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Les Heinemann
SD House District 25
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Topics in their record
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Government Operations & Budget 12Healthcare 9Criminal Justice & Policing 7Economy & Taxes 7Education 5Civil Rights & Liberties 4Elections & Voting 3Environment & Energy 3Agriculture 2Other 2Social Services & Welfare 2Technology & Privacy 2Abortion & Reproductive Rights 1Foreign Policy & Trade 1Labor & Employment 1Transportation & Infrastructure 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SD House District 25 current
South Dakota |
Republican | Jan 14, 2025 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| SD House District 8
South Dakota |
Republican | Jan 1, 2015 | Dec 31, 2016 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| SD House District 25
South Dakota |
Republican | Jan 11, 2013 | Jan 7, 2019 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (466 recorded)
| Bill | Motion / question | Position | Chamber · stage · roll | Date | Outcome | Source |
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HB 1209
require employment verification eligibility through the e-verify program and to provide a penalty…
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll a3282b9a-1331-49fe-89ec-1bc4834ac141 | Feb 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/a3282b9a-1331-49fe-89ec-1bc4834ac141 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 | lower · stage not recorded · roll bdf8373c-f3e4-4a4b-a6fa-964cc4d0c91c | Feb 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/bdf8373c-f3e4-4a4b-a6fa-964cc4d0c91c CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1229
require the inclusion of certain features within a manufacturer's application store or on a…
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Deferred to the 41st legislative day | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 1384e404-71c4-47a9-918b-9b3f92911029 | Feb 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/1384e404-71c4-47a9-918b-9b3f92911029 CC0-1.0 |
| Do Pass Amended | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll bf562211-c444-4599-8271-09a317b8ade7 | Feb 9, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/bf562211-c444-4599-8271-09a317b8ade7 CC0-1.0 | |
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HCR 6012
recognizing the YMCA for 175 years of service to youth, families, and communities in South Dakota…
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Adopt Resolution | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll bc855c47-01bd-40b2-bd20-64a7a75ac30f | Feb 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/bc855c47-01bd-40b2-bd20-64a7a75ac30f CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1190
establish the South Dakota-tribal consultation commission.
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Deferred to the 41st legislative day | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 4e4638fa-352b-487b-b242-83f5b8e35907 | Feb 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/4e4638fa-352b-487b-b242-83f5b8e35907 CC0-1.0 |
| Do Pass Amended | Nay | lower · stage not recorded · roll 91a1f0c4-86c6-4566-8064-19b4963af8f8 | Feb 9, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/91a1f0c4-86c6-4566-8064-19b4963af8f8 CC0-1.0 | |
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HB 1105
restrict contracts and declarations that prohibit the use of commercial or residential property for…
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 12a688fe-2b71-456a-9fd8-45ae4a660d0b | Feb 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/12a688fe-2b71-456a-9fd8-45ae4a660d0b CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1232
establish principles for a state agency to consider when formulating or implementing a program that…
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll aad0f23d-1ad0-47c9-9783-130570829e6f | Feb 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/aad0f23d-1ad0-47c9-9783-130570829e6f CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1066
revise a provision related to theft by a contractor, subcontractor, or supplier.
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll a0493fed-e91e-4eb4-bd7c-532b76e15248 | Feb 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/a0493fed-e91e-4eb4-bd7c-532b76e15248 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1179
modify provisions related to the reimbursement fee for preparation of a garnishment disclosure.
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll d305b723-0b79-45b2-b776-b23026496f7e | Feb 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/d305b723-0b79-45b2-b776-b23026496f7e CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1111
modify the requirements for obtaining an agricultural processor's lien.
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 2318964d-bf03-4478-b7d8-835c7a4087b8 | Feb 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/2318964d-bf03-4478-b7d8-835c7a4087b8 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 10
revise a provision related to the adoption of federal motor carrier regulations.
