R South Dakota Senate · District 23 On the 2026 ballot

Sen. Mark Lapka

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Session

Total votes

710

all sessions

Attendance

94%

40 missed

Lower than 92% of chamber peers

With party

87%

of cast votes

Near the chamber average

Bipartisan score

8%

crosses aisle rarely

Near the chamber average

Voting record

Yea

567

voted in favor

Nay

102

voted against

Absent

40

missed votes

Total cast

710

across all sessions

Crossed party

81

votes against own party

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710

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Bill

Description

Vote

Result

Tally

Date

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

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 1095

modify provisions pertaining to the submission of a nominating petition. Against party

Nay

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 1048

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

Nay

Passed

22–12

Mar 3, 2026

HB 1179

modify provisions related to the reimbursement fee for preparation of a garnishment disclosure.

Nay

Failed

16–18

Mar 3, 2026