R South Dakota Senate · District 34 On the 2026 ballot

Sen. Taffy Howard

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Session

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

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

This page

2,950

matching current filters

Bill

Description

Vote

Result

Tally

Date

HB 1179

authorize series limited liability companies.

Yea

Passed

63–0

Feb 25, 2020

HB 1068

include out-of-state convictions for the basis of an enhanced penalty for the crime of stalking.

Yea

Passed

63–0

Feb 25, 2020

HB 1230

provide for an increased distribution from the education enhancement trust fund in fiscal year 2021.

Yea

Passed

8–0

Feb 25, 2020

SB 52

create a state seal specialty plate emblem.

Yea

Passed

61–2

Feb 25, 2020

HB 1226

revise certain provisions regarding local referendums. Against party

Yea

Failed

23–40

Feb 25, 2020

HB 1242

provide for the reissuance of certain enhanced permits to carry a concealed pistol and to declare an emergency.

Yea

Passed

61–0

Feb 24, 2020

HB 1175

define dyslexia for the purposes of special education and related services.

Yea

Passed

55–8

Feb 24, 2020

HB 1104

limit the scope of medical information that may be required as a condition of participation in sanctioned activities. Against party

Yea

Failed

20–43

Feb 24, 2020

HB 1167

revise provisions regarding confidential communications between a student and certain school employees. Against party

Yea

Failed

27–35

Feb 24, 2020

HJR 5003

Proposing and submitting to the electors at the next general election, an amendment to Article XII of the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, relating to the creation of the property tax relief trust fund and to provide for the transfer of unobligated cash.

Yea

Passed

5–3

Feb 24, 2020