Nonpartisan · Data from OpenStates / Plural Policy · South Dakota
Votes with Republicans
49%
on 77 party-line votes · Senate Republicans median 76%
Cast a vote
100%
Yea or Nay on 455 of 455 roll calls · Senate median 98%
Their bills that became law
5 of 9
as a primary sponsor, this session · Republicans median 3
Roll calls on record
455
2026 Regular Session
Votes and bills updated Oct 11, 2026 from LegiScan (CC BY 4.0), which republishes the legislature’s own records. Profile details from OpenStates / Plural Policy. Figures cover 2026 Regular Session.
How Glen Vilhauer votes
A party-line vote is a roll call where most voting Democrats and most voting Republicans took opposite sides. Absences and not-voting are never counted. Same method as our Congress pages.
Where Glen Vilhauer sits in the Senate
Each dot is one member of the Senate, placed by how often they voted on the Democratic side of party-line votes. Glen Vilhauer is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
39 of 77 party-line votes, most recent 10 shown.
SB245 · Create the homeowner property tax reduction fund, and to transfer moneys to the homeowner property tax reduction fund.
Concurred in amendments · 2026-03-11 · Passed 20–13 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB1241 · Modify the requirements for public notice of a hearing prior to a vote to impose an excess tax levy, and to modify requirements to refer an excess tax levy of a school district to a vote.
Reconsidered · 2026-03-09 · Passed 19–15 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB1241 · Modify the requirements for public notice of a hearing prior to a vote to impose an excess tax levy, and to modify requirements to refer an excess tax levy of a school district to a vote.
Do Pass Amended · 2026-03-09 · Failed 17–17 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB1160 · Repeal the medical marijuana oversight committee.
Do Pass · 2026-03-09 · Failed 15–19 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB1160 · Repeal the medical marijuana oversight committee.
Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6 · 2026-03-09 · Failed 17–17 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB1323 · Modify the requirements to refer an ordinance or resolution to the voters of a political subdivision.
Do Pass Amended · 2026-03-09 · Passed 19–15 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB1082 · Establish parameters for the reimbursement of school districts that provide free or reduced-price meals to students.
Tabled · 2026-03-05 · Passed 5–4 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB1073 · Provide for the creation of a cardiac emergency plan in every school and to make an appropriation therefor.
Deferred to the 41st legislative day · 2026-02-26 · Passed 10–6 · most Republicans voted the other way
SB213 · Create the building opportunity through out-of-school time program and the building opportunity through out-of-school time program fund, authorize a new fee, make an appropriation therefor, and transfer moneys to the building opportunity through out-of-school time program fund.
Tabled · 2026-02-25 · Passed 11–6 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB1261 · Provide a tax credit for owner-occupied property, to make an appropriation therefor, and to transfer moneys to the general fund.
Do Pass Amended · 2026-02-25 · Passed 11–6 · most Republicans voted the other way
Closest votes they cast
Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.
HB1160 · Repeal the medical marijuana oversight committee.
Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6 · 2026-03-09 · Failed 17–17
HB1241 · Modify the requirements for public notice of a hearing prior to a vote to impose an excess tax levy, and to modify requirements to refer an excess tax levy of a school district to a vote.
Do Pass Amended · 2026-03-09 · Failed 17–17
SB193 · Clarify the definition of backup electric generation.
Reconsidered · 2026-02-23 · Failed 17–17
SB218 · Provide for the establishment of charter schools.
Do Pass Amended · 2026-02-19 · Failed 17–17
SB195 · Repeal the expiration of a reduction in certain gross receipts and use tax rates.
Do Pass · 2026-02-17 · Failed 17–17
Democrats they vote with most
Share of contested roll calls (the losing side got at least 10%) where both voted and landed on the same side. Unanimous votes are left out, because on those everyone agrees.
Jamie SmithDemocrat · District 15 · 139 shared contested votes
83%
Liz LarsonDemocrat · District 10 · 140 shared contested votes
82%
Red Dawn FosterDemocrat · District 27 · 156 shared contested votes
44%
Their session, month by month
Dark bars are roll calls they were recorded on each month; the red part is the ones without a Yea or Nay (0 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Glen Vilhauer was a primary sponsor of this session. Most bills from either party never leave committee; in Illinois many never get past the Assignments or Rules committee.
Introduced9
Out of committee6
Passed one chamber5
Passed both chambers5
Became law5
Never left committee3
For comparison, the median Republican member of the Senate has 3 bills that became law this session.
What their bills are about
Fees 3Penalty 2Delayed Effective Date 2Fund 1Licensure 1Professions and Occupations 1
Amend provisions related to changing rooms, sleeping quarters, and restrooms.
