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
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
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
Recent Votes
Jan 27, 2026
Voted Yes
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Yes
Do Pass
Passed
South Dakota Senate Bill 14
Modify provisions related to the practice of pharmacy.
Jan 27, 2026
Voted Yes
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Yes
Adopt Resolution as amended
Passed
South Dakota Senate Concurrent Resolution 604
Urging the people of the state of South Dakota to return to the Lord Most High, the Almighty and Uncreate, and plead for His mercy upon the state.
Jan 27, 2026
Voted Yes
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Yes
Do Pass
Passed
South Dakota Senate Bill 21
Modify tax refunds for elderly persons and persons with a disability.
Jan 27, 2026
Voted Yes
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Yes
Do Pass Amended
Passed
South Dakota Senate Bill 75
Amend the type of entities eligible to participate in the cybersecurity services initiative.
Jan 26, 2026
Voted Yes
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Yes
Do Pass
Passed
South Dakota House Bill 1047
Make an appropriation for the construction costs at the Blue Dog State Fish Hatchery, and to declare an emergency.
Jan 26, 2026
Voted Yes
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Yes
Do Pass
Passed
South Dakota House Bill 1042
Authorize the construction of a National Guard vehicle maintenance shop in Sturgis, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.