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Tony Kayser
Representative, HD-014 District
South Dakota House of Representatives, Republican, South Dakota
735 votes on record
- Voted YES on The “Transfer moneys and make an appropriation for the replacement of the Richmond Lake dam and spillway...” (SB 121)Official title: Transfer moneys and make an appropriation for the replacement of the Richmond Lake dam and spillway and to declare an emergency.Mar 30, 2026Official source: sdlegislature.gov(opens in a new tab)
- Voted YES on The “Consider a cultivated-protein food product to be adulterated food” (HB 1077)Official title: Consider a cultivated-protein food product to be adulterated food.Mar 30, 2026, 1 recordOfficial source: sdlegislature.gov(opens in a new tab)
- Voted NO on The “Require the licensure of non-medical home care agencies, and to provide a penalty therefor” (HB 1138)Official title: Require the licensure of non-medical home care agencies, and to provide a penalty therefor.Mar 30, 2026, 1 recordOfficial source: sdlegislature.gov(opens in a new tab)
- Voted YES on The “Revise property tax levies for school districts and to revise the state aid to general and special...” (HB 1051)Official title: Revise property tax levies for school districts and to revise the state aid to general and special education formulas.Mar 12, 2026Official source: sdlegislature.gov(opens in a new tab)
- Voted NO on The “Appropriate money for the ordinary expenses of the legislative, judicial, and executive departments...” (HB 1326)Official title: 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.Mar 12, 2026, 1 recordOfficial source: sdlegislature.gov(opens in a new tab)
- Voted NO on The “Revise the General Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2026” (SB 78)Official title: Revise the General Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2026.Mar 12, 2026, 1 recordOfficial source: sdlegislature.gov(opens in a new tab)
- Voted YES on The “Transfer moneys to the general fund from the budget reserve fund and the general revenue replacement fund...” (SB 74)Official title: Transfer moneys to the general fund from the budget reserve fund and the general revenue replacement fund, and to declare an emergency.Mar 11, 2026Official source: sdlegislature.gov(opens in a new tab)
- Voted YES on The “Make an appropriation for victim services provided by nonprofit organizations” (HB 1200)Official title: Make an appropriation for victim services provided by nonprofit organizations.Mar 11, 2026, 1 recordOfficial source: sdlegislature.gov(opens in a new tab)
- Voted YES on The “Regulate the sale of nicotine products, and to provide a penalty therefor” (HB 1220)Official title: Regulate the sale of nicotine products, and to provide a penalty therefor.Mar 10, 2026, 1 recordOfficial source: sdlegislature.gov(opens in a new tab)
- Voted YES on The “Prohibit the dispensing, distribution, sale, or advertisement of certain articles or things for purposes...” (HB 1274)Official title: 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.Mar 10, 2026Official source: sdlegislature.gov(opens in a new tab)
- Voted YES on The “Authorize counties and municipalities to issue a license for a cigar bar” (HB 1215)Official title: Authorize counties and municipalities to issue a license for a cigar bar.Mar 10, 2026Official source: sdlegislature.gov(opens in a new tab)
- Voted YES on The “Revise a provision related to service of process for boards of county commissioners” (HB 1320)Official title: Revise a provision related to service of process for boards of county commissioners.Mar 10, 2026Official source: sdlegislature.gov(opens in a new tab)
- Voted YES on The “Allow the Public Utilities Commission to assess actual costs to data centers that are customers of public...” (HB 1038)Official title: Allow the Public Utilities Commission to assess actual costs to data centers that are customers of public utilities.Mar 10, 2026Official source: sdlegislature.gov(opens in a new tab)
- Voted YES on The “Create the homeowner property tax reduction fund, and to transfer moneys to the homeowner property tax...” (SB 245)Official title: Create the homeowner property tax reduction fund, and to transfer moneys to the homeowner property tax reduction fund.Mar 9, 2026, 1 recordOfficial source: sdlegislature.gov(opens in a new tab)
- Voted NO on The “Modify the amount required to be set aside for extraordinary expenses incurred in providing special...” (SB 106)Official title: Modify the amount required to be set aside for extraordinary expenses incurred in providing special education programs.Mar 9, 2026, 1 recordOfficial source: sdlegislature.gov(opens in a new tab)
- Voted YES on The “Require that a state agency consult with the Aeronautics Commission prior to purchasing, transferring...” (SB 219)Official title: Require that a state agency consult with the Aeronautics Commission prior to purchasing, transferring, or disposing of a state owned and operated aircraft.Mar 9, 2026Official source: sdlegislature.gov(opens in a new tab)
