T
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 1244
repeal the special donations fund and make an appropriation to the Department of Education for the…
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Do Pass | Nay | legislature · stage not recorded · roll 9b9f7184-14aa-433a-b877-c49b4c68be5e | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/9b9f7184-14aa-433a-b877-c49b4c68be5e CC0-1.0 |
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SB 106
modify the amount required to be set aside for extraordinary expenses incurred in providing special…
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Do Pass | Nay | upper · stage not recorded · roll a9e2fbbb-40c8-4ee7-9342-2a082db004bd | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/a9e2fbbb-40c8-4ee7-9342-2a082db004bd CC0-1.0 |
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SB 133
provide additional legislative oversight of rulemaking.
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 271e5d9e-46f2-4921-9354-09d236d158c4 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/271e5d9e-46f2-4921-9354-09d236d158c4 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 196
increase the income limits for a property tax assessment freeze.
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Do Pass | Nay | upper · stage not recorded · roll 6101a88f-b12a-4fec-9aca-d6bdfd0ebc2b | Feb 24, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/6101a88f-b12a-4fec-9aca-d6bdfd0ebc2b CC0-1.0 |
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SB 220
authorize a comprehensive study of juvenile correctional and residential facilities, to make an…
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Do Pass | Not voting | legislature · stage not recorded · roll a52faa1e-f57c-4534-8bd8-c7c74c2999f0 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/a52faa1e-f57c-4534-8bd8-c7c74c2999f0 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 121
transfer moneys and make an appropriation for the replacement of the Richmond Lake dam and spillway…
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 0da6462e-1bd9-4c3f-9378-93f2c24b69fe | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/0da6462e-1bd9-4c3f-9378-93f2c24b69fe CC0-1.0 |
| Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1e1d7802-0df9-4a27-81e8-2bb5f1ac3fb0 | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/1e1d7802-0df9-4a27-81e8-2bb5f1ac3fb0 CC0-1.0 | |
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SB 211
prohibit certain billing practices by ambulance service providers and establish reimbursement…
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Do Pass Amended | Nay | upper · stage not recorded · roll ae27b149-9da3-4e23-8db7-34abfa2d93b4 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/ae27b149-9da3-4e23-8db7-34abfa2d93b4 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 222
make an appropriation for eligible water, wastewater, storm water, and riparian buffer initiative…
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 7727cc0d-b01d-4a7b-bc7f-026ac73ee26d | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/7727cc0d-b01d-4a7b-bc7f-026ac73ee26d CC0-1.0 |
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SB 245
create the homeowner property tax reduction fund, and to transfer moneys to the homeowner property…
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 280b3ebc-f412-421d-ac45-23d03d7e0ab3 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/280b3ebc-f412-421d-ac45-23d03d7e0ab3 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 120
make an appropriation for the economic development of South Dakota.
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll ba06e900-203a-45da-9946-8424ef371120 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/ba06e900-203a-45da-9946-8424ef371120 CC0-1.0 |
| Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 48c86894-7760-4b4a-9be5-06ec84917572 | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/48c86894-7760-4b4a-9be5-06ec84917572 CC0-1.0 | |
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SB 102
modify the distribution of gaming revenues.
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 9f8a6e6a-c61f-43d5-b01a-d414e2ec43ba | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/9f8a6e6a-c61f-43d5-b01a-d414e2ec43ba CC0-1.0 |
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SJR 508
proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election, amendments to the Constitution…
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll ccb5f2bb-d97f-49bb-8fbc-84d5b81564a9 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/ccb5f2bb-d97f-49bb-8fbc-84d5b81564a9 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 74
transfer moneys to the general fund from the budget reserve fund and the general revenue…
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 12e8e248-d9b6-4c65-af11-18fef598f7f9 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/12e8e248-d9b6-4c65-af11-18fef598f7f9 CC0-1.0 |
| Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 4a965a15-2ea8-4ac2-a240-36013013bbdf | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/4a965a15-2ea8-4ac2-a240-36013013bbdf CC0-1.0 | |
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SB 130
make an appropriation for roadway and related infrastructure improvements required because of…
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Do Pass | Yea | legislature · stage not recorded · roll 9163c5f8-89b3-45e3-bf39-295f71db1d9c | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/9163c5f8-89b3-45e3-bf39-295f71db1d9c CC0-1.0 |
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SB 244
address issues facing South Dakota.
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll b3dc95f4-bc54-45d3-a82b-e9d4bbb43cae | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/b3dc95f4-bc54-45d3-a82b-e9d4bbb43cae CC0-1.0 |
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SB 134
restrict deference to a state agency's interpretation of a state statute, administrative rule, or…
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Do Pass | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 4a4e1e3c-d68b-4ad1-8ad8-0bb0f5f27ccf | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/4a4e1e3c-d68b-4ad1-8ad8-0bb0f5f27ccf CC0-1.0 |
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SB 124
temporarily prohibit the manufacture, sale, and distribution of any product containing…
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 18014e7b-1148-4d47-8480-9479430badb7 | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/18014e7b-1148-4d47-8480-9479430badb7 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 193
clarify the definition of backup electric generation.
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Do Pass Amended | Nay | upper · stage not recorded · roll c73ae6f0-87df-45a3-b6cc-0199aaca91a4 | Feb 23, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/c73ae6f0-87df-45a3-b6cc-0199aaca91a4 CC0-1.0 |
| Reconsidered | Nay | upper · stage not recorded · roll bc3c4d39-6bbd-4ad7-85d2-f6793fef6ede | Feb 23, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/bc3c4d39-6bbd-4ad7-85d2-f6793fef6ede CC0-1.0 | |
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SB 119
create the capitol restoration fund and to transfer moneys thereto.
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1121a1cf-9dfd-43d3-a61e-89226bb32617 | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/1121a1cf-9dfd-43d3-a61e-89226bb32617 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 76
authorize loans from the South Dakota housing infrastructure fund for airport infrastructure.
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Do Pass Amended | Nay | upper · stage not recorded · roll 99461bfb-fe06-4eb0-bd3a-b6f11099dbd3 | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/99461bfb-fe06-4eb0-bd3a-b6f11099dbd3 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 219
require that a state agency consult with the Aeronautics Commission prior to purchasing…
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 34fae5b2-5354-4aa5-b7b1-984f9ec69866 | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/34fae5b2-5354-4aa5-b7b1-984f9ec69866 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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