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Ernie Otten
SD Senate District 6 Former
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Issue areas
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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 |
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| HB 1227 — increase the annual fee required of an owner of an electric motor vehicle. | Yea | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 218 — provide for the establishment of charter schools. | Nay | Feb 19, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1072 — provide an appropriation for a payment for state employee salaries. | Yea | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 175 — require that an individual provide proof of citizenship when registering to vote and to declare an emergency. | Yea | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 175 — require that an individual provide proof of citizenship when registering to vote and to declare an emergency. | Yea | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1018 — amend the reversion date for moneys appropriated to the Department of Education to improve and renovate the Cultural Heritage Center. | Yea | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 150 — exempt one motor vehicle of a debtor from being taken by legal process. | Nay | Feb 19, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 110 — regulate how broadband internet access service providers use customer data. | Nay | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 6011 — encouraging the Executive Board of the Legislative Research Council to form an interim Neurohealth Safety Committee to study and assess the… | Nay | Feb 19, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 224 — provide a rebuttable presumption in favor of joint physical custody of a minor child. | Nay | Feb 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1201 — authorize the use of bingo games, lotteries, and pull-tab devices by booster clubs. | Nay | Feb 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1003 — amend provisions pertaining to the required criminal background investigation of certain school employees. | Yea | Feb 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 195 — repeal the expiration of a reduction in certain gross receipts and use tax rates. | Yea | Feb 18, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1018 — amend the reversion date for moneys appropriated to the Department of Education to improve and renovate the Cultural Heritage Center. | Yea | Feb 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 190 — codify the rights of a parent. | Nay | Feb 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 150 — exempt one motor vehicle of a debtor from being taken by legal process. | Nay | Feb 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 190 — codify the rights of a parent. | Nay | Feb 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 195 — repeal the expiration of a reduction in certain gross receipts and use tax rates. | Yea | Feb 17, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 98 — prevent virtual currency kiosk fraud. | Yea | Feb 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 111 — require that social media companies provide collected personal data of a user at the user's request and maintain transparent… | Yea | Feb 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 146 — clarify the effect of the resignation of certain gubernatorial appointees. | Yea | Feb 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 97 — adjust a limit on the percentage increase in revenue payable from property taxes. | Yea | Feb 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 138 — revise the time within which a recount for a school board election must be completed. | Yea | Feb 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 205 — revise registration fees for drones and establish a fund to support drone aviation. | Yea | Feb 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 223 — modify the requirements for a petition to refer an excess tax levy of a school district to a vote. | Nay | Feb 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (17 as lead sponsor)
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SC 822
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honoring TKO’s Custom Catering and Capitol Cafe for outstanding service.
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HC 8012
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recognizing Captain Royce Williams for his exemplary military service and bravery in combat.
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SB 119
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create the capitol restoration fund and to transfer moneys thereto.
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SB 120
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make an appropriation for the economic development of South Dakota.
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SCR 602
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celebrating the sister-state relationship with Taiwan.
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SC 805
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commending and honoring the 2024-2025 Outstanding School Administrators of South Dakota: Dr. Jeff Danielsen, Watertown, School Superintendent; Bo Beck…
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SB 12
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provide for a refund of property taxes in previous years for qualifying veterans and surviving spouses.
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SB 97
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adjust a limit on the percentage increase in revenue payable from property taxes.
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HC 8018
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celebrating the seventy-fifth anniversary of the creation of the Legislative Research Council.
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SB 217
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make an appropriation for a fire management officer position within the Department of Public Safety.
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