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Jim Mehlhaff
SD Senate District 24
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Government Operations & Budget 15Economy & Taxes 8Criminal Justice & Policing 5Civil Rights & Liberties 3Environment & Energy 3Transportation & Infrastructure 3Education 2Elections & Voting 2Healthcare 2Labor & Employment 2Agriculture 1Banking & Finance 1Foreign Policy & Trade 1Gun Policy 1Housing 1Other 1Social Services & Welfare 1Technology & Privacy 1Veterans Affairs 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
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| SD Senate District 24 current
South Dakota |
Republican | Jan 10, 2023 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (472 recorded)
| Bill | Motion / question | Position | Chamber · stage · roll | Date | Outcome | Source |
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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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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 02a9ce1b-150a-46f8-a017-f67b330b5d41 | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/02a9ce1b-150a-46f8-a017-f67b330b5d41 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 150
exempt one motor vehicle of a debtor from being taken by legal process.
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 0895a84c-dfc7-44a6-987e-8418423371f2 | Feb 19, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/0895a84c-dfc7-44a6-987e-8418423371f2 CC0-1.0 |
| Reconsidered | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 7f01abcc-1ab1-4038-86ce-cf909bbd3b58 | Feb 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/7f01abcc-1ab1-4038-86ce-cf909bbd3b58 CC0-1.0 | |
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SB 110
regulate how broadband internet access service providers use customer data.
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Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6 | Nay | upper · stage not recorded · roll bb19e6de-087d-47b7-8c81-9e16a2e48bbb | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/bb19e6de-087d-47b7-8c81-9e16a2e48bbb CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1062
revise a provision related to aggravated assault.
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Do Pass | Nay | upper · stage not recorded · roll ed2fbb26-e81c-4185-9015-90bd575f1570 | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/ed2fbb26-e81c-4185-9015-90bd575f1570 CC0-1.0 |
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HCR 6011
encouraging the Executive Board of the Legislative Research Council to form an interim Neurohealth…
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Concurred in Resolution | Nay | upper · stage not recorded · roll cd65959a-797f-4f96-9963-7dbb82baf006 | Feb 19, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/cd65959a-797f-4f96-9963-7dbb82baf006 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 | upper · stage not recorded · roll 0bbfe12b-62d2-427e-beba-7c0d99069799 | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/0bbfe12b-62d2-427e-beba-7c0d99069799 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1013
clarify the purposes permitted for certain offenders to operate a motor vehicle.
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 4074f849-18d3-421b-8409-1f9d3de50684 | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/4074f849-18d3-421b-8409-1f9d3de50684 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1014
modify the surcharge for a responding party in a forcible entry and detainer action.
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Do Pass | Not voting | upper · stage not recorded · roll 9a155efb-0d7a-4532-bdda-8514352eedc3 | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/9a155efb-0d7a-4532-bdda-8514352eedc3 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 159
revise requirements pertaining to the minimum age for marriage.
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Motion to amend | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll b2b595f8-b406-42f7-8c40-49d3d748e762 | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/b2b595f8-b406-42f7-8c40-49d3d748e762 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 224
provide a rebuttable presumption in favor of joint physical custody of a minor child.
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Do Pass | Nay | upper · stage not recorded · roll a88c1898-f8ee-4cbb-8b93-4e7cee9ac40d | Feb 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/a88c1898-f8ee-4cbb-8b93-4e7cee9ac40d CC0-1.0 |
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SB 232
impose a one-year moratorium on the construction or expansion of hyperscale data centers.
