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Lauren Nelson R

State Senator
South Dakota Senate District 18
Term: — – Jan. 3, 2026
Email: [email protected]
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On Record (18)

Bill Ballot MeasuresEducationProperty taxSCHOOL DISTRICTS
require an election to approve the issuance of certain capital outlay certificates, lease-purchase contracts, or installment purchase contracts.
May 23, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill EducationPromulgation of RulesSchool CurriculumSCHOOL DISTRICTSStudents
amend provisions pertaining to the administration of an academic achievement assessment to students in grade eleven.
May 23, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURECountiesPetitionsPlanning, Zoning and Housing Programs
clarify the procedure for petitioning a board of county commissioners for a change to the comprehensive plan or zoning ordinances.
May 23, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURECharter SchoolsEducationFeesLIABILITYOpen MeetingsPromulgation of RulesPublic Records and FilesReportsRetirement SystemSCHOOL DISTRICTSState Aid to EducationStudentsTEACHERS
provide for the establishment of charter schools.
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Bill LAW ENFORCEMENTMedical CannabisPublic Health and Safety
require that a medical cannabis cardholder provide a card or card number upon request of a law enforcement officer.
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Bill CountiesOpen MeetingsPlanning, Zoning and Housing Programs
require boards of county commissioners and county planning and zoning commissions to hold meetings after certain times or provide recordings of meetings to the public for later viewing.
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Bill ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURECountiesPlanning, Zoning and Housing Programs
clarify the rights to appeal and refer certain decisions of boards of county commissioners.
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Bill Child CareCRIMESSex offenses
add licensed and registered child care programs to the definition of community safety zone.
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Bill Health CareMedical CannabisPublic Health and Safety
expand the information required to be sent to the prescription drug monitoring program for each registry identification card holder.
May 23, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Campaign FinanceDelayed Effective DateELECTIONS
amend the requirements for filing certain campaign finance disclosure statements.
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Bill EducationPrivate Education
define nonpublic school.
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Apr 09, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Ballot MeasuresEducationProperty taxSCHOOL DISTRICTS
Require an election to approve the issuance of certain capital outlay certificates, lease-purchase contracts, or installment purchase contracts.
Require an election to approve the issuance of certain capital outlay certificates, lease-purchase contracts, or installment purchase contracts.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURECharter SchoolsEducationFeesLIABILITYOpen MeetingsPromulgation of RulesPublic Records and FilesReportsRetirement SystemSCHOOL DISTRICTSState Aid to EducationStudentsTEACHERS
Provide for the establishment of charter schools.
Provide for the establishment of charter schools.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Administrative Rule RevisionEducationSchool CurriculumUncodified Acts
Direct the amendment of the Administrative Rules of South Dakota regarding the awarding of high school credit for participation in extracurricular athletics.
Direct the amendment of the Administrative Rules of South Dakota regarding the awarding of high school credit for participation in extracurricular athletics.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral EducationUncodified ActsAdministrative Rule RevisionSchool Curriculum
Direct the amendment of the Administrative Rules of South Dakota regarding the coursework required for high school graduation.
Direct the amendment of the Administrative Rules of South Dakota regarding the coursework required for high school graduation.
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral Planning, Zoning and Housing ProgramsTax Increment Financing Districts
Require notification of property owners prior to the establishment of a tax increment financing district.
Require notification of property owners prior to the establishment of a tax increment financing district.
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral CountiesMunicipal GovernmentPlanning, Zoning and Housing ProgramsTax Increment Financing Districts
Provide for compensation to counties for administering tax increment financing districts created by a municipality.
Provide for compensation to counties for administering tax increment financing districts created by a municipality.
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share

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modify requirements to create a tax increment financing district.
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authorize a comprehensive study of juvenile correctional and residential facilities, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.
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prohibit certain restrictions in employment contracts for community services providers.
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require that all recorded votes of a legislator be displayed on the Legislative Research Council website.
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require an election for an excess tax levy of a school district.
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require that the Department of Health annually report on public health effects of cannabis use.
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prohibit the misrepresentation of an animal as a service animal and to provide a penalty therefor.
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update provisions related to certain large-use customers of utilities.
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provide that a portion of revenues from wind farms remain with school districts.
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revise registration fees for drones and establish a fund to support drone aviation.
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provide for an automatic refund of an assessment on crops, livestock, and milk.
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ban hemp-derived intoxicants not for medical purposes.
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prohibit the manufacture, sale, and distribution of any product containing cell-cultured protein, and provide a penalty therefor.
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address the assumption of risk by an individual present at a shooting range.
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increase the amount of value exempt from property taxes under a tax relief program for disabled veterans and surviving spouses.
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extend the motor vehicle and motorcycle licensing fee available to a veteran with a disability to the spouse of a veteran with a disability.
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establish a new fund to provide property tax relief.
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ban kratom and kratom products and to provide a penalty therefor.
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prohibit certain state officers or employees from being employed by an organization that was the recipient of a contract awarded on behalf of a state agency for a period of time.
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clarify the procedure for a potential condemnor to examine real property absent the property owner's permission.
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require that any holder of a commercial driver license in this state must be proficient in the English language, and to provide a penalty therefor.
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make an appropriation for grants to support the purchase of personal protective equipment by volunteer fire departments and to declare an emergency.
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require that a state agency consult with the Aeronautics Commission prior to purchasing, transferring, or disposing of a state owned and operated aircraft.
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create the Developmental Disability Service Delivery Committee.
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limit the types of residential improvements for which counties, municipalities, and townships may require a permit.
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modify provisions related to the South Dakota Veterans Council.
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provide that a firearm silencer is not a controlled weapon.
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provide for a refund of property taxes in previous years for qualifying veterans and surviving spouses.
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modify the requirements for a petition to refer an excess tax levy of a school district to a vote.
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revise the season in which a nonprofit organization may host a special pheasant hunt for disabled veterans and Purple Heart recipients.
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increase thresholds for the value of and eligibility for the partners in education scholarship.
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protect residents from increased utility costs and utility shortages caused by data centers and clarify authority to regulate data centers.
May 23, 2026 · details / share