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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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SB 25
update provisions related to the permit application process for proposed energy and transmission…
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 2dc232be-64e0-4756-9814-7c4ad1418796 | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/2dc232be-64e0-4756-9814-7c4ad1418796 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 205
revise registration fees for drones and establish a fund to support drone aviation.
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Do Pass | Nay | lower · stage not recorded · roll 09449d8e-196f-4757-826f-3f88c3505a9e | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/09449d8e-196f-4757-826f-3f88c3505a9e CC0-1.0 |
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SB 3
limit the types of residential improvements for which counties, municipalities, and townships may…
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll afdbb2aa-a74a-4791-bd23-d3660adc4751 | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/afdbb2aa-a74a-4791-bd23-d3660adc4751 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1210
prohibit COVID-19 vaccination requirements and to provide a penalty therefor.
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Do Pass | Nay | lower · stage not recorded · roll 874bdb21-264c-4fe0-b439-15c3c06fe84f | Feb 20, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/874bdb21-264c-4fe0-b439-15c3c06fe84f CC0-1.0 |
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SB 116
make an appropriation for the design and construction of an indoor athletics facility at Dakota…
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 05742c50-e391-4ad3-bd32-7abb8e5eced3 | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/05742c50-e391-4ad3-bd32-7abb8e5eced3 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1246
prohibit nondisclosure of certain agreements related to data centers.
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Do Pass | Nay | lower · stage not recorded · roll 64fe63ce-7beb-4550-b1a3-1494f74d9dcf | Feb 20, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/64fe63ce-7beb-4550-b1a3-1494f74d9dcf CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1309
restrict the processing of online personal data of individuals sixteen years of age or younger.
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Tabled | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll cf98aec4-0bca-477a-ba96-f5d5fbcaa2cf | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/cf98aec4-0bca-477a-ba96-f5d5fbcaa2cf CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1284
provide that an alcoholic beverage may be carried and consumed in enterprises connected to and in…
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Tabled | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 52cf1870-2695-4c81-b301-923c5d669e8a | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/52cf1870-2695-4c81-b301-923c5d669e8a CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1224
protect persons from discrimination by financial institutions.
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Deferred to the 41st legislative day | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll e65bcc8b-823b-4673-94bf-c8d74e51178d | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/e65bcc8b-823b-4673-94bf-c8d74e51178d CC0-1.0 |
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SB 165
revise certain provisions pertaining to municipal government.
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll ee9a018a-f890-456a-ba3a-1587fd80c03d | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/ee9a018a-f890-456a-ba3a-1587fd80c03d CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1317
eliminate a limit on the accumulation of the unused index factor for property taxation.
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Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6 | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 89661a5e-67d9-49da-aef9-0ff84d1ddcc3 | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/89661a5e-67d9-49da-aef9-0ff84d1ddcc3 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 72
extend the time for reverting moneys appropriated for the modernization of the state's enterprise…
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 02000337-3d02-491e-8046-8223fda96e91 | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/02000337-3d02-491e-8046-8223fda96e91 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1045
revise certain provisions related to child support.
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll ed7197f2-f104-44d9-a3a1-58e799e9218f | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/ed7197f2-f104-44d9-a3a1-58e799e9218f CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1163
prohibit certain persons from requiring genetic-based vaccinations.
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Do Pass | Nay | lower · stage not recorded · roll 6f551ec3-6cb9-497f-870a-bb1a9d5d14c4 | Feb 20, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/6f551ec3-6cb9-497f-870a-bb1a9d5d14c4 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1017
permit the board of a school district to require that certain students receive instruction in…
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Motion to amend | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 1d1a098c-2f11-4bef-86f9-c4c2b7fc51d9 | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/1d1a098c-2f11-4bef-86f9-c4c2b7fc51d9 CC0-1.0 |
| Do Pass Amended | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 017934f3-7bfa-4a92-8984-c9cfe2478b87 | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/017934f3-7bfa-4a92-8984-c9cfe2478b87 CC0-1.0 | |
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HB 1292
limit the ability of a health carrier to recoup, recover, or retroactively deny previously paid…
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 7bc06466-4ec3-416d-aae7-2face8da6ec9 | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/7bc06466-4ec3-416d-aae7-2face8da6ec9 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1323
modify the requirements to refer an ordinance or resolution to the voters of a political…
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Do Pass Amended | Nay | lower · stage not recorded · roll 88d1f1a1-e147-453b-928c-900d8d4e4e60 | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/88d1f1a1-e147-453b-928c-900d8d4e4e60 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 20
make an appropriation for tax refunds for elderly persons and persons with a disability, and to…
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 2376945a-5302-4ccc-b7c7-96adc85011e7 | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/2376945a-5302-4ccc-b7c7-96adc85011e7 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1299
permit the use of biological filtration systems in water recreational facilities located in certain…
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 2e9d7bc4-57d0-4df7-9c36-fe276e90507f | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/2e9d7bc4-57d0-4df7-9c36-fe276e90507f CC0-1.0 |
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SB 55
make an appropriation for the payment of extraordinary litigation expenses and to declare an…
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll be4c3856-2616-4c11-b274-020f772af509 | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/be4c3856-2616-4c11-b274-020f772af509 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 27
revise the description of certain highways included in the state trunk highway system.
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 4c7e9cac-2eb2-4f3d-9179-3e71e2613292 | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/4c7e9cac-2eb2-4f3d-9179-3e71e2613292 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 | lower · stage not recorded · roll fe3a40bf-0aeb-459b-8fd3-1b754c9c6064 | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/fe3a40bf-0aeb-459b-8fd3-1b754c9c6064 CC0-1.0 |
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HCR 6016
supporting reform of the beef checkoff program.
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Adopt Resolution | Nay | lower · stage not recorded · roll 1e5d2361-85b8-4771-995b-e935acce5c17 | Feb 20, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/1e5d2361-85b8-4771-995b-e935acce5c17 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1275
create requirements for age verification and parental consent for application stores and to provide…
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 9557a7ad-3c05-4652-abb7-286e9c4305c5 | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/9557a7ad-3c05-4652-abb7-286e9c4305c5 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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