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 31, 2025
Signed by Governor
Sponsor
South Dakota Senate Bill 176
Clarify the discovery procedures and powers and to modify the administration of the Government Operations and Audit Committee.
Became Law
Mar 13, 2025
Signed by Governor
Sponsor
South Dakota Senate Bill 79
Permit the operation of a Class I electric bicycle on the Mickelson Trail.
Became Law
Mar 13, 2025
Signed by Governor
Sponsor
South Dakota House Bill 1080
Void covenants that prohibit or restrict the possession or use of firearms and ammunition.
Became Law
Mar 13, 2025
Signed by Governor
Sponsor
South Dakota House Bill 1141
Provide an exception for employers to acquire and distribute opioid antagonists that are available over the counter.
Became Law
Mar 13, 2025
Signed by Governor
Sponsor
South Dakota Senate Bill 155
Reduce the amount of net receipts of unclaimed property deposited into the general fund.
Became Law
Recent Votes
Mar 31, 2025
Voted No
No
Veto override
Failed
South Dakota House Bill 1169
Modify the signature requirement for a petition to initiate a constitutional amendment.
Mar 13, 2025
Voted Yes
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Yes
Do Pass Amended
Passed
South Dakota House Bill 1046
Revise the General Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2025.
Mar 13, 2025
Voted Yes
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Yes
Do Pass Amended
Passed
South Dakota Senate Bill 55
Revise property tax levies for school districts and to revise the state aid to general and special education formulas.
Mar 13, 2025
Voted Yes
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Yes
Do Pass
Passed
South Dakota Senate Bill 220
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, 2025
Voted Yes
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Yes
Conference Committee Report adopted
Passed
South Dakota Senate Bill 113
Provide protections for parental rights.
Mar 12, 2025
Voted Yes
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Yes
Conference Committee Report adopted
Passed
South Dakota House Bill 1218
Address the imposition of firearm restrictions on certain employees, officers, volunteers, and other individuals.
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