11 on 02/23/2026

Con-Con

Applies to Congress for an Article V constitutional convention to propose amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
SJR503 Rejected 29 to 38 on 02/18/2026

Parental Rights

Would have codified certain parental rights in state law, including the right of parents to direct the upbringing, education, and healthcare of their minor children.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
SB190 Passed 19 to 15 on 02/17/2026

Resolution for God's Healing

Urges South Dakotans to seek God's healing presence and mercy upon the state.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
SCR604 Passed 42 to 23 on 01/29/2026

Government Health Program

Appropriates federal funding to carry out the state's Rural Health Transformation Program.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No Cost per household: -$1,100.00/year
HB1044 Passed 32 to 2 on 01/28/2026

Government Health Program

Appropriates federal funding to carry out the state's Rural Health Transformation Program.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No Cost per household: -$1,100.00/year
HB1044 Passed 56 to 11 on 01/26/2026

Con-Con

Applies to Congress for an Article V constitutional convention to propose amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
SJR503 Passed 25 to 9 on 01/26/2026

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.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
HB1218 Roll Call 1516742

Parental Rights Affirmation

Affirms that a parent's right to care for and make decisions for his or her child is a fundamental liberty.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
SB113 Roll Call 1515882

Con-Con - Term Limits

Applies to Congress for an Article V convention to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that would establish term limits for members of Congress.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
HJR5002 Roll Call 1504880

Childcare Assistance Program

Enacts a childcare assistance program to allow certain childcare workers to qualify for help with their own childcare costs.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
HB1132 Roll Call 1505011

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.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
HB1052 Roll Call 1505008

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.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
HB1152 Roll Call 1492638

Increased Assessment Fees

Removes the previous cap of $2 per front foot per year on property assessments for road improvements.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
HB1173 Roll Call 1489516

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.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
SJR502 Roll Call 1479924

Defend the Guard

Requires an official declaration of war or other congressional action before the South Dakota National Guard may be deployed by the federal government.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
SB82 Roll Call 1479014

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.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
HB1052 Roll Call 1474969

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.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
HJR5003 Roll Call 1473189

Federal Rule Adoption

Updates the state's adoption of federal motor carrier safety and hazardous materials regulations to include all changes made through January 1, 2025.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
SB1 Roll Call 1473162

Carbon-Capture Pipeline

Facilitates the construction of carbon-capture pipelines that threaten property rights, permits state authorities to override local ordinances regulating the pipelines for safety or economic reasons, and fails to impose restrictions on eminent domain.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
SB201 Roll Call 1404416

Pipeline Easements

Forces landowners to grant a right-of-way for carbon dioxide pipelines, putting their property at risk, disguising it at "property rights."
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
HB1186 Roll Call 1404396

Airport Grants

Appropriates $10,000,000 from the general fund to the Aeronautics Commission for grants aimed at enhancing airport terminal infrastructure projects, including airport expansion.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No Cost per household: -$28.00/year
SB144 Roll Call 1404179

Carbon-Capture Pipeline

Facilitates the construction of carbon-capture pipelines that threaten property rights, permits state authorities to override local ordinances regulating the pipelines for safety or economic reasons, and fails to impose restrictions on eminent domain.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
SB201 Roll Call 1404417

Pipeline Easements

Forces landowners to grant a right-of-way for carbon dioxide pipelines, putting their property at risk, disguising it as "property rights."
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
HB1186 Roll Call 1404395

Airport Grants

Appropriates $10,000,000 from the general fund to the Aeronautics Commission for grants aimed at enhancing airport terminal infrastructure projects, including airport expansion.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No Cost per household: -$28.00/year
SB144 Roll Call 1404178

Prohibit Drag Shows on Campus

Prohibits the Board of Regents or any institution under its control from using state resources for drag shows or other "obscene live conduct" on college campuses.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
HB1178 Roll Call 1399237

Homeless IDs

Mandates the South Dakota Department of Public Safety to waive the fee for an original or duplicate nondriver identification card one time for applicants who are homeless.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
HB1131 Roll Call 1397118

Prohibit Guaranteed Income Programs

Prohibits counties, townships, and municipalities in South Dakota from establishing ordinances, orders, or rules that implement a guaranteed income program.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
SB115 Roll Call 1395464

Reject Eminent Domain

Prohibits companies from using eminent domain to construct pipelines primarily for transporting carbon oxide for geological storage or sequestration.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
HB1219 Roll Call 1389185

Central Bank Digital Currency

Prohibits the state of South Dakota and its agencies from accepting central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) for any payments, including taxes, fees, and debts.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
HB1161 Roll Call 1385955

Prohibit Guaranteed Income Programs

Prohibits counties, townships, and municipalities in South Dakota from establishing ordinances, orders, or rules that implement a guaranteed income program.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
SB115 Roll Call 1378676

