K
Karla Lems
SD House District 16
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Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
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| SD House District 16 current
South Dakota |
Republican | Jan 10, 2023 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (453 recorded)
| Bill | Motion / question | Position | Chamber · stage · roll | Date | Outcome | Source |
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HB 1080
allow a business owner who is a veteran to display military specialty plates on a noncommercial…
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Concurred in amendments | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll f5994062-1d32-4e14-bbc5-1160da5cc900 | Feb 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/f5994062-1d32-4e14-bbc5-1160da5cc900 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 | lower · stage not recorded · roll 50f9f2c5-1af1-4dd6-8177-2f69bd74aff4 | Feb 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/50f9f2c5-1af1-4dd6-8177-2f69bd74aff4 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 ecd1a99a-c107-4fe2-8b15-52822911f1a1 | Feb 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/ecd1a99a-c107-4fe2-8b15-52822911f1a1 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 b65c398c-0548-48cb-87f5-ea8f991924ef | Feb 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/b65c398c-0548-48cb-87f5-ea8f991924ef CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1286
amend the process by which moneys are distributed from the employer's investment in South Dakota's…
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll fa9ca363-10b9-4a4a-83ba-e88923780bfa | Feb 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/fa9ca363-10b9-4a4a-83ba-e88923780bfa CC0-1.0 |
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HCR 6013
encouraging the state's congressional delegation to meet with the Legislature.
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Deferred to the 41st legislative day | Nay | lower · stage not recorded · roll 1d8fa8bb-38c7-4f53-950a-674a9f62ade0 | Feb 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/1d8fa8bb-38c7-4f53-950a-674a9f62ade0 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1165
establish basic and advanced esthetics licenses, and to revise the licensure chapter for…
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 92add6f0-4ea1-424f-b40f-4fd42c45af8b | Feb 11, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/92add6f0-4ea1-424f-b40f-4fd42c45af8b CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1316
revise the time for conducting the canvass of an election.
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 681c7eb5-821a-4d46-a58c-a836641a470e | Feb 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/681c7eb5-821a-4d46-a58c-a836641a470e CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1314
modify provisions pertaining to the testing and use of automatic tabulating equipment.
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Deferred to the 41st legislative day | Nay | lower · stage not recorded · roll 0f7ce69b-4e65-4aad-8051-ffb4605fc880 | Feb 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/0f7ce69b-4e65-4aad-8051-ffb4605fc880 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1194
clarify authority for the Cosmetology Commission to credit work experience for educational hours…
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 407e736c-ddea-496b-8d38-cffc4cab8b9a | Feb 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/407e736c-ddea-496b-8d38-cffc4cab8b9a CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1263
eliminate an exclusion from the definition of an agricultural equipment dealer.
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 6346fa15-775e-41cb-b9ed-d0d95bcfe94d | Feb 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/6346fa15-775e-41cb-b9ed-d0d95bcfe94d CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1105
restrict contracts and declarations that prohibit the use of commercial or residential property for…
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 0e4ca8f9-f9fb-453c-a6a1-958a6254cc04 | Feb 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/0e4ca8f9-f9fb-453c-a6a1-958a6254cc04 CC0-1.0 |
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SJR 503
applying to the United States Congress for a convention of the states to propose amendments to the…
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll cdd16696-b5d4-459d-9c5d-667c157ecd8c | Feb 11, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/cdd16696-b5d4-459d-9c5d-667c157ecd8c CC0-1.0 |
| Deferred to the 41st legislative day | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 36d2401a-5049-4f26-be61-30c7f77bd6c3 | Feb 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/36d2401a-5049-4f26-be61-30c7f77bd6c3 CC0-1.0 | |
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HB 1266
make certain federal laws applicable to public employees.
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Deferred to the 41st legislative day | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 6b109c3d-b455-4e7d-a49f-1a039c3085b2 | Feb 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/6b109c3d-b455-4e7d-a49f-1a039c3085b2 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1221
establish a post-employment restriction for employees of the Governor's Office of Economic…
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Tabled | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 7ad2036f-5802-465f-bb71-50e8dc7ac571 | Feb 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/7ad2036f-5802-465f-bb71-50e8dc7ac571 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1161
amend provisions related to changing rooms, sleeping quarters, and restrooms.
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Recalled | Nay | lower · stage not recorded · roll 469f8337-6d7b-46ed-9224-0cbd05223e9a | Feb 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/469f8337-6d7b-46ed-9224-0cbd05223e9a CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1173
require certain applicants that seek a permit from the Public Utilities Commission of the State of…
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 906165ca-705d-41dd-a09d-d4c0bb89900a | Feb 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/906165ca-705d-41dd-a09d-d4c0bb89900a CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1245
authorize municipalities to establish a local funding mechanism for capital improvement projects.
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Do Pass Amended | Nay | lower · stage not recorded · roll fc75bf9d-9726-4f88-b3d7-7257be4e232b | Feb 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/fc75bf9d-9726-4f88-b3d7-7257be4e232b CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1018
amend the reversion date for moneys appropriated to the Department of Education to improve and…
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 2dd49081-828e-49ed-bc5e-67751efd23f7 | Feb 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/2dd49081-828e-49ed-bc5e-67751efd23f7 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1137
make an appropriation for the design and construction of an athletic facility at the University of…
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 0dea6f8c-3a09-40cc-9ed7-8e761ea708af | Feb 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/0dea6f8c-3a09-40cc-9ed7-8e761ea708af CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1188
limit the liability of law enforcement officers and others when removing a disabled vehicle from a…
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 7bbcc6ae-a34e-4001-8042-cfbd0beea586 | Feb 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/7bbcc6ae-a34e-4001-8042-cfbd0beea586 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1034
increase fees for decals and license plates mailed to vehicle owners.
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Concurred in amendments | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll d0d1012d-5e54-48da-83c5-a5280ec63989 | Feb 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/d0d1012d-5e54-48da-83c5-a5280ec63989 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1043
make an appropriation to reimburse health care professionals who have complied with the…
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 6f565dd8-76bf-452a-88ae-41d5b63815de | Feb 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/6f565dd8-76bf-452a-88ae-41d5b63815de CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1153
protect certain rights of healthcare providers.
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 43906350-52e9-450b-aa26-82f63e68c15a | Feb 10, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/43906350-52e9-450b-aa26-82f63e68c15a CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (26 as lead sponsor)
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SC 824
SD · —
honoring the 2025-2026 Canton C-Hawks boys wrestling team.
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SC 823
SD · —
honoring the achievements of Canton C-Hawks wrestling team coach Jeremy Ask.
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SC 819
SD · —
honoring the 2025-2026 Canton C-Hawk girls wrestling team.
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SC 817
SD · —
honoring the 2025-2026 Canton C-Hawk girls wrestling team.
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SB 114
SD · —
provide for the publication of ballot images and the cast vote record of automatic tabulating equipment.
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HB 1224
SD · —
protect persons from discrimination by financial institutions.
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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 1121
SD · —
expand the locations at which raw milk may be purchased for personal use by a consumer.
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SB 1
SD · —
amend the process by which moneys are distributed from the employer's investment in South Dakota's future fund.
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HB 1102
SD · —
reschedule the date for filing certain annual reports.
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