Became lawSigned by the Governor on March 30, 2026 H.J. 579 · 2026-03-30
Allow for the direct creation of a limited liability limited partnership.
Became lawSigned by the Governor on March 04, 2026 H.J. 496 · 2026-03-04
Authorize the construction of a trades center on the campus of Lake Area Technical College, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.
Out of committeeHouse of Representatives Do Pass Amended, Failed, YEAS 43, NAYS 22. H.J. 472 · 2026-03-02
Authorize the use of bingo games, lotteries, and pull-tab devices by booster clubs.
Became lawSigned by the Governor on February 26, 2026 H.J. 452 · 2026-02-26
Allow a business owner who is a veteran to display military specialty plates on a noncommercial vehicle registered to the veteran's business and to limit personal liability to the business owner and veteran.
Became lawSigned by the Governor on February 23, 2026 H.J. 400 · 2026-02-23
Update the official code of laws.
Became lawSigned by the Governor on February 12, 2026 H.J. 304 · 2026-02-12
Establish public benefit corporations in South Dakota.
Not out of committeeJudiciary Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 0. H.J. 9 · 2026-02-04
Provide for the licensing of property data collectors and the registration of property data collection companies and to provide a penalty therefor.
Not out of committeeCommerce and Energy Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 2. H.J. 7 · 2026-01-26
Prohibit the sale of delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol products to individuals under the age of twenty-one.
Not out of committeeWithdrawn at the Request of the Prime Sponsor S.J. 74 · 2026-01-21
Descriptions are the legislature’s own synopsis. Bill data from LegiScan, CC BY 4.0.
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SB121 · 2026-03-30
Transfer moneys and make an appropriation for the replacement of the Richmond Lake dam and spillway and to declare an emergency. (Conference Committee Report adopted)
SB78 · 2026-03-12
Revise the General Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2026. (Do Pass Amended)
HB1326 · 2026-03-12
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. (Do Pass)
HB1051 · 2026-03-12
Revise property tax levies for school districts and to revise the state aid to general and special education formulas. (Do Pass Amended)
SB245 · 2026-03-11
Create the homeowner property tax reduction fund, and to transfer moneys to the homeowner property tax reduction fund. (Concurred in amendments)
HB1139 · 2026-03-11
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. (Tabled)
HB1200 · 2026-03-11
Make an appropriation for victim services provided by nonprofit organizations. (Conference Committee Report adopted)
HB1326 · 2026-03-11
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. (Do Pass)
SB74 · 2026-03-11
Transfer moneys to the general fund from the budget reserve fund and the general revenue replacement fund, and to declare an emergency. (Conference Committee Report adopted)
HB1209 · 2026-03-11
Require employment verification eligibility through the e-verify program and to provide a penalty therefor. (Conference Committee report not adopted, no committee appointed)
HB1209 · 2026-03-11
Require employment verification eligibility through the e-verify program and to provide a penalty therefor. (Reconsidered)
SB78 · 2026-03-11
Revise the General Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2026. (Do Pass Amended)
HB1051 · 2026-03-11
Revise property tax levies for school districts and to revise the state aid to general and special education formulas. (Do Pass Amended)
SB39 · 2026-03-10
Revise provisions relating to industrial hemp. (Concurred in amendments)
HB1200 · 2026-03-10
Make an appropriation for victim services provided by nonprofit organizations. (Motion to amend)
HB1200 · 2026-03-10
Make an appropriation for victim services provided by nonprofit organizations. (Conference Committee Report adopted)
SB159 · 2026-03-10
Revise requirements pertaining to the minimum age for marriage. (Concurred in amendments)
SB106 · 2026-03-10
Modify the amount required to be set aside for extraordinary expenses incurred in providing special education programs. (Concurred in amendments)
SB171 · 2026-03-10
Amend provisions pertaining to the processing of absentee ballots and to declare an emergency. (Concurred in amendments)
SB135 · 2026-03-10
Protect residents from increased utility costs and utility shortages caused by data centers and clarify authority to regulate data centers. (Concurred in amendments)
SB221 · 2026-03-10
Regulate the retail sale of nicotine products, and to provide a penalty therefor. (Concurred in amendments)
SB119 · 2026-03-10
Create the capitol restoration fund and to transfer moneys thereto. (Concurred in amendments)
HB1302 · 2026-03-09
Address issues facing South Dakota. (Tabled)
HB1184 · 2026-03-09
Define man and woman throughout the state. (Do Pass Amended)
HB1323 · 2026-03-09
