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Al Novstrup
SD House District 3
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Topics in their record
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Government Operations & Budget 32Economy & Taxes 17Education 13Criminal Justice & Policing 12Healthcare 10Agriculture 9Civil Rights & Liberties 7Environment & Energy 6Transportation & Infrastructure 6Housing 5Labor & Employment 5Technology & Privacy 5Banking & Finance 3Elections & Voting 2Foreign Policy & Trade 2Social Services & Welfare 2Gun Policy 1Other 1Veterans Affairs 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SD House District 3 current
South Dakota |
Republican | Jan 14, 2025 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| SD House District 3
South Dakota |
Republican | Jan 10, 2017 | Jan 13, 2025 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| SD House District 3
South Dakota |
Republican | Jan 5, 2015 | Jan 3, 2017 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| SD House District 3
South Dakota |
Republican | Jan 1, 2015 | Dec 31, 2016 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| SD House District 3
South Dakota |
Republican | Jan 5, 2009 | Jan 5, 2015 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| SD Senate District 3
South Dakota |
Republican | Jan 1, 2009 | Dec 31, 2014 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (397 recorded)
| Bill | Motion / question | Position | Chamber · stage · roll | Date | Outcome | Source |
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HB 1046
authorize the Department of Corrections to demolish the Pierre Minimum Center, to make an…
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Do Pass | Yea | legislature · stage not recorded · roll 782e54e9-8570-4289-a71d-1f11e6e4eaa6 | Feb 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/782e54e9-8570-4289-a71d-1f11e6e4eaa6 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1179
modify provisions related to the reimbursement fee for preparation of a garnishment disclosure.
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll d305b723-0b79-45b2-b776-b23026496f7e | Feb 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/d305b723-0b79-45b2-b776-b23026496f7e CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1111
modify the requirements for obtaining an agricultural processor's lien.
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 2318964d-bf03-4478-b7d8-835c7a4087b8 | Feb 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/2318964d-bf03-4478-b7d8-835c7a4087b8 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 10
revise a provision related to the adoption of federal motor carrier regulations.
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll e5653a63-0da3-4081-a337-5aad8d35b44b | Feb 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/e5653a63-0da3-4081-a337-5aad8d35b44b CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1143
authorize the possession and self-administration of diabetes medications by a student on school…
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 0a957cf9-6299-4397-8ad5-fd746fcc0529 | Feb 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/0a957cf9-6299-4397-8ad5-fd746fcc0529 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1208
revise licensure provisions for electricians.
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 170ee419-2aa3-47a3-9ab7-841df7d7f714 | Feb 6, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/170ee419-2aa3-47a3-9ab7-841df7d7f714 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1018
amend the reversion date for moneys appropriated to the Department of Education to improve and…
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll ee9acd40-24a6-40df-b95a-1d71f15e25bb | Feb 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/ee9acd40-24a6-40df-b95a-1d71f15e25bb CC0-1.0 |
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SB 102
modify the distribution of gaming revenues.
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Referred to | Not voting | legislature · stage not recorded · roll 265e872a-6060-47bf-8ddc-005fed10bfe6 | Feb 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/265e872a-6060-47bf-8ddc-005fed10bfe6 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 225
apportion interest earnings from the unclaimed property trust fund to school districts.
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Referred to | Not voting | legislature · stage not recorded · roll 99fc2160-5b9b-4fe4-a674-a87cc7b5d159 | Feb 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/99fc2160-5b9b-4fe4-a674-a87cc7b5d159 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1095
modify provisions pertaining to the submission of a nominating petition.
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Reconsidered | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 4c5ab215-56c5-4872-adc6-82a281b0ad90 | Feb 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/4c5ab215-56c5-4872-adc6-82a281b0ad90 CC0-1.0 |
| Do Pass Amended | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 2356fe40-829a-4727-9f29-658be45a8c12 | Feb 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/2356fe40-829a-4727-9f29-658be45a8c12 CC0-1.0 | |
| Do Pass Amended | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 1c316035-926d-4174-a3af-3c3050f3d999 | Feb 4, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/1c316035-926d-4174-a3af-3c3050f3d999 CC0-1.0 | |
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HB 1112
modify the definition of an electronic smoking device.
