Red Foster
Democrat · Senator · District 27
- 1,012
- Votes cast
- 79%
- Voted yes
- 16%
- Missed or skipped
- 18
- Bills written
How they voted
- Yestransfer moneys and make an appropriation for the replacement of the Richmond Lake dam and spillway and to declare an emergency.SB121 · Mar 30, 2026 · Passed
- Yesrevise property tax levies for school districts and to revise the state aid to general and special education formulas.HB1051 · Mar 12, 2026 · Passed
- Yesrevise the General Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2026.SB78 · Mar 12, 2026 · Passed
- Yesappropriate 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.HB1326 · Mar 12, 2026 · Passed
- Yesmake an appropriation for victim services provided by nonprofit organizations.HB1200 · Mar 11, 2026 · Passed
- Yesappropriate money for the ordinary expenses of the legislative, judicial, and executive departments of the state, the current exHB1139 · Mar 11, 2026 · Passed
- Yesrevise property tax levies for school districts and to revise the state aid to general and special education formulas.HB1051 · Mar 11, 2026 · Passed
- Yesrevise the General Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2026.SB78 · Mar 11, 2026 · Passed
- Nocreate the homeowner property tax reduction fund, and to transfer moneys to the homeowner property tax reduction fund.SB245 · Mar 11, 2026 · Passed
- Yesappropriate 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.HB1326 · Mar 11, 2026 · Passed
- Norequire employment verification eligibility through the e-verify program and to provide a penalty therefor.HB1209 · Mar 11, 2026 · Failed
- Yesrequire employment verification eligibility through the e-verify program and to provide a penalty therefor.HB1209 · Mar 11, 2026 · Failed
- Yestransfer moneys to the general fund from the budget reserve fund and the general revenue replacement fund, and to declare an emergency.SB74 · Mar 11, 2026 · Passed
- Yesprotect residents from increased utility costs and utility shortages caused by data centers and clarify authority to regulate data centers.SB135 · Mar 10, 2026 · Passed
- Absentcreate the capitol restoration fund and to transfer moneys thereto.SB119 · Mar 10, 2026 · Passed
Bills they wrote
- recognizing the historical significance of the buffalo and celebrating their return to tribal lands in this state.SC831 · Mar 4, 2026
- honoring Ashlan Carlow-Blount for excellence in athletics, academics, and leadership.SC827 · Mar 4, 2026
- honoring the legacy of Joseph M. Marshall III.SC828 · Mar 4, 2026
- recognizing ten years of the Wall Economic Development Corporation.SC829 · Mar 4, 2026
- honoring Dave Bonde for exemplary service to South Dakota.SC830 · Mar 4, 2026
- honoring the life and service of Yvonne Jane "Tiny D" DeCory, of Pine Ridge, South Dakota.HC8021 · Mar 4, 2026
- recognizing the achievements, leadership, and lifelong public service of Cecelia Fire Thunder.HC8022 · Mar 4, 2026
- honoring the legacy and strength of grandmothers in this state.HC8023 · Mar 4, 2026
- honoring the life and legacy of Elizabeth Cook-Lynn.HC8024 · Mar 4, 2026
- honoring the accomplishments of University of South Dakota women's basketball player Josie Hill.HC8025 · Mar 4, 2026
- recognizing the nonprofit Oaye Luta Okolakiciye "Moving Forward in a Sacred Way."HC8026 · Mar 4, 2026
- celebrating the life and service of Barbara Dull Knife.HC8027 · Mar 4, 2026
Votes and bills: official South Dakota legislature records via the Delilah API.