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Jim Mehlhaff

SD Senate District 24

Republican South Dakota since Jan 10, 2023

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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

OfficePartyFromToSource
SD Senate District 24 current
South Dakota
 Republican Jan 10, 2023 — openstates/people CC0-1.0

Roll-call votes (472 recorded)

VotePositionDateResultSource
SB 90 — expand the information required to be sent to the prescription drug monitoring program for each registry identification card holder. Yea Mar 5, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 131 — revise the season in which a nonprofit organization may host a special pheasant hunt for disabled veterans and Purple Heart recipients. Yea Mar 5, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1140 — permit a court to impose as a condition of probation, or parole in certain circumstances, treatment at a nonprofit entity awarded an… Yea Mar 5, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1245 — authorize municipalities to establish a local funding mechanism for capital improvement projects. Yea Mar 5, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1040 — revise the child support obligation schedule. Nay Mar 5, 2026 fail Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1184 — define man and woman throughout the state. Yea Mar 5, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 15 — create the Developmental Disability Service Delivery Committee. Yea Mar 5, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1244 — repeal the special donations fund and make an appropriation to the Department of Education for the provision of a grant to support the Jobs… Yea Mar 4, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1180 — ensure the validity of non-compete agreements in the context of jointly owned business entities. Yea Mar 4, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 164 — require that any holder of a commercial driver license in this state must be proficient in the English language, and to provide a penalty… Yea Mar 4, 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 4, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1089 — modify the distributions of revenues collected from severance taxation on new permits. Yea Mar 4, 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. Yea Mar 4, 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 4, 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 4, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1303 — promote the future success and development of South Dakota. Yea Mar 4, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1089 — modify the distributions of revenues collected from severance taxation on new permits. Yea Mar 4, 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 Mar 4, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1302 — address issues facing South Dakota. Yea Mar 4, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1262 — make an appropriation for a non-residential, school-based, therapeutic services facility in Brown County and to declare an emergency. Yea Mar 4, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1048 — make an appropriation for the expansion of broadband infrastructure and to declare an emergency. Yea Mar 4, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 36 — authorize certain utilities to establish wildfire mitigation plans and associated liability limitations for wildfire damages. Yea Mar 4, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1048 — make an appropriation for the expansion of broadband infrastructure and to declare an emergency. Yea Mar 4, 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 Mar 4, 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. Yea Mar 4, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0

Sponsored legislation (30 as lead sponsor)

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