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll e5653a63-0da3-4081-a337-5aad8d35b44b | Feb 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/e5653a63-0da3-4081-a337-5aad8d35b44b CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1177
replace the index used to calculate the salaries of members of the Legislature.
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Deferred to the 41st legislative day | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 494b1113-273c-424f-9da6-13d787dcc825 | Feb 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/494b1113-273c-424f-9da6-13d787dcc825 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1161
amend provisions related to changing rooms, sleeping quarters, and restrooms.
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Deferred to the 41st legislative day | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll d5d57612-7ad6-4b3d-a282-c6e682b1c7be | Feb 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/d5d57612-7ad6-4b3d-a282-c6e682b1c7be CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1215
authorize counties and municipalities to issue a license for a cigar bar.
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Do Pass | Nay | lower · stage not recorded · roll 8ed96ed9-9146-405f-9817-e67c87b93c93 | Feb 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/8ed96ed9-9146-405f-9817-e67c87b93c93 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 | lower · stage not recorded · roll 0a957cf9-6299-4397-8ad5-fd746fcc0529 | Feb 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/0a957cf9-6299-4397-8ad5-fd746fcc0529 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1208
revise licensure provisions for electricians.
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 170ee419-2aa3-47a3-9ab7-841df7d7f714 | Feb 6, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/170ee419-2aa3-47a3-9ab7-841df7d7f714 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 54
revise the conditions for in-service distributions from the South Dakota deferred compensation plan.
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 0fce0ff5-3127-4454-9c5b-877180b57e50 | Feb 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/0fce0ff5-3127-4454-9c5b-877180b57e50 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 50
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 a44fe0e6-4a81-459a-b7d1-2f97cf7f2043 | Feb 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/a44fe0e6-4a81-459a-b7d1-2f97cf7f2043 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1095
modify provisions pertaining to the submission of a nominating petition.
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Reconsidered | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 4c5ab215-56c5-4872-adc6-82a281b0ad90 | Feb 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/4c5ab215-56c5-4872-adc6-82a281b0ad90 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1112
modify the definition of an electronic smoking device.
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Do Pass Amended | Nay | lower · stage not recorded · roll a0f371b0-e357-40c3-a698-c4e9c4b1950e | Feb 5, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/a0f371b0-e357-40c3-a698-c4e9c4b1950e CC0-1.0 |
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SB 65
revise certain required minimum distribution provisions of the South Dakota Retirement System.
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 40c2ce16-6702-41af-b62e-a5a3c294d662 | Feb 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/40c2ce16-6702-41af-b62e-a5a3c294d662 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 53
ensure uniformity in member identification provisions governing the South Dakota Retirement System.
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 4cf5f0a6-d0c2-4abe-bdd7-cf190ef8dc3f | Feb 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/4cf5f0a6-d0c2-4abe-bdd7-cf190ef8dc3f CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1212
revise provisions in order to strengthen protections for unborn children.
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Do Pass | Nay | lower · stage not recorded · roll 53115418-4f5b-4637-b14e-296f7d128d66 | Feb 5, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/53115418-4f5b-4637-b14e-296f7d128d66 CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (35 as lead sponsor)
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SC 825
SD · —
celebrating the life and legacy of Casey Joe Wilson.
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HB 1196
SD · —
provide for the participation of delegates from this state in an Article V convention, 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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SB 198
SD · —
restrict the use of a cell phone by a student during the school day.
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HB 1217
SD · —
limit the use of taxpayer funds and resources by a public education employer to support a labor organization or affiliate and to provide a penalty therefor.
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SB 115
SD · —
remove the prohibition pertaining to the shooting of mourning doves located within specific areas.
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HB 1126
SD · —
revise a provision related to driving under the influence.
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SB 15
SD · —
create the Developmental Disability Service Delivery Committee.
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SCR 602
SD · —
celebrating the sister-state relationship with Taiwan.
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SB 80
SD · —
prohibit the sale of delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol products to individuals under the age of twenty-one.
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