Photo of Karla Lems
R South Dakota House · District 16

Rep. Karla Lems

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Total votes
1,572
all sessions
Attendance
100%
1 missed
Higher than 80% of chamber peers
With party
79%
of cast votes
Near the chamber average
Bipartisan score
13%
some cross-party votes
Near the chamber average
Sponsored
131
bills & resolutions
Near the chamber average
Committees
7
assignments
1,572 roll-call votes

Voting record

Breaks with party 20% of the time

Yea
1,217
voted in favor
Nay
348
voted against
Absent
1
missed votes
Total cast
1,572
across all sessions
Crossed party
312
votes against own party
This page
1,572
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Bill
Description
Vote
Result
Tally
Date
HB 1115
provide an appropriation for the replacement of pipes for the McCook Lake pumping system.
Yea
Passed
12–0
Jan 30, 2024
HB 1032
extend to veterinarians provisions governing drugs, medicines, and various biological products that are prepared for animal use.
Yea
Passed
13–0
Jan 30, 2024
SB 54
update hunting and fishing residency requirements. Against party
Nay
Passed
36–29
Jan 29, 2024
HB 1067
designate Medal of Honor Recognition Day.
Yea
Passed
65–0
Jan 29, 2024
HB 1023
provide immunity from liability for certain actions of the State Bar and its agents. Against party
Nay
Passed
47–17
Jan 29, 2024
SB 38
amend the amount a merchant or place of business may assess against returned checks. Against party
Nay
Passed
49–16
Jan 29, 2024
SB 60
update references to certain regulations regarding medical qualifications for certain commercial drivers.
Yea
Passed
64–1
Jan 29, 2024
SB 41
modify an administrative procedure for revoking a nonresponsive insurance producer's license.
Yea
Passed
65–0
Jan 29, 2024
SB 59
provide for the downgrade of commercial driver licenses and commercial learners permits upon notice of certain drug and alcohol violations.
Yea
Passed
65–0
Jan 29, 2024
SB 56
permit the operation of a Class I electric bicycle on the Mickelson Trail.
Yea
Passed
13–0
Jan 25, 2024
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