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%

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

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

SB 140

revise a provision related to the reimbursement of expenses incurred by a county in detaining a parolee.

Yea

Passed

35–0

Feb 18, 2025

SB 212

require that pipeline applicants acquire county permits prior to submission of a permit application to the Public Utilities Commission.

Yea

Passed

7–0

Feb 18, 2025

SB 156

increase the minimum age for marriage.

Nay

Failed

16–19

Feb 18, 2025

SB 117

allow a dealer in motor homes or recreational park trailers to construct and operate campsites at a dealership location. Bipartisan

Nay

Passed

5–4

Feb 18, 2025

SB 205

increase the limit on the number of video lottery machines in a licensed establishment. Against party

Yea

Failed

15–20

Feb 18, 2025

SB 219

require the acceptance of a cash payment for admission to a school-affiliated event.

Yea

Passed

19–16

Feb 18, 2025

SB 196

incorporate the Oceti Sakowin Essential Understandings in public school curriculum.

Nay

Failed

7–28

Feb 18, 2025

SB 211

revise and clarify notice and hearing procedures of the Public Utilities Commission. Bipartisan

Yea

Failed

4–5

Feb 18, 2025

SB 218

revise provisions associated with residency for voting purposes.

Yea

Passed

35–0

Feb 18, 2025

SB 111

permit a court to order family therapy or reunification therapy in a custody or visitation dispute.

Yea

Passed

35–0

Feb 13, 2025