Kevin Jensen

SD Senate District 16

Republican South Dakota since Jan 14, 2025

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Issue areas

Derived from issue-tagged bills they sponsored and stated positions — each links to the underlying record. AI-derived tags

Government Operations & Budget 18 Healthcare 16 Criminal Justice & Policing 11 Economy & Taxes 9 Civil Rights & Liberties 8 Elections & Voting 6 Education 5 Transportation & Infrastructure 5 Agriculture 4 Labor & Employment 4 Environment & Energy 3 Gun Policy 3 Social Services & Welfare 3 Technology & Privacy 3 Abortion & Reproductive Rights 1 Foreign Policy & Trade 1 Housing 1 Other 1 Veterans Affairs 1

Offices & terms

Office	Party	From	To	Source
SD Senate District 16 current South Dakota	Republican	Jan 14, 2025	—	openstates/people CC0-1.0
SD Senate District 16 South Dakota	Republican	Jan 10, 2017	Jan 13, 2025	openstates/people CC0-1.0

Roll-call votes (439 recorded)

Vote	Position	Date	Result	Source
SB 194 — limit the potency of cannabis products sold at medical cannabis dispensaries.	Nay	Feb 11, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 110 — regulate how broadband internet access service providers use customer data.	Nay	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
HB 1020 — increase the maximum amount allowable for the livestock ownership inspection fee and to declare an emergency.	Nay	Feb 10, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 68 — make an appropriation for costs related to the suppression of wildfires impacting the state and to declare an emergency.	Yea	Feb 10, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 73 — revise provisions relating to state financial practices.	Yea	Feb 10, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 67 — make an appropriation for costs related to emergencies and disasters impacting the state and to declare an emergency.	Yea	Feb 10, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 60 — restrict ownership of real property interests by certain prohibited entities and to provide for enforcement.	Yea	Feb 10, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SCR 606 — encouraging the review and approval of water rights applications and future use reservations from the Missouri River.	Yea	Feb 10, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 72 — extend the time for reverting moneys appropriated for the modernization of the state's enterprise resource planning systems.	Yea	Feb 9, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 94 — revise provisions pertaining to open records.	Yea	Feb 9, 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 9, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 112 — establish a currency based on gold and silver.	Yea	Feb 9, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 122 — establish the crime of failure to summon aid for a suicide attempt and provide a penalty therefor.	Yea	Feb 9, 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.	Yea	Feb 9, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 214 — amend provisions pertaining to the publication of the statewide voter registration file.	Yea	Feb 9, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 35 — revise the process for requesting a veteran's certificate of discharge from a county register of deeds.	Yea	Feb 6, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 3 — limit the types of residential improvements for which counties, municipalities, and townships may require a permit.	Yea	Feb 6, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 177 — clarify the requirements for marking an optical scan ballot.	Yea	Feb 6, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1034 — increase fees for decals and license plates mailed to vehicle owners.	Yea	Feb 6, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1058 — require licensure for online pari-mutuel wagering pools for horse and dog races, and clarify the application of tax therefor.	Nay	Feb 6, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1064 — provide for the sale of producer-raised meat and meat food products directly to consumers pending legalization under federal law.	Yea	Feb 6, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1076 — revise restrictions on residence within a community safety zone and to declare an emergency.	Yea	Feb 6, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 154 — clarify the eligibility of multiple garages or structures to be classified as owner-occupied.	Yea	Feb 5, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0

Issue areas

Offices & terms

Roll-call votes (439 recorded)

Sponsored legislation (64 as lead sponsor)