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

matching current filters

Bill

Description

Vote

Result

Tally

Date

SB 55

make an appropriation for the payment of extraordinary litigation expenses and to declare an emergency.

Yea

Passed

34–0

Feb 17, 2026

SB 209

authorize the creation of land banks.

Absent

Passed

5–1

Feb 17, 2026

HB 1035

modify provisions related to the licensure of public accountants.

Absent

Passed

7–0

Feb 17, 2026

SB 20

make an appropriation for tax refunds for elderly persons and persons with a disability, and to declare an emergency.

Yea

Passed

30–4

Feb 17, 2026

SB 97

adjust a limit on the percentage increase in revenue payable from property taxes. Against party

Nay

Passed

18–16

Feb 17, 2026

HB 1020

increase the maximum amount allowable for the livestock ownership inspection fee and to declare an emergency.

Yea

Passed

26–7

Feb 17, 2026

SB 138

revise the time within which a recount for a school board election must be completed.

Yea

Passed

34–0

Feb 17, 2026

SB 183

modify requirements for public notice of a hearing prior to a vote to impose an excess tax levy.

Yea

Passed

34–0

Feb 17, 2026

SB 198

restrict the use of a cell phone by a student during the school day.

Yea

Passed

19–15

Feb 17, 2026

SB 150

exempt one motor vehicle of a debtor from being taken by legal process.

Yea

Passed

24–10

Feb 17, 2026