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John Hughes
SD House District 13
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Topics in their record
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Government Operations & Budget 11Civil Rights & Liberties 6Criminal Justice & Policing 6Economy & Taxes 6Education 6Labor & Employment 3Social Services & Welfare 3Agriculture 2Elections & Voting 2Healthcare 2Technology & Privacy 2Abortion & Reproductive Rights 1Banking & Finance 1Environment & Energy 1Gun Policy 1Transportation & Infrastructure 1Veterans Affairs 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
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| SD House District 13 current
South Dakota |
Republican | Jan 14, 2025 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (439 recorded)
| Bill | Motion / question | Position | Chamber · stage · roll | Date | Outcome | Source |
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HB 1234
revise provisions related to serving a subpoena in a contested case.
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 5e8d0f27-ea37-4ef6-a415-4fd75f3dc689 | Feb 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/5e8d0f27-ea37-4ef6-a415-4fd75f3dc689 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 | lower · stage not recorded · roll 65ac009d-2cf0-4d07-81eb-3a16a5d2de9f | Feb 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/65ac009d-2cf0-4d07-81eb-3a16a5d2de9f CC0-1.0 |
| Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll fecbd566-c012-440a-bfad-abb2e14fe6dd | Feb 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/fecbd566-c012-440a-bfad-abb2e14fe6dd CC0-1.0 | |
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HB 1180
ensure the validity of non-compete agreements in the context of jointly owned business entities.
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 6abe9ced-2e3c-49f8-b5c1-880577c95530 | Feb 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/6abe9ced-2e3c-49f8-b5c1-880577c95530 CC0-1.0 |
| Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll c0ce0b5b-8d9a-4486-8313-2a5bf347b28e | Feb 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/c0ce0b5b-8d9a-4486-8313-2a5bf347b28e CC0-1.0 | |
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HB 1175
revise provisions related to Division of Criminal Investigation cooperation with Indian tribes.
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll d73686f4-ebd4-48b2-a98d-32cb321ee5bf | Feb 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/d73686f4-ebd4-48b2-a98d-32cb321ee5bf CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1214
require that courts consider as a mitigating factor during sentencing an individual's history as a…
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Tabled | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 67fdb248-0984-4a8b-8e7c-1f9013f3657e | Feb 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/67fdb248-0984-4a8b-8e7c-1f9013f3657e CC0-1.0 |
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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 | lower · stage not recorded · roll bdf8373c-f3e4-4a4b-a6fa-964cc4d0c91c | Feb 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/bdf8373c-f3e4-4a4b-a6fa-964cc4d0c91c CC0-1.0 |
| Do Pass Amended | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll e407b12c-9a07-402c-a41e-98d9f9c9be73 | Feb 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/e407b12c-9a07-402c-a41e-98d9f9c9be73 CC0-1.0 | |
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HB 1109
allow for the expungement of records pertinent to dismissed protection order cases.
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Tabled | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll f6b2347d-7e22-4486-b4d5-2e991ee366ac | Feb 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/f6b2347d-7e22-4486-b4d5-2e991ee366ac CC0-1.0 |
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HCR 6012
recognizing the YMCA for 175 years of service to youth, families, and communities in South Dakota…
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Adopt Resolution | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll bc855c47-01bd-40b2-bd20-64a7a75ac30f | Feb 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/bc855c47-01bd-40b2-bd20-64a7a75ac30f CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1183
revise qualifications for immunity from prosecution following a drug-related overdose.
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll c336620e-29bc-4a56-8c33-9a3dbd438b0f | Feb 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/c336620e-29bc-4a56-8c33-9a3dbd438b0f CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1066
revise a provision related to theft by a contractor, subcontractor, or supplier.
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll a0493fed-e91e-4eb4-bd7c-532b76e15248 | Feb 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/a0493fed-e91e-4eb4-bd7c-532b76e15248 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1176
clarify bond or pre-trial release upon sobriety program participation.
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll b4c8da8f-20a2-4b67-b812-d380d8e91da5 | Feb 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/b4c8da8f-20a2-4b67-b812-d380d8e91da5 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1179
modify provisions related to the reimbursement fee for preparation of a garnishment disclosure.
