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John Hughes
SD House District 13
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Issue areas
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Government Operations & Budget 11Civil Rights & Liberties 6Criminal Justice & Policing 6Economy & Taxes 6Education 6Labor & Employment 3Social Services & Welfare 3Agriculture 2Elections & Voting 2Healthcare 2Technology & Privacy 2Abortion & Reproductive Rights 1Banking & Finance 1Environment & Energy 1Gun Policy 1Transportation & Infrastructure 1Veterans Affairs 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SD House District 13 current
South Dakota |
Republican | Jan 14, 2025 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (439 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
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| HB 1263 — eliminate an exclusion from the definition of an agricultural equipment dealer. | Yea | Feb 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1105 — restrict contracts and declarations that prohibit the use of commercial or residential property for any healthcare service in medically… | Yea | Feb 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 6009 — urging Congress to repeal the estate tax. | Yea | Feb 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1258 — require that a property tax bill provide access to a state website providing property tax information. | Yea | Feb 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1193 — modify the provisions for a refund of taxes to disabled veterans and surviving spouses under certain property tax relief programs. | Yea | Feb 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1193 — modify the provisions for a refund of taxes to disabled veterans and surviving spouses under certain property tax relief programs. | Yea | Feb 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1260 — authorize the establishment of municipal property tax rebate programs. | Yea | Feb 10, 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. | Nay | Feb 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1018 — amend the reversion date for moneys appropriated to the Department of Education to improve and renovate the Cultural Heritage Center. | Yea | Feb 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1137 — make an appropriation for the design and construction of an athletic facility at the University of South Dakota and to declare an emergency. | Yea | Feb 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1188 — limit the liability of law enforcement officers and others when removing a disabled vehicle from a highway, a right of way, or public… | Nay | Feb 10, 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 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1043 — make an appropriation to reimburse health care professionals who have complied with the requirements for rural recruitment assistance… | Yea | Feb 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1153 — protect certain rights of healthcare providers. | Nay | Feb 10, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1243 — require the display of the state motto in public schools and provide for associated legal representation. | Yea | Feb 10, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1201 — authorize the use of bingo games, lotteries, and pull-tab devices by booster clubs. | Nay | Feb 10, 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. | Nay | Feb 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1118 — make an appropriation for the design and construction of an addition to the existing swine wean-to-finish barn at South Dakota State… | Yea | Feb 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1175 — revise provisions related to Division of Criminal Investigation cooperation with Indian tribes. | Yea | Feb 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1116 — prohibit a video streaming service from transmitting certain advertising during children's programming and provide a penalty therefor. | Yea | Feb 10, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1001 — provide for prescribed burning of state-owned land by a person owning adjoining land and to declare an emergency. | Yea | Feb 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 50 — update the reference to the Internal Revenue Code to reflect current federal law for the administration of South Dakota Retirement System… | Yea | Feb 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 | Feb 9, 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. | Nay | Feb 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1099 — reschedule the pharmaceutical composition of crystalline polymorph psilocybin in a drug product approved by the Food and Drug… | Yea | Feb 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (32 as lead sponsor)
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HB 1275
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create requirements for age verification and parental consent for application stores and to provide a penalty therefor.
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HB 1108
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require the sealing of court files upon dismissal or denial of a petition for a protection order.
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HB 1300
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except victims of human trafficking or domestic abuse from certain clemency notice requirements.
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HB 1246
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prohibit nondisclosure of certain agreements related to data centers.
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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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HB 1064
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provide for the sale of producer-raised meat and meat food products directly to consumers pending legalization under federal law.
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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 1117
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modify provisions of a report required by the Governor's Office of Economic Development on certain awards and grants.
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HCR 6004
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encouraging the use of physical cash in transactions.
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SB 108
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require that all recorded votes of a legislator be displayed on the Legislative Research Council website.
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