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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 114 — provide for the publication of ballot images and the cast vote record of automatic tabulating equipment. | Yea | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 111 — require that social media companies provide collected personal data of a user at the user's request and maintain transparent… | Nay | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1257 — amend the definition of an abortion. | Yea | 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. | Not voting | 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. | Not voting | Feb 20, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 116 — make an appropriation for the design and construction of an indoor athletics facility at Dakota State University and to declare an… | Not voting | Feb 20, 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… | Not voting | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1184 — define man and woman throughout the state. | Not voting | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1161 — amend provisions related to changing rooms, sleeping quarters, and restrooms. | Not voting | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1246 — prohibit nondisclosure of certain agreements related to data centers. | Not voting | Feb 20, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 165 — revise certain provisions pertaining to municipal government. | Not voting | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1317 — eliminate a limit on the accumulation of the unused index factor for property taxation. | Not voting | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 72 — extend the time for reverting moneys appropriated for the modernization of the state's enterprise resource planning systems. | Not voting | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1045 — revise certain provisions related to child support. | Not voting | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1163 — prohibit certain persons from requiring genetic-based vaccinations. | Not voting | Feb 20, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1017 — permit the board of a school district to require that certain students receive instruction in alternative settings. | Not voting | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1292 — limit the ability of a health carrier to recoup, recover, or retroactively deny previously paid claims. | Not voting | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1323 — modify the requirements to refer an ordinance or resolution to the voters of a political subdivision. | Not voting | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1017 — permit the board of a school district to require that certain students receive instruction in alternative settings. | Not voting | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 20 — make an appropriation for tax refunds for elderly persons and persons with a disability, and to declare an emergency. | Not voting | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1299 — permit the use of biological filtration systems in water recreational facilities located in certain lodging establishments. | Not voting | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 55 — make an appropriation for the payment of extraordinary litigation expenses and to declare an emergency. | Not voting | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 27 — revise the description of certain highways included in the state trunk highway system. | Not voting | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 75 — amend the type of entities eligible to participate in the cybersecurity services initiative. | Not voting | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 6016 — supporting reform of the beef checkoff program. | Not voting | Feb 20, 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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