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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 1011
modify fees charged by the clerk of courts for certain copies of court records.
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 7268cab5-af3c-4455-9f72-035b9c674d99 | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/7268cab5-af3c-4455-9f72-035b9c674d99 CC0-1.0 |
| Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 853e9b84-8fd2-493b-b0d6-178af82fdea6 | Feb 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/853e9b84-8fd2-493b-b0d6-178af82fdea6 CC0-1.0 | |
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SB 107
add licensed and registered child care programs to the definition of community safety zone.
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll e76d3e9b-7a52-496f-b490-e60b8132ca92 | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/e76d3e9b-7a52-496f-b490-e60b8132ca92 CC0-1.0 |
| Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll e64faccb-9c90-413a-bcc1-59ad9e29bb4b | Feb 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/e64faccb-9c90-413a-bcc1-59ad9e29bb4b 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 | upper · stage not recorded · roll 04bb3a5d-3389-4dcf-9b43-331ad8322d8a | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/04bb3a5d-3389-4dcf-9b43-331ad8322d8a CC0-1.0 |
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SB 75
amend the type of entities eligible to participate in the cybersecurity services initiative.
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 2f58d575-8e7e-4857-b0a9-7a6cf94c4143 | Feb 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/2f58d575-8e7e-4857-b0a9-7a6cf94c4143 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 88
clarify the procedure for a potential condemnor to examine real property absent the property…
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll ddf6d736-5c72-46fa-8444-0efa00502d21 | Feb 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/ddf6d736-5c72-46fa-8444-0efa00502d21 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 100
revise provisions related to trusts.
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 4d5f38c9-69bd-43b8-bdf8-e73ef19e3b4c | Feb 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/4d5f38c9-69bd-43b8-bdf8-e73ef19e3b4c CC0-1.0 |
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SB 113
increase the penalty for preventing practice of religion.
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1a1d4710-02ce-419f-bbc4-d937b9d49630 | Feb 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/1a1d4710-02ce-419f-bbc4-d937b9d49630 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 92
clarify the rights to appeal and refer certain decisions of boards of county commissioners.
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll c1e57974-25fe-4861-8933-7253f153f4ed | Feb 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/c1e57974-25fe-4861-8933-7253f153f4ed CC0-1.0 |
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SB 21
modify tax refunds for elderly persons and persons with a disability.
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 034cb362-a8e3-40b3-8095-631fba15c150 | Feb 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/034cb362-a8e3-40b3-8095-631fba15c150 CC0-1.0 |
| Reconsidered | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 38a19bde-d15f-466d-9e9b-dbc429e66efe | Feb 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/38a19bde-d15f-466d-9e9b-dbc429e66efe 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 | upper · stage not recorded · roll 933d6dc8-48d2-4517-909b-ab3832615701 | Feb 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/933d6dc8-48d2-4517-909b-ab3832615701 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 33
modify the number of signatures required on certain election-related petitions.
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 8271f0ba-73c2-4a9c-8af9-6a76c013f22a | Feb 2, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/8271f0ba-73c2-4a9c-8af9-6a76c013f22a CC0-1.0 |
| Deferred to the 41st legislative day | Nay | upper · stage not recorded · roll 39344b74-6d4f-41bd-8531-b334f551da85 | Feb 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/39344b74-6d4f-41bd-8531-b334f551da85 CC0-1.0 | |
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SB 91
clarify the procedure for petitioning a board of county commissioners for a change to the…
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 19c1cae6-e24a-4faf-b3fb-2e7849ccebbe | Feb 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/19c1cae6-e24a-4faf-b3fb-2e7849ccebbe CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1047
make an appropriation for the construction costs at the Blue Dog State Fish Hatchery, and to…
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll db28ec1b-6cea-4bb5-a648-48171f59c664 | Feb 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/db28ec1b-6cea-4bb5-a648-48171f59c664 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 32
amend and repeal provisions pertaining to the ballot requirements for certain elections and to…
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll ede72f41-cd73-44ff-acb8-064e22550060 | Feb 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/ede72f41-cd73-44ff-acb8-064e22550060 CC0-1.0 |
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SCR 607
supporting congressional authorization for, and federal participation in, major rural water supply…
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Adopt Resolution | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 4c2dfbba-9aa2-41f6-ab9c-6d16fde60203 | Feb 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/4c2dfbba-9aa2-41f6-ab9c-6d16fde60203 CC0-1.0 |
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HCR 6001
urging the United States Department of Homeland Security to establish a tribal law enforcement…
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Concurred in Resolution as Amended | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 85cf1000-6b20-4de2-a253-1e02b0f8833d | Feb 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/85cf1000-6b20-4de2-a253-1e02b0f8833d CC0-1.0 |
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SB 115
remove the prohibition pertaining to the shooting of mourning doves located within specific areas.
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Do Pass | Nay | upper · stage not recorded · roll a564d605-2615-4d6f-bb92-c8a134cf82f6 | Feb 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/a564d605-2615-4d6f-bb92-c8a134cf82f6 CC0-1.0 |
| Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6 | Nay | upper · stage not recorded · roll 687a03a5-3ada-45bf-86c6-87447cf278d3 | Feb 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/687a03a5-3ada-45bf-86c6-87447cf278d3 CC0-1.0 | |
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HB 1042
authorize the construction of a National Guard vehicle maintenance shop in Sturgis, to make an…
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 0a147b58-175d-44b5-bc71-2025aadcff67 | Feb 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/0a147b58-175d-44b5-bc71-2025aadcff67 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 59
require the use of certain geographic terminology in official materials of a state agency.
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Deferred to the 41st legislative day | Nay | upper · stage not recorded · roll 7dc3fb70-d75d-4783-b726-e5aa3da43842 | Feb 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/7dc3fb70-d75d-4783-b726-e5aa3da43842 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 108
require that all recorded votes of a legislator be displayed on the Legislative Research Council…
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Deferred to the 41st legislative day | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll b1d2f299-ae43-4447-a2a1-90975d7dbe8f | Feb 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/b1d2f299-ae43-4447-a2a1-90975d7dbe8f 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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