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Heather Baxter
SD House District 34
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Issue areas
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Government Operations & Budget 45Economy & Taxes 30Healthcare 19Criminal Justice & Policing 18Civil Rights & Liberties 13Elections & Voting 12Education 11Technology & Privacy 10Transportation & Infrastructure 10Agriculture 9Environment & Energy 9Social Services & Welfare 9Housing 6Labor & Employment 5Veterans Affairs 5Banking & Finance 4Gun Policy 4Other 4Defense & Military 2Abortion & Reproductive Rights 1Foreign Policy & Trade 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SD House District 34 current
South Dakota |
Republican | Jan 14, 2025 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (420 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
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| HB 1215 — authorize counties and municipalities to issue a license for a cigar bar. | Yea | Feb 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1245 — authorize municipalities to establish a local funding mechanism for capital improvement projects. | Nay | Feb 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1283 — exempt nonresident active-duty military personnel and their dependents from payment of motor vehicle license fees. | Yea | Feb 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1099 — reschedule the pharmaceutical composition of crystalline polymorph psilocybin in a drug product approved by the Food and Drug… | Yea | Feb 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1228 — provide a stipend to certain members of the National Guard who donate an organ for the purpose of transplantation to another individual. | Yea | Feb 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1197 — revise a provision related to the venue of adoption proceedings. | Yea | Feb 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1291 — amend the process for calculating a school district's general fund base percentage. | Yea | Feb 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1205 — amend the manner of calculating state aid to general and special education funding. | Nay | Feb 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1290 — amend provisions pertaining to calculating local effort and state aid for general education. | Yea | Feb 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1291 — amend the process for calculating a school district's general fund base percentage. | Yea | Feb 9, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1180 — ensure the validity of non-compete agreements in the context of jointly owned business entities. | Yea | Feb 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1291 — amend the process for calculating a school district's general fund base percentage. | Nay | Feb 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1233 — modify provisions for a tax collection agreement with an Indian tribe. | Yea | Feb 9, 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 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1066 — revise a provision related to theft by a contractor, subcontractor, or supplier. | Yea | Feb 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1179 — modify provisions related to the reimbursement fee for preparation of a garnishment disclosure. | Yea | Feb 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1111 — modify the requirements for obtaining an agricultural processor's lien. | Nay | Feb 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 10 — revise a provision related to the adoption of federal motor carrier regulations. | Nay | Feb 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1243 — require the display of the state motto in public schools and provide for associated legal representation. | Yea | Feb 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1239 — require that the Department of Education provide for the compensation of a teacher employed by a school district. | Yea | Feb 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1282 — provide for the admission of certain children younger than five years old to the kindergarten program of a school district. | Nay | Feb 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1143 — authorize the possession and self-administration of diabetes medications by a student on school property and at school-related events and… | Yea | Feb 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1208 — revise licensure provisions for electricians. | Yea | Feb 6, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1095 — modify provisions pertaining to the submission of a nominating petition. | Yea | Feb 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1112 — modify the definition of an electronic smoking device. | Yea | Feb 5, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (130 as lead sponsor)
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HB 1006
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create a taskforce to study the creation of Indian medicaid managed care entities in the state.
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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 156
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modify the crime of cruelty to an animal and increase the penalty therefor.
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HB 1007
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amend the definition of law enforcement officer to include tribal law enforcement officers.
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SB 122
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establish the crime of failure to summon aid for a suicide attempt and provide a penalty therefor.
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SB 109
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modify requirements to create a tax increment financing district.
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HC 8012
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recognizing Captain Royce Williams for his exemplary military service and bravery in combat.
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SB 124
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temporarily prohibit the manufacture, sale, and distribution of any product containing cell-cultured protein, and to provide a penalty therefor.
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SB 199
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establish a new fund to provide property tax relief.
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HB 1286
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amend the process by which moneys are distributed from the employer's investment in South Dakota's future fund.
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