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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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SB 117
make an appropriation for the design and construction of a new soccer venue at South Dakota State…
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll a40b3153-709a-4816-8716-eefb13ff3fdb | Feb 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/a40b3153-709a-4816-8716-eefb13ff3fdb CC0-1.0 |
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SB 147
prohibit a person from refusing to identify oneself in certain circumstances and to provide a…
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Deferred to the 41st legislative day | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 7dd301a7-7a54-4299-a5cc-46155abe1ada | Feb 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/7dd301a7-7a54-4299-a5cc-46155abe1ada CC0-1.0 |
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SB 190
codify the rights of a parent.
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 801450eb-03fc-4f90-84e3-c5c0b2451ebb | Feb 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/801450eb-03fc-4f90-84e3-c5c0b2451ebb CC0-1.0 |
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SB 156
modify the crime of cruelty to an animal and increase the penalty therefor.
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 704651e6-3a6f-4618-88d6-4f97a053c1b2 | Feb 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/704651e6-3a6f-4618-88d6-4f97a053c1b2 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 98
prevent virtual currency kiosk fraud.
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 08764100-2432-411e-9482-cebec133c08b | Feb 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/08764100-2432-411e-9482-cebec133c08b CC0-1.0 |
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SB 68
make an appropriation for costs related to the suppression of wildfires impacting the state and to…
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1697a0f2-cd6b-4e35-8a1e-fcf879d12b9a | Feb 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/1697a0f2-cd6b-4e35-8a1e-fcf879d12b9a CC0-1.0 |
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SB 73
revise provisions relating to state financial practices.
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 91e6fe8c-034a-478f-9f62-abdff76660c3 | Feb 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/91e6fe8c-034a-478f-9f62-abdff76660c3 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 67
make an appropriation for costs related to emergencies and disasters impacting the state and to…
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll dccfdc9f-0547-43c8-9088-90497d991852 | Feb 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/dccfdc9f-0547-43c8-9088-90497d991852 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 60
restrict ownership of real property interests by certain prohibited entities and to provide for…
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 145645f7-60f4-4b4a-8566-8a38f9c3660a | Feb 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/145645f7-60f4-4b4a-8566-8a38f9c3660a CC0-1.0 |
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SCR 606
encouraging the review and approval of water rights applications and future use reservations from…
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Adopt Resolution as amended | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll b2656782-619b-4fdf-8188-2cd04863443d | Feb 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/b2656782-619b-4fdf-8188-2cd04863443d CC0-1.0 |
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SB 72
extend the time for reverting moneys appropriated for the modernization of the state's enterprise…
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll ac37aa5b-f696-4952-ae6c-fd01f9e665de | Feb 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/ac37aa5b-f696-4952-ae6c-fd01f9e665de CC0-1.0 |
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SB 94
revise provisions pertaining to open records.
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Deferred to the 41st legislative day | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll f45b8624-22d9-4125-be4e-6d20b148aead | Feb 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/f45b8624-22d9-4125-be4e-6d20b148aead CC0-1.0 |
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SB 146
clarify the effect of the resignation of certain gubernatorial appointees.
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 01113655-c612-4f35-9f98-6430736ad251 | Feb 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/01113655-c612-4f35-9f98-6430736ad251 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 112
establish a currency based on gold and silver.
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Deferred to the 41st legislative day | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 7f4f747f-3d8e-4fb1-96f2-87807b300acd | Feb 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/7f4f747f-3d8e-4fb1-96f2-87807b300acd CC0-1.0 |
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SB 122
establish the crime of failure to summon aid for a suicide attempt and provide a penalty therefor.
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 39997de5-cd4f-49ff-a4c8-1d6c1fd6abfb | Feb 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/39997de5-cd4f-49ff-a4c8-1d6c1fd6abfb CC0-1.0 |
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SB 223
modify the requirements for a petition to refer an excess tax levy of a school district to a vote.
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 2db3ea03-380b-48b7-bad2-6a7cb3a5cecd | Feb 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/2db3ea03-380b-48b7-bad2-6a7cb3a5cecd CC0-1.0 |
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SB 214
amend provisions pertaining to the publication of the statewide voter registration file.
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll cfc4b7a7-98a5-4293-a40c-221b749b3f01 | Feb 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/cfc4b7a7-98a5-4293-a40c-221b749b3f01 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 35
revise the process for requesting a veteran's certificate of discharge from a county register of…
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 654d1434-2508-4c51-926a-f8bccd677e7e | Feb 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/654d1434-2508-4c51-926a-f8bccd677e7e 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 | upper · stage not recorded · roll c2e5dd56-b4f7-4ec6-9640-c8f935ec2c69 | Feb 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/c2e5dd56-b4f7-4ec6-9640-c8f935ec2c69 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 177
clarify the requirements for marking an optical scan ballot.
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 15c3479f-ddf4-4a73-b203-01dae1c795d4 | Feb 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/15c3479f-ddf4-4a73-b203-01dae1c795d4 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 | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 6d45c537-3cc1-4204-b67b-76b91af74f57 | Feb 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/6d45c537-3cc1-4204-b67b-76b91af74f57 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1058
require licensure for online pari-mutuel wagering pools for horse and dog races, and clarify the…
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 8ae869f5-a3f0-48e5-b511-c2da823a43dc | Feb 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/8ae869f5-a3f0-48e5-b511-c2da823a43dc CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1064
provide for the sale of producer-raised meat and meat food products directly to consumers pending…
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll fa5d2467-cebf-4017-9e1a-25b463b2d72a | Feb 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/fa5d2467-cebf-4017-9e1a-25b463b2d72a CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1076
revise restrictions on residence within a community safety zone and to declare an emergency.
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 94ee802a-0fb1-4bc7-95b6-a8ff7eb7acca | Feb 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/94ee802a-0fb1-4bc7-95b6-a8ff7eb7acca CC0-1.0 |
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SB 154
clarify the eligibility of multiple garages or structures to be classified as owner-occupied.
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 675d791f-8413-48fb-9c1c-a4341002530e | Feb 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/675d791f-8413-48fb-9c1c-a4341002530e 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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