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Kevin Jensen

SD Senate District 16

Republican South Dakota since Jan 14, 2025

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Issue areas

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

Offices & terms

OfficePartyFromToSource
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)

VotePositionDateResultSource
HB 1160 — repeal the medical marijuana oversight committee. Nay Mar 9, 2026 fail Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1274 — prohibit the dispensing, distribution, sale, or advertisement of certain articles or things for purposes of an unlawful abortion and… Yea Mar 9, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1148 — adopt the respiratory care interstate compact. Yea Mar 9, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1323 — modify the requirements to refer an ordinance or resolution to the voters of a political subdivision. Yea Mar 9, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1038 — allow the Public Utilities Commission to assess actual costs to data centers that are customers of public utilities. Yea Mar 9, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1303 — promote the future success and development of South Dakota. Yea Mar 9, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1184 — define man and woman throughout the state. Yea Mar 9, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1149 — adopt the athletic trainer licensure compact. Yea Mar 9, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 49 — safeguard the integrity, privacy, and security of genetic data and provide a civil penalty therefor. Yea Mar 9, 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… Yea Mar 9, 2026 fail Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1134 — make an appropriation for the economic development prosperity of South Dakota. Yea Mar 9, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1140 — permit a court to impose as a condition of probation, or parole in certain circumstances, treatment at a nonprofit entity awarded an… Yea Mar 9, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1253 — adjust the assessment methodology for owner-occupied single-family dwellings and nonagricultural property. Nay Mar 9, 2026 fail 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… Yea Mar 9, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1006 — create a taskforce to study the creation of Indian medicaid managed care entities in the state. Yea Mar 9, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 132 — modify provisions related to the South Dakota Veterans Council. Yea Mar 5, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1108 — require the sealing of court files upon dismissal or denial of a petition for a protection order. Yea Mar 5, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1299 — permit the use of biological filtration systems in water recreational facilities located in certain lodging establishments. Yea Mar 5, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1220 — regulate the sale of nicotine products, and to provide a penalty therefor. Yea Mar 5, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1045 — revise certain provisions related to child support. Yea Mar 5, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1138 — require the licensure of non-medical home care agencies, and to provide a penalty therefor. Nay Mar 5, 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 Mar 5, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 41 — revise a provision related to criminal invasions of privacy, prohibit the creation and distribution of digitally fabricated material of an… Yea Mar 5, 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. Yea Mar 5, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 131 — revise the season in which a nonprofit organization may host a special pheasant hunt for disabled veterans and Purple Heart recipients. Yea Mar 5, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0

Sponsored legislation (64 as lead sponsor)

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