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Ernie Otten
SD Senate District 6 Former
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Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SD Senate District 6
South Dakota |
Republican | Jan 14, 2025 | Jan 11, 2021 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| SD Senate District 6
South Dakota |
Republican | Jan 12, 2021 | Jan 13, 2025 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (371 recorded)
| Bill | Motion / question | Position | Chamber · stage · roll | Date | Outcome | Source |
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HB 1189
establish a greater tire weight limit for a mobile crane moving on any highway in this state.
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 2aa38247-26ef-464f-9ec8-08b666b1c3c5 | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/2aa38247-26ef-464f-9ec8-08b666b1c3c5 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 106
modify the amount required to be set aside for extraordinary expenses incurred in providing special…
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 527a723a-dffa-4a1d-9242-5d328b478c13 | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/527a723a-dffa-4a1d-9242-5d328b478c13 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 239
modify provisions relating to the reinvestment payment program, and relating to the purchasing of…
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Do Pass Amended | Nay | upper · stage not recorded · roll c891c0d3-0787-44d8-9fc2-375f9a9374e9 | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/c891c0d3-0787-44d8-9fc2-375f9a9374e9 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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Deferred to the 41st legislative day | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll bc5fa62b-b624-4e56-a352-915e0fa9327e | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/bc5fa62b-b624-4e56-a352-915e0fa9327e CC0-1.0 |
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SB 229
require an election to approve the issuance of certain capital outlay certificates, lease-purchase…
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Do Pass Amended | Nay | upper · stage not recorded · roll 3fa7bb72-d08e-490c-8066-2ada38a14d07 | Feb 23, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/3fa7bb72-d08e-490c-8066-2ada38a14d07 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 222
make an appropriation for eligible water, wastewater, storm water, and riparian buffer initiative…
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 5d01678d-7c68-4797-b712-1ebee3780dff | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/5d01678d-7c68-4797-b712-1ebee3780dff CC0-1.0 |
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SB 96
authorize the imposition of a county option gross receipts tax to reduce owner-occupied property…
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll f2ec13cc-0474-418f-aae0-7b410ee46b81 | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/f2ec13cc-0474-418f-aae0-7b410ee46b81 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 210
provide that a portion of revenues from wind farms remain with school districts.
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Deferred to the 41st legislative day | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 4d1a6508-d641-462e-8c16-e31d0084881e | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/4d1a6508-d641-462e-8c16-e31d0084881e CC0-1.0 |
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SB 102
modify the distribution of gaming revenues.
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 8bed426a-4c56-4888-be53-3da77bc151db | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/8bed426a-4c56-4888-be53-3da77bc151db CC0-1.0 |
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SB 199
establish a new fund to provide property tax relief.
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Do Pass | Nay | upper · stage not recorded · roll 83d032a1-92b5-4497-b1cc-7f25afcfa9ad | Feb 23, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/83d032a1-92b5-4497-b1cc-7f25afcfa9ad CC0-1.0 |
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SB 204
revise certain criteria for loans from the South Dakota housing infrastructure fund.
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll f280f509-01c9-49a7-b9c3-f0cee5c4dce3 | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/f280f509-01c9-49a7-b9c3-f0cee5c4dce3 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 126
increase the amount of value exempt from property taxes under a tax relief program for disabled…
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Do Pass Amended | Nay | upper · stage not recorded · roll 0542420c-dfb5-4998-832b-b058431e7b0c | Feb 20, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/0542420c-dfb5-4998-832b-b058431e7b0c CC0-1.0 |
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SB 110
regulate how broadband internet access service providers use customer data.
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 97140578-5145-488f-b490-843a46d82903 | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/97140578-5145-488f-b490-843a46d82903 CC0-1.0 |
| Motion to amend | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 5fd9cc3d-bc72-441b-8b09-9ab5c37a4376 | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/5fd9cc3d-bc72-441b-8b09-9ab5c37a4376 CC0-1.0 | |
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SB 218
provide for the establishment of charter schools.
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Reconsidered | Nay | upper · stage not recorded · roll 03c09bdf-82b4-4cd8-8d10-cad3e7d33c5e | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/03c09bdf-82b4-4cd8-8d10-cad3e7d33c5e CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1012
revise and repeal provisions allowing probation for contempt of a custody or visitation decree.
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll c0dc5947-84da-4a41-9d82-97e423fd633f | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/c0dc5947-84da-4a41-9d82-97e423fd633f CC0-1.0 |
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SB 237
require that counties provide written notice to township supervisors of conditional use…
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 85931e3b-617c-4f51-a2b4-41c3680a0fcf | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/85931e3b-617c-4f51-a2b4-41c3680a0fcf 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 | upper · stage not recorded · roll a7753de9-0bde-4ad1-a01f-956b69e8a0fa | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/a7753de9-0bde-4ad1-a01f-956b69e8a0fa CC0-1.0 |
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SB 208
require the award of certain disbursements to prevailing owners and taxpayers in appeals of…
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 7f678f2c-0370-478a-8cec-d5ff5348ad54 | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/7f678f2c-0370-478a-8cec-d5ff5348ad54 CC0-1.0 |
| Motion to amend | Nay | upper · stage not recorded · roll 42f9d45f-6982-4b46-8255-db6ab712d2ed | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/42f9d45f-6982-4b46-8255-db6ab712d2ed CC0-1.0 | |
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HB 1062
revise a provision related to aggravated assault.
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll d4564b8d-86a7-499b-9205-b85927f4bfe0 | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/d4564b8d-86a7-499b-9205-b85927f4bfe0 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 135
protect residents from increased utility costs and utility shortages caused by data centers and…
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 01399793-eec1-4fb1-9765-058abebb11fc | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/01399793-eec1-4fb1-9765-058abebb11fc CC0-1.0 |
| Motion to amend | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 2af4ce2e-87fe-4b28-9387-bb4982527c7a | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/2af4ce2e-87fe-4b28-9387-bb4982527c7a CC0-1.0 | |
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SB 193
clarify the definition of backup electric generation.
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Do Pass | Nay | upper · stage not recorded · roll bb5278e3-20e6-44c1-be62-71d9e112f678 | Feb 20, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/bb5278e3-20e6-44c1-be62-71d9e112f678 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 87
clarify and establish requirements related to forensic medical examinations.
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 49880e6e-6d17-4ee7-a5cd-6d0e3324a2d3 | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/49880e6e-6d17-4ee7-a5cd-6d0e3324a2d3 CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (17 as lead sponsor)
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SC 822
SD · —
honoring TKO’s Custom Catering and Capitol Cafe for outstanding service.
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HC 8012
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recognizing Captain Royce Williams for his exemplary military service and bravery in combat.
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SB 119
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create the capitol restoration fund and to transfer moneys thereto.
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SB 120
SD · —
make an appropriation for the economic development of South Dakota.
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SCR 602
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celebrating the sister-state relationship with Taiwan.
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SC 805
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commending and honoring the 2024-2025 Outstanding School Administrators of South Dakota: Dr. Jeff Danielsen, Watertown, School Superintendent; Bo Beck…
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SB 12
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provide for a refund of property taxes in previous years for qualifying veterans and surviving spouses.
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SB 97
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adjust a limit on the percentage increase in revenue payable from property taxes.
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HC 8018
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celebrating the seventy-fifth anniversary of the creation of the Legislative Research Council.
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SB 217
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make an appropriation for a fire management officer position within the Department of Public Safety.
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