R South Dakota Senate · District 24 On the 2026 ballot

Sen. Jim Mehlhaff

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Session

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

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

This page

1,628

matching current filters

Bill

Description

Vote

Result

Tally

Date

SB 195

repeal the expiration of a reduction in certain gross receipts and use tax rates. Against party

Nay

Failed

17–17

Feb 17, 2026

SB 55

make an appropriation for the payment of extraordinary litigation expenses and to declare an emergency.

Yea

Passed

34–0

Feb 17, 2026

SB 209

authorize the creation of land banks.

Yea

Passed

5–1

Feb 17, 2026

HB 1035

modify provisions related to the licensure of public accountants.

Yea

Passed

7–0

Feb 17, 2026

SB 20

make an appropriation for tax refunds for elderly persons and persons with a disability, and to declare an emergency.

Yea

Passed

30–4

Feb 17, 2026

SB 97

adjust a limit on the percentage increase in revenue payable from property taxes.

Yea

Passed

18–16

Feb 17, 2026

HB 1020

increase the maximum amount allowable for the livestock ownership inspection fee and to declare an emergency.

Yea

Passed

26–7

Feb 17, 2026

SB 138

revise the time within which a recount for a school board election must be completed.

Yea

Passed

34–0

Feb 17, 2026

SB 183

modify requirements for public notice of a hearing prior to a vote to impose an excess tax levy.

Yea

Passed

34–0

Feb 17, 2026

SB 198

restrict the use of a cell phone by a student during the school day.

Yea

Passed

19–15

Feb 17, 2026