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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
Tally
Date
HB 1255
remove the requirement for a mandatory appraisal in exchanges of land between school districts.
Yea
Passed
62–1
Feb 26, 2020
HB 1278
create a dementia services coordinator position within the Department of Human Services.
Absent
Passed
6–2
Feb 26, 2020
HCR 6018
To urge the adoption of a joint rule requiring the state Constitution to be read aloud on the floor of both houses each Legislative Session. Against party
Nay
Failed
30–34
Feb 26, 2020
HB 1199
revise civil liability for riot and incitement to riot.
Yea
Passed
55–8
Feb 26, 2020
HCR 6017
To encourage the creation of an interim legislative study to address infrastructure and funding support related to the expansion of Ellsworth Air Force Base.
Yea
Passed
48–16
Feb 26, 2020
HCR 6015
To provide for a legislative task force to study, report, and develop and consider recommendations and proposed legislation regarding the evaluation and standardization of quality measurements of agricultural products.
Yea
Passed
51–13
Feb 26, 2020
HB 1036
revise provisions regarding the issuance of certain military specialty plates.
Absent
Passed
5–2
Feb 26, 2020
HB 1277
prevent trafficking, coercion, and exploitation that occurs under the guise of obscene content.
Yea
Passed
59–4
Feb 26, 2020
HB 1213
provide a transfer of funds for critical teaching needs scholarships and to declare an emergency.
Yea
Passed
34–29
Feb 26, 2020
HB 1262
revise provisions regarding electric service in annexed areas. Bipartisan
Yea
Passed
43–20
Feb 26, 2020
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