Ernie E. Otten
South Dakota · State Senator · District 6 · Republican
Address
Capitol Building 500 E. Capitol Ave., Pierre, SD 57501
Phone
605-773-3821
Address
Capitol Building 500 E. Capitol Ave., Pierre, SD 57501
Phone
605-773-3821
Featured Bills
Mar 30, 2026
Passed House
Sponsor
South Dakota Senate Bill 121
Transfer moneys and make an appropriation for the replacement of the Richmond Lake dam and spillway and to declare an emergency.
Active
Mar 30, 2026
Signed by Governor
Sponsor
South Dakota Senate Bill 119
Create the capitol restoration fund and to transfer moneys thereto.
Became Law
Feb 11, 2026
Signed by Governor
Sponsor
South Dakota Senate Bill 12
Provide for a refund of property taxes in previous years for qualifying veterans and surviving spouses.
Became Law
Feb 11, 2026
Signed by Governor
Sponsor
Jan 26, 2026
Passed Senate
Sponsor
South Dakota Senate Joint Resolution 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.
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Recent Votes
Mar 30, 2026
Voted Yes
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Yes
Conference Committee Report adopted
Passed
South Dakota Senate Bill 121
Transfer moneys and make an appropriation for the replacement of the Richmond Lake dam and spillway and to declare an emergency.
Mar 12, 2026
Voted Yes
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Yes
Do Pass
Passed
South Dakota House Bill 1326
Appropriate money for the ordinary expenses of the legislative, judicial, and executive departments of the state, the current expenses of state institutions, interest on the public debt, and common schools.
Mar 12, 2026
Voted Yes
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Yes
Do Pass Amended
Passed
South Dakota Senate Bill 78
Revise the General Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2026.
Mar 12, 2026
Voted Yes
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Yes
Do Pass Amended
Passed
South Dakota House Bill 1051
Revise property tax levies for school districts and to revise the state aid to general and special education formulas.
Mar 11, 2026
Voted Yes
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Yes
Conference Committee Report adopted
Passed
South Dakota House Bill 1200
Make an appropriation for victim services provided by nonprofit organizations.
Mar 11, 2026
Voted Yes
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Yes
Conference Committee report not adopted, no committee appointed
Passed
South Dakota House Bill 1209
Require employment verification eligibility through the e-verify program and to provide a penalty therefor.
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