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Heather Baxter
SD House District 34
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Government Operations & Budget 45Economy & Taxes 30Healthcare 19Criminal Justice & Policing 18Civil Rights & Liberties 13Elections & Voting 12Education 11Technology & Privacy 10Transportation & Infrastructure 10Agriculture 9Environment & Energy 9Social Services & Welfare 9Housing 6Labor & Employment 5Veterans Affairs 5Banking & Finance 4Gun Policy 4Other 4Defense & Military 2Abortion & Reproductive Rights 1Foreign Policy & Trade 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
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| SD House District 34 current
South Dakota |
Republican | Jan 14, 2025 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (420 recorded)
| Bill | Motion / question | Position | Chamber · stage · roll | Date | Outcome | Source |
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SB 5
require the disclosure of whether a ballot question was proposed by initiative or by the…
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 94d4ec24-1127-4fb8-9b61-b3e1baa0b4eb | Jan 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/94d4ec24-1127-4fb8-9b61-b3e1baa0b4eb CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1002
revise the daily meal allowance for wildland fire employees and fire suppression forces in certain…
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll f9e6e5ed-260f-4571-b388-cb56987ba9fa | Jan 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/f9e6e5ed-260f-4571-b388-cb56987ba9fa CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1044
make an appropriation to implement the rural health transformation program, and to declare an…
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Do Pass Amended | Nay | lower · stage not recorded · roll 3fa4cec4-ed89-4676-b51c-dbac28a388b3 | Jan 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/3fa4cec4-ed89-4676-b51c-dbac28a388b3 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1078
direct the amendment of the Administrative Rules of South Dakota regarding the coursework required…
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Reconsidered | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 663a3ee8-c79d-44e9-b1fe-07dd99a5fa91 | Jan 26, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/663a3ee8-c79d-44e9-b1fe-07dd99a5fa91 CC0-1.0 |
| Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 38486e46-a856-42a5-86d5-785927a2bc9b | Jan 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/38486e46-a856-42a5-86d5-785927a2bc9b CC0-1.0 | |
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HB 1080
allow a business owner who is a veteran to display military specialty plates on a noncommercial…
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 37573400-32cb-426f-ac45-2ef4281c6d69 | Jan 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/37573400-32cb-426f-ac45-2ef4281c6d69 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1062
revise a provision related to aggravated assault.
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Do Pass | Nay | lower · stage not recorded · roll 6b300712-a2b2-4ca1-abf9-9b30837c8a21 | Jan 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/6b300712-a2b2-4ca1-abf9-9b30837c8a21 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1015
create a pilot program in the Unified Judicial System to develop a pretrial release program.
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Do Pass | Nay | lower · stage not recorded · roll 48335d2a-57da-4829-9b5d-36e9ee2271c2 | Jan 26, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/48335d2a-57da-4829-9b5d-36e9ee2271c2 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1082
establish parameters for the reimbursement of school districts that provide free or reduced-price…
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Referred to | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 9a7c7bc0-5013-415f-bc36-c09f1b501811 | Jan 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/9a7c7bc0-5013-415f-bc36-c09f1b501811 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1003
amend provisions pertaining to the required criminal background investigation of certain school…
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll a51b5cdf-e45f-454d-a2b4-5243a640c256 | Jan 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/a51b5cdf-e45f-454d-a2b4-5243a640c256 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1098
amend certain provisions pertaining to special education funding.
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Referred to | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 8682d36f-08a3-4c01-be45-c12e1297d1bc | Jan 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/8682d36f-08a3-4c01-be45-c12e1297d1bc CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1011
modify fees charged by the clerk of courts for certain copies of court records.
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Do Pass | Nay | lower · stage not recorded · roll a47dbc54-f00b-4c7c-bbfe-aa50c258b1f8 | Jan 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/a47dbc54-f00b-4c7c-bbfe-aa50c258b1f8 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1029
revise provisions related to the practice of addiction counseling and prevention services.
