R South Dakota Senate · District 11 On the 2026 ballot

Sen. Chris Karr

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Session

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

8%

crosses aisle rarely

Near the chamber average

Voting record

Yea

2,953

voted in favor

Nay

579

voted against

Absent

120

missed votes

Total recorded

3,722

across all sessions

Crossed party

482

votes against own party

Matching

3,722

matching current filters

Bill

Description

Vote

Result

Tally

Date

HB 1186

require restitution for landowners following an unauthorized entry to hunt, fish, or trap.

Nay

Failed

29–37

Feb 9, 2023

HB 1230

clarify references to the court in a condemnation action.

Yea

Passed

63–3

Feb 8, 2023

SB 73

exclude township-owned self-propelled machinery, equipment, and vehicles from fuel excise tax.

Yea

Passed

66–0

Feb 8, 2023

HB 1064

require the Unified Judicial System to assemble a task force to address the provision of legal services to indigent parties within the South Dakota court system and to declare an emergency.

Yea

Passed

65–1

Feb 8, 2023

HB 1129

modify and establish provisions related to medical cannabis.

Yea

Passed

35–30

Feb 8, 2023

SB 71

authorize other fuel taxes to be included in the state’s International Fuel Tax Agreement collections.

Yea

Passed

60–5

Feb 8, 2023

HB 1222

limit the liability of permit and certificate-issuing entities and certified use of force instructors.

Yea

Passed

60–6

Feb 8, 2023

HB 1215

revise certain provisions regarding the operation of a golf cart on a state or county highway.

Yea

Passed

43–23

Feb 8, 2023

HB 1148

clarify registration and residence requirements for voting at a township meeting.

Yea

Passed

55–10

Feb 8, 2023

HB 1168

require active efforts to preserve and reunite Indian families in abuse and neglect proceedings.

Nay

Failed

32–34

Feb 7, 2023