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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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SB 96
authorize the imposition of a county option gross receipts tax to reduce owner-occupied property…
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Do Pass Amended | Nay | 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 199
establish a new fund to provide property tax relief.
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Do Pass | Yea | 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 | Nay | 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 | Yea | 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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HB 1188
limit the liability of law enforcement officers and others when removing a disabled vehicle from a…
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 891db7ea-1656-415b-adc0-cf38a7a55aa8 | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/891db7ea-1656-415b-adc0-cf38a7a55aa8 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 | Yea | 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 |
| 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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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 | Nay | 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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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 | Yea | 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 | 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 | 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 |
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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 20f6b620-fe08-4d35-9549-2a0c2a6f81ab | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/20f6b620-fe08-4d35-9549-2a0c2a6f81ab 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 | Nay | 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 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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SB 213
create the building opportunity through out-of-school time program and the building opportunity…
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Referred to | Nay | upper · stage not recorded · roll a95f2b32-7ef7-4e3b-9d67-2710bbaf8c37 | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/a95f2b32-7ef7-4e3b-9d67-2710bbaf8c37 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 | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll cfcb97c7-8287-4b55-90d4-526e799fc060 | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/cfcb97c7-8287-4b55-90d4-526e799fc060 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 |
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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