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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 133
provide additional legislative oversight of rulemaking.
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll bf205356-4c5b-4afd-84c8-052ba78a63e3 | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/bf205356-4c5b-4afd-84c8-052ba78a63e3 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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Deferred to another day | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 99ce4b0e-3b65-4c39-8030-bddab1f583f1 | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/99ce4b0e-3b65-4c39-8030-bddab1f583f1 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 110
regulate how broadband internet access service providers use customer data.
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Do Pass Amended | Nay | upper · stage not recorded · roll 97140578-5145-488f-b490-843a46d82903 | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/97140578-5145-488f-b490-843a46d82903 CC0-1.0 |
| Motion to amend | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 5fd9cc3d-bc72-441b-8b09-9ab5c37a4376 | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/5fd9cc3d-bc72-441b-8b09-9ab5c37a4376 CC0-1.0 | |
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SB 218
provide for the establishment of charter schools.
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Reconsidered | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 03c09bdf-82b4-4cd8-8d10-cad3e7d33c5e | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/03c09bdf-82b4-4cd8-8d10-cad3e7d33c5e CC0-1.0 |
| Do Pass Amended | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll c225b6ce-072e-4964-9105-ed345c41e8bf | Feb 19, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/c225b6ce-072e-4964-9105-ed345c41e8bf 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 c0dc5947-84da-4a41-9d82-97e423fd633f | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/c0dc5947-84da-4a41-9d82-97e423fd633f CC0-1.0 |
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SB 237
require that counties provide written notice to township supervisors of conditional use…
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 85931e3b-617c-4f51-a2b4-41c3680a0fcf | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/85931e3b-617c-4f51-a2b4-41c3680a0fcf CC0-1.0 |
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SB 208
require the award of certain disbursements to prevailing owners and taxpayers in appeals of…
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 7f678f2c-0370-478a-8cec-d5ff5348ad54 | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/7f678f2c-0370-478a-8cec-d5ff5348ad54 CC0-1.0 |
| Motion to amend | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 42f9d45f-6982-4b46-8255-db6ab712d2ed | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/42f9d45f-6982-4b46-8255-db6ab712d2ed CC0-1.0 | |
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HB 1062
revise a provision related to aggravated assault.
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll d4564b8d-86a7-499b-9205-b85927f4bfe0 | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/d4564b8d-86a7-499b-9205-b85927f4bfe0 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 Amended | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 01399793-eec1-4fb1-9765-058abebb11fc | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/01399793-eec1-4fb1-9765-058abebb11fc CC0-1.0 |
| Motion to amend | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 2af4ce2e-87fe-4b28-9387-bb4982527c7a | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/2af4ce2e-87fe-4b28-9387-bb4982527c7a CC0-1.0 | |
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SB 193
clarify the definition of backup electric generation.
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll bb5278e3-20e6-44c1-be62-71d9e112f678 | Feb 20, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/bb5278e3-20e6-44c1-be62-71d9e112f678 CC0-1.0 |
| Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll bbac7764-a92e-43a7-a75c-32fcf2c9711f | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/bbac7764-a92e-43a7-a75c-32fcf2c9711f CC0-1.0 | |
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SB 87
clarify and establish requirements related to forensic medical examinations.
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 49880e6e-6d17-4ee7-a5cd-6d0e3324a2d3 | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/49880e6e-6d17-4ee7-a5cd-6d0e3324a2d3 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 68760dee-7df8-4a70-8178-06058051ebaf | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/68760dee-7df8-4a70-8178-06058051ebaf 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 2f7e5ec2-cd20-49e5-af58-12bfe661a607 | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/2f7e5ec2-cd20-49e5-af58-12bfe661a607 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1227
increase the annual fee required of an owner of an electric motor vehicle.
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 4aab8427-6ee5-4ac2-acfd-51614fe60625 | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/4aab8427-6ee5-4ac2-acfd-51614fe60625 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 6
reduce the duration of an individual's reemployment benefits.
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Tabled | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll de8ef40c-1253-4589-9f12-dcc195a37179 | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/de8ef40c-1253-4589-9f12-dcc195a37179 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 226
increase a limit on video lottery gaming, and to deposit moneys into a new fund.
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Deferred to the 41st legislative day | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 9235273e-c516-46a5-89ae-5f9ca83a9429 | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/9235273e-c516-46a5-89ae-5f9ca83a9429 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 175
require that an individual provide proof of citizenship when registering to vote and to declare an…
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Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6 | Nay | upper · stage not recorded · roll 5a23e2d3-5bf5-47ab-b646-8741fc614344 | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/5a23e2d3-5bf5-47ab-b646-8741fc614344 CC0-1.0 |
| Do Pass Amended | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 4c995614-0a09-4bd9-9144-1963cf5f09e0 | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/4c995614-0a09-4bd9-9144-1963cf5f09e0 CC0-1.0 | |
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HB 1022
revise and repeal provisions related to the crime victims' compensation program.
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Do Pass | Not voting | upper · stage not recorded · roll dda41bd3-3150-4471-850e-4dbfa39251ad | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/dda41bd3-3150-4471-850e-4dbfa39251ad 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 70b9e72b-d6e4-4958-b2e9-af188ce7e3d0 | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/70b9e72b-d6e4-4958-b2e9-af188ce7e3d0 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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