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll a0f371b0-e357-40c3-a698-c4e9c4b1950e | Feb 5, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/a0f371b0-e357-40c3-a698-c4e9c4b1950e CC0-1.0 |
| Motion to amend | Nay | lower · stage not recorded · roll e883c76d-0050-4b50-a9af-7a502b8b3953 | Feb 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/e883c76d-0050-4b50-a9af-7a502b8b3953 CC0-1.0 | |
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HB 1068
authorize the dispensing of ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine under a written protocol developed by…
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll ef774635-9cc2-4ce9-8d53-7684d6d3f121 | Feb 5, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/ef774635-9cc2-4ce9-8d53-7684d6d3f121 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 11
increase reinstatement fees and abstract driver record fees.
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 1790c61b-9a9d-4c5b-97f5-0359efa1c599 | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/1790c61b-9a9d-4c5b-97f5-0359efa1c599 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 85
require an election for an excess tax levy of a school district.
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 2c04c8b2-0541-4a1d-84f0-9d8a5224c67a | Feb 4, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/2c04c8b2-0541-4a1d-84f0-9d8a5224c67a CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1125
create a taskforce to study the impact of artificial intelligence systems on the state.
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Do Pass Amended | Nay | lower · stage not recorded · roll 1c311a01-04e4-4afc-95c9-ffaf520bc482 | Feb 4, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/1c311a01-04e4-4afc-95c9-ffaf520bc482 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1056
require that the Department of Social Services submit a federal waiver request to exclude soft…
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Do Pass | Nay | lower · stage not recorded · roll 48fd8891-7eff-4d26-85cf-4db942fcbe92 | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/48fd8891-7eff-4d26-85cf-4db942fcbe92 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1124
establish the crime of trespass upon a place of worship, provide a penalty therefor, and declare an…
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll c27b9221-3907-4785-b3bf-205fa5c44340 | Feb 4, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/c27b9221-3907-4785-b3bf-205fa5c44340 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 12
provide for a refund of property taxes in previous years for qualifying veterans and surviving…
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll ee607aef-448f-468e-b3fa-2865adec2cb7 | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/ee607aef-448f-468e-b3fa-2865adec2cb7 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 24
create a solid background license plate for South Dakota.
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 421978bc-1f53-46e6-bb45-cb6a1527ec31 | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/421978bc-1f53-46e6-bb45-cb6a1527ec31 CC0-1.0 |
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HCR 6001
urging the United States Department of Homeland Security to establish a tribal law enforcement…
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Concurred in amendments | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 3ac98f76-2a6a-40d8-92dc-337876d1c019 | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/3ac98f76-2a6a-40d8-92dc-337876d1c019 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 4
revise procedures for returning and withholding security deposits for residential premises.
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll dd3e7495-a628-489e-bf6d-fbf42d05a4df | Feb 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/dd3e7495-a628-489e-bf6d-fbf42d05a4df CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1094
clarify that consent for the donation of ovum or sperm must be explicit.
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Reconsidered | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 4de822e9-f8bf-4f57-b20c-2a89b8e9c978 | Feb 3, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/4de822e9-f8bf-4f57-b20c-2a89b8e9c978 CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (90 as lead sponsor)
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HC 8028
SD · —
Honoring the accomplishments of Marvin Richard III of Pine Ridge, South Dakota.
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HC 8022
SD · —
recognizing the achievements, leadership, and lifelong public service of Cecelia Fire Thunder.
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HC 8014
SD · —
honoring the life and legacy of William Long IV.
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SB 113
SD · —
increase the penalty for preventing practice of religion.
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SB 122
SD · —
establish the crime of failure to summon aid for a suicide attempt and provide a penalty therefor.
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HB 1275
SD · —
create requirements for age verification and parental consent for application stores and to provide a penalty therefor.
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SC 809
SD · —
commending and honoring Duane Alm for his more than sixty years of dutiful service to the Aberdeen School District as an educator, administrator, and school…
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HB 1224
SD · —
protect persons from discrimination by financial institutions.
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HB 1246
SD · —
prohibit nondisclosure of certain agreements related to data centers.
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SB 199
SD · —
establish a new fund to provide property tax relief.
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