The Senate took up 71 bills: 15 together on the consent calendar, then 56 one by one, listed below by bill.
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}The Senate journal does not record who spoke for or against a motion, so this is the vote record without the debate.
The record does not say what order these came in: the journal page is cited on only a few of them, so they are listed by bill.
Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2019-1941s
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote
Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Re-refer to Committee.
Re-refer to Committee (Send the bill back to committee)
Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote
In the record: Rereferred to Committee
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote
Senate Education and Workforce Development recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).
Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote
Senate Education and Workforce Development recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to the next session, Without Objection
Senate Education and Workforce Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2019-1836s.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to when Senators return from a House hearing, Without Objection
Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2019-1975s
Motion Failed 8–16 on a roll call
Moved by Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14).
In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2019-1975s
Reconsider (Vote again on a decision) 2019-1975
Motion Passed: Vote Reopened on a voice vote
Moved by Sen. Dan Feltes (D - SD15).
In the record: Reconsideration on vote on 2019-1975
Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2019-1975s
Motion Failed 10–14 on a roll call
Moved by Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14).
In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2019-1975s
Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2019-1989s
Motion Failed 9–15 on a roll call
Moved by Sen. Regina Birdsell (R - SD19).
In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2019-1989s
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2019-1836s
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote
Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote
Senate Commerce recommended Re-refer to Committee, 5–0.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to the next session, Without Objection
Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to the beginning of the calendar, Without Objection
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2019-1947s
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 24–0 on a roll call
Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote
Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2019-1883s.
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2019-1883s, 2019-1980s
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 18–6 on a roll call
In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2019-1883s, and 2019-1980s
Senate Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed 15–9 on a roll call
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs recommended Re-refer to Committee.
Re-refer to Committee (Send the bill back to committee)
Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote
In the record: Rereferred to Committee
Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2019-1888s.
Adopt the Committee Amendment (Accept the committee's changes) 2019-1888s
Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 16–8 on a roll call
In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 2019-1888s
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2019-1888s
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 16–8 on a roll call
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote
Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).
Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Killed 16–8 on a roll call
Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs recommended Re-refer to Committee.
Re-refer to Committee (Send the bill back to committee)
Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote
In the record: Rereferred to Committee
Senate Transportation recommended Re-refer to Committee.
Re-refer to Committee (Send the bill back to committee)
Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee 16–8 on a roll call
In the record: Rereferred to Committee
Senate Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Failed 11–12 on a roll call
Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)
Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote
Moved by Sen. Jeb Bradley (R - SD3).
In the record: Laid on Table
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs recommended No Recommendation.
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed 15–9 on a roll call
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2019-1885s.
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2019-1885s
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote
Senate Education and Workforce Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2019-1837s.
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2019-1988s
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2019-1889s.
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2019-1889s
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote
Senate Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2019-1854s.
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2019-1854s
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote
Senate Education and Workforce Development recommended Re-refer to Committee.
Re-refer to Committee (Send the bill back to committee)
Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote
In the record: Rereferred to Committee
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).
Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)
Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote
Moved by Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20).
In the record: Laid on Table
Senate Transportation recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).
Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)
Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote
Moved by Sen. Regina Birdsell (R - SD19).
In the record: Laid on Table
Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2019-1886s.
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2019-1886s, 2019-1949s
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote
In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2019-1886s and 2019-1949s
Senate Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2019-1974s
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote
Senate Education and Workforce Development recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).
Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote
Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote
Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2019-1755s.
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2019-1755s
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2019-1867s.
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2019-1867s
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote
Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2019-1857s.
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2019-1857s
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 21–3 on a roll call
Senate Commerce recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).
Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote
Senate Commerce recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to when Senators return from a House hearing, Without Objection
Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)
Motion Failed 10–14 on a roll call
Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2019-1986s
Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 14–10 on a roll call
Moved by Sen. Dan Feltes (D - SD15).
In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2019-1986s
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2019-1986s
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote
Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2019-1892s.
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2019-1892s, 2019-1987s
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 14–10 on a roll call
In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2019-1892s, and 2019-1987s
Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2019-1858s.
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2019-1858s
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote
Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2019-1852s.
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2019-1852s
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote
Senate Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote
Senate Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote
Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2019-1990s
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 19–5 on a roll call
Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote
Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote
Senate Education and Workforce Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2019-1745s.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to the next session, Without Objection
Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2019-1893s.
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2019-1893s
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 19–5 on a roll call
Senate Education and Workforce Development recommended Re-refer to Committee.
Re-refer to Committee (Send the bill back to committee)
Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote
In the record: Rereferred to Committee
Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2019-1850s.
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2019-1850s
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote
Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2019-1853s.
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2019-1853s
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote
Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote
Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)
Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote
Moved by Sen. Dan Feltes (D - SD15).
In the record: Laid on Table
Senate Education and Workforce Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2019-1744s.
Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)
Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote
Moved by Sen. Dan Feltes (D - SD15).
In the record: Laid on Table
Senate Commerce recommended Re-refer to Committee, 5–0.
Re-refer to Committee (Send the bill back to committee)
Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote
In the record: Rereferred to Committee
Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes)
Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote
Moved by Sen. Tom Sherman (D - SD24).
In the record: Concur with the House Amendment
Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes)
Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote
Moved by Sen. Tom Sherman (D - SD24).
In the record: Concur with the House Amendment