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John Hughes
SD House District 13
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Topics in their record
Topics found in sponsored legislation and separately sourced statements. Legislative activity on a topic is not presented as a policy stance. AI-derived tags
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 1014
modify the surcharge for a responding party in a forcible entry and detainer action.
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll a68529a2-2f39-4f55-88b2-09ad17566b80 | Jan 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/a68529a2-2f39-4f55-88b2-09ad17566b80 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 86014e04-fadf-428e-99c0-07e5531a5f21 | Jan 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/86014e04-fadf-428e-99c0-07e5531a5f21 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 5577f5e3-ea37-4766-924c-2d595eb7be45 | Jan 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/5577f5e3-ea37-4766-924c-2d595eb7be45 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1013
clarify the purposes permitted for certain offenders to operate a motor vehicle.
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 039dbc1e-eff1-4d40-a0e7-7fffae7fff50 | Jan 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/039dbc1e-eff1-4d40-a0e7-7fffae7fff50 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 | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll c38140fe-04af-469e-ab81-53f7397e44f7 | Jan 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/c38140fe-04af-469e-ab81-53f7397e44f7 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1028
establish a criminal background check requirement for multistate licensure under the social work…
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll ede649ef-230e-4ad7-804f-3cea8b4c3478 | Jan 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/ede649ef-230e-4ad7-804f-3cea8b4c3478 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1016
modify provisions related to the controlled substances schedule and to declare an emergency.
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 65740039-4f4a-4d96-be44-d84343423ea6 | Jan 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/65740039-4f4a-4d96-be44-d84343423ea6 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1052
authorize the transfer of certain surplus real property by the Department of Game, Fish and Parks…
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll c6cfe750-d57a-45a2-90ae-a9876024f80f | Jan 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/c6cfe750-d57a-45a2-90ae-a9876024f80f CC0-1.0 |
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HCR 6005
supporting January as National Blood Donor Month.
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Adopt Resolution | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 55d3f2bf-991e-496d-b4a4-2148fa7c3747 | Jan 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/55d3f2bf-991e-496d-b4a4-2148fa7c3747 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1027
update certain citations to federal regulations regarding pipeline safety inspections.
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll a452c64b-c30e-49a8-adf3-dfece4b90ce0 | Jan 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/a452c64b-c30e-49a8-adf3-dfece4b90ce0 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1009
revise the speed limit restriction applicable to the operation of a golf cart on certain highways.
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Do Pass | Nay | lower · stage not recorded · roll 0d19376e-eece-43cf-86c3-e935b174eb2d | Jan 20, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/0d19376e-eece-43cf-86c3-e935b174eb2d CC0-1.0 |
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HCR 6002
honoring the life and achievements of the late Charlie Kirk.
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Adopt Resolution | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 77cf91b5-f9ed-4986-94c1-6cea5d0d5193 | Jan 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/77cf91b5-f9ed-4986-94c1-6cea5d0d5193 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1055
update the official code of laws.
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 07500d33-a0b2-45a9-969b-86c5b86c361c | Jan 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/07500d33-a0b2-45a9-969b-86c5b86c361c CC0-1.0 |
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HR 7001
recognizing the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
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Adopt Resolution as amended | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 4cde3164-8195-4bbc-8e13-1b59687ceb05 | Jan 15, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/4cde3164-8195-4bbc-8e13-1b59687ceb05 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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