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John Carley
SD Senate District 29
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Issue areas
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Government Operations & Budget 20Healthcare 13Criminal Justice & Policing 10Civil Rights & Liberties 8Economy & Taxes 8Education 5Elections & Voting 5Environment & Energy 4Technology & Privacy 3Abortion & Reproductive Rights 2Agriculture 2Gun Policy 2Labor & Employment 2Other 2Social Services & Welfare 2Banking & Finance 1Foreign Policy & Trade 1Transportation & Infrastructure 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
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| SD Senate District 29 current
South Dakota |
Republican | Jan 14, 2025 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (371 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
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| HB 1016 — modify provisions related to the controlled substances schedule and to declare an emergency. | Yea | Feb 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 91 — clarify the procedure for petitioning a board of county commissioners for a change to the comprehensive plan or zoning ordinances. | Yea | Feb 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1047 — make an appropriation for the construction costs at the Blue Dog State Fish Hatchery, and to declare an emergency. | Nay | Feb 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 607 — supporting congressional authorization for, and federal participation in, major rural water supply projects identified by the South Dakota… | Yea | Feb 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 6001 — urging the United States Department of Homeland Security to establish a tribal law enforcement training academy in South Dakota. | Nay | Feb 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 115 — remove the prohibition pertaining to the shooting of mourning doves located within specific areas. | Yea | Feb 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 21 — modify tax refunds for elderly persons and persons with a disability. | Nay | Feb 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 115 — remove the prohibition pertaining to the shooting of mourning doves located within specific areas. | Yea | Feb 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1042 — authorize the construction of a National Guard vehicle maintenance shop in Sturgis, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an… | Yea | Feb 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1021 — authorize the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources to dismantle and demolish buildings on the South Dakota State Fairgrounds, to… | Yea | Feb 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 42 — enhance the penalties for ingestion, possession with intent to deliver, and delivery of a controlled substance in a state correctional… | Yea | Jan 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 30 — amend the reasons for challenging an individual's eligibility to vote. | Yea | Jan 29, 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 | Jan 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 31 — permit the use of a confirmation letter to verify a voter's registration. | Yea | Jan 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 21 — modify tax refunds for elderly persons and persons with a disability. | Nay | Jan 29, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1023 — establish requirements and liability protection for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses serving on ambulance crews. | Yea | Jan 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 90 — expand the information required to be sent to the prescription drug monitoring program for each registry identification card holder. | Yea | Jan 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 6004 — encouraging the use of physical cash in transactions. | Yea | Jan 28, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 93 — prohibit certain state officers or employees from being employed by an organization that was the recipient of a contract awarded on behalf… | Yea | Jan 28, 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. | Nay | Jan 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 605 — recognizing the significance of the monarch butterfly and encouraging cooperative, voluntary conservation efforts in South Dakota. | Nay | Jan 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 81 — clarify the prohibition on injuring or harassing a service animal. | Yea | Jan 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 604 — urging the people of the state of South Dakota to seek the Lord Most High for His healing presence and mercy upon South Dakota. | Yea | Jan 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 14 — modify provisions related to the practice of pharmacy. | Yea | Jan 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 21 — modify tax refunds for elderly persons and persons with a disability. | Yea | Jan 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (51 as lead sponsor)
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HB 1288
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modify the authority of a political subdivision to adopt mining ordinances.
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SB 190
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codify the rights of a parent.
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HB 1182
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establish a data collection system pertaining to assisted reproductive technology and to provide a penalty therefor.
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SB 81
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clarify the prohibition on injuring or harassing a service animal.
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HB 1056
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require that the Department of Social Services submit a federal waiver request to exclude soft drinks from the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
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HB 1091
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require that corrected information be posted at least twenty-four hours prior to a meeting of a political subdivision.
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HB 1090
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require publication of notices of gubernatorial appointments and reappointments.
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SB 90
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expand the information required to be sent to the prescription drug monitoring program for each registry identification card holder.
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SB 82
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prohibit the misrepresentation of an animal as a service animal and to provide a penalty therefor.
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SB 61
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ban hemp-derived intoxicants not for medical purposes.
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