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Les Heinemann
SD House District 25
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Issue areas
Derived from issue-tagged bills they sponsored and stated positions — each links to the underlying record. AI-derived tags
Government Operations & Budget 12Healthcare 9Criminal Justice & Policing 7Economy & Taxes 7Education 5Civil Rights & Liberties 4Elections & Voting 3Environment & Energy 3Agriculture 2Other 2Social Services & Welfare 2Technology & Privacy 2Abortion & Reproductive Rights 1Foreign Policy & Trade 1Labor & Employment 1Transportation & 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 |
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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. | Yea | 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. | Yea | 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 |
| SB 5 — require the disclosure of whether a ballot question was proposed by initiative or by the Legislature. | Yea | Jan 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 57 — clarify when agency financial resource information must be filed in the permanent administrative rulemaking process. | Yea | Jan 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1087 — prohibit the use of paid petition circulators. | 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. | Yea | 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. | Yea | 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. | Yea | 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 1090 — require publication of notices of gubernatorial appointments and reappointments. | Yea | Jan 23, 2026 | pass | 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 1102 — reschedule the date for filing certain annual reports. | Yea | Jan 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HJR 5001 — proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota… | 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. | Yea | 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 1029 — revise provisions related to the practice of addiction counseling and prevention services. | Yea | 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 |
Sponsored legislation (35 as lead sponsor)
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SC 825
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celebrating the life and legacy of Casey Joe Wilson.
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HB 1196
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provide for the participation of delegates from this state in an Article V convention, 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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SB 198
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restrict the use of a cell phone by a student during the school day.
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HB 1217
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limit the use of taxpayer funds and resources by a public education employer to support a labor organization or affiliate and to provide a penalty therefor.
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SB 115
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remove the prohibition pertaining to the shooting of mourning doves located within specific areas.
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HB 1126
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revise a provision related to driving under the influence.
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SB 15
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create the Developmental Disability Service Delivery Committee.
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SCR 602
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celebrating the sister-state relationship with Taiwan.
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SB 80
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prohibit the sale of delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol products to individuals under the age of twenty-one.
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