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Lauren Nelson
SD Senate District 18
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Government Operations & Budget 34Economy & Taxes 21Education 13Civil Rights & Liberties 12Healthcare 11Criminal Justice & Policing 9Agriculture 8Elections & Voting 7Veterans Affairs 7Labor & Employment 6Transportation & Infrastructure 6Social Services & Welfare 5Technology & Privacy 5Environment & Energy 4Housing 4Gun Policy 3Defense & Military 1Immigration 1Other 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
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| SD Senate District 18 current
South Dakota |
Republican | Jan 14, 2025 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (356 recorded)
| Bill | Motion / question | Position | Chamber · stage · roll | Date | Outcome | Source |
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HB 1064
provide for the sale of producer-raised meat and meat food products directly to consumers pending…
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll fa5d2467-cebf-4017-9e1a-25b463b2d72a | Feb 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/fa5d2467-cebf-4017-9e1a-25b463b2d72a CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1076
revise restrictions on residence within a community safety zone and to declare an emergency.
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 94ee802a-0fb1-4bc7-95b6-a8ff7eb7acca | Feb 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/94ee802a-0fb1-4bc7-95b6-a8ff7eb7acca CC0-1.0 |
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SB 154
clarify the eligibility of multiple garages or structures to be classified as owner-occupied.
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 675d791f-8413-48fb-9c1c-a4341002530e | Feb 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/675d791f-8413-48fb-9c1c-a4341002530e CC0-1.0 |
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SB 157
amend the school funding formula to provide for the use of an average fall enrollment when…
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Deferred to the 41st legislative day | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 2a4bb1c6-8815-403f-9346-3eecabe95ed4 | Feb 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/2a4bb1c6-8815-403f-9346-3eecabe95ed4 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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Referred to | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll b3fad20d-f7d7-4230-822e-e88ec845596e | Feb 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/b3fad20d-f7d7-4230-822e-e88ec845596e CC0-1.0 |
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SB 171
amend provisions pertaining to the processing of absentee ballots and to declare an emergency.
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 2b6332b8-9134-455e-a2e5-3a27dfedf642 | Feb 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/2b6332b8-9134-455e-a2e5-3a27dfedf642 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1029
revise provisions related to the practice of addiction counseling and prevention services.
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 3f37447a-e185-42a5-8f24-9fe8e6f55797 | Feb 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/3f37447a-e185-42a5-8f24-9fe8e6f55797 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 164
require that any holder of a commercial driver license in this state must be proficient in the…
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll a97b1593-bfd8-4858-bc2a-4b738521de33 | Feb 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/a97b1593-bfd8-4858-bc2a-4b738521de33 CC0-1.0 |
| Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 2935d555-8038-4c0a-b360-bce073840456 | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/2935d555-8038-4c0a-b360-bce073840456 CC0-1.0 | |
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SB 151
require the publication of the results of an election for precinct committeeman or committeewoman…
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1b234633-13d1-4fcd-a53b-671ec777302e | Feb 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/1b234633-13d1-4fcd-a53b-671ec777302e CC0-1.0 |
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SB 153
prohibit certain restrictions in employment contracts for community services providers.
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll c61a40e6-1ce2-4a39-80ba-41c472463c29 | Feb 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/c61a40e6-1ce2-4a39-80ba-41c472463c29 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 129
update references in certain statutes to the 2024 standard building codes.
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 88c2f9c2-b1d4-4204-a0df-8638df9314de | Feb 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/88c2f9c2-b1d4-4204-a0df-8638df9314de CC0-1.0 |
| Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 35b941d8-fdc5-4220-b447-046c203aa931 | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/35b941d8-fdc5-4220-b447-046c203aa931 CC0-1.0 | |
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HB 1077
consider a cultivated-protein food product to be adulterated food.
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll da353c79-49f6-4094-ba50-52deac332f71 | Feb 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/da353c79-49f6-4094-ba50-52deac332f71 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 32
amend and repeal provisions pertaining to the ballot requirements for certain elections and to…
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll cf8e6d97-a86f-472f-9075-96ddf5c984b6 | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/cf8e6d97-a86f-472f-9075-96ddf5c984b6 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 15
create the Developmental Disability Service Delivery Committee.
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 8d1c953b-f9a5-4a19-824e-d6b2b57de291 | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/8d1c953b-f9a5-4a19-824e-d6b2b57de291 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1034
increase fees for decals and license plates mailed to vehicle owners.
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 7c0a54b5-04df-4549-8373-bf68052d4532 | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/7c0a54b5-04df-4549-8373-bf68052d4532 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 3
limit the types of residential improvements for which counties, municipalities, and townships may…
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll bc6393d6-de20-4bc4-aa08-f767ce34dddc | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/bc6393d6-de20-4bc4-aa08-f767ce34dddc CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1028
establish a criminal background check requirement for multistate licensure under the social work…
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 09f9c646-a6ad-482b-a83d-04e7f7b13ca1 | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/09f9c646-a6ad-482b-a83d-04e7f7b13ca1 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 100
revise provisions related to trusts.
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 786b58d7-6477-4608-98c0-639aef85f31b | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/786b58d7-6477-4608-98c0-639aef85f31b CC0-1.0 |
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SB 88
clarify the procedure for a potential condemnor to examine real property absent the property…
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 6e44ed0a-ed76-4fc9-9dac-47579d40e45c | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/6e44ed0a-ed76-4fc9-9dac-47579d40e45c CC0-1.0 |
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SB 113
increase the penalty for preventing practice of religion.
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Do Pass | Nay | upper · stage not recorded · roll 7868436b-1d21-49a3-83d2-3906d64099b8 | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/7868436b-1d21-49a3-83d2-3906d64099b8 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1011
modify fees charged by the clerk of courts for certain copies of court records.
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 7268cab5-af3c-4455-9f72-035b9c674d99 | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/7268cab5-af3c-4455-9f72-035b9c674d99 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 107
add licensed and registered child care programs to the definition of community safety zone.
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll e76d3e9b-7a52-496f-b490-e60b8132ca92 | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/e76d3e9b-7a52-496f-b490-e60b8132ca92 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 89
create a task force to study the provision of emergency medical services as an essential service…
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Do Pass Amended | Nay | upper · stage not recorded · roll 04bb3a5d-3389-4dcf-9b43-331ad8322d8a | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/04bb3a5d-3389-4dcf-9b43-331ad8322d8a CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (86 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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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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SB 205
SD · —
revise registration fees for drones and establish a fund to support drone aviation.
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SJR 508
SD · —
proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election, amendments to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, removing the lieutenant…
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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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SB 109
SD · —
modify requirements to create a tax increment financing district.
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SB 164
SD · —
require that any holder of a commercial driver license in this state must be proficient in the English language, and to provide a penalty therefor.
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SB 199
SD · —
establish a new fund to provide property tax relief.
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SB 210
SD · —
provide that a portion of revenues from wind farms remain with school districts.
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HB 1064
SD · —
provide for the sale of producer-raised meat and meat food products directly to consumers pending legalization under federal law.
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