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R South Dakota Senate · District 11 On the 2026 ballot

Sen. Chris Karr

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Total votes
3,722
all sessions
Attendance
96%
120 missed
Near the chamber average
With party
86%
of cast votes
Near the chamber average
Bipartisan score
9%
crosses aisle rarely
Near the chamber average
Sponsored
244
bills & resolutions
Lower than 88% of chamber peers
Committees
10
assignments
3,722 roll-call votes

Voting record

Yea
2,953
voted in favor
Nay
579
voted against
Absent
120
missed votes
Total cast
3,722
across all sessions
Crossed party
476
votes against own party
This page
3,722
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Bill
Description
Vote
Result
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Date
HB 1201
make an appropriation for the teacher apprenticeship pathway program.
Absent
Passed
6–0
Feb 14, 2024
HB 1131
waive certain fees for nondriver identification cards for individuals who are homeless.
Absent
Passed
7–0
Feb 14, 2024
HB 1162
revise certain provisions pertaining to time of school district elections.
Yea
Passed
39–27
Feb 14, 2024
HB 1220
allow an appeal of a decision of the Department of Education regarding special education or related services by a civil action against the department.
Yea
Passed
62–2
Feb 13, 2024
HB 1178
prohibit the Board of Regents or any institution under its control from using state resources for obscene live conduct.
Yea
Passed
57–7
Feb 13, 2024
HB 1231
place restrictions on the ownership of agricultural land.
Yea
Passed
58–6
Feb 13, 2024
HB 1135
expand definitions pertaining to the purchasing of grain.
Yea
Passed
64–0
Feb 13, 2024
HB 1239
prohibit the dissemination of incorrect or misleading ballot information and to provide a penalty therefor.
Yea
Passed
57–7
Feb 13, 2024
SB 17
modify the residency requirements for voter registration and declare an emergency.
Yea
Passed
66–0
Feb 12, 2024
HB 1236
recognize students as Rushmore State Athletes upon demonstrating prescribed levels of physical fitness. Against party
Nay
Passed
44–23
Feb 12, 2024
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