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Do Pass | Nay | lower · stage not recorded · roll b118650d-78bd-42eb-80e5-b6afd441ed97 | Jan 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/b118650d-78bd-42eb-80e5-b6afd441ed97 CC0-1.0 |
| Do Pass | Nay | lower · stage not recorded · roll d8aad301-73c8-4a22-b228-4dcb19eda53d | Jan 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/d8aad301-73c8-4a22-b228-4dcb19eda53d CC0-1.0 | |
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HB 1020
increase the maximum amount allowable for the livestock ownership inspection fee and to declare an…
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Do Pass | Nay | lower · stage not recorded · roll ebc733ea-b12e-4614-a39d-83d42aade76f | Jan 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/ebc733ea-b12e-4614-a39d-83d42aade76f CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1035
modify provisions related to the licensure of public accountants.
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 44237d2d-5d27-4b8a-a3aa-1e931b3ba940 | Jan 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/44237d2d-5d27-4b8a-a3aa-1e931b3ba940 CC0-1.0 |
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HCR 6004
encouraging the use of physical cash in transactions.
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Adopt Resolution | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll c61eb8e9-cdce-47b9-8b38-1b86b8b153e3 | Jan 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/c61eb8e9-cdce-47b9-8b38-1b86b8b153e3 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1008
direct the amendment of the Administrative Rules of South Dakota regarding the awarding of high…
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll e84a1cdb-9f4d-422b-865b-7768714e7af9 | Jan 26, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/e84a1cdb-9f4d-422b-865b-7768714e7af9 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1030
amend provisions pertaining to the timing of municipal elections.
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 79f90e22-1073-4a55-8fe2-2ef35c739b42 | Jan 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/79f90e22-1073-4a55-8fe2-2ef35c739b42 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1034
increase fees for decals and license plates mailed to vehicle owners.
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Do Pass Amended | Nay | lower · stage not recorded · roll e90a780a-f4d8-4f49-91be-8b0ade698365 | Jan 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/e90a780a-f4d8-4f49-91be-8b0ade698365 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1012
revise and repeal provisions allowing probation for contempt of a custody or visitation decree.
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 72b0328d-0830-4491-a614-8eeaa3e6da12 | Jan 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/72b0328d-0830-4491-a614-8eeaa3e6da12 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1037
exempt active-duty members of the armed forces of the United States and veterans from paying a…
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Deferred to the 41st legislative day | Nay | lower · stage not recorded · roll 759f7e7e-1d14-4cb2-8112-f8d7dec29a46 | Jan 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/759f7e7e-1d14-4cb2-8112-f8d7dec29a46 CC0-1.0 |
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HCR 6006
urging this state's congressional delegation to end foreign aid programs pending control of the…
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Adopt Resolution | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 13ced9e4-d175-4586-a60c-900e3b893d6b | Jan 22, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/13ced9e4-d175-4586-a60c-900e3b893d6b CC0-1.0 |
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HCR 6003
recognizing the importance of conservation and restoration practices in addressing water shortages…
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Adopt Resolution | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 8ac846cd-fedb-4805-8b26-75fd491f7fb5 | Jan 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/8ac846cd-fedb-4805-8b26-75fd491f7fb5 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1053
require that terminal care facilities allow terminally ill patients to use medical cannabis.
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Deferred to the 41st legislative day | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 4bef8719-4ee7-4f14-a5dc-42d7c903e6ee | Jan 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/4bef8719-4ee7-4f14-a5dc-42d7c903e6ee CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (130 as lead sponsor)
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HB 1006
SD · —
create a taskforce to study the creation of Indian medicaid managed care entities in the state.
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SB 93
SD · —
prohibit certain state officers or employees from being employed by an organization that was the recipient of a contract awarded on behalf of a state agency…
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SB 156
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modify the crime of cruelty to an animal and increase the penalty therefor.
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HB 1007
SD · —
amend the definition of law enforcement officer to include tribal law enforcement officers.
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SB 122
SD · —
establish the crime of failure to summon aid for a suicide attempt and provide a penalty therefor.
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SB 109
SD · —
modify requirements to create a tax increment financing district.
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HC 8012
SD · —
recognizing Captain Royce Williams for his exemplary military service and bravery in combat.
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SB 124
SD · —
temporarily prohibit the manufacture, sale, and distribution of any product containing cell-cultured protein, and to provide a penalty therefor.
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SB 199
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establish a new fund to provide property tax relief.
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HB 1286
SD · —
amend the process by which moneys are distributed from the employer's investment in South Dakota's future fund.
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