The Senate took up 129 bills: 34 together on the consent calendar, then 95 one by one, listed below by bill.
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title = {The Senate, Wednesday, May 22, 2024},
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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 Judiciary recommended Interim Study (IS), 4–1.
Interim Study (IS, Study the bill after the session)
Motion Passed: Sent to Interim Study on a voice vote
In the record: Refer to Interim Study
Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 4–1.
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2024-2050s
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote
Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 5–0.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to the end of the calendar on 05/23/2024, Without Objection
Senate Capital Budget recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 4–0.
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote
Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2024-2006s, 4–1.
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2024-2006s
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote
Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2024-1966s, 5–0.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to the end of the calendar on 05/22/2024, Without Objection
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 05/23/2024, Without Objection
Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 7–0.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 05/23/2024, Without Objection
Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2024-1993s, 5–0.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to the end of the calendar on 05/22/2024, Without Objection
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 05/23/2024, Without Objection
Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 5–0.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to the end of the calendar on 05/23/2024, Without Objection
Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2024-2013s, 3–2.
Adopt the Committee Amendment (Accept the committee's changes) 2024-2013s
Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 14–10 on a roll call
In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 2024-2013s
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2024-2013s
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote
Senate Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 3–2.
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote
Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 6–1.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 05/23/2024, Without Objection
Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 4–0.
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote
Senate Judiciary recommended Interim Study (IS), 5–0.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to the end of the calendar on 05/23/2024, Without Objection
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs recommended Interim Study (IS), 3–2.
Interim Study (IS, Study the bill after the session)
Motion Passed: Sent to Interim Study on a voice vote
In the record: Refer to Interim Study
Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 5–0.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to the end of the calendar on 05/23/2024, Without Objection
Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 7–0.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 05/23/2024, Without Objection
Senate Commerce recommended Interim Study (IS), 5–0.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to the end of the calendar on 05/22/2024, Without Objection
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 05/23/2024, Without Objection
Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2024-1972s, 3–2.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to the end of the calendar on 05/23/2024, Without Objection
Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 5–1.
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote
Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 5–0.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to the end of the calendar on 05/23/2024, Without Objection
Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 7–0.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 05/23/2024, Without Objection
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2024-1961s, 3–2.
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2024-1961s
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote
Senate Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 5–0.
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2024-2108s
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote
Senate Commerce recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 4–1.
Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote
Senate Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2024-1996s, 5–0.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to the end of the calendar on 05/23/2024, Without Objection
Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2024-1932s, 5–0.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to the end of the calendar on 05/23/2024, Without Objection
Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 5–0.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to the end of the calendar on 05/23/2024, Without Objection
Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 5–0.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to the end of the calendar on 05/23/2024, Without Objection
Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 5–0.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to the end of the calendar on 05/23/2024, Without Objection
Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 5–0.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to the end of the calendar on 05/23/2024, Without Objection
Senate Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 5–0.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to the end of the calendar on 05/23/2024, Without Objection
Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 7–0.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 05/23/2024, Without Objection
Senate Commerce recommended Interim Study (IS), 3–1.
Interim Study (IS, Study the bill after the session)
Motion Failed on a voice vote
In the record: Refer to Interim Study
Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2024-2091s
Motion Failed 8–16 on a roll call
Moved by Sen. Donna Soucy (D - SD18).
In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2024-2091s
Indefinitely Postpone (Kill the bill and bar its subject for the term)
Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote
Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 5–0.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to the end of the calendar on 05/23/2024, Without Objection
Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2024-1808s, 3–1.
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2024-1808s
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote
Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2024-1945s, 3–2.
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2024-1945s
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote
Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 7–0.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 05/23/2024, Without Objection
Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 3–2.
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed 14–10 on a roll call
In the record: Ought to Pass : RC 14Y-10
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs recommended Interim Study (IS), 4–1.
Interim Study (IS, Study the bill after the session)
Motion Passed: Sent to Interim Study on a voice vote
In the record: Refer to Interim Study
Senate Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 3–2.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to the end of the calendar on 05/23/2024, Without Objection
Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 7–0.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 05/23/2024, Without Objection
Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 5–0.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to the end of the calendar on 05/23/2024, Without Objection
Senate Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 3–2.
Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)
Motion Passed: Bill Tabled 13–11 on a roll call
Moved by Sen. Kevin Avard (R - SD12).
In the record: Laid on Table
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2024-1964s, 3–2.
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2024-1964s
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote
Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 6–1.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 05/23/2024, Without Objection
Senate Finance recommended Interim Study (IS), 7–0.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 05/23/2024, Without Objection
Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2024-1962s, 5–0.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to after the Committee on Education, Without Objection
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2024-1962s, 2024-2144s
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote
In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2024-1962s and 2024-2144s
Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 6–1.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 05/23/2024, Without Objection
Senate Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 5–0.
