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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 117 — make an appropriation for the design and construction of a new soccer venue at South Dakota State University and to declare an emergency. | Yea | Feb 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 147 — prohibit a person from refusing to identify oneself in certain circumstances and to provide a penalty therefor. | Yea | Feb 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 190 — codify the rights of a parent. | Yea | Feb 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 156 — modify the crime of cruelty to an animal and increase the penalty therefor. | Yea | Feb 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 98 — prevent virtual currency kiosk fraud. | Yea | Feb 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 68 — make an appropriation for costs related to the suppression of wildfires impacting the state and to declare an emergency. | Yea | Feb 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 73 — revise provisions relating to state financial practices. | Yea | Feb 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 67 — make an appropriation for costs related to emergencies and disasters impacting the state and to declare an emergency. | Yea | Feb 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 60 — restrict ownership of real property interests by certain prohibited entities and to provide for enforcement. | Yea | Feb 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 606 — encouraging the review and approval of water rights applications and future use reservations from the Missouri River. | Yea | Feb 10, 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. | Yea | Feb 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 94 — revise provisions pertaining to open records. | Yea | Feb 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 146 — clarify the effect of the resignation of certain gubernatorial appointees. | Yea | Feb 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 112 — establish a currency based on gold and silver. | Yea | Feb 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 122 — establish the crime of failure to summon aid for a suicide attempt and provide a penalty therefor. | Yea | Feb 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 223 — modify the requirements for a petition to refer an excess tax levy of a school district to a vote. | Yea | Feb 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 214 — amend provisions pertaining to the publication of the statewide voter registration file. | Yea | Feb 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 35 — revise the process for requesting a veteran's certificate of discharge from a county register of deeds. | Yea | Feb 6, 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 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 177 — clarify the requirements for marking an optical scan ballot. | Yea | Feb 6, 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 | Feb 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1058 — require licensure for online pari-mutuel wagering pools for horse and dog races, and clarify the application of tax therefor. | Yea | Feb 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1064 — provide for the sale of producer-raised meat and meat food products directly to consumers pending legalization under federal law. | Yea | Feb 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1076 — revise restrictions on residence within a community safety zone and to declare an emergency. | Yea | Feb 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 154 — clarify the eligibility of multiple garages or structures to be classified as owner-occupied. | Yea | Feb 5, 2026 | pass | 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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