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Lauren Nelson
SD Senate District 18
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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 34Economy & Taxes 21Education 13Civil Rights & Liberties 12Healthcare 11Criminal Justice & Policing 9Agriculture 8Elections & Voting 7Veterans Affairs 7Labor & Employment 6Transportation & Infrastructure 6Social Services & Welfare 5Technology & Privacy 5Environment & Energy 4Housing 4Gun Policy 3Defense & Military 1Immigration 1Other 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SD Senate District 18 current
South Dakota |
Republican | Jan 14, 2025 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (356 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
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| 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 |
| SB 199 — establish a new fund to provide property tax relief. | Yea | 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. | Nay | 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 |
| HB 1188 — limit the liability of law enforcement officers and others when removing a disabled vehicle from a highway, a right of way, or public… | Yea | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 110 — regulate how broadband internet access service providers use customer data. | Yea | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 218 — provide for the establishment of charter schools. | Yea | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 110 — regulate how broadband internet access service providers use customer data. | Yea | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1012 — revise and repeal provisions allowing probation for contempt of a custody or visitation decree. | Yea | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 237 — require that counties provide written notice to township supervisors of conditional use applications and appeals. | Nay | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 208 — require the award of certain disbursements to prevailing owners and taxpayers in appeals of property classifications or assessments. | Yea | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1062 — revise a provision related to aggravated assault. | Nay | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 135 — protect residents from increased utility costs and utility shortages caused by data centers and clarify authority to regulate data centers. | Yea | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 135 — protect residents from increased utility costs and utility shortages caused by data centers and clarify authority to regulate data centers. | Yea | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 193 — clarify the definition of backup electric generation. | Nay | Feb 20, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 87 — clarify and establish requirements related to forensic medical examinations. | Yea | Feb 20, 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 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 208 — require the award of certain disbursements to prevailing owners and taxpayers in appeals of property classifications or assessments. | Yea | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1227 — increase the annual fee required of an owner of an electric motor vehicle. | Nay | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 218 — provide for the establishment of charter schools. | Yea | Feb 19, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 175 — require that an individual provide proof of citizenship when registering to vote and to declare an emergency. | Yea | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 213 — create the building opportunity through out-of-school time program and the building opportunity through out-of-school time program fund… | Nay | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 175 — require that an individual provide proof of citizenship when registering to vote and to declare an emergency. | Yea | Feb 19, 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… | Yea | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1018 — amend the reversion date for moneys appropriated to the Department of Education to improve and renovate the Cultural Heritage Center. | Yea | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (86 as lead sponsor)
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SB 136
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make an appropriation for grants to support the purchase of personal protective equipment by volunteer fire departments and to declare an emergency.
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SB 93
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prohibit certain state officers or employees from being employed by an organization that was the recipient of a contract awarded on behalf of a state agency…
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SB 205
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revise registration fees for drones and establish a fund to support drone aviation.
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SJR 508
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proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election, amendments to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, removing the lieutenant…
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HB 1275
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create requirements for age verification and parental consent for application stores and to provide a penalty therefor.
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SB 109
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modify requirements to create a tax increment financing district.
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SB 164
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require that any holder of a commercial driver license in this state must be proficient in the English language, and to provide a penalty therefor.
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SB 199
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establish a new fund to provide property tax relief.
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SB 210
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provide that a portion of revenues from wind farms remain with school districts.
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HB 1064
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provide for the sale of producer-raised meat and meat food products directly to consumers pending legalization under federal law.
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