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Heather Baxter

SD House District 34

Republican South Dakota since Jan 14, 2025

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Issue areas

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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
HB 1298 — prohibit the electronic publication of certain information about a judicial officer or law enforcement officer and provide a penalty…	Nay	Feb 24, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1308 — reduce certain property taxes for owner-occupied property, and to increase the rates for certain gross receipts taxes and use taxes.	Nay	Feb 24, 2026	fail	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1136 — make an appropriation for the development of South Dakota.	Yea	Feb 24, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 153 — prohibit certain restrictions in employment contracts for community services providers.	Yea	Feb 24, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 89 — create a task force to study the provision of emergency medical services as an essential service and the funding thereof.	Yea	Feb 24, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 14 — modify provisions related to the practice of pharmacy.	Yea	Feb 24, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1113 — establish a manufactured housing downpayment assistance program.	Nay	Feb 24, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1303 — promote the future success and development of South Dakota.	Yea	Feb 24, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1274 — prohibit the dispensing, distribution, sale, or advertisement of certain articles or things for purposes of an unlawful abortion and…	Yea	Feb 24, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1113 — establish a manufactured housing downpayment assistance program.	Nay	Feb 24, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 25 — update provisions related to the permit application process for proposed energy and transmission facilities.	Yea	Feb 24, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1279 — permit technical college employees to join the state health plan.	Yea	Feb 24, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1113 — establish a manufactured housing downpayment assistance program.	Nay	Feb 24, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 30 — amend the reasons for challenging an individual's eligibility to vote.	Yea	Feb 24, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1135 — make an appropriation to enhance the economic health of South Dakota.	Nay	Feb 24, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1161 — amend provisions related to changing rooms, sleeping quarters, and restrooms.	Yea	Feb 24, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1160 — repeal the medical marijuana oversight committee.	Nay	Feb 23, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 71 — authorize the assumption of certain responsibilities and the waiver of sovereign immunity in connection with certain actions under federal…	Yea	Feb 23, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1230 — modify requirements for payment of the employer's investment in South Dakota's future fee.	Yea	Feb 23, 2026	fail	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1160 — repeal the medical marijuana oversight committee.	Nay	Feb 23, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1046 — authorize the Department of Corrections to demolish the Pierre Minimum Center, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an…	Nay	Feb 23, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1278 — prohibit certain political committees from accepting contributions by certain officers or employees of this state.	Nay	Feb 23, 2026	fail	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 26 — revise procurement for highway construction contracts.	Nay	Feb 23, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 3 — limit the types of residential improvements for which counties, municipalities, and townships may require a permit.	Yea	Feb 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1210 — prohibit COVID-19 vaccination requirements and to provide a penalty therefor.	Yea	Feb 20, 2026	fail	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0

Sponsored legislation (130 as lead sponsor)

HB 1006 SD · —
create a taskforce to study the creation of Indian medicaid managed care entities in the state.

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SB 93 SD · —
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 SD · —
modify the crime of cruelty to an animal and increase the penalty therefor.

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HB 1007 SD · —
amend the definition of law enforcement officer to include tribal law enforcement officers.

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SB 122 SD · —
establish the crime of failure to summon aid for a suicide attempt and provide a penalty therefor.

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SB 109 SD · —
modify requirements to create a tax increment financing district.

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HC 8012 SD · —
recognizing Captain Royce Williams for his exemplary military service and bravery in combat.

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SB 124 SD · —
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 SD · —
establish a new fund to provide property tax relief.

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HB 1286 SD · —
amend the process by which moneys are distributed from the employer's investment in South Dakota's future fund.

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