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Jamie Smith
SD Senate District 15
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Issue areas
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Government Operations & Budget 10Criminal Justice & Policing 9Healthcare 8Social Services & Welfare 6Civil Rights & Liberties 5Technology & Privacy 3Veterans Affairs 3Education 2Labor & Employment 2Agriculture 1Banking & Finance 1Economy & Taxes 1Gun Policy 1Housing 1Transportation & Infrastructure 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SD Senate District 15 current
South Dakota |
Democratic | Jan 14, 2025 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| SD Senate District 15
South Dakota |
Democratic | Jan 10, 2017 | Jan 9, 2023 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| SD House District 15
South Dakota |
Democratic | — | Jan 10, 2023 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (388 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
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| SB 20 — make an appropriation for tax refunds for elderly persons and persons with a disability, and to declare an emergency. | Yea | Feb 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 198 — restrict the use of a cell phone by a student during the school day. | Nay | Feb 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 183 — modify requirements for public notice of a hearing prior to a vote to impose an excess tax levy. | Yea | Feb 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 190 — codify the rights of a parent. | Nay | Feb 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1137 — make an appropriation for the design and construction of an athletic facility at the University of South Dakota and to declare an emergency. | Yea | Feb 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1118 — make an appropriation for the design and construction of an addition to the existing swine wean-to-finish barn at South Dakota State… | Yea | Feb 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 165 — revise certain provisions pertaining to municipal government. | Yea | Feb 12, 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. | Yea | Feb 12, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1043 — make an appropriation to reimburse health care professionals who have complied with the requirements for rural recruitment assistance… | Yea | Feb 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 200 — amend the state aid formula for general education and for special education. | Yea | Feb 12, 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 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 6012 — recognizing the YMCA for 175 years of service to youth, families, and communities in South Dakota and across the United States. | Yea | Feb 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 156 — modify the crime of cruelty to an animal and increase the penalty therefor. | Yea | Feb 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 608 — urging collaboration to reduce hunger and food waste in this state under the protections of the 1996 Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food… | Yea | Feb 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 116 — make an appropriation for the design and construction of an indoor athletics facility at Dakota State University and to declare an… | Yea | Feb 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SJR 504 — proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota… | Yea | Feb 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 198 — restrict the use of a cell phone by a student during the school day. | Yea | Feb 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 165 — revise certain provisions pertaining to municipal government. | Yea | Feb 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1056 — require that the Department of Social Services submit a federal waiver request to exclude soft drinks from the supplemental nutrition… | Nay | Feb 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 181 — cause the repeal of the medical cannabis chapter upon the federal re-scheduling of cannabis. | Yea | Feb 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 166 — require boards of county commissioners and county planning and zoning commissions to hold meetings after certain times or provide… | Yea | Feb 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 194 — limit the potency of cannabis products sold at medical cannabis dispensaries. | Yea | Feb 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1030 — amend provisions pertaining to the timing of municipal elections. | Yea | Feb 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 117 — make an appropriation for the design and construction of a new soccer venue at South Dakota State University and to declare an emergency. | Yea | Feb 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 187 — define nonpublic school. | Nay | Feb 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (28 as lead sponsor)
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HB 1006
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create a taskforce to study the creation of Indian medicaid managed care entities in the state.
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SB 139
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revise a provision related to the transportation of an inmate upon discharge from a correctional facility.
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SB 111
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require that social media companies provide collected personal data of a user at the user's request and maintain transparent interoperability interfaces.
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HB 1238
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protect financial institutions taking action to prevent the financial exploitation of consenting, senior, or vulnerable adults.
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HB 1007
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amend the definition of law enforcement officer to include tribal law enforcement officers.
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HB 1108
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require the sealing of court files upon dismissal or denial of a petition for a protection order.
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HB 1143
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authorize the possession and self-administration of diabetes medications by a student on school property and at school-related events and activities.
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HB 1246
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prohibit nondisclosure of certain agreements related to data centers.
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HB 1086
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make an appropriation for providing a grant to a nonprofit that delivers programming to support offenders and correctional staff.
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HB 1053
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require that terminal care facilities allow terminally ill patients to use medical cannabis.
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