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Kevin Jensen
SD Senate District 16
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Government Operations & Budget 18Healthcare 16Criminal Justice & Policing 11Economy & Taxes 9Civil Rights & Liberties 8Elections & Voting 6Education 5Transportation & Infrastructure 5Agriculture 4Labor & Employment 4Environment & Energy 3Gun Policy 3Social Services & Welfare 3Technology & Privacy 3Abortion & Reproductive Rights 1Foreign Policy & Trade 1Housing 1Other 1Veterans Affairs 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SD Senate District 16 current
South Dakota |
Republican | Jan 14, 2025 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| SD Senate District 16
South Dakota |
Republican | Jan 10, 2017 | Jan 13, 2025 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (439 recorded)
| Bill | Motion / question | Position | Chamber · stage · roll | Date | Outcome | Source |
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HB 1062
revise a provision related to aggravated assault.
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Do Pass Amended | Nay | 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 | Nay | 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 |
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SB 124
temporarily prohibit the manufacture, sale, and distribution of any product containing…
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 238b4cff-c6ff-449e-9f9b-582d9abefd78 | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/238b4cff-c6ff-449e-9f9b-582d9abefd78 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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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 1227
increase the annual fee required of an owner of an electric motor vehicle.
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 4aab8427-6ee5-4ac2-acfd-51614fe60625 | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/4aab8427-6ee5-4ac2-acfd-51614fe60625 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 218
provide for the establishment of charter schools.
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll c225b6ce-072e-4964-9105-ed345c41e8bf | Feb 19, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/c225b6ce-072e-4964-9105-ed345c41e8bf CC0-1.0 |
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SB 175
require that an individual provide proof of citizenship when registering to vote and to declare an…
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Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6 | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 5a23e2d3-5bf5-47ab-b646-8741fc614344 | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/5a23e2d3-5bf5-47ab-b646-8741fc614344 CC0-1.0 |
| Do Pass Amended | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 4c995614-0a09-4bd9-9144-1963cf5f09e0 | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/4c995614-0a09-4bd9-9144-1963cf5f09e0 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 | upper · stage not recorded · roll 02a9ce1b-150a-46f8-a017-f67b330b5d41 | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/02a9ce1b-150a-46f8-a017-f67b330b5d41 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 150
exempt one motor vehicle of a debtor from being taken by legal process.
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Do Pass Amended | Nay | upper · stage not recorded · roll 0895a84c-dfc7-44a6-987e-8418423371f2 | Feb 19, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/0895a84c-dfc7-44a6-987e-8418423371f2 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 110
regulate how broadband internet access service providers use customer data.
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Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6 | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll bb19e6de-087d-47b7-8c81-9e16a2e48bbb | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/bb19e6de-087d-47b7-8c81-9e16a2e48bbb CC0-1.0 |
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HCR 6011
encouraging the Executive Board of the Legislative Research Council to form an interim Neurohealth…
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Concurred in Resolution | Nay | upper · stage not recorded · roll cd65959a-797f-4f96-9963-7dbb82baf006 | Feb 19, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/cd65959a-797f-4f96-9963-7dbb82baf006 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 | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 0fe3a51f-4f4d-4c37-8245-2113cac59f25 | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/0fe3a51f-4f4d-4c37-8245-2113cac59f25 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 224
provide a rebuttable presumption in favor of joint physical custody of a minor child.
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll a88c1898-f8ee-4cbb-8b93-4e7cee9ac40d | Feb 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/a88c1898-f8ee-4cbb-8b93-4e7cee9ac40d CC0-1.0 |
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SB 232
impose a one-year moratorium on the construction or expansion of hyperscale data centers.
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Tabled | Nay | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1857ea47-362f-4121-a647-5ea52c62844a | Feb 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/1857ea47-362f-4121-a647-5ea52c62844a 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 35dc6ded-fe0d-4ae7-b0af-14ca0b4576f1 | Feb 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/35dc6ded-fe0d-4ae7-b0af-14ca0b4576f1 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 235
protect residents from increased utility costs and utility shortages caused by data centers, to…
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Deferred to the 41st legislative day | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll e93427bf-d72d-4b57-a46e-06e4b46fe28e | Feb 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/e93427bf-d72d-4b57-a46e-06e4b46fe28e CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1201
authorize the use of bingo games, lotteries, and pull-tab devices by booster clubs.
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Do Pass Amended | Nay | upper · stage not recorded · roll 14863a43-d0a2-4c29-933a-7c2f03318090 | Feb 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/14863a43-d0a2-4c29-933a-7c2f03318090 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1003
amend provisions pertaining to the required criminal background investigation of certain school…
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 383c2b92-6543-4a64-a7eb-6575dfa48b22 | Feb 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/383c2b92-6543-4a64-a7eb-6575dfa48b22 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 234
modify provisions pertaining to the purchasing of goods and services related to data center…
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Deferred to the 41st legislative day | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 65f8fff9-844a-495b-bc19-f2e9b815a6b5 | Feb 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/65f8fff9-844a-495b-bc19-f2e9b815a6b5 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 195
repeal the expiration of a reduction in certain gross receipts and use tax rates.
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Reconsidered | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 8fecf90e-3cbb-4e1d-8d63-4ad10fbc69c8 | Feb 18, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/8fecf90e-3cbb-4e1d-8d63-4ad10fbc69c8 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 127
limit nuisances caused by data centers.
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Deferred to the 41st legislative day | Nay | upper · stage not recorded · roll 99c53caa-7d14-4e05-9169-cd27af41d8a7 | Feb 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/99c53caa-7d14-4e05-9169-cd27af41d8a7 CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (64 as lead sponsor)
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SB 136
SD · —
make an appropriation for grants to support the purchase of personal protective equipment by volunteer fire departments and to declare an emergency.
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SC 824
SD · —
honoring the 2025-2026 Canton C-Hawks boys wrestling team.
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SC 823
SD · —
honoring the achievements of Canton C-Hawks wrestling team coach Jeremy Ask.
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SC 819
SD · —
honoring the 2025-2026 Canton C-Hawk girls wrestling team.
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SB 101
SD · —
amend provisions pertaining to the duties of presidential electors.
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SC 817
SD · —
honoring the 2025-2026 Canton C-Hawk girls wrestling team.
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SB 93
SD · —
prohibit certain state officers or employees from being employed by an organization that was the recipient of a contract awarded on behalf of a state agency…
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HB 1265
SD · —
authorize the salvage of certain bird eggs.
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HB 1187
SD · —
add coaches to the list of mandatory reporters of child abuse or neglect.
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SB 114
SD · —
provide for the publication of ballot images and the cast vote record of automatic tabulating equipment.
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