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Glen Vilhauer
SD Senate District 5
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Issue areas
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Government Operations & Budget 25Economy & Taxes 10Housing 6Education 5Social Services & Welfare 5Transportation & Infrastructure 5Healthcare 4Labor & Employment 4Civil Rights & Liberties 3Criminal Justice & Policing 3Elections & Voting 3Technology & Privacy 3Veterans Affairs 3Banking & Finance 2Environment & Energy 2Agriculture 1Defense & Military 1Other 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SD Senate District 5 current
South Dakota |
Republican | Jan 14, 2025 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (377 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
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| SB 121 — transfer moneys and make an appropriation for the replacement of the Richmond Lake dam and spillway and to declare an emergency. | Yea | Mar 30, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 78 — revise the General Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2026. | Yea | Mar 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1326 — appropriate money for the ordinary expenses of the legislative, judicial, and executive departments of the state, the current expenses of… | Yea | Mar 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1051 — revise property tax levies for school districts and to revise the state aid to general and special education formulas. | Yea | Mar 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1209 — require employment verification eligibility through the e-verify program and to provide a penalty therefor. | Yea | Mar 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1200 — make an appropriation for victim services provided by nonprofit organizations. | Yea | Mar 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1209 — require employment verification eligibility through the e-verify program and to provide a penalty therefor. | Nay | Mar 11, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1326 — appropriate money for the ordinary expenses of the legislative, judicial, and executive departments of the state, the current expenses of… | Yea | Mar 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1139 — appropriate money for the ordinary expenses of the legislative, judicial, and executive departments of the state, the current expenses of… | Yea | Mar 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1051 — revise property tax levies for school districts and to revise the state aid to general and special education formulas. | Yea | Mar 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 78 — revise the General Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2026. | Yea | Mar 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 245 — create the homeowner property tax reduction fund, and to transfer moneys to the homeowner property tax reduction fund. | Nay | Mar 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 74 — transfer moneys to the general fund from the budget reserve fund and the general revenue replacement fund, and to declare an emergency. | Yea | Mar 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 135 — protect residents from increased utility costs and utility shortages caused by data centers and clarify authority to regulate data centers. | Yea | Mar 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 171 — amend provisions pertaining to the processing of absentee ballots and to declare an emergency. | Yea | Mar 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 221 — regulate the retail sale of nicotine products, and to provide a penalty therefor. | Yea | Mar 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 159 — revise requirements pertaining to the minimum age for marriage. | Yea | Mar 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 119 — create the capitol restoration fund and to transfer moneys thereto. | Yea | Mar 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 106 — modify the amount required to be set aside for extraordinary expenses incurred in providing special education programs. | Yea | Mar 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 39 — revise provisions relating to industrial hemp. | Yea | Mar 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1241 — modify the requirements for public notice of a hearing prior to a vote to impose an excess tax levy, and to modify requirements to refer an… | Nay | Mar 9, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1135 — make an appropriation to enhance the economic health of South Dakota. | Yea | Mar 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1249 — amend provisions pertaining to the School Finance Accountability Board, and the process by which a recommendation of the board is approved. | Yea | Mar 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1215 — authorize counties and municipalities to issue a license for a cigar bar. | Yea | Mar 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1082 — establish parameters for the reimbursement of school districts that provide free or reduced-price meals to students. | Yea | Mar 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (45 as lead sponsor)
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HB 1096
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allow for the direct creation of a limited liability limited partnership.
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SB 98
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prevent virtual currency kiosk fraud.
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HB 1279
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permit technical college employees to join the state health plan.
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SB 93
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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…
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HB 1147
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make an appropriation for the purchase and distribution of food by a statewide distribution organization.
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SJR 502
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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…
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SB 130
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make an appropriation for roadway and related infrastructure improvements required because of construction activity at Ellsworth Air Force Base and to declare…
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HB 1035
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modify provisions related to the licensure of public accountants.
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HB 1056
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require that the Department of Social Services submit a federal waiver request to exclude soft drinks from the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
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SJR 501
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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…
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