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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 15 — create the Developmental Disability Service Delivery Committee. | Yea | Feb 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1028 — establish a criminal background check requirement for multistate licensure under the social work licensure compact. | Yea | Feb 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 89 — create a task force to study the provision of emergency medical services as an essential service and the funding thereof. | 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. | Nay | 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. | Nay | 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… | Nay | 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. | Nay | 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. | Nay | 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 |
| SB 91 — clarify the procedure for petitioning a board of county commissioners for a change to the comprehensive plan or zoning ordinances. | Yea | Jan 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 92 — clarify the rights to appeal and refer certain decisions of boards of county commissioners. | Yea | Jan 28, 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 |
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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