Bill Sponsor
Ernie E. Otten
South Dakota · State Senator · District 6 · Republican
Overview
Bills
Votes
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 11, 2026
Passed House
Sponsor
South Dakota Senate Bill 119
Create the capitol restoration fund and to transfer moneys thereto.
Active
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
South Dakota Senate Bill 2
Provide that a firearm silencer is not a controlled weapon.
Became Law
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.
Active
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
Recent Votes
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.
Mar 11, 2026
Voted No
No
Reconsidered
Failed
South Dakota House Bill 1209
Require employment verification eligibility through the e-verify program and to provide a penalty therefor.
Mar 11, 2026
Voted Yes
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Yes
Concurred in amendments
Passed
South Dakota Senate Bill 245
Create the homeowner property tax reduction fund, and to transfer moneys to the homeowner property tax reduction fund.
Mar 11, 2026
Voted Yes
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Yes
Conference Committee Report adopted
Passed
South Dakota Senate Bill 74
Transfer moneys to the general fund from the budget reserve fund and the general revenue replacement fund, and to declare an emergency.
Mar 11, 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.