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 1232

establish principles for a state agency to consider when formulating or implementing a program that has the potential of affecting tribal members on a reservation.

Absent

Passed

6–0

Mar 4, 2026

SB 3

limit the types of residential improvements for which counties, municipalities, and townships may require a permit.

Yea

Passed

34–0

Mar 4, 2026

SB 164

require that any holder of a commercial driver license in this state must be proficient in the English language, and to provide a penalty therefor.

Yea

Passed

32–2

Mar 4, 2026

HB 1017

permit the board of a school district to require that certain students receive instruction in alternative settings.

Yea

Passed

33–1

Mar 4, 2026

SB 180

modify requirements regarding nondomiciled commercial driver licenses.

Yea

Passed

34–0

Mar 3, 2026

HB 1238

protect financial institutions taking action to prevent the financial exploitation of consenting, senior, or vulnerable adults.

Yea

Passed

8–0

Mar 3, 2026

HB 1095

modify provisions pertaining to the submission of a nominating petition.

Yea

Passed

26–8

Mar 3, 2026

HB 1257

amend the definition of an abortion.

Yea

Passed

31–2

Mar 3, 2026

HB 1286

amend the process by which moneys are distributed from the employer's investment in South Dakota's future fund.

Yea

Passed

33–1

Mar 3, 2026

HB 1173

require certain applicants that seek a permit from the Public Utilities Commission of the State of South Dakota to prepare and pay for an environmental impact statement. Against party

Nay

Passed

5–3

Mar 3, 2026