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2024-1886s
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote
Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 5–0.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to the end of the calendar on 05/23/2024, Without Objection
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to the regular position in the calendar, Without Objection
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 2024-1871s, 5–0.
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2024-1871s, 2024-2123s
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote
In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2024-1871s and 2024-2123s
Senate Finance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 5–2.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 05/23/2024, Without Objection
Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 5–0.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to the end of the calendar on 05/23/2024, Without Objection
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2024-1968s, 3–2.
Adopt the Committee Amendment (Accept the committee's changes) 2024-1968s
Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 14–10 on a roll call
In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 2024-1968s
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2024-1968s
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote
Senate Finance recommended Interim Study (IS), 7–0.
Interim Study (IS, Study the bill after the session)
Motion Passed: Sent to Interim Study on a voice vote
In the record: Refer to Interim Study
Senate Finance recommended Interim Study (IS), 7–0.
Interim Study (IS, Study the bill after the session)
Motion Passed: Sent to Interim Study on a voice vote
In the record: Refer to Interim Study
Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 7–0.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 05/23/2024, Without Objection
Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 5–0.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to the end of the calendar on 05/23/2024, Without Objection
Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 7–0.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 05/23/2024, Without Objection
Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 7–0.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 05/23/2024, Without Objection
Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 7–0.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 05/23/2024, Without Objection
Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 4–3.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 05/23/2024, Without Objection
Senate Finance recommended Interim Study (IS), 7–0.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 05/23/2024, Without Objection
Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 7–0.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 05/23/2024, Without Objection
Senate Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 5–0.
Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)
Motion Failed on a voice vote
Moved by Sen. Daryl Abbas (R - SD22).
In the record: Laid on Table
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote
Senate Finance recommended Interim Study (IS), 6–1.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 05/23/2024, Without Objection
Senate Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 3–2.
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed 14–10 on a roll call
Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2024-2005s, 5–0.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to the end of the calendar on 05/23/2024, Without Objection
Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2024-2124s, 7–0.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 05/23/2024, Without Objection
Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2024-2118s, 7–0.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 05/23/2024, Without Objection
Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2024-2117s, 7–0.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 05/23/2024, Without Objection
Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 7–0.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 05/23/2024, Without Objection
Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2024-1965s, 3–2.
Adopt the Committee Amendment (Accept the committee's changes) 2024-1965s
Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 14–10 on a roll call
In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 2024-1965s
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2024-1965s
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote
Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 7–0.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 05/23/2024, Without Objection
Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2024-2138s, 4–3.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 05/23/2024, Without Objection
Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2024-1977s, 7–0.
Adopt the Committee Amendment (Accept the committee's changes) 2024-1977s
Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 24–0 on a roll call
In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 2024-1977s
Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2024-2137s
Motion Failed 10–14 on a roll call
Moved by Sen. Donna Soucy (D - SD18).
In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2024-2137s
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2024-1977s
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote
Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 7–0.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 05/23/2024, Without Objection
Senate Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 3–2.
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 Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2024-1809s, 3–1.
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2024-1809s
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 14–10 on a roll call
Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 7–0.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 05/23/2024, Without Objection
Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 7–0.
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote
Senate Finance recommended Interim Study (IS), 7–0.
Interim Study (IS, Study the bill after the session)
Motion Passed: Sent to Interim Study on a voice vote
In the record: Refer to Interim Study
Senate Judiciary recommended Interim Study (IS), 4–1.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to the end of the calendar on 05/23/2024, Without Objection
Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2024-1822s, 5–0.
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2024-1822s, 2024-1969s
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote
In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2024-1822s and 2024-1969s
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2024-1952s, 4–1.
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2024-1952s
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote
Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2024-2002s, 4–0.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to the end of the calendar on 05/23/2024, Without Objection
Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2024-2096s, 6–1.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 05/23/2024, Without Objection
Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2024-1967s, 4–0.
Indefinitely Postpone (Kill the bill and bar its subject for the term)
Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote
Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 3–2.
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed 14–10 on a roll call
Senate Finance recommended Interim Study (IS), 6–0.
Interim Study (IS, Study the bill after the session)
Motion Passed: Sent to Interim Study on a voice vote
In the record: Refer to Interim Study
Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2024-2112s, 5–2.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 05/23/2024, Without Objection
Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2024-2017s, 5–0.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to the end of the calendar on 05/23/2024, Without Objection
Senate Finance recommended Interim Study (IS), 6–1.
Interim Study (IS, Study the bill after the session)
Motion Passed: Sent to Interim Study on a voice vote
In the record: Refer to Interim Study
Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 7–0.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 05/23/2024, Without Objection