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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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HB 1298
prohibit the electronic publication of certain information about a judicial officer or law…
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Do Pass Amended | Nay | lower · stage not recorded · roll b5025bd5-cb48-40cf-bd12-794ec98db084 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/b5025bd5-cb48-40cf-bd12-794ec98db084 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1308
reduce certain property taxes for owner-occupied property, and to increase the rates for certain…
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Do Pass | Nay | lower · stage not recorded · roll 40c6a549-117e-4094-a65e-d18e3deb40c5 | Feb 24, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/40c6a549-117e-4094-a65e-d18e3deb40c5 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1136
make an appropriation for the development of South Dakota.
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Tabled | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 42b14f50-3a15-49df-8cbc-09808fe5f5f7 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/42b14f50-3a15-49df-8cbc-09808fe5f5f7 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 153
prohibit certain restrictions in employment contracts for community services providers.
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 997f5999-eb26-4cda-9f7d-cecec280aca9 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/997f5999-eb26-4cda-9f7d-cecec280aca9 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 89
create a task force to study the provision of emergency medical services as an essential service…
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 668e2129-dcd9-4794-ae4d-35ce1dc6c6f5 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/668e2129-dcd9-4794-ae4d-35ce1dc6c6f5 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 14
modify provisions related to the practice of pharmacy.
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 2c273f38-8518-4298-96bf-fffd87c87d58 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/2c273f38-8518-4298-96bf-fffd87c87d58 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1113
establish a manufactured housing downpayment assistance program.
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Do Pass | Nay | lower · stage not recorded · roll eba2cb24-15f2-4cf1-861f-a5a1995dd419 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/eba2cb24-15f2-4cf1-861f-a5a1995dd419 CC0-1.0 |
| Reconsidered | Nay | lower · stage not recorded · roll 1c3ffd68-b3de-41ff-8b0c-02277e5d3f5e | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/1c3ffd68-b3de-41ff-8b0c-02277e5d3f5e CC0-1.0 | |
| Do Pass Amended | Nay | lower · stage not recorded · roll 072a167c-ada7-4da5-8882-18c36492b877 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/072a167c-ada7-4da5-8882-18c36492b877 CC0-1.0 | |
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HB 1303
promote the future success and development of South Dakota.
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 111a00ac-78aa-4880-8552-cb88aac4453a | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/111a00ac-78aa-4880-8552-cb88aac4453a CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1274
prohibit the dispensing, distribution, sale, or advertisement of certain articles or things for…
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 96e0483c-9423-4a2b-94a5-6a12870b1dec | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/96e0483c-9423-4a2b-94a5-6a12870b1dec CC0-1.0 |
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SB 25
update provisions related to the permit application process for proposed energy and transmission…
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 83026bfe-04cc-4146-aeef-0d5f9b1b9504 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/83026bfe-04cc-4146-aeef-0d5f9b1b9504 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1279
permit technical college employees to join the state health plan.
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 5bb53e0c-9172-4bc3-8eb1-ba3e42d0d71f | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/5bb53e0c-9172-4bc3-8eb1-ba3e42d0d71f CC0-1.0 |
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SB 30
amend the reasons for challenging an individual's eligibility to vote.
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 571d2ee4-6761-40d3-b04a-5b4ee49e0544 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/571d2ee4-6761-40d3-b04a-5b4ee49e0544 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1135
make an appropriation to enhance the economic health of South Dakota.
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Do Pass | Nay | lower · stage not recorded · roll bec07716-b03e-4ae9-8a39-c4fced0f1a58 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/bec07716-b03e-4ae9-8a39-c4fced0f1a58 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1161
amend provisions related to changing rooms, sleeping quarters, and restrooms.
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 4b01a728-e7e5-443c-bfcb-d7dd0ff44167 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/4b01a728-e7e5-443c-bfcb-d7dd0ff44167 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1160
repeal the medical marijuana oversight committee.
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Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6 | Nay | lower · stage not recorded · roll 5bb7cfe3-9e48-42b1-8491-fe97678423b3 | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/5bb7cfe3-9e48-42b1-8491-fe97678423b3 CC0-1.0 |
| Do Pass | Nay | lower · stage not recorded · roll ff515764-bee6-4c8d-85d4-dc94baeb0d52 | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/ff515764-bee6-4c8d-85d4-dc94baeb0d52 CC0-1.0 | |
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SB 71
authorize the assumption of certain responsibilities and the waiver of sovereign immunity in…
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 99d0ddd1-b53f-429a-8ff0-8f70690b202f | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/99d0ddd1-b53f-429a-8ff0-8f70690b202f CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1230
modify requirements for payment of the employer's investment in South Dakota's future fee.
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll cf8f2ae2-b6bf-43f9-9808-94f8c6f3ae2f | Feb 23, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/cf8f2ae2-b6bf-43f9-9808-94f8c6f3ae2f CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1046
authorize the Department of Corrections to demolish the Pierre Minimum Center, to make an…
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Do Pass | Nay | lower · stage not recorded · roll 249503b3-77c2-42a8-b4af-7fc4cbcb52db | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/249503b3-77c2-42a8-b4af-7fc4cbcb52db CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1278
prohibit certain political committees from accepting contributions by certain officers or employees…
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Do Pass Amended | Nay | lower · stage not recorded · roll 45b9b7cd-2d43-4149-81e1-c03010ee9d83 | Feb 23, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/45b9b7cd-2d43-4149-81e1-c03010ee9d83 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 26
revise procurement for highway construction contracts.
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Do Pass | Nay | lower · stage not recorded · roll ce7c43b7-ab3a-425b-bc71-6580c8df8de8 | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/ce7c43b7-ab3a-425b-bc71-6580c8df8de8 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 3
limit the types of residential improvements for which counties, municipalities, and townships may…
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll afdbb2aa-a74a-4791-bd23-d3660adc4751 | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/afdbb2aa-a74a-4791-bd23-d3660adc4751 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1210
prohibit COVID-19 vaccination requirements and to provide a penalty therefor.
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 874bdb21-264c-4fe0-b439-15c3c06fe84f | Feb 20, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/874bdb21-264c-4fe0-b439-15c3c06fe84f 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
SD · —
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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