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 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 |
| Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 12c98e7a-f261-4e2f-b007-a758bbd09a34 | Jan 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/12c98e7a-f261-4e2f-b007-a758bbd09a34 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 |
| Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 22734171-9b55-4bd7-ad94-65cad7bb10b3 | Jan 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/22734171-9b55-4bd7-ad94-65cad7bb10b3 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 | Yea | 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 1090
require publication of notices of gubernatorial appointments and reappointments.
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Deferred to the 41st legislative day | Nay | lower · stage not recorded · roll c000fcf5-83ea-4128-b085-ef71c359a841 | Jan 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/c000fcf5-83ea-4128-b085-ef71c359a841 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 1102
reschedule the date for filing certain annual reports.
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 0da76ac1-9067-47d8-a894-3160c1869edc | Jan 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/0da76ac1-9067-47d8-a894-3160c1869edc CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1061
require the acceptance of cash as payment in certain transactions.
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Deferred to the 41st legislative day | Nay | lower · stage not recorded · roll f8e2e6c1-b810-457f-a2ea-78701a320818 | Jan 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/f8e2e6c1-b810-457f-a2ea-78701a320818 CC0-1.0 |
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HJR 5001
proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the…
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 30c4391a-4d7b-4c3b-8112-9ffabb684da8 | Jan 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/30c4391a-4d7b-4c3b-8112-9ffabb684da8 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 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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HCR 6006
urging this state's congressional delegation to end foreign aid programs pending control of the…
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Adopt Resolution | Nay | 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 1054
repeal the creation and budgeting for the Digital Dakota Network.
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll f8af45e5-3f19-434e-8f4a-823624baf068 | Jan 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/f8af45e5-3f19-434e-8f4a-823624baf068 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 1063
establish requirements for natural hair braiding provided for compensation.
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Deferred to the 41st legislative day | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 1dd1e0d2-6a05-48a7-b3c0-0120866862dd | Jan 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/1dd1e0d2-6a05-48a7-b3c0-0120866862dd 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 |
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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