Les Heinemann

SD House District 25

Republican South Dakota since Jan 14, 2025

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Issue areas

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Government Operations & Budget 12 Healthcare 9 Criminal Justice & Policing 7 Economy & Taxes 7 Education 5 Civil Rights & Liberties 4 Elections & Voting 3 Environment & Energy 3 Agriculture 2 Other 2 Social Services & Welfare 2 Technology & Privacy 2 Abortion & Reproductive Rights 1 Foreign Policy & Trade 1 Labor & Employment 1 Transportation & Infrastructure 1

Offices & terms

Office	Party	From	To	Source
SD House District 25 current South Dakota	Republican	Jan 14, 2025	—	openstates/people CC0-1.0
SD House District 8 South Dakota	Republican	Jan 1, 2015	Dec 31, 2016	openstates/people CC0-1.0
SD House District 25 South Dakota	Republican	Jan 11, 2013	Jan 7, 2019	openstates/people CC0-1.0

Roll-call votes (466 recorded)

Vote	Position	Date	Result	Source
HB 1209 — require employment verification eligibility through the e-verify program and to provide a penalty therefor.	Yea	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
HB 1229 — require the inclusion of certain features within a manufacturer's application store or on a developer's application.	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 1190 — establish the South Dakota-tribal consultation commission.	Yea	Feb 9, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1105 — restrict contracts and declarations that prohibit the use of commercial or residential property for any healthcare service in medically…	Yea	Feb 9, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1232 — establish principles for a state agency to consider when formulating or implementing a program that has the potential of affecting tribal…	Yea	Feb 9, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1190 — establish the South Dakota-tribal consultation commission.	Nay	Feb 9, 2026	fail	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 1229 — require the inclusion of certain features within a manufacturer's application store or on a developer's application.	Yea	Feb 9, 2026	fail	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.	Yea	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.	Yea	Feb 6, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1177 — replace the index used to calculate the salaries of members of the Legislature.	Yea	Feb 6, 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 6, 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.	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
SB 54 — revise the conditions for in-service distributions from the South Dakota deferred compensation plan.	Yea	Feb 5, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 50 — update the reference to the Internal Revenue Code to reflect current federal law for the administration of South Dakota Retirement System…	Yea	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.	Nay	Feb 5, 2026	fail	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 65 — revise certain required minimum distribution provisions of the South Dakota Retirement System.	Yea	Feb 5, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 53 — ensure uniformity in member identification provisions governing the South Dakota Retirement System.	Yea	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	fail	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0

Issue areas

Offices & terms

Roll-call votes (466 recorded)

Sponsored legislation (35 as lead sponsor)