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William Shorma
SD House District 17
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Transportation & Infrastructure 6Government Operations & Budget 5Economy & Taxes 4Civil Rights & Liberties 3Criminal Justice & Policing 3Veterans Affairs 3Environment & Energy 2Gun Policy 2Banking & Finance 1Elections & Voting 1Foreign Policy & Trade 1Healthcare 1Labor & Employment 1Technology & Privacy 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SD House District 17 current
South Dakota |
Republican | Jan 10, 2023 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| SD House District 17
South Dakota |
Republican | Apr 30, 2015 | Jan 9, 2017 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| SD House District 16
South Dakota |
Republican | Jan 1, 2015 | Dec 31, 2016 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (406 recorded)
| Bill | Motion / question | Position | Chamber · stage · roll | Date | Outcome | Source |
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HCR 6007
encouraging honest economic development rooted in the republican principles of limited government…
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Adopt Resolution | Not voting | lower · stage not recorded · roll 95faffcf-9bb2-4986-8c15-9f36daac31e0 | Jan 27, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/95faffcf-9bb2-4986-8c15-9f36daac31e0 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 | Not voting | lower · stage not recorded · roll 723c80ba-9b24-4a6e-8cd4-c67d75dc1b54 | Jan 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/723c80ba-9b24-4a6e-8cd4-c67d75dc1b54 CC0-1.0 |
| Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 1409d670-6b7e-4f09-97a5-762d610faefa | Jan 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/1409d670-6b7e-4f09-97a5-762d610faefa CC0-1.0 | |
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HB 1101
prohibit an insurer from declining or limiting life, disability, or long-term care insurance…
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Do Pass | Not voting | lower · stage not recorded · roll e4561d00-9a35-42f9-a760-be27c5c5c4c8 | Jan 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/e4561d00-9a35-42f9-a760-be27c5c5c4c8 CC0-1.0 |
| Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll fad72010-fd4a-4dc0-8b3e-d245f180c495 | Jan 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/fad72010-fd4a-4dc0-8b3e-d245f180c495 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 | Not voting | lower · stage not recorded · roll f2491cd3-010d-475b-b9d9-9ebd052be24e | Jan 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/f2491cd3-010d-475b-b9d9-9ebd052be24e CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1004
authorize the recall of county commissioners.
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Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6 | Not voting | lower · stage not recorded · roll a53ae508-befe-4ad6-87a9-5a9bbc7c2611 | Jan 27, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/a53ae508-befe-4ad6-87a9-5a9bbc7c2611 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1104
revise the application requirements for special license plates and parking permits for individuals…
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Do Pass | Not voting | lower · stage not recorded · roll 13b31699-07a1-4060-a0d9-b1e275ecf3f4 | Jan 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/13b31699-07a1-4060-a0d9-b1e275ecf3f4 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 | lower · stage not recorded · roll 5c60e8f1-59e0-43a7-adb2-c0fcc51bc719 | Jan 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/5c60e8f1-59e0-43a7-adb2-c0fcc51bc719 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1071
establish a ten-year boat registration for owners of certain boats.
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Deferred to the 41st legislative day | Not voting | lower · stage not recorded · roll 01e8c387-3fcc-470f-9868-ba030b70215e | Jan 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/01e8c387-3fcc-470f-9868-ba030b70215e CC0-1.0 |
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SB 57
clarify when agency financial resource information must be filed in the permanent administrative…
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Do Pass | Not voting | lower · stage not recorded · roll f5b7b1eb-f789-4a3e-874d-d8c36a37513a | Jan 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/f5b7b1eb-f789-4a3e-874d-d8c36a37513a CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1096
allow for the direct creation of a limited liability limited partnership.
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Do Pass Amended | Not voting | lower · stage not recorded · roll 12585535-709f-4d5a-b216-fa3c95f96c5b | Jan 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/12585535-709f-4d5a-b216-fa3c95f96c5b CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1102
reschedule the date for filing certain annual reports.
