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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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SB 107
add licensed and registered child care programs to the definition of community safety zone.
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll e76d3e9b-7a52-496f-b490-e60b8132ca92 | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/e76d3e9b-7a52-496f-b490-e60b8132ca92 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 89
create a task force to study the provision of emergency medical services as an essential service…
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Do Pass Amended | Nay | upper · stage not recorded · roll 04bb3a5d-3389-4dcf-9b43-331ad8322d8a | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/04bb3a5d-3389-4dcf-9b43-331ad8322d8a 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 | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 2f58d575-8e7e-4857-b0a9-7a6cf94c4143 | Feb 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/2f58d575-8e7e-4857-b0a9-7a6cf94c4143 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 92
clarify the rights to appeal and refer certain decisions of boards of county commissioners.
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll c1e57974-25fe-4861-8933-7253f153f4ed | Feb 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/c1e57974-25fe-4861-8933-7253f153f4ed 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 | Nay | upper · stage not recorded · roll 034cb362-a8e3-40b3-8095-631fba15c150 | Feb 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/034cb362-a8e3-40b3-8095-631fba15c150 CC0-1.0 |
| Reconsidered | Nay | upper · stage not recorded · roll 38a19bde-d15f-466d-9e9b-dbc429e66efe | Feb 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/38a19bde-d15f-466d-9e9b-dbc429e66efe CC0-1.0 | |
| Do Pass | Nay | upper · stage not recorded · roll b9b5a010-44cd-4604-ab03-45dd4a9156fb | Jan 29, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/b9b5a010-44cd-4604-ab03-45dd4a9156fb 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 | upper · stage not recorded · roll 933d6dc8-48d2-4517-909b-ab3832615701 | Feb 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/933d6dc8-48d2-4517-909b-ab3832615701 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 91
clarify the procedure for petitioning a board of county commissioners for a change to the…
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 19c1cae6-e24a-4faf-b3fb-2e7849ccebbe | Feb 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/19c1cae6-e24a-4faf-b3fb-2e7849ccebbe CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1047
make an appropriation for the construction costs at the Blue Dog State Fish Hatchery, and to…
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll db28ec1b-6cea-4bb5-a648-48171f59c664 | Feb 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/db28ec1b-6cea-4bb5-a648-48171f59c664 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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Adopt Resolution | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 4c2dfbba-9aa2-41f6-ab9c-6d16fde60203 | Feb 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/4c2dfbba-9aa2-41f6-ab9c-6d16fde60203 CC0-1.0 |
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HCR 6001
urging the United States Department of Homeland Security to establish a tribal law enforcement…
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Concurred in Resolution as Amended | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 85cf1000-6b20-4de2-a253-1e02b0f8833d | Feb 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/85cf1000-6b20-4de2-a253-1e02b0f8833d CC0-1.0 |
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SB 115
remove the prohibition pertaining to the shooting of mourning doves located within specific areas.
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll a564d605-2615-4d6f-bb92-c8a134cf82f6 | Feb 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/a564d605-2615-4d6f-bb92-c8a134cf82f6 CC0-1.0 |
| Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6 | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 687a03a5-3ada-45bf-86c6-87447cf278d3 | Feb 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/687a03a5-3ada-45bf-86c6-87447cf278d3 CC0-1.0 | |
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HB 1042
authorize the construction of a National Guard vehicle maintenance shop in Sturgis, to make an…
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 0a147b58-175d-44b5-bc71-2025aadcff67 | Feb 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/0a147b58-175d-44b5-bc71-2025aadcff67 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1021
authorize the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources to dismantle and demolish buildings…
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 5f6a1620-816a-4cb9-b1d1-f7f9747c9810 | Feb 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/5f6a1620-816a-4cb9-b1d1-f7f9747c9810 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 42
enhance the penalties for ingestion, possession with intent to deliver, and delivery of a…
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 57188634-6ed4-4769-a84c-3970b5ec798d | Jan 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/57188634-6ed4-4769-a84c-3970b5ec798d CC0-1.0 |
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SB 30
amend the reasons for challenging an individual's eligibility to vote.
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 12d1cad3-0b19-48b6-b422-5ebab0fc5394 | Jan 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/12d1cad3-0b19-48b6-b422-5ebab0fc5394 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 36
authorize certain utilities to establish wildfire mitigation plans and associated liability…
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 8dcc39d2-5f8c-4fb0-8b37-14b39a299898 | Jan 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/8dcc39d2-5f8c-4fb0-8b37-14b39a299898 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 | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 63fdb3f0-8044-4311-abf8-60338c08ba3e | Jan 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/63fdb3f0-8044-4311-abf8-60338c08ba3e CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1023
establish requirements and liability protection for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses…
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 11efa0b0-2599-4167-a4d7-ee9a423bba91 | Jan 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/11efa0b0-2599-4167-a4d7-ee9a423bba91 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 90
expand the information required to be sent to the prescription drug monitoring program for each…
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 15cb94c1-f877-40ae-a189-f8d454608171 | Jan 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/15cb94c1-f877-40ae-a189-f8d454608171 CC0-1.0 |
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HCR 6004
encouraging the use of physical cash in transactions.
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Concurred in Resolution | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 3e66adf1-15a6-4f9a-958a-1c7ce187ed08 | Jan 28, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/3e66adf1-15a6-4f9a-958a-1c7ce187ed08 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 93
prohibit certain state officers or employees from being employed by an organization that was the…
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 9137edd9-620f-4150-a971-547d896b77b4 | Jan 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/9137edd9-620f-4150-a971-547d896b77b4 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1044
make an appropriation to implement the rural health transformation program, and to declare an…
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll b19deff0-9f1b-4f8c-bc52-b0702f300e53 | Jan 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/b19deff0-9f1b-4f8c-bc52-b0702f300e53 CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (68 as lead sponsor)
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SC 822
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honoring TKO’s Custom Catering and Capitol Cafe for outstanding service.
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SB 93
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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
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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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