Working for District 21

I’m a conservative Republican who believes in the right to life and the second amendment. And I’m ready to continue serving as a voice for common sense in our State Capital as District 21’s State Senator.

Effective Leader

Elected in 2020, Tobin has built an effective record working on issues important to District 21 and South Dakota. Sharing her valuable experiences as an ag producer and healthcare provider, Tobin is a respected leader who gets results.

Bills As Prime Sponsor
Signed into Law

BILLD FELLOW

Tobin was selected as a 2022 Bowhay Institute for Legislator Leadership Development (BILLD) Fellow and attended the 27th Annual BILLD program in Madison, WI. One of 38 legislators selected from 11 states in the Midwest and 4 Canadian provinces. Along with Senator Tobin, Senator David Wheeler (Huron) and Representative Becky Drury (Rapid City) attended the BILLD program.

BILLD develops the skills necessary to become effective leaders, informed decision-makers, and astute policy analysts. The institute offers an opportunity for lawmakers to improve their leadership skills and explore issues of the day with nationally renowned scholars, professional development experts, and legislative leaders and colleagues from across the region.

I will continue fighting for Agriculture, Healthcare, Families, Landowner Rights, and 2nd Amendment Rights

HealthCare

  • Tobin has effectively advocated for healthcare access in smaller communities, prohibiting contracts restricting healthcare providers, broadening recruitment programs to include additional healthcare specialties, and establishing a reimbursement schedule for services supported by Medicaid.

  • As a healthcare provider and resident in a smaller community, Tobin has helped establish regional nursing facility criteria and improve licensure requirements for rural emergency hospitals.

  • From her practice, Tobin knows the importance of allowing patients and providers to make decisions that work for their individual care needs, including establishing care agreements tailored to individual needs.

Agriculture

  • Tobin has championed the livestock industry, including supporting efforts to increase competition and transparency from livestock packers

  • As a fourth-generation rancher, Tobin has promoted rights for producers, including revising provisions in warranty agreements closing loopholes and supporting reimbursement.

  • Tobin has worked with legislators and residents of District 21 on efforts to protect landowners' rights, including the ability to protect livestock and updating South Dakota law.

Rights and
Freedom

  • Tobin successfully revised the state aid for school formula to assist school districts and cover the cost of homeschoolers' participation in activities within the community.

  • As a healthcare provider and former student-athlete, Tobin believes it is vital to honor the biological differences and defend the protections put in Title IX.

  • An avid sportsman and hunter, Tobin supports the constitutional right to keep and bear arms. As a legislator, she has supported law enforcement by providing criteria for enhanced permits.