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Do Pass Amended | Not voting | lower · stage not recorded · roll 1caf85c1-4ef1-4624-89cc-21031699ea87 | Jan 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/1caf85c1-4ef1-4624-89cc-21031699ea87 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1087
prohibit the use of paid petition circulators.
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Do Pass | Not voting | lower · stage not recorded · roll 376e0ce0-ec90-4930-a21e-901d554e66f2 | Jan 27, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/376e0ce0-ec90-4930-a21e-901d554e66f2 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 5
require the disclosure of whether a ballot question was proposed by initiative or by the…
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Do Pass | Not voting | lower · stage not recorded · roll 94d4ec24-1127-4fb8-9b61-b3e1baa0b4eb | Jan 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/94d4ec24-1127-4fb8-9b61-b3e1baa0b4eb CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1002
revise the daily meal allowance for wildland fire employees and fire suppression forces in certain…
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll f9e6e5ed-260f-4571-b388-cb56987ba9fa | Jan 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/f9e6e5ed-260f-4571-b388-cb56987ba9fa 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 | lower · stage not recorded · roll 3fa4cec4-ed89-4676-b51c-dbac28a388b3 | Jan 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/3fa4cec4-ed89-4676-b51c-dbac28a388b3 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1078
direct the amendment of the Administrative Rules of South Dakota regarding the coursework required…
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Reconsidered | Nay | lower · stage not recorded · roll 663a3ee8-c79d-44e9-b1fe-07dd99a5fa91 | Jan 26, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/663a3ee8-c79d-44e9-b1fe-07dd99a5fa91 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 | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 37573400-32cb-426f-ac45-2ef4281c6d69 | Jan 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/37573400-32cb-426f-ac45-2ef4281c6d69 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1062
revise a provision related to aggravated assault.
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 6b300712-a2b2-4ca1-abf9-9b30837c8a21 | Jan 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/6b300712-a2b2-4ca1-abf9-9b30837c8a21 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1015
create a pilot program in the Unified Judicial System to develop a pretrial release program.
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 48335d2a-57da-4829-9b5d-36e9ee2271c2 | Jan 26, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/48335d2a-57da-4829-9b5d-36e9ee2271c2 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1026
provide for the licensing of property data collectors and the registration of property data…
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Deferred to the 41st legislative day | Nay | lower · stage not recorded · roll b6cc9538-47bd-4df4-88b9-df7e890262f2 | Jan 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/b6cc9538-47bd-4df4-88b9-df7e890262f2 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 | lower · stage not recorded · roll a47dbc54-f00b-4c7c-bbfe-aa50c258b1f8 | Jan 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/a47dbc54-f00b-4c7c-bbfe-aa50c258b1f8 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 | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll b118650d-78bd-42eb-80e5-b6afd441ed97 | Jan 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/b118650d-78bd-42eb-80e5-b6afd441ed97 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1020
increase the maximum amount allowable for the livestock ownership inspection fee and to declare an…
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll ebc733ea-b12e-4614-a39d-83d42aade76f | Jan 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/ebc733ea-b12e-4614-a39d-83d42aade76f CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (28 as lead sponsor)
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HC 8026
SD · —
recognizing the nonprofit Oaye Luta Okolakiciye "Moving Forward in a Sacred Way."
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HC 8028
SD · —
Honoring the accomplishments of Marvin Richard III of Pine Ridge, South Dakota.
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HC 8022
SD · —
recognizing the achievements, leadership, and lifelong public service of Cecelia Fire Thunder.
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HB 1090
SD · —
require publication of notices of gubernatorial appointments and reappointments.
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SB 5
SD · —
require the disclosure of whether a ballot question was proposed by initiative or by the Legislature.
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SCR 602
SD · —
celebrating the sister-state relationship with Taiwan.
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HB 1080
SD · —
allow a business owner who is a veteran to display military specialty plates on a noncommercial vehicle registered to the veteran's business and to limit…
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SB 227
SD · —
establish a minimum damage threshold for a motor vehicle total loss declaration.
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HB 1268
SD · —
repeal capital punishment.
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SB 132
SD · —
modify provisions related to the South Dakota Veterans Council.
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