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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 129
update references in certain statutes to the 2024 standard building codes.
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll ba35dcbf-9856-49c6-b2f4-fd01c5fd1ed6 | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/ba35dcbf-9856-49c6-b2f4-fd01c5fd1ed6 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1141
provide an additional means of determining the purchase price of a used motor vehicle acquired by…
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Deferred to the 41st legislative day | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 7b87f554-a88d-455d-b914-c08a8df3d1e5 | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/7b87f554-a88d-455d-b914-c08a8df3d1e5 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1089
modify the distributions of revenues collected from severance taxation on new permits.
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 36189fd4-ab8b-4a8c-a606-d79b89a66e00 | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/36189fd4-ab8b-4a8c-a606-d79b89a66e00 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1254
exempt any soil amendment used exclusively for agricultural purposes from sales tax.
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 95160cfa-ab72-47a2-850d-92c4762f0443 | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/95160cfa-ab72-47a2-850d-92c4762f0443 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1220
regulate the sale of nicotine products, and to provide a penalty therefor.
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 7efa1545-f3a7-4da9-bf37-6e99dab4bf60 | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/7efa1545-f3a7-4da9-bf37-6e99dab4bf60 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1280
increase penalties for the operation of drones over certain facilities and to provide for…
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 2ceea6fa-3e0d-4264-99dc-771c416a4a2d | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/2ceea6fa-3e0d-4264-99dc-771c416a4a2d 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 | lower · stage not recorded · roll c9b360d2-1a0c-4396-bcf7-2db0788c24e2 | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/c9b360d2-1a0c-4396-bcf7-2db0788c24e2 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 73
revise provisions relating to state financial practices.
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 9acbbe7a-6176-4c0b-8762-e71610dc6ac5 | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/9acbbe7a-6176-4c0b-8762-e71610dc6ac5 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1040
revise the child support obligation schedule.
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 31f8c3ed-b90d-4b2c-ae99-e03f2e36fbdb | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/31f8c3ed-b90d-4b2c-ae99-e03f2e36fbdb 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 bda83eb1-7072-4980-8943-1b2b84b543e2 | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/bda83eb1-7072-4980-8943-1b2b84b543e2 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1222
prohibit members of the Board of Economic Development from having any interest in moneys from or…
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Do Pass Amended | Nay | lower · stage not recorded · roll 4aa5f0ee-f222-4577-b3ea-c45bd9f3794c | Feb 19, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/4aa5f0ee-f222-4577-b3ea-c45bd9f3794c 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 03b4100e-4ff2-446e-b121-c086cc6e1bcd | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/03b4100e-4ff2-446e-b121-c086cc6e1bcd CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1255
require that the Department of Health accept the medical records of a veteran applying for a…
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Deferred to the 41st legislative day | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 0ccf95c9-5cf9-4d4a-8d21-7c57f47447b8 | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/0ccf95c9-5cf9-4d4a-8d21-7c57f47447b8 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1138
require the licensure of non-medical home care agencies, and to provide a penalty therefor.
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 2f864161-a069-4bc7-8290-046e7d718248 | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/2f864161-a069-4bc7-8290-046e7d718248 CC0-1.0 |
| Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6 | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 68e39d91-4c5a-42f7-a5e7-0dbfdc5da717 | Feb 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/68e39d91-4c5a-42f7-a5e7-0dbfdc5da717 CC0-1.0 | |
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HB 1272
require that a snow bear be titled and licensed.
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 23fc6c52-bfc9-4c1b-a2ee-c86cec1dbdda | Feb 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/23fc6c52-bfc9-4c1b-a2ee-c86cec1dbdda CC0-1.0 |
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HCR 6015
encouraging the Executive Board of the Legislative Research Council to form an interim legislative…
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Adopt Resolution as amended | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 42242df9-d247-43e3-9837-b99333167160 | Feb 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/42242df9-d247-43e3-9837-b99333167160 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1010
modify requirements regarding the use of a mobile electronic device while operating a motor vehicle.
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll c93ff001-7752-41c6-b7e2-decff5307727 | Feb 18, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/c93ff001-7752-41c6-b7e2-decff5307727 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1286
amend the process by which moneys are distributed from the employer's investment in South Dakota's…
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll f6f65708-94c8-49af-91a2-fb0ea1cd141a | Feb 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/f6f65708-94c8-49af-91a2-fb0ea1cd141a CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1041
authorize the expansion and renovation of the Sturgis Readiness Center, to make an appropriation…
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 953d02f5-0d94-4ca3-b4d8-bdcfc09e86ee | Feb 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/953d02f5-0d94-4ca3-b4d8-bdcfc09e86ee CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1240
establish requirements for the distribution and sale of vapor products, and to provide a penalty…
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Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6 | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll c8bd33df-2656-4a6b-986d-1a87daf046dd | Feb 18, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/c8bd33df-2656-4a6b-986d-1a87daf046dd CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1108
require the sealing of court files upon dismissal or denial of a petition for a protection order.
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Do Pass Amended | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll a058bae6-60ed-4761-83d0-b3b8a5b0fd35 | Feb 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/a058bae6-60ed-4761-83d0-b3b8a5b0fd35 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1253
adjust the assessment methodology for owner-occupied single-family dwellings and nonagricultural…
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Do Pass Amended | Nay | lower · stage not recorded · roll eb8bc2b7-c205-4bbd-895a-ad3c990a537f | Feb 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/eb8bc2b7-c205-4bbd-895a-ad3c990a537f CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1182
establish a data collection system pertaining to assisted reproductive technology and to provide a…
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Do Pass Amended | Nay | lower · stage not recorded · roll 6c78d30e-ba12-470e-a219-85e86cc43357 | Feb 18, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/6c78d30e-ba12-470e-a219-85e86cc43357 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1162
add certain substances to Schedule I of the controlled substances schedule.
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Do Pass | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 22a638dc-a320-406a-9f9a-bf7f67bd26d3 | Feb 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/22a638dc-a320-406a-9f9a-bf7f67bd26d3 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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