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

9%

crosses aisle rarely

Near the chamber average

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

477

votes against own party

This page

3,722

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Bill

Description

Vote

Result

Tally

Date

SB 245

create the homeowner property tax reduction fund, and to transfer moneys to the homeowner property tax reduction fund.

Yea

Passed

9–0

Feb 23, 2026

SJR 507

proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election, an amendment to state law to reduce certain property taxes for owner-occupied property, and to increase the rates for certain gross receipts taxes and use taxes.

Yea

Passed

5–4

Feb 23, 2026

SB 193

clarify the definition of backup electric generation.

Nay

Failed

17–17

Feb 23, 2026

SJR 505

proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, limiting the assessed value of real property and limiting real property taxes. Against party

Yea

Failed

3–6

Feb 23, 2026

SB 76

authorize loans from the South Dakota housing infrastructure fund for airport infrastructure. Against party

Nay

Passed

22–11

Feb 23, 2026

SB 199

establish a new fund to provide property tax relief. Bipartisan

Yea

Failed

16–17

Feb 23, 2026

SB 172

enhance the economy of South Dakota.

Yea

Passed

8–1

Feb 23, 2026

SB 134

restrict deference to a state agency's interpretation of a state statute, administrative rule, or policy.

Yea

Passed

31–3

Feb 23, 2026

SB 229

require an election to approve the issuance of certain capital outlay certificates, lease-purchase contracts, or installment purchase contracts. Against party

Yea

Failed

16–18

Feb 23, 2026

SB 219

require that a state agency consult with the Aeronautics Commission prior to purchasing, transferring, or disposing of a state owned and operated aircraft.

Yea

Passed

33–0

Feb 23, 2026