Ernie Otten

SD Senate District 6 Former

Republican South Dakota since Jan 14, 2025

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Issue areas

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Government Operations & Budget 7 Economy & Taxes 5 Criminal Justice & Policing 2 Elections & Voting 1 Foreign Policy & Trade 1 Gun Policy 1 Other 1 Transportation & Infrastructure 1 Veterans Affairs 1

Offices & terms

Office	Party	From	To	Source
SD Senate District 6 South Dakota	Republican	Jan 14, 2025	Jan 11, 2021	openstates/people CC0-1.0
SD Senate District 6 South Dakota	Republican	Jan 12, 2021	Jan 13, 2025	openstates/people CC0-1.0

Roll-call votes (371 recorded)

Vote	Position	Date	Result	Source
HB 1016 — modify provisions related to the controlled substances schedule and to declare an emergency.	Yea	Feb 2, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 91 — clarify the procedure for petitioning a board of county commissioners for a change to the comprehensive plan or zoning ordinances.	Yea	Feb 2, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1047 — make an appropriation for the construction costs at the Blue Dog State Fish Hatchery, and to declare an emergency.	Yea	Feb 2, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SCR 607 — supporting congressional authorization for, and federal participation in, major rural water supply projects identified by the South Dakota…	Yea	Feb 2, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HCR 6001 — urging the United States Department of Homeland Security to establish a tribal law enforcement training academy in South Dakota.	Yea	Feb 2, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 115 — remove the prohibition pertaining to the shooting of mourning doves located within specific areas.	Yea	Feb 2, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 21 — modify tax refunds for elderly persons and persons with a disability.	Yea	Feb 2, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 115 — remove the prohibition pertaining to the shooting of mourning doves located within specific areas.	Yea	Feb 2, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1042 — authorize the construction of a National Guard vehicle maintenance shop in Sturgis, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an…	Yea	Feb 2, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1021 — authorize the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources to dismantle and demolish buildings on the South Dakota State Fairgrounds, to…	Yea	Feb 2, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 42 — enhance the penalties for ingestion, possession with intent to deliver, and delivery of a controlled substance in a state correctional…	Yea	Jan 29, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 30 — amend the reasons for challenging an individual's eligibility to vote.	Yea	Jan 29, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 36 — authorize certain utilities to establish wildfire mitigation plans and associated liability limitations for wildfire damages.	Yea	Jan 29, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 31 — permit the use of a confirmation letter to verify a voter's registration.	Yea	Jan 29, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 21 — modify tax refunds for elderly persons and persons with a disability.	Yea	Jan 29, 2026	fail	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1023 — establish requirements and liability protection for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses serving on ambulance crews.	Yea	Jan 29, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 90 — expand the information required to be sent to the prescription drug monitoring program for each registry identification card holder.	Nay	Jan 29, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HCR 6004 — encouraging the use of physical cash in transactions.	Nay	Jan 28, 2026	fail	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 93 — prohibit certain state officers or employees from being employed by an organization that was the recipient of a contract awarded on behalf…	Yea	Jan 28, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1044 — make an appropriation to implement the rural health transformation program, and to declare an emergency.	Yea	Jan 28, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SCR 605 — recognizing the significance of the monarch butterfly and encouraging cooperative, voluntary conservation efforts in South Dakota.	Yea	Jan 28, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 81 — clarify the prohibition on injuring or harassing a service animal.	Yea	Jan 28, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SCR 604 — urging the people of the state of South Dakota to seek the Lord Most High for His healing presence and mercy upon South Dakota.	Yea	Jan 27, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 14 — modify provisions related to the practice of pharmacy.	Yea	Jan 27, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 21 — modify tax refunds for elderly persons and persons with a disability.	Yea	Jan 27, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0

Issue areas

Offices & terms

Roll-call votes (371 recorded)

Sponsored legislation (17 as lead sponsor)