South Dakota · Current officeholder
Ernie Otten
Republican South Dakota Senate, District 6
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Sponsored legislation
41 bills in the current data (41 as primary sponsor), sorted by most recent official action. Linked by Open States person ID.
| Bill | Title | Role | Stage | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 121 | transfer moneys and make an appropriation for the replacement of the Richmond Lake dam and spillway and to declare an emergency. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | March 30, 2026 |
| SB 119 | create the capitol restoration fund and to transfer moneys thereto. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | March 30, 2026 |
| SB 120 | make an appropriation for the economic development of South Dakota. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 9, 2026 |
| SC 822 | honoring TKO’s Custom Catering and Capitol Cafe for outstanding service. | Primary sponsor | Introduced | March 4, 2026 |
| HC 8018 | celebrating the seventy-fifth anniversary of the creation of the Legislative Research Council. | Primary sponsor | Introduced | March 3, 2026 |
| SB 217 | make an appropriation for a fire management officer position within the Department of Public Safety. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 26, 2026 |
| SJR 503 | 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. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | February 18, 2026 |
| SB 97 | adjust a limit on the percentage increase in revenue payable from property taxes. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 17, 2026 |
| HC 8012 | recognizing Captain Royce Williams for his exemplary military service and bravery in combat. | Primary sponsor | Introduced | February 17, 2026 |
| SB 2 | provide that a firearm silencer is not a controlled weapon. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | February 11, 2026 |
| SB 12 | provide for a refund of property taxes in previous years for qualifying veterans and surviving spouses. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | February 11, 2026 |
| SC 806 | 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. | Primary sponsor | Introduced | February 3, 2026 |
| SC 805 | 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. | Primary sponsor | Introduced | February 3, 2026 |
| SCR 602 | celebrating the sister-state relationship with Taiwan. | Primary sponsor | Introduced | January 29, 2026 |
| HB 1004 | authorize the recall of county commissioners. | Primary sponsor | In committee | January 27, 2026 |
| HCR 6002 | honoring the life and achievements of the late Charlie Kirk. | Primary sponsor | Introduced | January 26, 2026 |
| SR 701 | recognizing the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. | Primary sponsor | Introduced | January 15, 2026 |
| SB 176 | clarify the discovery procedures and powers and to modify the administration of the Government Operations and Audit Committee. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | March 31, 2025 |
| SB 79 | permit the operation of a Class I electric bicycle on the Mickelson Trail. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | March 13, 2025 |
| SB 155 | reduce the amount of net receipts of unclaimed property deposited into the general fund. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | March 13, 2025 |
| HB 1141 | provide an exception for employers to acquire and distribute opioid antagonists that are available over the counter. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | March 13, 2025 |
| HB 1080 | void covenants that prohibit or restrict the possession or use of firearms and ammunition. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | March 13, 2025 |
| SJR 505 | Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, establishing the trust for unclaimed property fund. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 12, 2025 |
| SJR 503 | Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, clarifying that an individual must be a citizen of the United States to be eligible to vote. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 12, 2025 |
| HJR 5003 | Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, requiring that a constitutional amendment receive an affirmative vote of sixty percent of the votes cast before the measure is enacted. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 12, 2025 |
| SJR 501 | Providing legislative approval for a future use water permit application by the Western Dakota Regional Water System. | Primary sponsor | Passed both chambers | March 10, 2025 |
| HJR 5002 | Applying to the United States Congress under Article V of the United States Constitution to call for a convention for proposing an amendment to the constitution establishing congressional term limits. | Primary sponsor | Passed both chambers | March 10, 2025 |
| HJR 5001 | Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, conditioning the requirement of expanded Medicaid on the level of federal medical assistance. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 6, 2025 |
| SB 71 | revise provisions pertaining to the compulsory age for school attendance. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | March 5, 2025 |
| SB 138 | make an appropriation for developing the economic viability of South Dakota. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 5, 2025 |
| SB 137 | make an appropriation for the economic development of South Dakota. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 5, 2025 |
| SB 136 | make an appropriation to enhance the economic health of South Dakota. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 5, 2025 |
| HB 1019 | eliminate certain property taxes levied on owner-occupied single-family dwellings, and to increase certain gross receipts tax rates and use tax rates. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 19, 2025 |
| HC 8011 | Commending and honoring the Tea Area School Board as the Associated School Boards of South Dakota 2024 Outstanding School Board award recipient. | Primary sponsor | Introduced | February 18, 2025 |
| HB 1010 | require cost model reports for certain programs and institutions. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 18, 2025 |
| SCR 602 | Celebrating the sister-state relationship with Taiwan. | Primary sponsor | Introduced | February 13, 2025 |
| SB 13 | clarify the enactment and effective date of a measure initiated or referred within a political subdivision. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | February 11, 2025 |
| SB 7 | prohibit the adoption or implementation of certain policies related to immigration enforcement. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | February 10, 2025 |
| SCR 601 | Supporting the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 12 to honor the late Helen Miller. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 7, 2025 |
| SJR 502 | 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. | Primary sponsor | Did not advance | February 4, 2025 |
| SC 804 | Honoring the 2023-2024 Outstanding School Administrators of South Dakota: Todd Foster, Brookings Middle School Principal; Dr. Julie Hatling, Belle Fourche Elementary School Principal; Camille Kaul, Aberdeen Curriculum Leader; Jason Kolousek, Wessington Springs Secondary School Principal; Kristi Lewis, Chester School Business Official; Mark Naugle, Custer School Superintendent; Amanda Olinger, Harrisburg Assistant Middle School Principal; and Laura Welch, Lennox Director of Special Education. | Primary sponsor | Introduced | January 30, 2025 |