Sen. Ernie Otten
District 6•(R)•South Dakota Senate
Summary
Sen. Ernie Otten (R) represents South Dakota in the Senate. This session, Sen. Otten has sponsored 4 bills, co-sponsored 13 bills, voted Yes 289 times, and No 43 times.
Record
Sen. Ernie Otten is the prime sponsor of 4 bills and a co-sponsor of 13 this session.
Bills
SB 119Create the capitol restoration fund and to transfer moneys thereto.Mar 30, 2026 · Signed by GovernorSB 120Make an appropriation for the economic development of South Dakota.Mar 9, 2026 · EngrossedSB 217Make an appropriation for a fire management officer position within the Department of Public Safety.Feb 26, 2026 · In J CommitteeSB 12Provide for a refund of property taxes in previous years for qualifying veterans and surviving spouses.Feb 11, 2026 · Signed by Governor
Votes
Sen. Ernie Otten has voted Yes on 289 bills and No on 43 this session.
HB 1326Appropriate 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 30, 2026 · Signed by Governor · Voted AyeSB 245Create the homeowner property tax reduction fund, and to transfer moneys to the homeowner property tax reduction fund.Mar 30, 2026 · Signed by Governor · Voted AyeHB 1320Revise a provision related to service of process for boards of county commissioners.Mar 30, 2026 · Signed by Governor · Voted AyeHB 1313Require education in prenatal human growth and development.Mar 30, 2026 · Signed by Governor · Voted AyeHB 1292Limit the ability of a health carrier to recoup, recover, or retroactively deny previously paid claims.Mar 30, 2026 · Signed by Governor · Voted Aye