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Mellissa Heermann
SD House District 7
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Government Operations & Budget 15Healthcare 10Education 9Criminal Justice & Policing 6Social Services & Welfare 4Civil Rights & Liberties 3Transportation & Infrastructure 3Banking & Finance 2Economy & Taxes 2Elections & Voting 2Labor & Employment 2Environment & Energy 1Foreign Policy & Trade 1Gun Policy 1Housing 1Technology & Privacy 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
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| SD House District 7 current
South Dakota |
Republican | Jan 10, 2023 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (382 recorded)
| Bill | Motion / question | Position | Chamber · stage · roll | Date | Outcome | Source |
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SCR 605
recognizing the significance of the monarch butterfly and encouraging cooperative, voluntary…
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Concurred in Resolution | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 0dd5d813-92a1-40b4-bb0e-fed5aeed33ef | Feb 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/0dd5d813-92a1-40b4-bb0e-fed5aeed33ef CC0-1.0 |
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SCR 606
encouraging the review and approval of water rights applications and future use reservations from…
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Concurred in Resolution as Amended | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 0353eb9f-388d-4040-9541-c6fa88510477 | Feb 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/0353eb9f-388d-4040-9541-c6fa88510477 CC0-1.0 |
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SCR 608
urging collaboration to reduce hunger and food waste in this state under the protections of the…
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Concurred in Resolution as Amended | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 0e4140a7-c68b-4ebd-bfb2-25c9930f8128 | Feb 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/0e4140a7-c68b-4ebd-bfb2-25c9930f8128 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 21
modify tax refunds for elderly persons and persons with a disability.
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 8d3f8e95-e760-478d-93b9-505ab013d64f | Feb 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/8d3f8e95-e760-478d-93b9-505ab013d64f CC0-1.0 |
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SB 111
require that social media companies provide collected personal data of a user at the user's request…
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 37f41f75-4dc8-4a1e-8626-9ae81c0ca5ce | Feb 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/37f41f75-4dc8-4a1e-8626-9ae81c0ca5ce CC0-1.0 |
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SB 223
modify the requirements for a petition to refer an excess tax levy of a school district to a vote.
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Do Pass | Nay | lower · stage not recorded · roll 2af1ecc3-4e11-4f26-b69d-1ab1134dd592 | Feb 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/2af1ecc3-4e11-4f26-b69d-1ab1134dd592 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 114
provide for the publication of ballot images and the cast vote record of automatic tabulating…
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 61095bc9-7cd0-496a-86b3-fdbb6632d500 | Feb 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/61095bc9-7cd0-496a-86b3-fdbb6632d500 CC0-1.0 |
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SCR 607
supporting congressional authorization for, and federal participation in, major rural water supply…
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Concurred in Resolution | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 0d3e66bc-641d-4f4e-8230-0f01522f21f4 | Feb 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/0d3e66bc-641d-4f4e-8230-0f01522f21f4 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 14
modify provisions related to the practice of pharmacy.
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll ee6b7d2d-70d0-4a89-9d29-ac2920a9cbf4 | Feb 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/ee6b7d2d-70d0-4a89-9d29-ac2920a9cbf4 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1257
amend the definition of an abortion.
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 78fb3eea-ab5e-499c-bbbb-f612c31ad55e | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/78fb3eea-ab5e-499c-bbbb-f612c31ad55e CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1184
define man and woman throughout the state.
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 31b02eca-6c6f-4629-997f-78c74454506a | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/31b02eca-6c6f-4629-997f-78c74454506a CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1300
except victims of human trafficking or domestic abuse from certain clemency notice requirements.
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll e6272f20-e294-4e50-9568-e7b7049619f4 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/e6272f20-e294-4e50-9568-e7b7049619f4 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1134
make an appropriation for the economic development prosperity of South Dakota.