Modify the requirements to refer an ordinance or resolution to the voters of a political subdivision. (Do Pass Amended)
HB1176 · 2026-03-09
Clarify bond or pre-trial release upon sobriety program participation. (Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6)
HB1006 · 2026-03-09
Create a taskforce to study the creation of Indian medicaid managed care entities in the state. (Do Pass Amended)
HB1082 · 2026-03-09
Establish parameters for the reimbursement of school districts that provide free or reduced-price meals to students. (Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6)
HB1082 · 2026-03-09
Establish parameters for the reimbursement of school districts that provide free or reduced-price meals to students. (Do Pass Amended)
SB49 · 2026-03-09
Safeguard the integrity, privacy, and security of genetic data and provide a civil penalty therefor. (Concurred in amendments)
HB1187 · 2026-03-09
Add coaches to the list of mandatory reporters of child abuse or neglect. (Do Pass Amended)
HB1134 · 2026-03-09
Make an appropriation for the economic development prosperity of South Dakota. (Tabled)
HB1253 · 2026-03-09
Adjust the assessment methodology for owner-occupied single-family dwellings and nonagricultural property. (Do Pass Amended)
HB1038 · 2026-03-09
Allow the Public Utilities Commission to assess actual costs to data centers that are customers of public utilities. (Do Pass Amended)
HB1149 · 2026-03-09
Adopt the athletic trainer licensure compact. (Do Pass)
HB1303 · 2026-03-09
Promote the future success and development of South Dakota. (Tabled)
HB1249 · 2026-03-09
Amend provisions pertaining to the School Finance Accountability Board, and the process by which a recommendation of the board is approved. (Do Pass Amended)
HB1160 · 2026-03-09
Repeal the medical marijuana oversight committee. (Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6)
HB1160 · 2026-03-09
Repeal the medical marijuana oversight committee. (Do Pass)
HB1135 · 2026-03-09
Make an appropriation to enhance the economic health of South Dakota. (Tabled)
HB1274 · 2026-03-09
Prohibit the dispensing, distribution, sale, or advertisement of certain articles or things for purposes of an unlawful abortion and provide a criminal and civil penalty therefor. (Do Pass Amended)
HB1320 · 2026-03-09
Revise a provision related to service of process for boards of county commissioners. (Do Pass Amended)
HB1215 · 2026-03-09
Authorize counties and municipalities to issue a license for a cigar bar. (Do Pass Amended)
HB1241 · 2026-03-09
Modify the requirements for public notice of a hearing prior to a vote to impose an excess tax levy, and to modify requirements to refer an excess tax levy of a school district to a vote. (Do Pass Amended)
HB1241 · 2026-03-09
Modify the requirements for public notice of a hearing prior to a vote to impose an excess tax levy, and to modify requirements to refer an excess tax levy of a school district to a vote. (Reconsidered)
HB1241 · 2026-03-09
Modify the requirements for public notice of a hearing prior to a vote to impose an excess tax levy, and to modify requirements to refer an excess tax levy of a school district to a vote. (Do Pass Amended)
HB1140 · 2026-03-09
Permit a court to impose as a condition of probation, or parole in certain circumstances, treatment at a nonprofit entity awarded an alternative care program grant. (Do Pass Amended)
HB1148 · 2026-03-09
Adopt the respiratory care interstate compact. (Do Pass)
HB1176 · 2026-03-05
Clarify bond or pre-trial release upon sobriety program participation. (Do Pass Amended)
HB1176 · 2026-03-05
Clarify bond or pre-trial release upon sobriety program participation. (Report out of committee without recommendation as amended)
HB1082 · 2026-03-05
Establish parameters for the reimbursement of school districts that provide free or reduced-price meals to students. (Tabled)
HB1045 · 2026-03-05
Revise certain provisions related to child support. (Do Pass Amended)
HB1108 · 2026-03-05
Require the sealing of court files upon dismissal or denial of a petition for a protection order. (Do Pass Amended)
HB1300 · 2026-03-05
Except victims of human trafficking or domestic abuse from certain clemency notice requirements. (Do Pass Amended)
SB15 · 2026-03-05
Create the Developmental Disability Service Delivery Committee. (Concurred in amendments)
HB1040 · 2026-03-05
Revise the child support obligation schedule. (Do Pass)
HB1258 · 2026-03-05
Require that a property tax bill provide access to a state website providing property tax information. (Do Pass)
HB1138 · 2026-03-05
Require the licensure of non-medical home care agencies, and to provide a penalty therefor. (Do Pass Amended)
HB1183 · 2026-03-05
Revise qualifications for immunity from prosecution following a drug-related overdose. (Do Pass)
HB1161 · 2026-03-05
Amend provisions related to changing rooms, sleeping quarters, and restrooms. (Do Pass Amended)
Complete voting record from LegiScan (showing the 60 most recent of 455 total roll-call votes this session).
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