- Voted YES on The “Transfer moneys and make an appropriation for the replacement of the Richmond Lake dam and spillway...” (SB 121)Official title: Transfer moneys and make an appropriation for the replacement of the Richmond Lake dam and spillway and to declare an emergency.Mar 9, 2026Official source: sdlegislature.gov(opens in a new tab)
- Voted NO on The “Create the capitol restoration fund and to transfer moneys thereto” (SB 119)Official title: Create the capitol restoration fund and to transfer moneys thereto.Mar 9, 2026, 1 recordOfficial source: sdlegislature.gov(opens in a new tab)
- Voted YES on The “Make an appropriation for victim services provided by nonprofit organizations” (HB 1200)Official title: Make an appropriation for victim services provided by nonprofit organizations.Mar 9, 2026, 1 recordOfficial source: sdlegislature.gov(opens in a new tab)
- Voted YES on The “Regulate the retail sale of nicotine products, and to provide a penalty therefor” (SB 221)Official title: Regulate the retail sale of nicotine products, and to provide a penalty therefor.Mar 9, 2026Official source: sdlegislature.gov(opens in a new tab)
- Voted YES on The “Address issues facing South Dakota” (SB 244)Official title: Address issues facing South Dakota.Mar 9, 2026Official source: sdlegislature.gov(opens in a new tab)
- Voted NO on The “Make an appropriation for eligible water, wastewater, storm water, and riparian buffer initiative projects...” (SB 222)Official title: Make an appropriation for eligible water, wastewater, storm water, and riparian buffer initiative projects and to declare an emergency.Mar 9, 2026, 1 recordOfficial source: sdlegislature.gov(opens in a new tab)
- Voted YES on The “Require employment verification eligibility through the e-verify program and to provide a penalty therefor” (HB 1209)Official title: Require employment verification eligibility through the e-verify program and to provide a penalty therefor.Mar 9, 2026, 1 recordOfficial source: sdlegislature.gov(opens in a new tab)
- Voted YES on The “Modify the distribution of gaming revenues” (SB 102)Official title: Modify the distribution of gaming revenues.Mar 9, 2026Official source: sdlegislature.gov(opens in a new tab)
- Voted YES on The “Make an appropriation for the economic development of South Dakota” (SB 120)Official title: Make an appropriation for the economic development of South Dakota.Mar 9, 2026Official source: sdlegislature.gov(opens in a new tab)
- Voted NO on The “Transfer moneys to the general fund from the budget reserve fund and the general revenue replacement fund...” (SB 74)Official title: Transfer moneys to the general fund from the budget reserve fund and the general revenue replacement fund, and to declare an emergency.Mar 9, 2026, 1 recordOfficial source: sdlegislature.gov(opens in a new tab)
- Voted YES on The “Permit a court to commit a juvenile adjudicated delinquent for certain weapons offenses to the Department...” (SB 179)Official title: Permit a court to commit a juvenile adjudicated delinquent for certain weapons offenses to the Department of Corrections.Mar 5, 2026, 1 recordOfficial source: sdlegislature.gov(opens in a new tab)
- Voted YES on The “Add licensed and registered child care programs to the definition of community safety zone” (SB 107)Official title: Add licensed and registered child care programs to the definition of community safety zone.Mar 5, 2026Official source: sdlegislature.gov(opens in a new tab)
- Voted NO on The “Revise certain criteria for loans from the South Dakota housing infrastructure fund” (SB 204)Official title: Revise certain criteria for loans from the South Dakota housing infrastructure fund.Mar 5, 2026, 1 recordOfficial source: sdlegislature.gov(opens in a new tab)
- Voted YES on The “Protect residents from increased utility costs and utility shortages caused by data centers and clarify...” (SB 135)Official title: Protect residents from increased utility costs and utility shortages caused by data centers and clarify authority to regulate data centers.Mar 5, 2026, 1 recordOfficial source: sdlegislature.gov(opens in a new tab)
- Voted YES on The “Revise requirements pertaining to the minimum age for marriage” (SB 159)Official title: Revise requirements pertaining to the minimum age for marriage.Mar 5, 2026, 1 recordOfficial source: sdlegislature.gov(opens in a new tab)
- Voted NO on The “Revise provisions relating to industrial hemp” (SB 39)Official title: Revise provisions relating to industrial hemp.Mar 5, 2026, 1 recordOfficial source: sdlegislature.gov(opens in a new tab)
- Voted YES on The “Authorize the imposition of a county option gross receipts tax to reduce owner-occupied property taxes” (SB 96)Official title: Authorize the imposition of a county option gross receipts tax to reduce owner-occupied property taxes.Mar 5, 2026, 1 recordOfficial source: sdlegislature.gov(opens in a new tab)
- Voted NO on The “Restrict the use of a cell phone by a student during the school day” (SB 198)Official title: Restrict the use of a cell phone by a student during the school day.Mar 5, 2026, 1 recordOfficial source: sdlegislature.gov(opens in a new tab)
