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Brandon Wipf
SD Senate District 22
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Issue areas
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Government Operations & Budget 22Economy & Taxes 10Transportation & Infrastructure 8Education 5Healthcare 5Agriculture 4Criminal Justice & Policing 4Environment & Energy 4Social Services & Welfare 4Veterans Affairs 4Civil Rights & Liberties 3Labor & Employment 3Banking & Finance 2Gun Policy 2Defense & Military 1Elections & Voting 1Foreign Policy & Trade 1Housing 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
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| SD Senate District 22 current
South Dakota |
Republican | Jul 10, 2025 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (341 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
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| SB 179 — permit a court to commit a juvenile adjudicated delinquent for certain weapons offenses to the Department of Corrections. | Yea | Feb 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 20 — make an appropriation for tax refunds for elderly persons and persons with a disability, and to declare an emergency. | Yea | Feb 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 198 — restrict the use of a cell phone by a student during the school day. | Nay | Feb 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 183 — modify requirements for public notice of a hearing prior to a vote to impose an excess tax levy. | Yea | Feb 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 231 — create the water infrastructure development fund, to provide an appropriation, to provide for the awarding of grants and loans from the… | Yea | Feb 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 189 — provide for an automatic refund of an assessment on crops, livestock, and milk. | Nay | Feb 12, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 190 — codify the rights of a parent. | Nay | Feb 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1137 — make an appropriation for the design and construction of an athletic facility at the University of South Dakota and to declare an emergency. | Yea | Feb 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1118 — make an appropriation for the design and construction of an addition to the existing swine wean-to-finish barn at South Dakota State… | Yea | Feb 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 165 — revise certain provisions pertaining to municipal government. | Yea | Feb 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 150 — exempt one motor vehicle of a debtor from being taken by legal process. | Yea | Feb 12, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1043 — make an appropriation to reimburse health care professionals who have complied with the requirements for rural recruitment assistance… | Yea | Feb 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 189 — provide for an automatic refund of an assessment on crops, livestock, and milk. | Yea | Feb 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 148 — terminate bounty payments for the control of nest predation. | Yea | Feb 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 6012 — recognizing the YMCA for 175 years of service to youth, families, and communities in South Dakota and across the United States. | Yea | Feb 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 156 — modify the crime of cruelty to an animal and increase the penalty therefor. | Nay | Feb 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 608 — urging collaboration to reduce hunger and food waste in this state under the protections of the 1996 Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food… | Yea | Feb 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 116 — make an appropriation for the design and construction of an indoor athletics facility at Dakota State University and to declare an… | Yea | Feb 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SJR 504 — proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota… | Yea | Feb 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 198 — restrict the use of a cell phone by a student during the school day. | Nay | Feb 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 165 — revise certain provisions pertaining to municipal government. | Yea | Feb 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 166 — require boards of county commissioners and county planning and zoning commissions to hold meetings after certain times or provide… | Yea | Feb 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1030 — amend provisions pertaining to the timing of municipal elections. | Yea | Feb 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 117 — make an appropriation for the design and construction of a new soccer venue at South Dakota State University and to declare an emergency. | Yea | Feb 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1020 — increase the maximum amount allowable for the livestock ownership inspection fee and to declare an emergency. | Yea | Feb 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (50 as lead sponsor)
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SB 231
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create the water infrastructure development fund, to provide an appropriation, to provide for the awarding of grants and loans from the fund for certain rural…
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SB 136
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make an appropriation for grants to support the purchase of personal protective equipment by volunteer fire departments and to declare an emergency.
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HB 1138
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require the licensure of non-medical home care agencies, and to provide a penalty therefor.
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SC 815
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honoring Shane Jordan as the 2025 winner of the Hugh Hammond Bennett Conservation Planner Award.
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SC 822
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honoring TKO’s Custom Catering and Capitol Cafe for outstanding service.
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SB 93
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prohibit certain state officers or employees from being employed by an organization that was the recipient of a contract awarded on behalf of a state agency…
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SB 205
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revise registration fees for drones and establish a fund to support drone aviation.
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HB 1143
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authorize the possession and self-administration of diabetes medications by a student on school property and at school-related events and activities.
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SB 130
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make an appropriation for roadway and related infrastructure improvements required because of construction activity at Ellsworth Air Force Base and to declare…
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SB 81
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clarify the prohibition on injuring or harassing a service animal.
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