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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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HB 1062
revise a provision related to aggravated assault.
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Concurred in amendments | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 5203872a-49d6-42e2-9c9d-1aaa21227e76 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/5203872a-49d6-42e2-9c9d-1aaa21227e76 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 | Nay | lower · stage not recorded · roll 0af9c74c-d282-4851-9725-3eb4dd1b6a51 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/0af9c74c-d282-4851-9725-3eb4dd1b6a51 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1298
prohibit the electronic publication of certain information about a judicial officer or law…
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll b5025bd5-cb48-40cf-bd12-794ec98db084 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/b5025bd5-cb48-40cf-bd12-794ec98db084 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1308
reduce certain property taxes for owner-occupied property, and to increase the rates for certain…
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 40c6a549-117e-4094-a65e-d18e3deb40c5 | Feb 24, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/40c6a549-117e-4094-a65e-d18e3deb40c5 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 180
modify requirements regarding nondomiciled commercial driver licenses.
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 15d1cfe7-2fb7-46ee-b24f-54b09390cbf8 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/15d1cfe7-2fb7-46ee-b24f-54b09390cbf8 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1136
make an appropriation for the development of South Dakota.
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Tabled | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 42b14f50-3a15-49df-8cbc-09808fe5f5f7 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/42b14f50-3a15-49df-8cbc-09808fe5f5f7 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 227
establish a minimum damage threshold for a motor vehicle total loss declaration.
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Tabled | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 1f111579-e087-488a-a1ad-831d9ed1e6ad | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/1f111579-e087-488a-a1ad-831d9ed1e6ad 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 Amended | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll df1c33ee-5b35-4e83-b2df-8a0d8874473f | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/df1c33ee-5b35-4e83-b2df-8a0d8874473f CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1113
establish a manufactured housing downpayment assistance program.
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll eba2cb24-15f2-4cf1-861f-a5a1995dd419 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/eba2cb24-15f2-4cf1-861f-a5a1995dd419 CC0-1.0 |
| Reconsidered | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 1c3ffd68-b3de-41ff-8b0c-02277e5d3f5e | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/1c3ffd68-b3de-41ff-8b0c-02277e5d3f5e CC0-1.0 | |
| Do Pass Amended | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 072a167c-ada7-4da5-8882-18c36492b877 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/072a167c-ada7-4da5-8882-18c36492b877 CC0-1.0 | |
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HB 1303
promote the future success and development of South Dakota.
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 111a00ac-78aa-4880-8552-cb88aac4453a | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/111a00ac-78aa-4880-8552-cb88aac4453a CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1274
prohibit the dispensing, distribution, sale, or advertisement of certain articles or things for…
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 96e0483c-9423-4a2b-94a5-6a12870b1dec | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/96e0483c-9423-4a2b-94a5-6a12870b1dec 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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Do Pass Amended | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 83026bfe-04cc-4146-aeef-0d5f9b1b9504 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/83026bfe-04cc-4146-aeef-0d5f9b1b9504 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1279
permit technical college employees to join the state health plan.
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 5bb53e0c-9172-4bc3-8eb1-ba3e42d0d71f | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/5bb53e0c-9172-4bc3-8eb1-ba3e42d0d71f 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 | lower · stage not recorded · roll 571d2ee4-6761-40d3-b04a-5b4ee49e0544 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/571d2ee4-6761-40d3-b04a-5b4ee49e0544 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1135
make an appropriation to enhance the economic health of South Dakota.
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll bec07716-b03e-4ae9-8a39-c4fced0f1a58 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/bec07716-b03e-4ae9-8a39-c4fced0f1a58 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1161
amend provisions related to changing rooms, sleeping quarters, and restrooms.
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 4b01a728-e7e5-443c-bfcb-d7dd0ff44167 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/4b01a728-e7e5-443c-bfcb-d7dd0ff44167 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1160
repeal the medical marijuana oversight committee.
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Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6 | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 5bb7cfe3-9e48-42b1-8491-fe97678423b3 | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/5bb7cfe3-9e48-42b1-8491-fe97678423b3 CC0-1.0 |
| Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll ff515764-bee6-4c8d-85d4-dc94baeb0d52 | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/ff515764-bee6-4c8d-85d4-dc94baeb0d52 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 | Nay | lower · stage not recorded · roll 99d0ddd1-b53f-429a-8ff0-8f70690b202f | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/99d0ddd1-b53f-429a-8ff0-8f70690b202f CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1230
modify requirements for payment of the employer's investment in South Dakota's future fee.
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Do Pass | Nay | lower · stage not recorded · roll cf8f2ae2-b6bf-43f9-9808-94f8c6f3ae2f | Feb 23, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/cf8f2ae2-b6bf-43f9-9808-94f8c6f3ae2f CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1046
authorize the Department of Corrections to demolish the Pierre Minimum Center, to make an…
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 249503b3-77c2-42a8-b4af-7fc4cbcb52db | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/249503b3-77c2-42a8-b4af-7fc4cbcb52db CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1278
prohibit certain political committees from accepting contributions by certain officers or employees…
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 45b9b7cd-2d43-4149-81e1-c03010ee9d83 | Feb 23, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/45b9b7cd-2d43-4149-81e1-c03010ee9d83 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 26
revise procurement for highway construction contracts.
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll ce7c43b7-ab3a-425b-bc71-6580c8df8de8 | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/ce7c43b7-ab3a-425b-bc71-6580c8df8de8 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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