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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 1040 — revise the child support obligation schedule. | Nay | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1222 — prohibit members of the Board of Economic Development from having any interest in moneys from or approved by the Board of Economic… | Yea | Feb 19, 2026 | fail | 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 | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1272 — require that a snow bear be titled and licensed. | Nay | Feb 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 6015 — encouraging the Executive Board of the Legislative Research Council to form an interim legislative committee to study the role and function… | Nay | Feb 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1010 — modify requirements regarding the use of a mobile electronic device while operating a motor vehicle. | Nay | Feb 18, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1286 — amend the process by which moneys are distributed from the employer's investment in South Dakota's future fund. | Yea | Feb 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1041 — authorize the expansion and renovation of the Sturgis Readiness Center, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency. | Nay | Feb 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1240 — establish requirements for the distribution and sale of vapor products, and to provide a penalty therefor. | Yea | Feb 18, 2026 | fail | 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. | Nay | Feb 18, 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 | Feb 18, 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. | Yea | Feb 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1182 — establish a data collection system pertaining to assisted reproductive technology and to provide a penalty therefor. | Yea | Feb 18, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1162 — add certain substances to Schedule I of the controlled substances schedule. | Yea | Feb 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SJR 503 — applying to the United States Congress for a convention of the states to propose amendments to the United States Constitution regarding the… | Yea | Feb 18, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1217 — limit the use of taxpayer funds and resources by a public education employer to support a labor organization or affiliate and to provide a… | Yea | Feb 18, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1148 — adopt the respiratory care interstate compact. | Nay | Feb 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1316 — revise the time for conducting the canvass of an election. | Yea | Feb 17, 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 | Feb 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 63 — establish the state office of apprenticeship within the Department of Labor and Regulation. | Nay | Feb 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1287 — require an alternate approval process for an operation that extracts materials by the use of explosives. | Yea | Feb 17, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1171 — establish provisions related to the disclosure of COVID-19 and mRNA vaccination status and blood donations. | Yea | Feb 17, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1173 — require certain applicants that seek a permit from the Public Utilities Commission of the State of South Dakota to prepare and pay for an… | Yea | Feb 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1151 — ban kratom and kratom products and to provide a penalty therefor. | Yea | Feb 17, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1219 — require the provision of interpreter or translator services for parties to an administrative contested case. | Nay | Feb 17, 2026 | pass | 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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