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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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| SB 5 — require the disclosure of whether a ballot question was proposed by initiative or by the Legislature. | Yea | Jan 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1002 — revise the daily meal allowance for wildland fire employees and fire suppression forces in certain circumstances. | Yea | Jan 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1044 — make an appropriation to implement the rural health transformation program, and to declare an emergency. | Nay | Jan 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1078 — direct the amendment of the Administrative Rules of South Dakota regarding the coursework required for high school graduation. | Yea | Jan 26, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1080 — allow a business owner who is a veteran to display military specialty plates on a noncommercial vehicle registered to the veteran's… | Yea | Jan 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1062 — revise a provision related to aggravated assault. | Nay | Jan 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1015 — create a pilot program in the Unified Judicial System to develop a pretrial release program. | Nay | Jan 26, 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 | Jan 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1003 — amend provisions pertaining to the required criminal background investigation of certain school employees. | Yea | Jan 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1098 — amend certain provisions pertaining to special education funding. | Yea | Jan 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1011 — modify fees charged by the clerk of courts for certain copies of court records. | Nay | Jan 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1029 — revise provisions related to the practice of addiction counseling and prevention services. | Nay | Jan 26, 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. | Nay | Jan 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1035 — modify provisions related to the licensure of public accountants. | Yea | Jan 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 6004 — encouraging the use of physical cash in transactions. | Yea | Jan 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1008 — direct the amendment of the Administrative Rules of South Dakota regarding the awarding of high school credit for participation in… | Yea | Jan 26, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1030 — amend provisions pertaining to the timing of municipal elections. | Yea | Jan 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1078 — direct the amendment of the Administrative Rules of South Dakota regarding the coursework required for high school graduation. | Yea | Jan 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1034 — increase fees for decals and license plates mailed to vehicle owners. | Nay | Jan 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1012 — revise and repeal provisions allowing probation for contempt of a custody or visitation decree. | Yea | Jan 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1037 — exempt active-duty members of the armed forces of the United States and veterans from paying a resident fishing license fee. | Nay | Jan 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1029 — revise provisions related to the practice of addiction counseling and prevention services. | Nay | Jan 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 6006 — urging this state's congressional delegation to end foreign aid programs pending control of the United States debt situation. | Yea | Jan 22, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 6003 — recognizing the importance of conservation and restoration practices in addressing water shortages and forest fire mitigation in the Black… | Yea | Jan 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1053 — require that terminal care facilities allow terminally ill patients to use medical cannabis. | Yea | Jan 22, 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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