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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 75 — amend the type of entities eligible to participate in the cybersecurity services initiative. Yea Jan 27, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 71 — authorize the assumption of certain responsibilities and the waiver of sovereign immunity in connection with certain actions under federal… Nay Jan 26, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HCR 6003 — recognizing the importance of conservation and restoration practices in addressing water shortages and forest fire mitigation in the Black… Not voting Jan 26, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HCR 6005 — supporting January as National Blood Donor Month. Yea Jan 26, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HCR 6002 — honoring the life and achievements of the late Charlie Kirk. Not voting Jan 26, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SCR 602 — celebrating the sister-state relationship with Taiwan. Not voting Jan 26, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 25 — update provisions related to the permit application process for proposed energy and transmission facilities. Not voting Jan 26, 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 Jan 26, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1021 — authorize the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources to dismantle and demolish buildings on the South Dakota State Fairgrounds, to… Not voting Jan 26, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SCR 603 — supporting the secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture in establishing a working group of nutrition experts to determine… Not voting Jan 26, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 25 — update provisions related to the permit application process for proposed energy and transmission facilities. Not voting Jan 26, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SJR 501 — proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, limiting… Yea Jan 26, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1042 — authorize the construction of a National Guard vehicle maintenance shop in Sturgis, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an… Not voting Jan 26, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 85 — require an election for an excess tax levy of a school district. Yea Jan 26, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 62 — discontinue the issuance of new Class B electrician licenses. Nay Jan 26, 2026 fail Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1047 — make an appropriation for the construction costs at the Blue Dog State Fish Hatchery, and to declare an emergency. Not voting Jan 26, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SJR 502 — applying to the United States Congress under Article V of the United States Constitution to call for a convention proposing an amendment to… Nay Jan 26, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 39 — revise provisions relating to industrial hemp. Yea Jan 23, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 2 — provide that a firearm silencer is not a controlled weapon. Yea Jan 23, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 25 — update provisions related to the permit application process for proposed energy and transmission facilities. Nay Jan 23, 2026 fail Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 26 — revise procurement for highway construction contracts. Yea Jan 23, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 44 — establish investigative subpoena authority to gather business records in certain investigations. Yea Jan 23, 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. Yea Jan 23, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 84 — increase thresholds for the value of and eligibility for the partners in education scholarship. Yea Jan 23, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 34 — amend provisions pertaining to conducting a municipal or school district election and to declare an emergency. Yea Jan 23, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0

Sponsored legislation (36 as lead sponsor)

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