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R South Dakota Senate · District 34 On the 2026 ballot

Sen. Taffy Howard

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Total votes
2,950
all sessions
Attendance
94%
153 missed
Lower than 83% of chamber peers
With party
77%
of cast votes
Lower than 98% of chamber peers
Bipartisan score
12%
some cross-party votes
Higher than 94% of chamber peers
Sponsored
420
bills & resolutions
Higher than 80% of chamber peers
Committees
6
assignments
2,950 roll-call votes

Voting record

Breaks with party 23% of the time

Yea
2,081
voted in favor
Nay
659
voted against
Absent
153
missed votes
Total cast
2,950
across all sessions
Crossed party
609
votes against own party
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Bill
Description
Vote
Result
Tally
Date
SB 22
to revise certain provisions regarding pesticide registration, pesticide application, and enforcement of pesticide laws.
Yea
Passed
58–1
Mar 2, 2020
HCR 6024
Commending automotive enthusiasts in South Dakota and the Specialty Equipment Market Association for their contributions in preserving classic automobiles and urging the Governor to declare a South Dakota Collector Car Appreciation Day this year. Against party
Nay
Passed
50–8
Mar 2, 2020
SB 75
provide for a habitat stamp on hunting and fishing licenses. Against party
Nay
Passed
46–13
Mar 2, 2020
SB 42
authorize the Board of Regents to demolish three storage structures and contract for the construction of a grounds facility at the University of South Dakota and to make an appropriation therefor.
Yea
Passed
8–1
Mar 2, 2020
HB 1045
authorize the Board of Regents to contract for the design, renovation of, and addition to, the E.Y. Berry Library on the campus of Black Hills State University and to make an appropriation therefor. Against party
Nay
Passed
6–3
Mar 2, 2020
HB 1045
authorize the Board of Regents to contract for the design, renovation of, and addition to, the E.Y. Berry Library on the campus of Black Hills State University and to make an appropriation therefor. Against party
Nay
Passed
8–1
Mar 2, 2020
SB 43
authorize the South Dakota Building Authority to issue revenue bonds to provide for maintenance and repair on facilities controlled by the Board of Regents and to provide appropriation therefor. Against party
Nay
Passed
7–2
Mar 2, 2020
HCR 6019
Urging greater awareness and understanding of post-traumatic stress injury.
Yea
Passed
59–0
Mar 2, 2020
SB 41
authorize the Board of Regents to contract for the construction of a facilities building at the University of South Dakota and to make an appropriation therefor.
Yea
Passed
8–1
Mar 2, 2020
HCR 6021
Supporting the continued operation of the D.C. Booth Historic National Fish Hatchery.
Yea
Passed
59–0
Mar 2, 2020
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