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John Hughes
SD House District 13
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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 1084
amend provisions pertaining to the public availability of information contained in certain records.
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 2ce7e945-a9a7-4e4c-8906-185a88bad180 | Jan 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/2ce7e945-a9a7-4e4c-8906-185a88bad180 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1081
exempt certain individuals from, and require specific notice for, jury duty.
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Deferred to the 41st legislative day | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 189db64a-f7ac-482a-b549-3e6a17968bec | Jan 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/189db64a-f7ac-482a-b549-3e6a17968bec CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1083
revise certain provisions related to stalking, establish the crime of felony stalking of a public…
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Do Pass | Nay | lower · stage not recorded · roll ed6fe6d5-b9e4-4184-b25b-523186bfd993 | Jan 26, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/ed6fe6d5-b9e4-4184-b25b-523186bfd993 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 | lower · stage not recorded · roll 845783c3-c6d0-477e-8271-214c9a9a61ba | Jan 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/845783c3-c6d0-477e-8271-214c9a9a61ba CC0-1.0 |
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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 | lower · stage not recorded · roll a47dbc54-f00b-4c7c-bbfe-aa50c258b1f8 | Jan 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/a47dbc54-f00b-4c7c-bbfe-aa50c258b1f8 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1029
revise provisions related to the practice of addiction counseling and prevention services.
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll b118650d-78bd-42eb-80e5-b6afd441ed97 | Jan 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/b118650d-78bd-42eb-80e5-b6afd441ed97 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1020
increase the maximum amount allowable for the livestock ownership inspection fee and to declare an…
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll ebc733ea-b12e-4614-a39d-83d42aade76f | Jan 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/ebc733ea-b12e-4614-a39d-83d42aade76f CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1035
modify provisions related to the licensure of public accountants.
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 44237d2d-5d27-4b8a-a3aa-1e931b3ba940 | Jan 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/44237d2d-5d27-4b8a-a3aa-1e931b3ba940 CC0-1.0 |
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HCR 6004
encouraging the use of physical cash in transactions.
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Adopt Resolution | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll c61eb8e9-cdce-47b9-8b38-1b86b8b153e3 | Jan 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/c61eb8e9-cdce-47b9-8b38-1b86b8b153e3 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1008
direct the amendment of the Administrative Rules of South Dakota regarding the awarding of high…
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Do Pass Amended | Nay | lower · stage not recorded · roll e84a1cdb-9f4d-422b-865b-7768714e7af9 | Jan 26, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/e84a1cdb-9f4d-422b-865b-7768714e7af9 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1030
amend provisions pertaining to the timing of municipal elections.
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 79f90e22-1073-4a55-8fe2-2ef35c739b42 | Jan 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/79f90e22-1073-4a55-8fe2-2ef35c739b42 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1078
direct the amendment of the Administrative Rules of South Dakota regarding the coursework required…
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 38486e46-a856-42a5-86d5-785927a2bc9b | Jan 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/38486e46-a856-42a5-86d5-785927a2bc9b CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1076
revise restrictions on residence within a community safety zone and to declare an emergency.
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 0a0bc16a-be71-42f8-bf98-809ea5e03bd6 | Jan 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/0a0bc16a-be71-42f8-bf98-809ea5e03bd6 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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Do Pass Amended | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 3047bcf8-f1dc-42fd-9902-53b680ec1e9f | Jan 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/3047bcf8-f1dc-42fd-9902-53b680ec1e9f 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 | lower · stage not recorded · roll 9e51211c-2614-4e99-8a2d-ab7f43d9625e | Jan 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/9e51211c-2614-4e99-8a2d-ab7f43d9625e CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1034
increase fees for decals and license plates mailed to vehicle owners.
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Do Pass Amended | Nay | lower · stage not recorded · roll e90a780a-f4d8-4f49-91be-8b0ade698365 | Jan 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/e90a780a-f4d8-4f49-91be-8b0ade698365 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1062
revise a provision related to aggravated assault.
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll df6dfd56-19b7-4333-bfbb-37575e335e19 | Jan 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/df6dfd56-19b7-4333-bfbb-37575e335e19 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1036
limit annual valuation increases on owner-occupied single-family dwellings and nonagricultural…
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Tabled | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 11cb5d4e-f447-4227-9787-699693b796f1 | Jan 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/11cb5d4e-f447-4227-9787-699693b796f1 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 | lower · stage not recorded · roll 72b0328d-0830-4491-a614-8eeaa3e6da12 | Jan 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/72b0328d-0830-4491-a614-8eeaa3e6da12 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1032
eliminate a limit on the accumulation of the unused index factor for property taxation.
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Deferred to the 41st legislative day | Nay | lower · stage not recorded · roll 59452ceb-ebba-4238-b352-173e713e5afb | Jan 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/59452ceb-ebba-4238-b352-173e713e5afb CC0-1.0 |
| Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 6e4378de-5832-4d28-ab14-27c823854c8a | Jan 22, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/6e4378de-5832-4d28-ab14-27c823854c8a CC0-1.0 | |
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HCR 6006
urging this state's congressional delegation to end foreign aid programs pending control of the…
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Adopt Resolution | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 13ced9e4-d175-4586-a60c-900e3b893d6b | Jan 22, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/13ced9e4-d175-4586-a60c-900e3b893d6b CC0-1.0 |
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HCR 6003
recognizing the importance of conservation and restoration practices in addressing water shortages…
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Adopt Resolution | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 8ac846cd-fedb-4805-8b26-75fd491f7fb5 | Jan 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/8ac846cd-fedb-4805-8b26-75fd491f7fb5 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1049
protect electric infrastructure in this state.
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll d64abb80-e323-44e3-81c9-070291397e1c | Jan 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/d64abb80-e323-44e3-81c9-070291397e1c CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1015
create a pilot program in the Unified Judicial System to develop a pretrial release program.
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 672da0a0-91e4-40c6-9289-c8fadcd556d7 | Jan 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/672da0a0-91e4-40c6-9289-c8fadcd556d7 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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