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Ernie Otten 2026 Regular Session - Authored & Sponsored Legislation

Legislative Session

Co-Sponsor of Legislation

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South Dakota 2026 Regular Session

South Dakota House Bill HC8012

Recognizing Captain Royce Williams for his exemplary military service and bravery in combat.
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South Dakota 2026 Regular Session

South Dakota House Bill HC8018

Celebrating the seventy-fifth anniversary of the creation of the Legislative Research Council.
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South Dakota 2026 Regular Session

South Dakota Senate Bill SC822

Honoring TKO’s Custom Catering and Capitol Cafe for outstanding service.
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South Dakota 2026 Regular Session

South Dakota Senate Bill SC805

Commending and honoring the 2024-2025 Outstanding School Administrators of South Dakota: Dr. Jeff Danielsen, Watertown, School Superintendent; Bo Beck, Aberdeen, Middle School Principal; Connie Alspach, Dupree, School Business Official; Jay Swatek, Tea, Elementary School Principal; Kelly Messmer, Harding County, Secondary School Principal; Sherri Nelson, Brandon Valley, Curriculum Leader; and Monica Waltman, Douglas, Director of Special Education.
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South Dakota 2026 Regular Session

South Dakota Senate Bill SC806

Commending and honoring the 2025-2026 Outstanding School Administrators of South Dakota: David Olson, Meade, Middle School Principal; Kendra Becker, Redfield, Secondary School Principal; Richie Hutchinson, Sioux Falls, Assistant Middle School Principal; and Kay Bass, Harrisburg, Assistant Secondary School Principal.
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South Dakota 2026 Regular Session

South Dakota Senate Bill SB2

Introduced
1/13/26  
Refer
1/13/26  
Report Pass
1/22/26  
Engrossed
1/23/26  
Refer
1/26/26  
Report Pass
1/28/26  
Enrolled
1/29/26  
Provide that a firearm silencer is not a controlled weapon.
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South Dakota 2026 Regular Session

South Dakota House Bill HB1004

Introduced
1/13/26  
Authorize the recall of county commissioners.
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South Dakota 2026 Regular Session

South Dakota House Bill HCR6002

Introduced
1/13/26  
Engrossed
1/16/26  
Honoring the life and achievements of the late Charlie Kirk.
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South Dakota 2026 Regular Session

South Dakota Senate Bill SJR503

Introduced
1/14/26  
Refer
1/14/26  
Report Pass
1/23/26  
Engrossed
1/26/26  
Refer
1/28/26  
Applying to the United States Congress for a convention of the states to propose amendments to the United States Constitution regarding the imposition of fiscal restraints on the federal government, further limiting the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limiting the terms of office for members of Congress and other federal officials.
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South Dakota 2026 Regular Session

South Dakota Senate Bill SR701

Introduced
1/14/26  
Recognizing the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
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South Dakota 2026 Regular Session

South Dakota Senate Bill SB97

Introduced
1/20/26  
Refer
1/20/26  
Report Pass
1/28/26  
Adjust a limit on the percentage increase in revenue payable from property taxes.
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South Dakota 2026 Regular Session

South Dakota Senate Bill SCR602

Introduced
1/23/26  
Engrossed
1/26/26  
Celebrating the sister-state relationship with Taiwan.

Primary Sponsor of Legislation

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South Dakota 2026 Regular Session

South Dakota Senate Bill SB217

Introduced
2/4/26  
Make an appropriation for a fire management officer position within the Department of Public Safety.
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South Dakota 2026 Regular Session

South Dakota Senate Bill SB12

Introduced
1/13/26  
Refer
1/13/26  
Report Pass
1/16/26  
Engrossed
1/21/26  
Refer
1/22/26  
Report Pass
2/3/26  
Enrolled
2/4/26  
Provide for a refund of property taxes in previous years for qualifying veterans and surviving spouses.
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South Dakota 2026 Regular Session

South Dakota Senate Bill SB119

Introduced
1/26/26  
Refer
1/26/26  
Report Pass
2/23/26  
Engrossed
2/24/26  
Refer
2/25/26  
Report Pass
3/5/26  
Enrolled
3/9/26  
Create the capitol restoration fund and to transfer moneys thereto.