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Jim Mehlhaff
SD Senate District 24
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Topics in their record
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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 74
transfer moneys to the general fund from the budget reserve fund and the general revenue…
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 12e8e248-d9b6-4c65-af11-18fef598f7f9 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/12e8e248-d9b6-4c65-af11-18fef598f7f9 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 244
address issues facing South Dakota.
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll b3dc95f4-bc54-45d3-a82b-e9d4bbb43cae | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/b3dc95f4-bc54-45d3-a82b-e9d4bbb43cae CC0-1.0 |
| Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll dc42da40-0e9a-4732-97c1-049b7c0376e3 | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/dc42da40-0e9a-4732-97c1-049b7c0376e3 CC0-1.0 | |
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SB 172
enhance the economy of South Dakota.
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Tabled | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 67af17f4-3d87-4db7-a72e-aaedcc1fc88c | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/67af17f4-3d87-4db7-a72e-aaedcc1fc88c CC0-1.0 |
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SB 134
restrict deference to a state agency's interpretation of a state statute, administrative rule, or…
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 4a4e1e3c-d68b-4ad1-8ad8-0bb0f5f27ccf | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/4a4e1e3c-d68b-4ad1-8ad8-0bb0f5f27ccf CC0-1.0 |
| Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 11d4801f-9340-4410-9d2f-6aa84df9ab03 | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/11d4801f-9340-4410-9d2f-6aa84df9ab03 CC0-1.0 | |
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SB 124
temporarily prohibit the manufacture, sale, and distribution of any product containing…
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 18014e7b-1148-4d47-8480-9479430badb7 | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/18014e7b-1148-4d47-8480-9479430badb7 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 193
clarify the definition of backup electric generation.
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll c73ae6f0-87df-45a3-b6cc-0199aaca91a4 | Feb 23, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/c73ae6f0-87df-45a3-b6cc-0199aaca91a4 CC0-1.0 |
| Reconsidered | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll bc3c4d39-6bbd-4ad7-85d2-f6793fef6ede | Feb 23, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/bc3c4d39-6bbd-4ad7-85d2-f6793fef6ede CC0-1.0 | |
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SJR 507
proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election, an amendment to state law to…
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Deferred to the 41st legislative day | Nay | upper · stage not recorded · roll bf4e6c47-7570-4dfe-9a5b-1b20899fc0c2 | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/bf4e6c47-7570-4dfe-9a5b-1b20899fc0c2 CC0-1.0 |
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SJR 505
proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the…
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Do Pass | Nay | upper · stage not recorded · roll b092ed4a-d1be-43f2-8699-a57b20261d19 | Feb 23, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/b092ed4a-d1be-43f2-8699-a57b20261d19 CC0-1.0 |
| Deferred to the 41st legislative day | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll fd3568f4-c91f-47c8-a2a6-d4efbbbf0cdd | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/fd3568f4-c91f-47c8-a2a6-d4efbbbf0cdd CC0-1.0 | |
| Do Pass Amended | Nay | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1fedf571-b85f-4f63-9106-be43f9b8ec55 | Feb 20, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/1fedf571-b85f-4f63-9106-be43f9b8ec55 CC0-1.0 | |
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SB 76
authorize loans from the South Dakota housing infrastructure fund for airport infrastructure.
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 99461bfb-fe06-4eb0-bd3a-b6f11099dbd3 | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/99461bfb-fe06-4eb0-bd3a-b6f11099dbd3 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 219
require that a state agency consult with the Aeronautics Commission prior to purchasing…
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 34fae5b2-5354-4aa5-b7b1-984f9ec69866 | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/34fae5b2-5354-4aa5-b7b1-984f9ec69866 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1189
establish a greater tire weight limit for a mobile crane moving on any highway in this state.
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 2aa38247-26ef-464f-9ec8-08b666b1c3c5 | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/2aa38247-26ef-464f-9ec8-08b666b1c3c5 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 c891c0d3-0787-44d8-9fc2-375f9a9374e9 | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/c891c0d3-0787-44d8-9fc2-375f9a9374e9 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 229
require an election to approve the issuance of certain capital outlay certificates, lease-purchase…
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Do Pass Amended | Nay | upper · stage not recorded · roll 3fa7bb72-d08e-490c-8066-2ada38a14d07 | Feb 23, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/3fa7bb72-d08e-490c-8066-2ada38a14d07 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 96
authorize the imposition of a county option gross receipts tax to reduce owner-occupied property…
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll f2ec13cc-0474-418f-aae0-7b410ee46b81 | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/f2ec13cc-0474-418f-aae0-7b410ee46b81 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 f5308514-8df6-4798-8978-71bdb3c12272 | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/f5308514-8df6-4798-8978-71bdb3c12272 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 c4ccd973-b72e-4e43-902d-1c4e34dbe937 | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/c4ccd973-b72e-4e43-902d-1c4e34dbe937 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 199
establish a new fund to provide property tax relief.
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Do Pass | Nay | upper · stage not recorded · roll 83d032a1-92b5-4497-b1cc-7f25afcfa9ad | Feb 23, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/83d032a1-92b5-4497-b1cc-7f25afcfa9ad CC0-1.0 |
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SB 204
revise certain criteria for loans from the South Dakota housing infrastructure fund.
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll f280f509-01c9-49a7-b9c3-f0cee5c4dce3 | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/f280f509-01c9-49a7-b9c3-f0cee5c4dce3 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 126
increase the amount of value exempt from property taxes under a tax relief program for disabled…
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Do Pass Amended | Nay | upper · stage not recorded · roll 0542420c-dfb5-4998-832b-b058431e7b0c | Feb 20, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/0542420c-dfb5-4998-832b-b058431e7b0c CC0-1.0 |
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SB 145
revise the limitations on a municipality's power to take actions for the promotion of health or the…
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Deferred to the 41st legislative day | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1a5d8424-16db-448c-904b-cdfedfc00a42 | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/1a5d8424-16db-448c-904b-cdfedfc00a42 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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