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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%
154 missed
Lower than 83% of chamber peers
With party
77%
of cast votes
Lower than 98% of chamber peers
Bipartisan score
13%
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 22% of the time

Yea
2,081
voted in favor
Nay
659
voted against
Absent
154
missed votes
Total cast
2,950
across all sessions
Crossed party
606
votes against own party
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2,950
matching current filters
Bill
Description
Vote
Result
Tally
Date
HB 1064
authorize temporary appointments to the State Government Accountability Board.
Yea
Passed
63–3
Jan 30, 2019
HB 1051
establish the South Dakota state seal of civics literacy program. Bipartisan
Yea
Failed
28–38
Jan 29, 2019
SB 14
define solar energy facilities and to establish certain provisions regarding solar energy permits.
Yea
Passed
62–4
Jan 29, 2019
HCR 1001
Supporting the Governor's efforts to fuel the state fleet with premium E-30 fuel.
Yea
Passed
63–3
Jan 29, 2019
HB 1011
revise certain provisions relating to the South Dakota Retirement System.
Yea
Passed
66–0
Jan 29, 2019
SB 11
revise certain provisions regarding the granting of work permits to minors who refuse to submit to chemical analyses.
Yea
Passed
66–0
Jan 29, 2019
HB 1029
revise certain provisions regarding criminal background checks for adults working in child care institutions.
Yea
Passed
66–0
Jan 29, 2019
HB 1057
revise the definition of attest for the purposes of public accountancy.
Yea
Passed
66–0
Jan 29, 2019
SB 20
update certain provisions regarding consumer protection.
Yea
Passed
66–0
Jan 29, 2019
SB 47
repeal and revise certain provisions regarding permits to carry a concealed pistol.
Yea
Passed
43–23
Jan 29, 2019
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