Dennis Daugaard

Governor of South Dakota

Name: Dennis Daugaard

Office Title: Governor of South Dakota

First Elected: 11/02/2010

Last Elected:

Office Address:

Gender: Male

Family: Wife: Linda; 3 Children: Laura, Sara, Chris

Date of Birth: 06/11/1953

Place of Birth: Sioux Falls, SD

Home City: Garretson, SD

Religion: Lutheran


South Dakota Key Votes

Date Bill No. Bill Title Outcome Vote
Feb. 9, 2011 HB 1061 Regulation of Registered Midwives Bill Passed – House
(37 – 32)
Yea
Feb. 14, 2007 SB 196 Smoking Ban Bill Passed – Senate
(18 – 17)
Yea

Executive Actions

Date Bill No. Bill Title Outcome Vote
March 25, 2013 SB 106 Prohibits Minors from Using a Cell Phone While Driving Signed – Executive Sign
March 20, 2013 HB 1137 2013 Supplemental Education Appropriations Vetoed – Executive Line Item Veto
March 20, 2013 HB 1185 2013 General Appropriations Budget Vetoed – Executive Line Item Veto
March 20, 2013 SB 155 Increase the commercial fertilizer inspection fee Vetoed – Executive Veto
March 8, 2013 HB 1237 Prohibits Weekends and Holidays from Being Considered Part of the 72-Hour Waiting Period Prior to an Abortion Signed – Executive Sign
March 8, 2013 HB 1087 Authorizes School Sentinel Programs Signed – Executive Sign
Feb. 7, 2013 SB 70 Establishes Alternative Court Programs for Nonviolent Offenders Signed – Executive Sign
March 19, 2012 HB 1248 Authorizes the Concealed Carry of a Handgun Without a Permit Vetoed – Executive Veto
March 19, 2012 SB 157 Prohibits Cities From Limiting Outdoor Digital Billboards Vetoed – Executive Veto
March 19, 2012 HB 1234 Eliminates Teacher Tenure Signed – Executive Sign
March 12, 2012 HB 1058 Relating to Judicial Record Search Fees Vetoed – Executive Line Item Veto
March 12, 2012 HB 1253 Prohibits State Enforcement of Religious Codes Signed – Executive Sign
March 12, 2012 HB 1228 Tax Credits for Alternative Energy Projects Vetoed – Executive Veto
March 12, 2012 SB 194 Relating to Taxes Vetoed – Executive Style and Form Veto
Feb. 29, 2012 HB 1116 Relating to Sales and Use Taxes Vetoed – Executive Veto
Oct. 25, 2011 HB 1001 State Legislative Redistricting Signed – Executive Sign
April 4, 2011 SB 202 State Workers’ Compensation Advisory Council Vetoed – Executive Veto
March 18, 2011 SB 202 State Workers’ Compensation Advisory Council Vetoed – Executive Style and Form Veto
March 17, 2011 SB 57 Investment Fee Rate Vetoed – Executive Veto
March 10, 2011 HB 1192 Increased Vehicle Registration Fees Vetoed – Executive Veto
March 3, 2011 HB 1146 Limiting Copayments for Chiropractic Services Vetoed – Executive Veto

Profession: Attorney

Education:
High school,Dell Rapids High School (1971)
JD, Northwestern University, Chicago, 1978
BS, Government, University of South Dakota, 1975

Political Experience:
Governor, State of South Dakota, 2010-present
President of the Senate, South Dakota State Senate, 2002-2010
Lieutenant Governor, State of South Dakota, 2002-2010
Senator, South Dakota State Senate, 1996-2002

Professional Experience:
Executive Director, Children's Home Society of South Dakota, 2002-2009
Development Director, Children's Home Foundation, 1990-2002
Vice President/Trust Officer, US Bank, 1981-1990
Claims Attorney, Shand, Morahan and Company, 1980-1981
Attorney, Supena and Nyman, 1978-1979

Non Legislative Committees:
Member, Executive Board of Legislative Research Council, 1999-present
Member, Visitation Task Force, 1997-present
Chair, Constitutional Review Commission
Member, Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation Development Committee
Member, Sioux Falls Estate Planning Council
Member, South Dakota Planned Giving Council
Chair, Worker's Compensation Advisory Council
Former Member, Commerce Committee, South Dakota State Senate
Former Member, Education Committee, South Dakota State Senate
Former Member, Government Operations and Audit Committee, South Dakota State Senate
Former Member, Judiciary Committee, South Dakota State Senate
Former Member, State Affairs Committee, South Dakota State Senate
Former Member, Taxation Committee, South Dakota State Senate

Current Legislative Committees:

Organization:
Board Member, Children's Home Society of South Dakota, 1985-1990
Board Member, Court Appointed Special Advocates
Member, Government Operations and Audit
Member, National Society of Fund Raising Executives
Member, Rotary
Member, Sioux Falls Downtown Rotary
Member, South Dakota Bar Association

Awards and Publications:

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