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Taffy Howard
SD Senate District 34
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Government Operations & Budget 31Economy & Taxes 25Environment & Energy 8Civil Rights & Liberties 7Criminal Justice & Policing 7Labor & Employment 7Technology & Privacy 7Agriculture 6Education 5Elections & Voting 5Housing 5Transportation & Infrastructure 5Social Services & Welfare 4Banking & Finance 2Healthcare 2Defense & Military 1Foreign Policy & Trade 1Gun Policy 1Veterans Affairs 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SD Senate District 34 current
South Dakota |
Republican | Jan 14, 2025 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| SD Senate District 34
South Dakota |
Republican | Jan 10, 2017 | Jan 9, 2023 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| SD House District 33
South Dakota |
Republican | — | Jan 10, 2023 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (376 recorded)
| Bill | Motion / question | Position | Chamber · stage · roll | Date | Outcome | Source |
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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 | upper · stage not recorded · roll 6d45c537-3cc1-4204-b67b-76b91af74f57 | Feb 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/6d45c537-3cc1-4204-b67b-76b91af74f57 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1058
require licensure for online pari-mutuel wagering pools for horse and dog races, and clarify the…
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 8ae869f5-a3f0-48e5-b511-c2da823a43dc | Feb 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/8ae869f5-a3f0-48e5-b511-c2da823a43dc CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1064
provide for the sale of producer-raised meat and meat food products directly to consumers pending…
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll fa5d2467-cebf-4017-9e1a-25b463b2d72a | Feb 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/fa5d2467-cebf-4017-9e1a-25b463b2d72a CC0-1.0 |
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SB 225
apportion interest earnings from the unclaimed property trust fund to school districts.
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Referred to | Yea | legislature · stage not recorded · roll 99fc2160-5b9b-4fe4-a674-a87cc7b5d159 | Feb 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/99fc2160-5b9b-4fe4-a674-a87cc7b5d159 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1076
revise restrictions on residence within a community safety zone and to declare an emergency.
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 94ee802a-0fb1-4bc7-95b6-a8ff7eb7acca | Feb 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/94ee802a-0fb1-4bc7-95b6-a8ff7eb7acca CC0-1.0 |
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SB 154
clarify the eligibility of multiple garages or structures to be classified as owner-occupied.
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 675d791f-8413-48fb-9c1c-a4341002530e | Feb 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/675d791f-8413-48fb-9c1c-a4341002530e CC0-1.0 |
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SB 171
amend provisions pertaining to the processing of absentee ballots and to declare an emergency.
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 2b6332b8-9134-455e-a2e5-3a27dfedf642 | Feb 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/2b6332b8-9134-455e-a2e5-3a27dfedf642 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1029
revise provisions related to the practice of addiction counseling and prevention services.
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Do Pass | Nay | upper · stage not recorded · roll 3f37447a-e185-42a5-8f24-9fe8e6f55797 | Feb 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/3f37447a-e185-42a5-8f24-9fe8e6f55797 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 164
require that any holder of a commercial driver license in this state must be proficient in the…
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll a97b1593-bfd8-4858-bc2a-4b738521de33 | Feb 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/a97b1593-bfd8-4858-bc2a-4b738521de33 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 151
require the publication of the results of an election for precinct committeeman or committeewoman…
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1b234633-13d1-4fcd-a53b-671ec777302e | Feb 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/1b234633-13d1-4fcd-a53b-671ec777302e CC0-1.0 |
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SB 153
prohibit certain restrictions in employment contracts for community services providers.
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll c61a40e6-1ce2-4a39-80ba-41c472463c29 | Feb 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/c61a40e6-1ce2-4a39-80ba-41c472463c29 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 | upper · stage not recorded · roll 88c2f9c2-b1d4-4204-a0df-8638df9314de | Feb 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/88c2f9c2-b1d4-4204-a0df-8638df9314de CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1077
consider a cultivated-protein food product to be adulterated food.
