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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 1233
modify provisions for a tax collection agreement with an Indian tribe.
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 0e2131ab-ff74-4c71-942a-6142673a0104 | Feb 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/0e2131ab-ff74-4c71-942a-6142673a0104 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 228
modify provisions for a tax increment financing district.
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll b7693d20-c55d-4126-8a06-2e1e250e5fc2 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/b7693d20-c55d-4126-8a06-2e1e250e5fc2 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 159
revise requirements pertaining to the minimum age for marriage.
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll a1b8b949-4021-4da2-9572-6af47333cfd8 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/a1b8b949-4021-4da2-9572-6af47333cfd8 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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Reconsidered | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 5d7c2f76-4f92-4aae-b0b7-5692b40f65c4 | Feb 24, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/5d7c2f76-4f92-4aae-b0b7-5692b40f65c4 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 118
deposit certain tax revenues into a homeowner tax reduction fund.
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Do Pass Amended | Nay | upper · stage not recorded · roll 2d70fefc-6bd4-45ca-b31e-61dc767beccb | Feb 24, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/2d70fefc-6bd4-45ca-b31e-61dc767beccb CC0-1.0 |
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SB 119
create the capitol restoration fund and to transfer moneys thereto.
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll b5c46930-a445-4808-accd-b365a785de20 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/b5c46930-a445-4808-accd-b365a785de20 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 221
regulate the retail sale of nicotine products, and to provide a penalty therefor.
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll ca1b72cc-1618-413c-a1d7-e236d4ae3df5 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/ca1b72cc-1618-413c-a1d7-e236d4ae3df5 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 106
modify the amount required to be set aside for extraordinary expenses incurred in providing special…
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll a9e2fbbb-40c8-4ee7-9342-2a082db004bd | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/a9e2fbbb-40c8-4ee7-9342-2a082db004bd CC0-1.0 |
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SB 133
provide additional legislative oversight of rulemaking.
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 271e5d9e-46f2-4921-9354-09d236d158c4 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/271e5d9e-46f2-4921-9354-09d236d158c4 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 196
increase the income limits for a property tax assessment freeze.
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Do Pass | Nay | upper · stage not recorded · roll 6101a88f-b12a-4fec-9aca-d6bdfd0ebc2b | Feb 24, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/6101a88f-b12a-4fec-9aca-d6bdfd0ebc2b CC0-1.0 |
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SB 121
transfer moneys and make an appropriation for the replacement of the Richmond Lake dam and spillway…
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 0da6462e-1bd9-4c3f-9378-93f2c24b69fe | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/0da6462e-1bd9-4c3f-9378-93f2c24b69fe CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1119
modify provisions regarding directors serving on a farm mutual insurer’s board.
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 34099db8-df84-448c-b168-235068e5d623 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/34099db8-df84-448c-b168-235068e5d623 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1096
allow for the direct creation of a limited liability limited partnership.
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 3a42a91d-8d13-4af3-98f6-f3b21272eba6 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/3a42a91d-8d13-4af3-98f6-f3b21272eba6 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1194
clarify authority for the Cosmetology Commission to credit work experience for educational hours…
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 709c86fd-df91-408d-b688-7a6230efafbb | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/709c86fd-df91-408d-b688-7a6230efafbb CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1101
prohibit an insurer from declining or limiting life, disability, or long-term care insurance…
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 7089a602-873e-4215-b833-69ef310c1fc7 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/7089a602-873e-4215-b833-69ef310c1fc7 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1107
modify restrictions on lands for certain public purposes.
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll aaef1343-41bd-4c55-8bb9-ae1b1db3b641 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/aaef1343-41bd-4c55-8bb9-ae1b1db3b641 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1197
revise a provision related to the venue of adoption proceedings.
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll df579d1d-68ef-41aa-94e8-5a5479ef4397 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/df579d1d-68ef-41aa-94e8-5a5479ef4397 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1219
require the provision of interpreter or translator services for parties to an administrative…
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll b80dbbd2-9634-4d92-8d85-558eee5f2088 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/b80dbbd2-9634-4d92-8d85-558eee5f2088 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1007
amend the definition of law enforcement officer to include tribal law enforcement officers.
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 5e25e3aa-64ef-4c19-97f0-3fa82615c49b | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/5e25e3aa-64ef-4c19-97f0-3fa82615c49b CC0-1.0 |
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SB 211
prohibit certain billing practices by ambulance service providers and establish reimbursement…
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Do Pass Amended | Nay | upper · stage not recorded · roll ae27b149-9da3-4e23-8db7-34abfa2d93b4 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/ae27b149-9da3-4e23-8db7-34abfa2d93b4 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 222
make an appropriation for eligible water, wastewater, storm water, and riparian buffer initiative…
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 7727cc0d-b01d-4a7b-bc7f-026ac73ee26d | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/7727cc0d-b01d-4a7b-bc7f-026ac73ee26d CC0-1.0 |
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SB 245
create the homeowner property tax reduction fund, and to transfer moneys to the homeowner property…
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 280b3ebc-f412-421d-ac45-23d03d7e0ab3 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/280b3ebc-f412-421d-ac45-23d03d7e0ab3 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 120
make an appropriation for the economic development of South Dakota.
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll ba06e900-203a-45da-9946-8424ef371120 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/ba06e900-203a-45da-9946-8424ef371120 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 102
modify the distribution of gaming revenues.
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 9f8a6e6a-c61f-43d5-b01a-d414e2ec43ba | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/9f8a6e6a-c61f-43d5-b01a-d414e2ec43ba CC0-1.0 |
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SJR 508
proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election, amendments to the Constitution…
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll ccb5f2bb-d97f-49bb-8fbc-84d5b81564a9 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/ccb5f2bb-d97f-49bb-8fbc-84d5b81564a9 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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