Criminal Immunity for Women Who Have Abortions

Provides that that a female who undergoes an unlawful abortion may not be held criminally liable.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
HB1220 Roll Call 1268964

Budget for Fiscal Year 2024

Appropriates $7.4 billion for the state's budget during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2024.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No Cost per household: -$21,238.00/year
SB210 Roll Call 1272751

Defunding Lewd or Lascivious Content

Would prohibit the use of state resources, such as by public libraries or public school districts, in hosting lewd or lascivious content.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
HB1116 Roll Call 1267368

“Electronic Money” in the Uniform Commercial Code

Would adopt a new definition of "electronic money" in the Uniform Commercial Code.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
HB1193 Roll Call 1265801

Prohibiting Ranked-Choice Voting

Prevents the State Board of Elections from authorizing and a political subdivision from establishing a system of ranked-choice voting.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
SB55 Roll Call 1265921

Criminal Immunity for Women Who Have Abortions

Provides that that a female who undergoes an unlawful abortion may not be held criminally liable.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
HB1220 Roll Call 1257198

Conscience Exemption from COVID-19 Vaccination

Declares that a person has the right to be exempt from any COVID-19 vaccination mandate on the basis of conscience.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
HB1235 Roll Call 1253626

“Electronic Money” in the Uniform Commercial Code

Would adopt a new definition of "electronic money" in the Uniform Commercial Code.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
HB1193 Roll Call 1249899

Protecting Minors from Sex Mutilation

Prohibits certain medical and surgical interventions on minor patients, including puberty blockers and gender affirmation surgeries.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
HB1080 Roll Call 1246876

Banning Eminent Domain for Carbon Capture Pipelines

Defines a commodity for the purpose of qualifying as a common carrier.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
HB1133 Roll Call 1246842

Protecting Minors from Sex Mutilation

Prohibits certain medical and surgical interventions on minor patients, including puberty blockers and gender affirmation surgeries.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
HB1080 Roll Call 1241075

Prohibiting Ranked-Choice Voting

Prevents the State Board of Elections from authorizing and a political subdivision from establishing a system of ranked-choice voting.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
SB55 Roll Call 1241489

Budget

Provides approximately $5.9 billion in funding for the operations of the state's government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022, and ending June 30, 2023.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No Cost per household: -$16,852.00/year
HB1340 Roll Call 1168292

Budget

Provides approximately $5.9 billion in funding for the operations of the state's government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022, and ending June 30, 2023.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No Cost per household: -$16,852.00/year
HB1340 Roll Call 1168293

Exemption from COVID-19 Vaccination

Declares that a person may exercise their right of conscience as a basis for exemption from any COVID-19 vaccination mandate by any entity, but this act would not apply to certain health care facilities and the South Dakota National Guard.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
SB211 Roll Call 1164268

Informed Consent by Pregnant Minors

Would authorize the informed consent by a pregnant minor for any medical or dental procedure or service related to the minor's prenatal care, the delivery process, or postnatal care if the minor's parent or guardian is either "unavailable or withholds consent."
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
HB1223 Roll Call 1160980

Informed Consent by Pregnant Minors

Would authorize the informed consent by a pregnant minor for any medical or dental procedure or service related to the minor's prenatal care, the delivery process, or postnatal care if the minor's parent or guardian is either "unavailable or withholds consent."
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
HB1223 Roll Call 1152834

Exemption from COVID-19 Vaccination

Would provide that employers must allow medical, religious, and natural immunity-based exemptions from COVID-19 vaccination requirements, but not apply to certain health care facilities and the South Dakota National Guard.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
SB211 Roll Call 1143382

Article V Convention: Constitutional Amendments

Would apply to Congress, under the provisions of Article V of the U.S. Constitution, to call for a "convention of states" for the purpose of proposing constitutional amendments.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
HJR5001 Roll Call 1139137

Article V Convention: Constitutional Amendments

Would apply to Congress, under the provisions of Article V of the U.S. Constitution, to call for a "convention of states" for the purpose of proposing constitutional amendments.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
HJR5001 Roll Call 1127519

Limiting Enforcement of Federal Firearms Laws

Would limit the enforcement of federal laws and directives related to firearms, ammunitions, and components or accessories.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
HB1052 Roll Call 1150928

Educational Freedom

Revises the provisions of parental choice regarding compulsory school attendance by expanding "alternative instruction" (e.g., home education) options.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
SB177 Roll Call 1007939

Educational Freedom

Revises the provisions of parental choice regarding compulsory school attendance by expanding "alternative instruction" (e.g., home education) options.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
SB177 Roll Call 1019639

Rescinding the Call for an Article V Convention: Balanced Budget Amendment

Would rescind HJR1001, adopted by the Legislature in 2015, which applied to Congress to "call an Article V convention of the states for the sole purpose of proposing a federal balanced budget amendment."
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
SJR501 Roll Call 999533
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