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Taffy Howard
SD Senate District 34
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Topics in their record
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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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SCR 605
recognizing the significance of the monarch butterfly and encouraging cooperative, voluntary…
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Adopt Resolution | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll c53f3578-3537-4fdc-b51b-fe6508baddc7 | Jan 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/c53f3578-3537-4fdc-b51b-fe6508baddc7 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 81
clarify the prohibition on injuring or harassing a service animal.
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll da4e53c7-c8bd-44dd-9601-d76d2da8de36 | Jan 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/da4e53c7-c8bd-44dd-9601-d76d2da8de36 CC0-1.0 |
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SCR 604
urging the people of the state of South Dakota to seek the Lord Most High for His healing presence…
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Adopt Resolution as amended | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 9b43287f-ce5a-4a74-a535-8cf34dc3e9c5 | Jan 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/9b43287f-ce5a-4a74-a535-8cf34dc3e9c5 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 14
modify provisions related to the practice of pharmacy.
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 69f55a93-e6ad-487f-ba62-2160ffc7d94f | Jan 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/69f55a93-e6ad-487f-ba62-2160ffc7d94f 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 | Nay | upper · stage not recorded · roll 8a032b56-b92c-498e-8660-fcbbe8585e69 | Jan 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/8a032b56-b92c-498e-8660-fcbbe8585e69 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 | upper · stage not recorded · roll d24cfaef-7374-4e5b-924d-19206ffa9b1c | Jan 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/d24cfaef-7374-4e5b-924d-19206ffa9b1c CC0-1.0 |
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SB 71
authorize the assumption of certain responsibilities and the waiver of sovereign immunity in…
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 000059bc-aaca-4bb8-b251-d12f60989989 | Jan 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/000059bc-aaca-4bb8-b251-d12f60989989 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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Concurred in Resolution | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll e2f9126b-0ba6-4fde-960a-003943e25289 | Jan 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/e2f9126b-0ba6-4fde-960a-003943e25289 CC0-1.0 |
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HCR 6005
supporting January as National Blood Donor Month.
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Concurred in Resolution | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll e185eb02-5758-4661-be6b-530016a041f0 | Jan 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/e185eb02-5758-4661-be6b-530016a041f0 CC0-1.0 |
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HCR 6002
honoring the life and achievements of the late Charlie Kirk.
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Concurred in Resolution | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 07c886d0-8e50-4ed1-a1b2-09a17dd1ad20 | Jan 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/07c886d0-8e50-4ed1-a1b2-09a17dd1ad20 CC0-1.0 |
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SCR 602
celebrating the sister-state relationship with Taiwan.
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Adopt Resolution | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 7ea3c9b3-0bbb-4a3d-8465-597da4a2a3b6 | Jan 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/7ea3c9b3-0bbb-4a3d-8465-597da4a2a3b6 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 25
update provisions related to the permit application process for proposed energy and transmission…
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Reconsidered | Nay | upper · stage not recorded · roll 5bdf3989-144f-47dc-be07-5e1306f21e5f | Jan 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/5bdf3989-144f-47dc-be07-5e1306f21e5f CC0-1.0 |
| Do Pass Amended | Nay | upper · stage not recorded · roll 22b2444a-ec82-4b60-8a38-d611e8231428 | Jan 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/22b2444a-ec82-4b60-8a38-d611e8231428 CC0-1.0 | |
| Do Pass | Nay | upper · stage not recorded · roll 5ce22cab-7e03-43d3-a911-e1e2cefcb4d0 | Jan 23, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/5ce22cab-7e03-43d3-a911-e1e2cefcb4d0 CC0-1.0 | |
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SJR 503
applying to the United States Congress for a convention of the states to propose amendments to the…
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 5aa416ab-72b6-4b5c-b05f-d0345c9d96cf | Jan 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/5aa416ab-72b6-4b5c-b05f-d0345c9d96cf 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 | legislature · stage not recorded · roll b294e8c9-0290-439d-bf96-298f95bdfe0d | Jan 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/b294e8c9-0290-439d-bf96-298f95bdfe0d CC0-1.0 |
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SCR 603
supporting the secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture in establishing a working…
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Adopt Resolution | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll c146d7c1-a87b-4342-b198-2d705e639ce2 | Jan 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/c146d7c1-a87b-4342-b198-2d705e639ce2 CC0-1.0 |
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SJR 501
proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the…
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll dab8c4fc-2ad2-456f-a024-0646ba256a92 | Jan 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/dab8c4fc-2ad2-456f-a024-0646ba256a92 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 | legislature · stage not recorded · roll 9f8410b1-3004-4ca1-9c31-9c3639061341 | Jan 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/9f8410b1-3004-4ca1-9c31-9c3639061341 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 85
require an election for an excess tax levy of a school district.
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll bdb276e2-b9f1-4840-ad2c-cd010c8028d3 | Jan 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/bdb276e2-b9f1-4840-ad2c-cd010c8028d3 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 62
discontinue the issuance of new Class B electrician licenses.
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Do Pass | Nay | upper · stage not recorded · roll 56aa1d17-0592-480a-906c-c7aac0844757 | Jan 26, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/56aa1d17-0592-480a-906c-c7aac0844757 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 | Not voting | legislature · stage not recorded · roll e460b1a5-7343-4e9a-8627-0a20cf67c3a2 | Jan 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/e460b1a5-7343-4e9a-8627-0a20cf67c3a2 CC0-1.0 |
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SJR 502
applying to the United States Congress under Article V of the United States Constitution to call…
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 074f3e7f-25d2-4b63-94b4-7d0d70fe3eda | Jan 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/074f3e7f-25d2-4b63-94b4-7d0d70fe3eda CC0-1.0 |
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SB 39
revise provisions relating to industrial hemp.
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll d4c44c6d-017d-41de-923b-42566fdce72e | Jan 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/d4c44c6d-017d-41de-923b-42566fdce72e CC0-1.0 |
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SB 2
provide that a firearm silencer is not a controlled weapon.
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll b1a1cf0b-e4a4-47e8-aca7-00311eb07056 | Jan 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/b1a1cf0b-e4a4-47e8-aca7-00311eb07056 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
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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
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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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