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Carl Perry
SD Senate District 3
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Issue areas
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Government Operations & Budget 69Healthcare 34Economy & Taxes 33Criminal Justice & Policing 29Education 25Civil Rights & Liberties 20Agriculture 18Social Services & Welfare 18Transportation & Infrastructure 18Environment & Energy 14Elections & Voting 10Labor & Employment 8Banking & Finance 7Housing 6Technology & Privacy 4Foreign Policy & Trade 3Veterans Affairs 3Abortion & Reproductive Rights 2Other 2Gun Policy 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SD Senate District 3 current
South Dakota |
Republican | Jan 14, 2025 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| SD Senate District 3
South Dakota |
Republican | Jan 8, 2019 | Jan 13, 2025 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (455 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
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| SB 121 — transfer moneys and make an appropriation for the replacement of the Richmond Lake dam and spillway and to declare an emergency. | Yea | Mar 30, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 78 — revise the General Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2026. | Yea | Mar 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1326 — appropriate money for the ordinary expenses of the legislative, judicial, and executive departments of the state, the current expenses of… | Yea | Mar 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1051 — revise property tax levies for school districts and to revise the state aid to general and special education formulas. | Yea | Mar 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1209 — require employment verification eligibility through the e-verify program and to provide a penalty therefor. | Yea | Mar 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1200 — make an appropriation for victim services provided by nonprofit organizations. | Yea | Mar 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1209 — require employment verification eligibility through the e-verify program and to provide a penalty therefor. | Nay | Mar 11, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 245 — create the homeowner property tax reduction fund, and to transfer moneys to the homeowner property tax reduction fund. | Yea | Mar 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 74 — transfer moneys to the general fund from the budget reserve fund and the general revenue replacement fund, and to declare an emergency. | Yea | Mar 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 135 — protect residents from increased utility costs and utility shortages caused by data centers and clarify authority to regulate data centers. | Yea | Mar 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 171 — amend provisions pertaining to the processing of absentee ballots and to declare an emergency. | Yea | Mar 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 221 — regulate the retail sale of nicotine products, and to provide a penalty therefor. | Yea | Mar 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 159 — revise requirements pertaining to the minimum age for marriage. | Yea | Mar 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 119 — create the capitol restoration fund and to transfer moneys thereto. | Yea | Mar 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 106 — modify the amount required to be set aside for extraordinary expenses incurred in providing special education programs. | Yea | Mar 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 39 — revise provisions relating to industrial hemp. | Yea | Mar 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1241 — modify the requirements for public notice of a hearing prior to a vote to impose an excess tax levy, and to modify requirements to refer an… | Nay | Mar 9, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1135 — make an appropriation to enhance the economic health of South Dakota. | Yea | Mar 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1249 — amend provisions pertaining to the School Finance Accountability Board, and the process by which a recommendation of the board is approved. | Yea | Mar 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1215 — authorize counties and municipalities to issue a license for a cigar bar. | Yea | Mar 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1082 — establish parameters for the reimbursement of school districts that provide free or reduced-price meals to students. | Yea | Mar 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1302 — address issues facing South Dakota. | Yea | Mar 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1160 — repeal the medical marijuana oversight committee. | Yea | Mar 9, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1082 — establish parameters for the reimbursement of school districts that provide free or reduced-price meals to students. | Yea | Mar 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1176 — clarify bond or pre-trial release upon sobriety program participation. | Nay | Mar 9, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (222 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 828
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honoring the legacy of Joseph M. Marshall III.
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SC 824
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honoring the 2025-2026 Canton C-Hawks boys wrestling team.
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SB 139
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revise a provision related to the transportation of an inmate upon discharge from a correctional facility.
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SC 823
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honoring the achievements of Canton C-Hawks wrestling team coach Jeremy Ask.
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SC 826
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celebrating the Wall High School Eagles as the 2025 Class 9A State Football Champions.
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HC 8026
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recognizing the nonprofit Oaye Luta Okolakiciye "Moving Forward in a Sacred Way."
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HC 8028
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Honoring the accomplishments of Marvin Richard III of Pine Ridge, South Dakota.
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