- Voted YES on The “Amend provisions pertaining to the processing of absentee ballots and to declare an emergency” (SB 171)Official title: Amend provisions pertaining to the processing of absentee ballots and to declare an emergency.Mar 5, 2026, 1 recordOfficial source: sdlegislature.gov(opens in a new tab)
- Voted NO on The “Authorize loans from the South Dakota housing infrastructure fund for airport infrastructure” (SB 76)Official title: Authorize loans from the South Dakota housing infrastructure fund for airport infrastructure.Mar 5, 2026, 1 recordOfficial source: sdlegislature.gov(opens in a new tab)
- Voted YES on The “Establish procedures for anti-SLAPP actions to protect the exercise of a person's constitutional rights...” (SB 137)Official title: Establish procedures for anti-SLAPP actions to protect the exercise of a person's constitutional rights, including freedom of speech.Mar 5, 2026Unverified: the two data sources do not agree yet.Official source: sdlegislature.gov(opens in a new tab)
- Voted YES on The “Revise a provision related to the transportation of an inmate upon discharge from a correctional facility” (SB 139)Official title: Revise a provision related to the transportation of an inmate upon discharge from a correctional facility.Mar 5, 2026Unverified: the two data sources do not agree yet.Official source: sdlegislature.gov(opens in a new tab)
- Voted YES on The “Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election, amendments to the Constitution...” (SJR 508)Official title: Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election, amendments to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, removing the lieutenant governor as presiding officer of the Senate.Mar 4, 2026Official source: sdlegislature.gov(opens in a new tab)
- Voted YES on The “Establish the homeowner tax reduction fund” (SB 125)Official title: Establish the homeowner tax reduction fund.Mar 4, 2026Official source: sdlegislature.gov(opens in a new tab)
- Voted YES on The “Authorize a comprehensive study of juvenile correctional and residential facilities, to make...” (SB 220)Official title: Authorize a comprehensive study of juvenile correctional and residential facilities, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.Mar 4, 2026, 1 recordOfficial source: sdlegislature.gov(opens in a new tab)
- Voted YES on The “Safeguard the integrity, privacy, and security of genetic data and provide a civil penalty therefor” (SB 49)Official title: Safeguard the integrity, privacy, and security of genetic data and provide a civil penalty therefor.Mar 4, 2026Official source: sdlegislature.gov(opens in a new tab)
- Voted YES on The “Reschedule the date for filing certain annual reports” (HB 1102)Official title: Reschedule the date for filing certain annual reports.Mar 4, 2026Official source: sdlegislature.gov(opens in a new tab)
- Voted YES on The “Modify provisions for a tax increment financing district” (SB 228)Official title: Modify provisions for a tax increment financing district.Mar 4, 2026Official source: sdlegislature.gov(opens in a new tab)
- Voted YES on The “Require the publication of the results of an election for precinct committeeman or committeewoman...” (SB 151)Official title: Require the publication of the results of an election for precinct committeeman or committeewoman and to declare an emergency.Mar 4, 2026Official source: sdlegislature.gov(opens in a new tab)
- Voted YES on The “Clarify authority for the Cosmetology Commission to credit work experience for educational hours...” (HB 1194)Official title: Clarify authority for the Cosmetology Commission to credit work experience for educational hours for certain out-of-state licensure applicants, and to require the commission to promulgate rules therefor.Mar 4, 2026Official source: sdlegislature.gov(opens in a new tab)
- Voted YES on The “Revise the compliance requirements for limitations on foreign ownership of agricultural land” (SB 40)Official title: Revise the compliance requirements for limitations on foreign ownership of agricultural land.Mar 4, 2026Official source: sdlegislature.gov(opens in a new tab)
- Voted NO on The “Make an appropriation to the South Dakota Board of Technical Education to construct an advanced...” (SB 79)Official title: Make an appropriation to the South Dakota Board of Technical Education to construct an advanced manufacturing laboratory space and classrooms on the campus of Southeast Technical College and to declare an emergency.Mar 4, 2026, 1 recordOfficial source: sdlegislature.gov(opens in a new tab)
- Voted YES on The “Establish investigative subpoena authority to gather business records in certain investigations” (SB 44)Official title: Establish investigative subpoena authority to gather business records in certain investigations.Mar 4, 2026, 1 recordOfficial source: sdlegislature.gov(opens in a new tab)
- Voted YES on The “Make appropriations for water and environmental purposes and to declare an emergency” (SB 37)Official title: Make appropriations for water and environmental purposes and to declare an emergency.Mar 4, 2026Official source: sdlegislature.gov(opens in a new tab)