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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%
121 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
121
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 1318
authorize the South Dakota Health and Educational Facilities Authority to transfer or grant excess reserves to any South Dakota governmental entity. Against party
Nay
Passed
3–2
Feb 14, 2018
HB 1114
establish certain requirements for students enrolling in resident school districts or assigned schools after participating in open enrollment.
Yea
Passed
47–12
Feb 14, 2018
HB 1169
revise certain provisions regarding the commissioner form of municipal government.
Yea
Passed
58–3
Feb 14, 2018
HB 1166
revise certain provisions regarding waivers recommended by the School Finance Accountability Board.
Yea
Passed
49–8
Feb 14, 2018
HB 1250
revise certain provisions relating to the sale and possession of tobacco products.
Nay
Failed
18–43
Feb 14, 2018
HB 1248
revise certain provisions regarding filing and recording secured transaction records with the Office of the Secretary of State.
Yea
Passed
58–3
Feb 14, 2018
HB 1270
adjust the period of time requiring the use of lighted front and rear lamps on motor vehicles. Against party
Nay
Passed
42–16
Feb 14, 2018
HB 1118
make an appropriation to allow the Veterans Services Center in Sioux Falls to resume and enhance operational services on Saturdays.
Yea
Passed
10–1
Feb 14, 2018
HB 1268
provide for revised dates to prefile legislation.
Yea
Passed
61–0
Feb 14, 2018
HB 1266
provide funds for the purpose of increasing wages for certain employees of community support providers and nursing facilities.
Yea
Passed
4–1
Feb 14, 2018
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