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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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1,628
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Bill
Description
Vote
Result
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Date
SB 91
revise certain provisions regarding the crime of rape and provide a penalty therefor.
Yea
Passed
7–0
Feb 7, 2023
SB 90
provide certain definitions related to the crime of rape.
Yea
Passed
7–0
Feb 7, 2023
SB 142
prohibit certain persons from using the title veterinary technician.
Yea
Passed
4–3
Feb 7, 2023
SB 86
require candidates for party precinct committeeman or committeewoman to include an email address and phone number in the written statement submitted to the county auditor.
Yea
Passed
35–0
Feb 7, 2023
SB 195
authorize the redistricting of water development district director areas by the district's board of directors.
Yea
Passed
7–0
Feb 7, 2023
SB 141
clarify and modernize cremation requirements and procedures.
Yea
Passed
35–0
Feb 7, 2023
HB 1060
modify provisions related to procurement for the state and other purchasing agencies.
Yea
Passed
31–4
Feb 7, 2023
SB 146
limit parole for violent offenders.
Yea
Passed
6–1
Feb 7, 2023
SB 34
authorize the sale of real property in Lake County by the Board of Regents, and to declare an emergency.
Yea
Passed
35–0
Feb 7, 2023
SB 147
change provisions regarding the appointment of legislators to represent South Dakota in the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement.
Yea
Passed
35–0
Feb 6, 2023
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