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Phil Jensen
SD House District 33 Former
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Issue areas
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Government Operations & Budget 35Economy & Taxes 29Criminal Justice & Policing 19Healthcare 19Civil Rights & Liberties 18Education 10Transportation & Infrastructure 9Elections & Voting 8Technology & Privacy 8Environment & Energy 7Agriculture 6Labor & Employment 6Veterans Affairs 6Gun Policy 5Housing 5Social Services & Welfare 5Banking & Finance 4Other 4Abortion & Reproductive Rights 2Defense & Military 2Foreign Policy & Trade 2Immigration 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SD House District 33
South Dakota |
Republican | Jan 12, 2021 | Jan 8, 2013 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| SD House District 33
South Dakota |
Republican | Jan 8, 2013 | Jan 11, 2021 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (385 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
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| HB 1102 — reschedule the date for filing certain annual reports. | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 136 — make an appropriation for grants to support the purchase of personal protective equipment by volunteer fire departments and to declare an… | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 44 — establish investigative subpoena authority to gather business records in certain investigations. | Nay | Mar 4, 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. | Nay | Mar 4, 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… | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | fail | 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. | Nay | Mar 3, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 17 — prohibit a candidate or political committee from accepting contributions or loans made by a foreign national, to provide a penalty… | Not voting | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 98 — prevent virtual currency kiosk fraud. | Nay | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 15 — create the Developmental Disability Service Delivery Committee. | Yea | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 228 — modify provisions for a tax increment financing district. | Nay | Mar 3, 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 | Mar 3, 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. | Not voting | Mar 3, 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… | Yea | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 130 — make an appropriation for roadway and related infrastructure improvements required because of construction activity at Ellsworth Air Force… | Yea | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 240 — make an appropriation for county rural access infrastructure and to declare an emergency. | Not voting | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 190 — codify the rights of a parent. | Yea | Mar 3, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 231 — create the water infrastructure development fund, to provide an appropriation, to provide for the awarding of grants and loans from the… | Nay | Mar 3, 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… | Nay | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 133 — provide additional legislative oversight of rulemaking. | Yea | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1265 — authorize the salvage of certain bird eggs. | Yea | Mar 3, 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. | Not voting | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 43 — address search and seizure provisions applicable to digital currency. | Yea | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1261 — provide a tax credit for owner-occupied property, to make an appropriation therefor, and to transfer moneys to the general fund. | Nay | Mar 2, 2026 | pass | 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… | Nay | Mar 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 190 — codify the rights of a parent. | Yea | Mar 2, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (113 as lead sponsor)
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SB 156
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modify the crime of cruelty to an animal and increase the penalty therefor.
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HB 1265
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authorize the salvage of certain bird eggs.
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SB 114
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provide for the publication of ballot images and the cast vote record of automatic tabulating equipment.
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SB 109
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modify requirements to create a tax increment financing district.
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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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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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HB 1163
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prohibit certain persons from requiring genetic-based vaccinations.
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SB 124
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temporarily prohibit the manufacture, sale, and distribution of any product containing cell-cultured protein, and to provide a penalty therefor.
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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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SJR 505
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proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, limiting the assessed value…
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