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll cd1a30be-0f5b-4374-a0ac-44f6b3cf0c69 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/cd1a30be-0f5b-4374-a0ac-44f6b3cf0c69 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1140
permit a court to impose as a condition of probation, or parole in certain circumstances, treatment…
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 24d4caa6-ae4a-4238-966f-af6d67119b38 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/24d4caa6-ae4a-4238-966f-af6d67119b38 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1082
establish parameters for the reimbursement of school districts that provide free or reduced-price…
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 4bfdab64-93e0-45be-9c25-8cde6c7f6d85 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/4bfdab64-93e0-45be-9c25-8cde6c7f6d85 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1302
address issues facing South Dakota.
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll b0c7b9e8-9b6d-474e-b67c-b1950fc2a39f | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/b0c7b9e8-9b6d-474e-b67c-b1950fc2a39f CC0-1.0 |
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SB 205
revise registration fees for drones and establish a fund to support drone aviation.
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Do Pass | Nay | lower · stage not recorded · roll 737179d1-3269-4727-b1d0-d2a9dadeec98 | Feb 24, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/737179d1-3269-4727-b1d0-d2a9dadeec98 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1062
revise a provision related to aggravated assault.
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Concurred in amendments | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 5203872a-49d6-42e2-9c9d-1aaa21227e76 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/5203872a-49d6-42e2-9c9d-1aaa21227e76 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 31
permit the use of a confirmation letter to verify a voter's registration.
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Do Pass | Not voting | lower · stage not recorded · roll 0af9c74c-d282-4851-9725-3eb4dd1b6a51 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/0af9c74c-d282-4851-9725-3eb4dd1b6a51 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1298
prohibit the electronic publication of certain information about a judicial officer or law…
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll b5025bd5-cb48-40cf-bd12-794ec98db084 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/b5025bd5-cb48-40cf-bd12-794ec98db084 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1308
reduce certain property taxes for owner-occupied property, and to increase the rates for certain…
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 40c6a549-117e-4094-a65e-d18e3deb40c5 | Feb 24, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/40c6a549-117e-4094-a65e-d18e3deb40c5 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1136
make an appropriation for the development of South Dakota.
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Tabled | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 42b14f50-3a15-49df-8cbc-09808fe5f5f7 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/42b14f50-3a15-49df-8cbc-09808fe5f5f7 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1113
establish a manufactured housing downpayment assistance program.
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll eba2cb24-15f2-4cf1-861f-a5a1995dd419 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/eba2cb24-15f2-4cf1-861f-a5a1995dd419 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1303
promote the future success and development of South Dakota.
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 111a00ac-78aa-4880-8552-cb88aac4453a | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/111a00ac-78aa-4880-8552-cb88aac4453a CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1274
prohibit the dispensing, distribution, sale, or advertisement of certain articles or things for…
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 96e0483c-9423-4a2b-94a5-6a12870b1dec | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/96e0483c-9423-4a2b-94a5-6a12870b1dec CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (41 as lead sponsor)
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HB 1138
SD · —
require the licensure of non-medical home care agencies, and to provide a penalty therefor.
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SB 98
SD · —
prevent virtual currency kiosk fraud.
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HB 1238
SD · —
protect financial institutions taking action to prevent the financial exploitation of consenting, senior, or vulnerable adults.
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SB 93
SD · —
prohibit certain state officers or employees from being employed by an organization that was the recipient of a contract awarded on behalf of a state agency…
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HC 8013
SD · —
recognizing the Agricultural Issues team of the West Central FFA chapter and celebrating their first-place victory in the state competition and their journey…
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HB 1108
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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 1143
SD · —
authorize the possession and self-administration of diabetes medications by a student on school property and at school-related events and activities.
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HB 1278
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prohibit certain political committees from accepting contributions by certain officers or employees of this state.
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SC 810
SD · —
commending and honoring the Hill City School Board on its selection as the Associated School Boards of South Dakota Outstanding School Board of South Dakota…
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