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Mellissa Heermann
SD House District 7
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Topics in their record
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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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HB 1017
permit the board of a school district to require that certain students receive instruction in…
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Motion to amend | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 1d1a098c-2f11-4bef-86f9-c4c2b7fc51d9 | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/1d1a098c-2f11-4bef-86f9-c4c2b7fc51d9 CC0-1.0 |
| Do Pass Amended | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 017934f3-7bfa-4a92-8984-c9cfe2478b87 | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/017934f3-7bfa-4a92-8984-c9cfe2478b87 CC0-1.0 | |
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HB 1292
limit the ability of a health carrier to recoup, recover, or retroactively deny previously paid…
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 7bc06466-4ec3-416d-aae7-2face8da6ec9 | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/7bc06466-4ec3-416d-aae7-2face8da6ec9 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1323
modify the requirements to refer an ordinance or resolution to the voters of a political…
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Do Pass Amended | Nay | lower · stage not recorded · roll 88d1f1a1-e147-453b-928c-900d8d4e4e60 | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/88d1f1a1-e147-453b-928c-900d8d4e4e60 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 20
make an appropriation for tax refunds for elderly persons and persons with a disability, and to…
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 2376945a-5302-4ccc-b7c7-96adc85011e7 | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/2376945a-5302-4ccc-b7c7-96adc85011e7 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1299
permit the use of biological filtration systems in water recreational facilities located in certain…
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 2e9d7bc4-57d0-4df7-9c36-fe276e90507f | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/2e9d7bc4-57d0-4df7-9c36-fe276e90507f CC0-1.0 |
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SB 55
make an appropriation for the payment of extraordinary litigation expenses and to declare an…
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll be4c3856-2616-4c11-b274-020f772af509 | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/be4c3856-2616-4c11-b274-020f772af509 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 27
revise the description of certain highways included in the state trunk highway system.
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 4c7e9cac-2eb2-4f3d-9179-3e71e2613292 | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/4c7e9cac-2eb2-4f3d-9179-3e71e2613292 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 75
amend the type of entities eligible to participate in the cybersecurity services initiative.
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll fe3a40bf-0aeb-459b-8fd3-1b754c9c6064 | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/fe3a40bf-0aeb-459b-8fd3-1b754c9c6064 CC0-1.0 |
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HCR 6016
supporting reform of the beef checkoff program.
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Adopt Resolution | Nay | lower · stage not recorded · roll 1e5d2361-85b8-4771-995b-e935acce5c17 | Feb 20, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/1e5d2361-85b8-4771-995b-e935acce5c17 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1275
create requirements for age verification and parental consent for application stores and to provide…
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 9557a7ad-3c05-4652-abb7-286e9c4305c5 | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/9557a7ad-3c05-4652-abb7-286e9c4305c5 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 129
update references in certain statutes to the 2024 standard building codes.
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll ba35dcbf-9856-49c6-b2f4-fd01c5fd1ed6 | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/ba35dcbf-9856-49c6-b2f4-fd01c5fd1ed6 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1089
modify the distributions of revenues collected from severance taxation on new permits.
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 36189fd4-ab8b-4a8c-a606-d79b89a66e00 | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/36189fd4-ab8b-4a8c-a606-d79b89a66e00 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1254
exempt any soil amendment used exclusively for agricultural purposes from sales tax.
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 95160cfa-ab72-47a2-850d-92c4762f0443 | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/95160cfa-ab72-47a2-850d-92c4762f0443 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1220
regulate the sale of nicotine products, and to provide a penalty therefor.
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 7efa1545-f3a7-4da9-bf37-6e99dab4bf60 | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/7efa1545-f3a7-4da9-bf37-6e99dab4bf60 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 165
revise certain provisions pertaining to municipal government.
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 836a0fa9-e39b-4219-9466-4ab8496eebad | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/836a0fa9-e39b-4219-9466-4ab8496eebad CC0-1.0 |
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SB 73
revise provisions relating to state financial practices.
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 9acbbe7a-6176-4c0b-8762-e71610dc6ac5 | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/9acbbe7a-6176-4c0b-8762-e71610dc6ac5 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1040
revise the child support obligation schedule.
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 31f8c3ed-b90d-4b2c-ae99-e03f2e36fbdb | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/31f8c3ed-b90d-4b2c-ae99-e03f2e36fbdb CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1222
prohibit members of the Board of Economic Development from having any interest in moneys from or…
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Do Pass Amended | Nay | lower · stage not recorded · roll 4aa5f0ee-f222-4577-b3ea-c45bd9f3794c | Feb 19, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/4aa5f0ee-f222-4577-b3ea-c45bd9f3794c CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1138
require the licensure of non-medical home care agencies, and to provide a penalty therefor.
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 2f864161-a069-4bc7-8290-046e7d718248 | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/2f864161-a069-4bc7-8290-046e7d718248 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1272
require that a snow bear be titled and licensed.
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 23fc6c52-bfc9-4c1b-a2ee-c86cec1dbdda | Feb 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/23fc6c52-bfc9-4c1b-a2ee-c86cec1dbdda CC0-1.0 |
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HCR 6015
encouraging the Executive Board of the Legislative Research Council to form an interim legislative…
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Adopt Resolution as amended | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 42242df9-d247-43e3-9837-b99333167160 | Feb 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/42242df9-d247-43e3-9837-b99333167160 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1010
modify requirements regarding the use of a mobile electronic device while operating a motor vehicle.
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll c93ff001-7752-41c6-b7e2-decff5307727 | Feb 18, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/c93ff001-7752-41c6-b7e2-decff5307727 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 f6f65708-94c8-49af-91a2-fb0ea1cd141a | Feb 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/f6f65708-94c8-49af-91a2-fb0ea1cd141a CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1041
authorize the expansion and renovation of the Sturgis Readiness Center, to make an appropriation…
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 953d02f5-0d94-4ca3-b4d8-bdcfc09e86ee | Feb 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/953d02f5-0d94-4ca3-b4d8-bdcfc09e86ee 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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