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Do Pass | Not voting | lower · stage not recorded · roll d305b723-0b79-45b2-b776-b23026496f7e | Feb 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/d305b723-0b79-45b2-b776-b23026496f7e CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1111
modify the requirements for obtaining an agricultural processor's lien.
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Do Pass Amended | Not voting | lower · stage not recorded · roll 2318964d-bf03-4478-b7d8-835c7a4087b8 | Feb 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/2318964d-bf03-4478-b7d8-835c7a4087b8 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 10
revise a provision related to the adoption of federal motor carrier regulations.
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Do Pass Amended | Not voting | lower · stage not recorded · roll e5653a63-0da3-4081-a337-5aad8d35b44b | Feb 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/e5653a63-0da3-4081-a337-5aad8d35b44b CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1187
add coaches to the list of mandatory reporters of child abuse or neglect.
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll d0406ce6-70cf-49e4-9877-5e7b4850bb55 | Feb 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/d0406ce6-70cf-49e4-9877-5e7b4850bb55 CC0-1.0 |
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HCR 6008
requesting the attorney general file a lawsuit against the People's Republic of China and related…
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Deferred to the 41st legislative day | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 875a2cc2-c0d0-4012-bddf-c926563b8bb0 | Feb 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/875a2cc2-c0d0-4012-bddf-c926563b8bb0 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1143
authorize the possession and self-administration of diabetes medications by a student on school…
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Do Pass Amended | Not voting | lower · stage not recorded · roll 0a957cf9-6299-4397-8ad5-fd746fcc0529 | Feb 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/0a957cf9-6299-4397-8ad5-fd746fcc0529 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1208
revise licensure provisions for electricians.
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Do Pass | Not voting | lower · stage not recorded · roll 170ee419-2aa3-47a3-9ab7-841df7d7f714 | Feb 6, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/170ee419-2aa3-47a3-9ab7-841df7d7f714 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1164
establish the crime of fraudulent assisted reproduction and provide a penalty and civil liability…
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll f8733071-b2e5-490a-96ed-6781d4a86970 | Feb 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/f8733071-b2e5-490a-96ed-6781d4a86970 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1095
modify provisions pertaining to the submission of a nominating petition.
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Reconsidered | Nay | lower · stage not recorded · roll 4c5ab215-56c5-4872-adc6-82a281b0ad90 | Feb 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/4c5ab215-56c5-4872-adc6-82a281b0ad90 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1186
require the approval of the county for the creation of a tax increment financing district by a…
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Deferred to the 41st legislative day | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 4d87d377-c84b-4382-a03c-3c6710606a5d | Feb 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/4d87d377-c84b-4382-a03c-3c6710606a5d CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1112
modify the definition of an electronic smoking device.
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Do Pass Amended | Nay | lower · stage not recorded · roll a0f371b0-e357-40c3-a698-c4e9c4b1950e | Feb 5, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/a0f371b0-e357-40c3-a698-c4e9c4b1950e CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (32 as lead sponsor)
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HB 1275
SD · —
create requirements for age verification and parental consent for application stores and to provide a penalty therefor.
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HB 1108
SD · —
require the sealing of court files upon dismissal or denial of a petition for a protection order.
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HB 1300
SD · —
except victims of human trafficking or domestic abuse from certain clemency notice requirements.
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HB 1246
SD · —
prohibit nondisclosure of certain agreements related to data centers.
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HB 1217
SD · —
limit the use of taxpayer funds and resources by a public education employer to support a labor organization or affiliate and to provide a penalty therefor.
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HB 1064
SD · —
provide for the sale of producer-raised meat and meat food products directly to consumers pending legalization under federal law.
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HB 1091
SD · —
require that corrected information be posted at least twenty-four hours prior to a meeting of a political subdivision.
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HB 1117
SD · —
modify provisions of a report required by the Governor's Office of Economic Development on certain awards and grants.
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HCR 6004
SD · —
encouraging the use of physical cash in transactions.
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SB 108
SD · —
require that all recorded votes of a legislator be displayed on the Legislative Research Council website.
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