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Jim Mehlhaff
SD Senate District 24
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Issue areas
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Government Operations & Budget 15Economy & Taxes 8Criminal Justice & Policing 5Civil Rights & Liberties 3Environment & Energy 3Transportation & Infrastructure 3Education 2Elections & Voting 2Healthcare 2Labor & Employment 2Agriculture 1Banking & Finance 1Foreign Policy & Trade 1Gun Policy 1Housing 1Other 1Social Services & Welfare 1Technology & Privacy 1Veterans Affairs 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SD Senate District 24 current
South Dakota |
Republican | Jan 10, 2023 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (472 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
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| SB 121 — transfer moneys and make an appropriation for the replacement of the Richmond Lake dam and spillway and to declare an emergency. | Yea | Mar 30, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 78 — revise the General Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2026. | Yea | Mar 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1326 — appropriate money for the ordinary expenses of the legislative, judicial, and executive departments of the state, the current expenses of… | Yea | Mar 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1051 — revise property tax levies for school districts and to revise the state aid to general and special education formulas. | Yea | Mar 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1209 — require employment verification eligibility through the e-verify program and to provide a penalty therefor. | Yea | Mar 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1200 — make an appropriation for victim services provided by nonprofit organizations. | Yea | Mar 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1209 — require employment verification eligibility through the e-verify program and to provide a penalty therefor. | Nay | Mar 11, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 245 — create the homeowner property tax reduction fund, and to transfer moneys to the homeowner property tax reduction fund. | Yea | Mar 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 74 — transfer moneys to the general fund from the budget reserve fund and the general revenue replacement fund, and to declare an emergency. | Yea | Mar 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 135 — protect residents from increased utility costs and utility shortages caused by data centers and clarify authority to regulate data centers. | Nay | Mar 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 171 — amend provisions pertaining to the processing of absentee ballots and to declare an emergency. | Yea | Mar 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 221 — regulate the retail sale of nicotine products, and to provide a penalty therefor. | Yea | Mar 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 159 — revise requirements pertaining to the minimum age for marriage. | Yea | Mar 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 119 — create the capitol restoration fund and to transfer moneys thereto. | Yea | Mar 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 106 — modify the amount required to be set aside for extraordinary expenses incurred in providing special education programs. | Yea | Mar 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 39 — revise provisions relating to industrial hemp. | Yea | Mar 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1241 — modify the requirements for public notice of a hearing prior to a vote to impose an excess tax levy, and to modify requirements to refer an… | Yea | Mar 9, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1135 — make an appropriation to enhance the economic health of South Dakota. | Yea | Mar 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1249 — amend provisions pertaining to the School Finance Accountability Board, and the process by which a recommendation of the board is approved. | Yea | Mar 9, 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. | Yea | Mar 9, 2026 | pass | 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. | Nay | Mar 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1302 — address issues facing South Dakota. | Yea | Mar 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1160 — repeal the medical marijuana oversight committee. | Nay | Mar 9, 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. | Nay | Mar 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1176 — clarify bond or pre-trial release upon sobriety program participation. | Nay | Mar 9, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (30 as lead sponsor)
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SB 136
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make an appropriation for grants to support the purchase of personal protective equipment by volunteer fire departments and to declare an emergency.
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HC 8019
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honoring Dr. Kelly Glodt upon his retirement as superintendent of the Pierre School District.
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SC 822
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honoring TKO’s Custom Catering and Capitol Cafe for outstanding service.
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SB 98
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prevent virtual currency kiosk fraud.
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SC 818
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commending Grey Zabel for his achievements as a member of the 2026 Super Bowl-winning Seattle Seahawks.
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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 113
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increase the penalty for preventing practice of religion.
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SJR 508
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proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election, amendments to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, removing the lieutenant…
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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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HB 1058
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require licensure for online pari-mutuel wagering pools for horse and dog races, and clarify the application of tax therefor.
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