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Chris Karr
SD Senate District 11
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Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
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| SD Senate District 11 current
South Dakota |
Republican | Jan 14, 2025 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| SD Senate District 11
South Dakota |
Republican | Jan 10, 2017 | Jan 13, 2025 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (413 recorded)
| Bill | Motion / question | Position | Chamber · stage · roll | Date | Outcome | Source |
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HB 1056
require that the Department of Social Services submit a federal waiver request to exclude soft…
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll d273c1f8-3553-4d6d-817b-255fd102f3ac | Feb 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/d273c1f8-3553-4d6d-817b-255fd102f3ac CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1102
reschedule the date for filing certain annual reports.
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll b528773c-2ef1-4b8c-b70e-aa102fc34b79 | Feb 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/b528773c-2ef1-4b8c-b70e-aa102fc34b79 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1041
authorize the expansion and renovation of the Sturgis Readiness Center, to make an appropriation…
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 3c0d3f77-87d5-4ebe-b4c9-d5795d281287 | Feb 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/3c0d3f77-87d5-4ebe-b4c9-d5795d281287 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1188
limit the liability of law enforcement officers and others when removing a disabled vehicle from a…
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 552c8abd-96e4-446e-8f31-fd8b5a7f437b | Feb 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/552c8abd-96e4-446e-8f31-fd8b5a7f437b CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1143
authorize the possession and self-administration of diabetes medications by a student on school…
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 25b07f58-2416-4ffd-b773-7c1ad488c5d4 | Feb 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/25b07f58-2416-4ffd-b773-7c1ad488c5d4 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1233
modify provisions for a tax collection agreement with an Indian tribe.
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 0e2131ab-ff74-4c71-942a-6142673a0104 | Feb 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/0e2131ab-ff74-4c71-942a-6142673a0104 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 228
modify provisions for a tax increment financing district.
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll b7693d20-c55d-4126-8a06-2e1e250e5fc2 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/b7693d20-c55d-4126-8a06-2e1e250e5fc2 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 159
revise requirements pertaining to the minimum age for marriage.
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll a1b8b949-4021-4da2-9572-6af47333cfd8 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/a1b8b949-4021-4da2-9572-6af47333cfd8 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 239
modify provisions relating to the reinvestment payment program, and relating to the purchasing of…
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Reconsidered | Nay | upper · stage not recorded · roll 5d7c2f76-4f92-4aae-b0b7-5692b40f65c4 | Feb 24, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/5d7c2f76-4f92-4aae-b0b7-5692b40f65c4 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 118
deposit certain tax revenues into a homeowner tax reduction fund.
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Do Pass Amended | Nay | upper · stage not recorded · roll 2d70fefc-6bd4-45ca-b31e-61dc767beccb | Feb 24, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/2d70fefc-6bd4-45ca-b31e-61dc767beccb CC0-1.0 |
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SB 119
create the capitol restoration fund and to transfer moneys thereto.
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll b5c46930-a445-4808-accd-b365a785de20 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/b5c46930-a445-4808-accd-b365a785de20 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 221
regulate the retail sale of nicotine products, and to provide a penalty therefor.
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll ca1b72cc-1618-413c-a1d7-e236d4ae3df5 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/ca1b72cc-1618-413c-a1d7-e236d4ae3df5 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 106
modify the amount required to be set aside for extraordinary expenses incurred in providing special…
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Do Pass | Nay | upper · stage not recorded · roll a9e2fbbb-40c8-4ee7-9342-2a082db004bd | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/a9e2fbbb-40c8-4ee7-9342-2a082db004bd CC0-1.0 |
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SB 133
provide additional legislative oversight of rulemaking.
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 271e5d9e-46f2-4921-9354-09d236d158c4 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/271e5d9e-46f2-4921-9354-09d236d158c4 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 196
increase the income limits for a property tax assessment freeze.
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 6101a88f-b12a-4fec-9aca-d6bdfd0ebc2b | Feb 24, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/6101a88f-b12a-4fec-9aca-d6bdfd0ebc2b CC0-1.0 |
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SB 121
transfer moneys and make an appropriation for the replacement of the Richmond Lake dam and spillway…
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 0da6462e-1bd9-4c3f-9378-93f2c24b69fe | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/0da6462e-1bd9-4c3f-9378-93f2c24b69fe CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1119
modify provisions regarding directors serving on a farm mutual insurer’s board.
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Do Pass | Not voting | upper · stage not recorded · roll 34099db8-df84-448c-b168-235068e5d623 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/34099db8-df84-448c-b168-235068e5d623 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1096
allow for the direct creation of a limited liability limited partnership.
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Do Pass | Not voting | upper · stage not recorded · roll 3a42a91d-8d13-4af3-98f6-f3b21272eba6 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/3a42a91d-8d13-4af3-98f6-f3b21272eba6 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1194
clarify authority for the Cosmetology Commission to credit work experience for educational hours…
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 709c86fd-df91-408d-b688-7a6230efafbb | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/709c86fd-df91-408d-b688-7a6230efafbb CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1101
prohibit an insurer from declining or limiting life, disability, or long-term care insurance…
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Do Pass | Not voting | upper · stage not recorded · roll 7089a602-873e-4215-b833-69ef310c1fc7 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/7089a602-873e-4215-b833-69ef310c1fc7 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 211
prohibit certain billing practices by ambulance service providers and establish reimbursement…
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Do Pass Amended | Nay | upper · stage not recorded · roll ae27b149-9da3-4e23-8db7-34abfa2d93b4 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/ae27b149-9da3-4e23-8db7-34abfa2d93b4 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 222
make an appropriation for eligible water, wastewater, storm water, and riparian buffer initiative…
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 7727cc0d-b01d-4a7b-bc7f-026ac73ee26d | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/7727cc0d-b01d-4a7b-bc7f-026ac73ee26d CC0-1.0 |
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SB 245
create the homeowner property tax reduction fund, and to transfer moneys to the homeowner property…
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 280b3ebc-f412-421d-ac45-23d03d7e0ab3 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/280b3ebc-f412-421d-ac45-23d03d7e0ab3 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 120
make an appropriation for the economic development of South Dakota.
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll ba06e900-203a-45da-9946-8424ef371120 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/ba06e900-203a-45da-9946-8424ef371120 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 102
modify the distribution of gaming revenues.
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 9f8a6e6a-c61f-43d5-b01a-d414e2ec43ba | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/9f8a6e6a-c61f-43d5-b01a-d414e2ec43ba CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (15 as lead sponsor)
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SJR 508
SD · —
proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election, amendments to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, removing the lieutenant…
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SB 199
SD · —
establish a new fund to provide property tax relief.
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SB 198
SD · —
restrict the use of a cell phone by a student during the school day.
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SB 1
SD · —
amend the process by which moneys are distributed from the employer's investment in South Dakota's future fund.
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SB 15
SD · —
create the Developmental Disability Service Delivery Committee.
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HB 1103
SD · —
require that annual withdrawal of groundwater from any groundwater source may not exceed the annual recharge of water to the groundwater source.
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SB 222
SD · —
make an appropriation for eligible water, wastewater, storm water, and riparian buffer initiative projects and to declare an emergency.
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SB 228
SD · —
modify provisions for a tax increment financing district.
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SB 221
SD · —
regulate the retail sale of nicotine products, and to provide a penalty therefor.
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SCR 603
SD · —
supporting the secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture in establishing a working group of nutrition experts to determine national standards…
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