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John Hughes
SD House District 13
Office record: openstates/people CC0-1.0
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Issue areas
Derived from issue-tagged bills they sponsored and stated positions — each links to the underlying record. AI-derived tags
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 1014 — modify the surcharge for a responding party in a forcible entry and detainer action. | Yea | Jan 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1012 — revise and repeal provisions allowing probation for contempt of a custody or visitation decree. | Yea | Jan 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1011 — modify fees charged by the clerk of courts for certain copies of court records. | Yea | Jan 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1013 — clarify the purposes permitted for certain offenders to operate a motor vehicle. | Yea | Jan 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1022 — revise and repeal provisions related to the crime victims' compensation program. | Yea | Jan 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1028 — establish a criminal background check requirement for multistate licensure under the social work licensure compact. | Yea | Jan 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1016 — modify provisions related to the controlled substances schedule and to declare an emergency. | Yea | Jan 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1052 — authorize the transfer of certain surplus real property by the Department of Game, Fish and Parks to the Spearfish Canyon Foundation for a… | Yea | Jan 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 6005 — supporting January as National Blood Donor Month. | Yea | Jan 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1027 — update certain citations to federal regulations regarding pipeline safety inspections. | Yea | Jan 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1009 — revise the speed limit restriction applicable to the operation of a golf cart on certain highways. | Nay | Jan 20, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 6002 — honoring the life and achievements of the late Charlie Kirk. | Yea | Jan 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1055 — update the official code of laws. | Yea | Jan 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 7001 — recognizing the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. | Yea | Jan 15, 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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