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SB78 - Provide for an E15 fuel tax refund.
Casey Crabtree, Drew Peterson, Jessica Bahmuller
Last updated 7 months ago
24 Co-Sponsors
STATUS
Passed
HCR6003 - To create the One Hundredth Session Planning Committee of the South Dakota Legislature.
Tony Venhuizen, David Wheeler, Aaron Aylward
Last updated 8 months ago
60 Co-Sponsors
STATUS
Enrolled
HCR6010 - Acknowledging the need to protect our borders and affirming South Dakota's support of the defense of the southern border.
Casey Crabtree, Will D. Mortenson, Amber Arlint
Last updated 8 months ago
80 Co-Sponsors
STATUS
Enrolled
SJR502 - Providing legislative approval for a future use water permit application by the Lewis and Clark Regional Water System.
Herman Otten, Tony Venhuizen, Amber Arlint
Last updated 8 months ago
17 Co-Sponsors
STATUS
Engrossed
SB120 - Provide an additional basis for the Interim Rules Review Committee to revert a proposed administrative rule.
Roger Degroot, Herman Otten, Jean Hunhoff
Last updated 8 months ago
3 Co-Sponsors
STATUS
Engrossed
HB1035 - Extend the period of renewal for an enhanced permit to carry a concealed pistol.
Kevin D. Jensen, Jim Stalzer, Aaron Aylward
Last updated 8 months ago
56 Co-Sponsors
STATUS
Passed
SB13 - Revise the process for nominating candidates for the offices of lieutenant governor, attorney general, and secretary of state.
Jessica Bahmuller, Jim Mehlhaff, Arch Beal
Last updated 7 months ago
32 Co-Sponsors
STATUS
Engrossed
HB1024 - Require that an application for a medical marijuana registry identification card include a notice of federal law regarding firearms and the unlawful use of a controlled substance.
Kevin D. Jensen, Jim Stalzer, Rocky Dale Blare
Last updated 7 months ago
24 Co-Sponsors
STATUS
Passed
HB1041 - Modify the definition of public infrastructure to allow a federally recognized Indian tribe to be eligible for housing infrastructure grants and loans and to declare an emergency.
Michael H. Rohl, Tyler Tordsen, Rocky Dale Blare
Last updated 8 months ago
36 Co-Sponsors
STATUS
Enrolled
HB1096 - Provide that a temporary restraining order may extend beyond thirty days in certain circumstances involving stalking.
Tim Reed, Tamara St. John, Rocky Dale Blare
Last updated 7 months ago
23 Co-Sponsors
STATUS
Passed
BIOGRAPHY
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Senator from South Dakota district SD-006
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South Dakota Senate
BIRTH
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ABOUT
Herman Otten was born and raised in Missouri. He attended Concordia Seminary in Springfield as well as Missouri State University and Missouri Baptist College. Otten is a minister and hosts a Christian program called Issues, Etc. In 2008, Otten was first elected to the Missouri state House of Representatives. He represents District 44 as a member of the Republican party. Otten serves on several committees including Emerging Issues, Special Committee on Urban Issues, and Special Committee on Government Oversight.read less
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