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Tabled | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1857ea47-362f-4121-a647-5ea52c62844a | Feb 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/1857ea47-362f-4121-a647-5ea52c62844a CC0-1.0 |
| Do Pass Amended | Nay | upper · stage not recorded · roll 3584a878-0c9f-4b01-9510-0862da6c3c84 | Feb 18, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/3584a878-0c9f-4b01-9510-0862da6c3c84 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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Do Pass Amended | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 35dc6ded-fe0d-4ae7-b0af-14ca0b4576f1 | Feb 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/35dc6ded-fe0d-4ae7-b0af-14ca0b4576f1 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 235
protect residents from increased utility costs and utility shortages caused by data centers, to…
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Deferred to the 41st legislative day | Nay | upper · stage not recorded · roll e93427bf-d72d-4b57-a46e-06e4b46fe28e | Feb 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/e93427bf-d72d-4b57-a46e-06e4b46fe28e CC0-1.0 |
| Do Pass Amended | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll c3e2a49a-f2b7-47a6-838d-63d21d61f885 | Feb 18, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/c3e2a49a-f2b7-47a6-838d-63d21d61f885 CC0-1.0 | |
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HB 1201
authorize the use of bingo games, lotteries, and pull-tab devices by booster clubs.
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 14863a43-d0a2-4c29-933a-7c2f03318090 | Feb 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/14863a43-d0a2-4c29-933a-7c2f03318090 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 | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 383c2b92-6543-4a64-a7eb-6575dfa48b22 | Feb 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/383c2b92-6543-4a64-a7eb-6575dfa48b22 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 234
modify provisions pertaining to the purchasing of goods and services related to data center…
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Deferred to the 41st legislative day | Nay | upper · stage not recorded · roll 65f8fff9-844a-495b-bc19-f2e9b815a6b5 | Feb 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/65f8fff9-844a-495b-bc19-f2e9b815a6b5 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 195
repeal the expiration of a reduction in certain gross receipts and use tax rates.
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Reconsidered | Nay | upper · stage not recorded · roll 8fecf90e-3cbb-4e1d-8d63-4ad10fbc69c8 | Feb 18, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/8fecf90e-3cbb-4e1d-8d63-4ad10fbc69c8 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 127
limit nuisances caused by data centers.
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Deferred to the 41st legislative day | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 99c53caa-7d14-4e05-9169-cd27af41d8a7 | Feb 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/99c53caa-7d14-4e05-9169-cd27af41d8a7 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 128
update provisions related to certain large-use customers of utilities.
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Deferred to the 41st legislative day | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 64e457fe-73b4-4e74-a4d2-bbbc4e3047ab | Feb 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/64e457fe-73b4-4e74-a4d2-bbbc4e3047ab CC0-1.0 |
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SB 135
protect residents from increased utility costs and utility shortages caused by data centers and…
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Do Pass | Nay | upper · stage not recorded · roll 6ce12a48-ee0a-44b5-9536-4d5ddb1a7692 | Feb 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/6ce12a48-ee0a-44b5-9536-4d5ddb1a7692 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 190
codify the rights of a parent.
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Reconsidered | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll ecdc2de3-4edb-4a7d-9503-13e004d6fa7f | Feb 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/ecdc2de3-4edb-4a7d-9503-13e004d6fa7f CC0-1.0 |
| Do Pass Amended | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 0132eecd-608e-449e-9ca9-c39940023fc8 | Feb 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/0132eecd-608e-449e-9ca9-c39940023fc8 CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (30 as lead sponsor)
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SB 136
SD · —
make an appropriation for grants to support the purchase of personal protective equipment by volunteer fire departments and to declare an emergency.
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HC 8019
SD · —
honoring Dr. Kelly Glodt upon his retirement as superintendent of the Pierre School District.
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SC 822
SD · —
honoring TKO’s Custom Catering and Capitol Cafe for outstanding service.
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SB 98
SD · —
prevent virtual currency kiosk fraud.
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SC 818
SD · —
commending Grey Zabel for his achievements as a member of the 2026 Super Bowl-winning Seattle Seahawks.
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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 113
SD · —
increase the penalty for preventing practice of religion.
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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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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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HB 1058
SD · —
require licensure for online pari-mutuel wagering pools for horse and dog races, and clarify the application of tax therefor.
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