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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)
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HB 1039
provide requirements related to the cardiac health evaluation of minors.
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Tabled | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 2a47208e-a8ca-48f7-9ec3-f9f854a5fc8c | Jan 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/2a47208e-a8ca-48f7-9ec3-f9f854a5fc8c 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 1bfb3913-1320-4d4b-963f-c70b48d737ea | Jan 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/1bfb3913-1320-4d4b-963f-c70b48d737ea CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1049
protect electric infrastructure in this state.
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll d64abb80-e323-44e3-81c9-070291397e1c | Jan 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/d64abb80-e323-44e3-81c9-070291397e1c 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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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 0f36775a-bb4b-40f8-b23e-e392f9410992 | Jan 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/0f36775a-bb4b-40f8-b23e-e392f9410992 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 bab9e779-1438-47c2-93dc-76e1902133e8 | Jan 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/bab9e779-1438-47c2-93dc-76e1902133e8 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1018
amend the reversion date for moneys appropriated to the Department of Education to improve and…
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Referred to | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 6c52026c-c807-473a-a598-23d67d1091bd | Jan 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/6c52026c-c807-473a-a598-23d67d1091bd CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1028
establish a criminal background check requirement for multistate licensure under the social work…
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Do Pass | Nay | lower · stage not recorded · roll ede649ef-230e-4ad7-804f-3cea8b4c3478 | Jan 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/ede649ef-230e-4ad7-804f-3cea8b4c3478 CC0-1.0 |
| Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 21bccc83-445a-430d-b1d6-4935b21a32d2 | Jan 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/21bccc83-445a-430d-b1d6-4935b21a32d2 CC0-1.0 | |
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HB 1016
modify provisions related to the controlled substances schedule and to declare an emergency.
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 65740039-4f4a-4d96-be44-d84343423ea6 | Jan 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/65740039-4f4a-4d96-be44-d84343423ea6 CC0-1.0 |
| Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 47138aca-e369-4164-ac9d-7689e7cc0fec | Jan 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/47138aca-e369-4164-ac9d-7689e7cc0fec CC0-1.0 | |
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HB 1052
authorize the transfer of certain surplus real property by the Department of Game, Fish and Parks…
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Do Pass | Nay | lower · stage not recorded · roll c6cfe750-d57a-45a2-90ae-a9876024f80f | Jan 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/c6cfe750-d57a-45a2-90ae-a9876024f80f CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1023
establish requirements and liability protection for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses…
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 9c76c764-ffd8-4369-aa2e-b9480eb5ae78 | Jan 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/9c76c764-ffd8-4369-aa2e-b9480eb5ae78 CC0-1.0 |
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HCR 6005
supporting January as National Blood Donor Month.
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Adopt Resolution | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 55d3f2bf-991e-496d-b4a4-2148fa7c3747 | Jan 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/55d3f2bf-991e-496d-b4a4-2148fa7c3747 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1024
modify requirements for ambulance operators.
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll e48bb5ff-50e6-42ee-86c8-20841aa3f6c2 | Jan 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/e48bb5ff-50e6-42ee-86c8-20841aa3f6c2 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1027
update certain citations to federal regulations regarding pipeline safety inspections.
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll a452c64b-c30e-49a8-adf3-dfece4b90ce0 | Jan 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/a452c64b-c30e-49a8-adf3-dfece4b90ce0 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1009
revise the speed limit restriction applicable to the operation of a golf cart on certain highways.
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Do Pass | Nay | lower · stage not recorded · roll 0d19376e-eece-43cf-86c3-e935b174eb2d | Jan 20, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/0d19376e-eece-43cf-86c3-e935b174eb2d CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1033
update the reference to the Internal Revenue Code to reflect current federal law for the…
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 0b654be9-e8d0-49dc-a424-c01cf3a4967e | Jan 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/0b654be9-e8d0-49dc-a424-c01cf3a4967e CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1017
permit the board of a school district to require that certain students receive instruction in…
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Deferred to another day | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 4fb68bea-b323-4662-b60a-8454d5c5a97e | Jan 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/4fb68bea-b323-4662-b60a-8454d5c5a97e CC0-1.0 |
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HCR 6002
honoring the life and achievements of the late Charlie Kirk.
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Adopt Resolution | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 77cf91b5-f9ed-4986-94c1-6cea5d0d5193 | Jan 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/77cf91b5-f9ed-4986-94c1-6cea5d0d5193 CC0-1.0 |
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HR 7001
recognizing the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
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Adopt Resolution as amended | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 4cde3164-8195-4bbc-8e13-1b59687ceb05 | Jan 15, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/4cde3164-8195-4bbc-8e13-1b59687ceb05 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
SD · —
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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