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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 222 — make an appropriation for eligible water, wastewater, storm water, and riparian buffer initiative projects and to declare an emergency. | Yea | Feb 24, 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. | Yea | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 120 — make an appropriation for the economic development of South Dakota. | Yea | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 102 — modify the distribution of gaming revenues. | Yea | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SJR 508 — proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election, amendments to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, removing… | Nay | Feb 24, 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 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 244 — address issues facing South Dakota. | Yea | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 134 — restrict deference to a state agency's interpretation of a state statute, administrative rule, or policy. | Nay | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 124 — temporarily prohibit the manufacture, sale, and distribution of any product containing cell-cultured protein, and to provide a penalty… | Nay | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 193 — clarify the definition of backup electric generation. | Yea | Feb 23, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 76 — authorize loans from the South Dakota housing infrastructure fund for airport infrastructure. | Yea | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 193 — clarify the definition of backup electric generation. | Yea | Feb 23, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 219 — require that a state agency consult with the Aeronautics Commission prior to purchasing, transferring, or disposing of a state owned and… | Yea | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1189 — establish a greater tire weight limit for a mobile crane moving on any highway in this state. | Yea | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 239 — modify provisions relating to the reinvestment payment program, and relating to the purchasing of goods and services used by projects… | Yea | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 229 — require an election to approve the issuance of certain capital outlay certificates, lease-purchase contracts, or installment purchase… | Nay | Feb 23, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1146 — adopt the physician assistant licensure compact. | Yea | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 96 — authorize the imposition of a county option gross receipts tax to reduce owner-occupied property taxes. | Nay | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1104 — revise the application requirements for special license plates and parking permits for individuals with disabilities. | Yea | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1143 — authorize the possession and self-administration of diabetes medications by a student on school property and at school-related events and… | Yea | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 199 — establish a new fund to provide property tax relief. | Nay | Feb 23, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 204 — revise certain criteria for loans from the South Dakota housing infrastructure fund. | Yea | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 126 — increase the amount of value exempt from property taxes under a tax relief program for disabled veterans and surviving spouses. | Yea | Feb 20, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 211 — prohibit certain billing practices by ambulance service providers and establish reimbursement standards for out-of-network emergency… | Yea | Feb 20, 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 | Feb 20, 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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