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Phil Jensen
SD House District 33 Former
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Government Operations & Budget 35Economy & Taxes 29Criminal Justice & Policing 19Healthcare 19Civil Rights & Liberties 18Education 10Transportation & Infrastructure 9Elections & Voting 8Technology & Privacy 8Environment & Energy 7Agriculture 6Labor & Employment 6Veterans Affairs 6Gun Policy 5Housing 5Social Services & Welfare 5Banking & Finance 4Other 4Abortion & Reproductive Rights 2Defense & Military 2Foreign Policy & Trade 2Immigration 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SD House District 33
South Dakota |
Republican | Jan 12, 2021 | Jan 8, 2013 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| SD House District 33
South Dakota |
Republican | Jan 8, 2013 | Jan 11, 2021 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (385 recorded)
| Bill | Motion / question | Position | Chamber · stage · roll | Date | Outcome | Source |
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HB 1080
allow a business owner who is a veteran to display military specialty plates on a noncommercial…
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 37573400-32cb-426f-ac45-2ef4281c6d69 | Jan 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/37573400-32cb-426f-ac45-2ef4281c6d69 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1062
revise a provision related to aggravated assault.
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Do Pass | Nay | lower · stage not recorded · roll 6b300712-a2b2-4ca1-abf9-9b30837c8a21 | Jan 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/6b300712-a2b2-4ca1-abf9-9b30837c8a21 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1015
create a pilot program in the Unified Judicial System to develop a pretrial release program.
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Do Pass | Nay | lower · stage not recorded · roll 48335d2a-57da-4829-9b5d-36e9ee2271c2 | Jan 26, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/48335d2a-57da-4829-9b5d-36e9ee2271c2 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 | Nay | lower · stage not recorded · roll a47dbc54-f00b-4c7c-bbfe-aa50c258b1f8 | Jan 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/a47dbc54-f00b-4c7c-bbfe-aa50c258b1f8 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 | Nay | lower · stage not recorded · roll b118650d-78bd-42eb-80e5-b6afd441ed97 | Jan 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/b118650d-78bd-42eb-80e5-b6afd441ed97 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1020
increase the maximum amount allowable for the livestock ownership inspection fee and to declare an…
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Do Pass | Nay | lower · stage not recorded · roll ebc733ea-b12e-4614-a39d-83d42aade76f | Jan 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/ebc733ea-b12e-4614-a39d-83d42aade76f CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1035
modify provisions related to the licensure of public accountants.
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 44237d2d-5d27-4b8a-a3aa-1e931b3ba940 | Jan 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/44237d2d-5d27-4b8a-a3aa-1e931b3ba940 CC0-1.0 |
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HCR 6004
encouraging the use of physical cash in transactions.
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Adopt Resolution | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll c61eb8e9-cdce-47b9-8b38-1b86b8b153e3 | Jan 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/c61eb8e9-cdce-47b9-8b38-1b86b8b153e3 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1008
direct the amendment of the Administrative Rules of South Dakota regarding the awarding of high…
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll e84a1cdb-9f4d-422b-865b-7768714e7af9 | Jan 26, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/e84a1cdb-9f4d-422b-865b-7768714e7af9 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1030
amend provisions pertaining to the timing of municipal elections.
