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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 |
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| 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 1212 — revise provisions in order to strengthen protections for unborn children. | Yea | Feb 5, 2026 | fail | 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 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1153 — protect certain rights of healthcare providers. | Yea | Feb 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1127 — revise provisions related to birth centers and the practice of certified professional midwives at birth centers. | Nay | Feb 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1212 — revise provisions in order to strengthen protections for unborn children. | Nay | Feb 5, 2026 | pass | 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 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1068 — authorize the dispensing of ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine under a written protocol developed by a health care provider, and to provide… | Yea | Feb 5, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 11 — increase reinstatement fees and abstract driver record fees. | Nay | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 85 — require an election for an excess tax levy of a school district. | Yea | Feb 4, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1073 — provide for the creation of a cardiac emergency plan in every school and to make an appropriation therefor. | Yea | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1213 — make an appropriation for a statewide educator retention initiative. | Nay | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1125 — create a taskforce to study the impact of artificial intelligence systems on the state. | Yea | Feb 4, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1056 — require that the Department of Social Services submit a federal waiver request to exclude soft drinks from the supplemental nutrition… | Yea | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1124 — establish the crime of trespass upon a place of worship, provide a penalty therefor, and declare an emergency. | Yea | Feb 4, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 12 — provide for a refund of property taxes in previous years for qualifying veterans and surviving spouses. | Yea | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 24 — create a solid background license plate for South Dakota. | Nay | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1095 — modify provisions pertaining to the submission of a nominating petition. | Nay | Feb 4, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 6001 — urging the United States Department of Homeland Security to establish a tribal law enforcement training academy in South Dakota. | Yea | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 4 — revise procedures for returning and withholding security deposits for residential premises. | Yea | Feb 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1094 — clarify that consent for the donation of ovum or sperm must be explicit. | Yea | Feb 3, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1006 — create a taskforce to study the creation of Indian medicaid managed care entities in the state. | Yea | Feb 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1112 — modify the definition of an electronic smoking device. | Yea | Feb 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1068 — authorize the dispensing of ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine under a written protocol developed by a health care provider, and to provide… | Yea | Feb 3, 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 3, 2026 | pass | 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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