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R South Dakota Senate · District 24 On the 2026 ballot

Sen. Jim Mehlhaff

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Total votes
1,628
all sessions
Attendance
100%
of floor votes
Higher than 81% of chamber peers
With party
90%
of cast votes
Higher than 82% of chamber peers
Bipartisan score
6%
crosses aisle rarely
Lower than 83% of chamber peers
Sponsored
194
bills & resolutions
Near the chamber average
Committees
8
assignments
1,628 roll-call votes

Voting record

Yea
1,417
voted in favor
Nay
183
voted against
Absent
0
missed votes
Total cast
1,628
across all sessions
Crossed party
145
votes against own party
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Bill
Description
Vote
Result
Tally
Date
SB 185
establish the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States – South Dakota and revise provisions related to the foreign ownership or control of agricultural land.
Nay
Failed
11–23
Feb 21, 2023
SB 206
clarify good cause for the purpose of continuing an involuntary commitment hearing.
Yea
Passed
31–3
Feb 21, 2023
SB 104
reduce certain gross receipts tax rates and a use tax rate, and to repeal a conditional reduction of certain gross receipts tax rates.
Yea
Passed
30–4
Feb 21, 2023
SB 134
revise membership of the Medical Marijuana Oversight Committee.
Yea
Passed
33–0
Feb 16, 2023
SB 115
revise certain provisions regarding consideration of out-of-state convictions for driving under the influence.
Yea
Passed
5–0
Feb 16, 2023
HB 1121
expand the definition of a pesticide dealer.
Yea
Passed
6–0
Feb 16, 2023
HB 1090
modify protections for agricultural operations from nuisance claims.
Yea
Passed
4–1
Feb 16, 2023
SB 208
require financial institutions to report exploitation of an elder or an adult with a disability.
Yea
Passed
5–0
Feb 16, 2023
SB 152
provide increased funding for the water and environment fund.
Yea
Passed
5–0
Feb 16, 2023
SB 56
revise requirements to relocate a county seat.
Yea
Passed
29–4
Feb 16, 2023
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