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 79f90e22-1073-4a55-8fe2-2ef35c739b42 | Jan 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/79f90e22-1073-4a55-8fe2-2ef35c739b42 CC0-1.0 |
| Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll f065fe2d-6e51-41a8-8cc5-6b6bf96b1bfa | Jan 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/f065fe2d-6e51-41a8-8cc5-6b6bf96b1bfa CC0-1.0 | |
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HB 1078
direct the amendment of the Administrative Rules of South Dakota regarding the coursework required…
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 38486e46-a856-42a5-86d5-785927a2bc9b | Jan 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/38486e46-a856-42a5-86d5-785927a2bc9b 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 | Nay | lower · stage not recorded · roll e90a780a-f4d8-4f49-91be-8b0ade698365 | Jan 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/e90a780a-f4d8-4f49-91be-8b0ade698365 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1088
remove the requirement that counties remit to municipalities an amount equal to the road levy for…
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll bcf552b2-83d0-4368-b9a9-5855c62151ad | Jan 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/bcf552b2-83d0-4368-b9a9-5855c62151ad CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1036
limit annual valuation increases on owner-occupied single-family dwellings and nonagricultural…
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Tabled | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 11cb5d4e-f447-4227-9787-699693b796f1 | Jan 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/11cb5d4e-f447-4227-9787-699693b796f1 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 | lower · stage not recorded · roll 72b0328d-0830-4491-a614-8eeaa3e6da12 | Jan 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/72b0328d-0830-4491-a614-8eeaa3e6da12 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1032
eliminate a limit on the accumulation of the unused index factor for property taxation.
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Deferred to the 41st legislative day | Nay | lower · stage not recorded · roll 59452ceb-ebba-4238-b352-173e713e5afb | Jan 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/59452ceb-ebba-4238-b352-173e713e5afb CC0-1.0 |
| Do Pass | Nay | lower · stage not recorded · roll 6e4378de-5832-4d28-ab14-27c823854c8a | Jan 22, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/6e4378de-5832-4d28-ab14-27c823854c8a CC0-1.0 | |
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HB 1004
authorize the recall of county commissioners.
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Deferred to the 41st legislative day | Nay | lower · stage not recorded · roll 6eaf35f4-07a2-46a8-a714-37b2d75f9f20 | Jan 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/6eaf35f4-07a2-46a8-a714-37b2d75f9f20 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1060
remove the five percent calculation requirement from the county budgetary process.
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll ba638422-8f2f-4a7f-aae2-b6c4691fac8c | Jan 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/ba638422-8f2f-4a7f-aae2-b6c4691fac8c CC0-1.0 |
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HCR 6006
urging this state's congressional delegation to end foreign aid programs pending control of the…
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Adopt Resolution | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 13ced9e4-d175-4586-a60c-900e3b893d6b | Jan 22, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/13ced9e4-d175-4586-a60c-900e3b893d6b CC0-1.0 |
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HCR 6003
recognizing the importance of conservation and restoration practices in addressing water shortages…
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Adopt Resolution | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 8ac846cd-fedb-4805-8b26-75fd491f7fb5 | Jan 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/8ac846cd-fedb-4805-8b26-75fd491f7fb5 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1049
protect electric infrastructure in this state.
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll d64abb80-e323-44e3-81c9-070291397e1c | Jan 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/d64abb80-e323-44e3-81c9-070291397e1c 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 | Nay | lower · stage not recorded · roll ede649ef-230e-4ad7-804f-3cea8b4c3478 | Jan 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/ede649ef-230e-4ad7-804f-3cea8b4c3478 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1016
modify provisions related to the controlled substances schedule and to declare an emergency.
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Do Pass | Nay | lower · stage not recorded · roll 65740039-4f4a-4d96-be44-d84343423ea6 | Jan 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/65740039-4f4a-4d96-be44-d84343423ea6 CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (113 as lead sponsor)
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SB 156
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modify the crime of cruelty to an animal and increase the penalty therefor.
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HB 1265
SD · —
authorize the salvage of certain bird eggs.
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SB 114
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provide for the publication of ballot images and the cast vote record of automatic tabulating equipment.
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SB 109
SD · —
modify requirements to create a tax increment financing district.
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HB 1143
SD · —
authorize the possession and self-administration of diabetes medications by a student on school property and at school-related events and activities.
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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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HB 1163
SD · —
prohibit certain persons from requiring genetic-based vaccinations.
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SB 124
SD · —
temporarily prohibit the manufacture, sale, and distribution of any product containing cell-cultured protein, and to provide a penalty therefor.
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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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SJR 505
SD · —
proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, limiting the assessed value…
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