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Red Dawn Foster

SD Senate District 27

Democratic South Dakota since Jan 8, 2019

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Issue areas

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Government Operations & Budget 11Criminal Justice & Policing 7Economy & Taxes 4Environment & Energy 4Agriculture 3Civil Rights & Liberties 3Abortion & Reproductive Rights 1Banking & Finance 1Education 1Housing 1Labor & Employment 1Other 1Social Services & Welfare 1Technology & Privacy 1

Offices & terms

OfficePartyFromToSource
SD Senate District 27 current
South Dakota
 Democratic Jan 8, 2019 — openstates/people CC0-1.0

Roll-call votes (377 recorded)

VotePositionDateResultSource
SB 121 — transfer moneys and make an appropriation for the replacement of the Richmond Lake dam and spillway and to declare an emergency. Yea Mar 30, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 78 — revise the General Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2026. Yea Mar 12, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1326 — appropriate money for the ordinary expenses of the legislative, judicial, and executive departments of the state, the current expenses of… Yea Mar 12, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1051 — revise property tax levies for school districts and to revise the state aid to general and special education formulas. Yea Mar 12, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1209 — require employment verification eligibility through the e-verify program and to provide a penalty therefor. Yea Mar 11, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1200 — make an appropriation for victim services provided by nonprofit organizations. Yea Mar 11, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1209 — require employment verification eligibility through the e-verify program and to provide a penalty therefor. Nay Mar 11, 2026 fail Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1326 — appropriate money for the ordinary expenses of the legislative, judicial, and executive departments of the state, the current expenses of… Yea Mar 11, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1139 — appropriate money for the ordinary expenses of the legislative, judicial, and executive departments of the state, the current expenses of… Yea Mar 11, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1051 — revise property tax levies for school districts and to revise the state aid to general and special education formulas. Yea Mar 11, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 78 — revise the General Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2026. Yea Mar 11, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 245 — create the homeowner property tax reduction fund, and to transfer moneys to the homeowner property tax reduction fund. Nay Mar 11, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 74 — transfer moneys to the general fund from the budget reserve fund and the general revenue replacement fund, and to declare an emergency. Yea Mar 11, 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 Mar 10, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 171 — amend provisions pertaining to the processing of absentee ballots and to declare an emergency. Nay Mar 10, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 221 — regulate the retail sale of nicotine products, and to provide a penalty therefor. Nay Mar 10, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 159 — revise requirements pertaining to the minimum age for marriage. Yea Mar 10, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 119 — create the capitol restoration fund and to transfer moneys thereto. Not voting Mar 10, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 106 — modify the amount required to be set aside for extraordinary expenses incurred in providing special education programs. Not voting Mar 10, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 39 — revise provisions relating to industrial hemp. Yea Mar 10, 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 1135 — make an appropriation to enhance the economic health of South Dakota. Yea Mar 9, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1249 — amend provisions pertaining to the School Finance Accountability Board, and the process by which a recommendation of the board is approved. Yea Mar 9, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1215 — authorize counties and municipalities to issue a license for a cigar bar. Yea Mar 9, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1082 — establish parameters for the reimbursement of school districts that provide free or reduced-price meals to students. Yea Mar 9, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0

Sponsored legislation (36 as lead sponsor)

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