R South Dakota Senate · District 11 On the 2026 ballot

Sen. Chris Karr

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Session

Total votes

3,721

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

2,952

voted in favor

Nay

579

voted against

Absent

120

missed votes

Total cast

3,721

across all sessions

Crossed party

477

votes against own party

This page

3,721

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Bill

Description

Vote

Result

Tally

Date

HB 1089

modify the distributions of revenues collected from severance taxation on new permits. Against party

Nay

Passed

21–13

Mar 4, 2026

HB 1323

modify the requirements to refer an ordinance or resolution to the voters of a political subdivision.

Absent

Passed

5–2

Mar 4, 2026

HB 1048

make an appropriation for the expansion of broadband infrastructure and to declare an emergency. Against party

Nay

Passed

24–10

Mar 4, 2026

SB 36

authorize certain utilities to establish wildfire mitigation plans and associated liability limitations for wildfire damages.

Yea

Passed

31–3

Mar 4, 2026

HB 1215

authorize counties and municipalities to issue a license for a cigar bar.

Yea

Passed

8–1

Mar 4, 2026

HB 1303

promote the future success and development of South Dakota.

Yea

Passed

9–0

Mar 4, 2026

HB 1209

require employment verification eligibility through the e-verify program and to provide a penalty therefor.

Yea

Passed

32–2

Mar 4, 2026

HB 1262

make an appropriation for a non-residential, school-based, therapeutic services facility in Brown County and to declare an emergency.

Yea

Passed

30–4

Mar 4, 2026

HB 1200

make an appropriation for victim services provided by nonprofit organizations.

Yea

Passed

32–2

Mar 4, 2026

HB 1048

make an appropriation for the expansion of broadband infrastructure and to declare an emergency. Against party

Nay

Passed

25–9

Mar 4, 2026