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll da353c79-49f6-4094-ba50-52deac332f71 | Feb 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/da353c79-49f6-4094-ba50-52deac332f71 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 32
amend and repeal provisions pertaining to the ballot requirements for certain elections and to…
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll cf8e6d97-a86f-472f-9075-96ddf5c984b6 | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/cf8e6d97-a86f-472f-9075-96ddf5c984b6 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 15
create the Developmental Disability Service Delivery Committee.
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Do Pass Amended | Nay | upper · stage not recorded · roll 8d1c953b-f9a5-4a19-824e-d6b2b57de291 | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/8d1c953b-f9a5-4a19-824e-d6b2b57de291 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 131
revise the season in which a nonprofit organization may host a special pheasant hunt for disabled…
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll c5811063-b5c7-4321-ab93-8e49274fe7e3 | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/c5811063-b5c7-4321-ab93-8e49274fe7e3 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 | upper · stage not recorded · roll 09f9c646-a6ad-482b-a83d-04e7f7b13ca1 | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/09f9c646-a6ad-482b-a83d-04e7f7b13ca1 CC0-1.0 |
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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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Do Pass Amended | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll aa8c6f86-bb67-47a3-9a57-8d2273526bc0 | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/aa8c6f86-bb67-47a3-9a57-8d2273526bc0 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 132
modify provisions related to the South Dakota Veterans Council.
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 538d00cb-632a-49de-a70e-a7bae5b1faee | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/538d00cb-632a-49de-a70e-a7bae5b1faee CC0-1.0 |
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SB 173
extend the motor vehicle and motorcycle licensing fee available to a veteran with a disability to…
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Tabled | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll bff4dd05-b831-40b1-9a57-439b0f6d656c | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/bff4dd05-b831-40b1-9a57-439b0f6d656c CC0-1.0 |
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SB 100
revise provisions related to trusts.
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 786b58d7-6477-4608-98c0-639aef85f31b | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/786b58d7-6477-4608-98c0-639aef85f31b CC0-1.0 |
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SB 88
clarify the procedure for a potential condemnor to examine real property absent the property…
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 6e44ed0a-ed76-4fc9-9dac-47579d40e45c | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/6e44ed0a-ed76-4fc9-9dac-47579d40e45c CC0-1.0 |
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SB 113
increase the penalty for preventing practice of religion.
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Do Pass | Nay | upper · stage not recorded · roll 7868436b-1d21-49a3-83d2-3906d64099b8 | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/7868436b-1d21-49a3-83d2-3906d64099b8 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 | upper · stage not recorded · roll 7268cab5-af3c-4455-9f72-035b9c674d99 | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/7268cab5-af3c-4455-9f72-035b9c674d99 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 35
revise the process for requesting a veteran's certificate of discharge from a county register of…
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 4898df2b-a7ba-45f3-bbaf-410174d7ef08 | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/4898df2b-a7ba-45f3-bbaf-410174d7ef08 CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (68 as lead sponsor)
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SC 822
SD · —
honoring TKO’s Custom Catering and Capitol Cafe for outstanding service.
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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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SB 156
SD · —
modify the crime of cruelty to an animal and increase the penalty therefor.
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SB 191
SD · —
remove the authorization to issue grants as part of a tax increment financing district.
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SB 109
SD · —
modify requirements to create a tax increment financing district.
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SB 130
SD · —
make an appropriation for roadway and related infrastructure improvements required because of construction activity at Ellsworth Air Force Base and to declare…
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SB 164
SD · —
require that any holder of a commercial driver license in this state must be proficient in the English language, and to provide a penalty therefor.
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HC 8012
SD · —
recognizing Captain Royce Williams for his exemplary military service and bravery in combat.
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SB 199
SD · —
establish a new fund to provide property tax relief.
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HB 1286
SD · —
amend the process by which moneys are distributed from the employer's investment in South Dakota's future fund.
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