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John Sjaarda
SD House District 2
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Issue areas
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Government Operations & Budget 17Economy & Taxes 16Civil Rights & Liberties 11Agriculture 10Healthcare 8Criminal Justice & Policing 7Education 7Transportation & Infrastructure 7Elections & Voting 6Environment & Energy 5Banking & Finance 4Labor & Employment 4Social Services & Welfare 4Other 3Technology & Privacy 3Abortion & Reproductive Rights 2Foreign Policy & Trade 1Gun Policy 1Housing 1Veterans Affairs 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SD House District 2 current
South Dakota |
Republican | Jan 10, 2023 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (397 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 220 — authorize a comprehensive study of juvenile correctional and residential facilities, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an… | Yea | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1308 — reduce certain property taxes for owner-occupied property, and to increase the rates for certain gross receipts taxes and use taxes. | Nay | Feb 24, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1136 — make an appropriation for the development of South Dakota. | Yea | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1113 — establish a manufactured housing downpayment assistance program. | Nay | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1303 — promote the future success and development of South Dakota. | Yea | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1274 — prohibit the dispensing, distribution, sale, or advertisement of certain articles or things for purposes of an unlawful abortion and… | Yea | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1113 — establish a manufactured housing downpayment assistance program. | Yea | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 25 — update provisions related to the permit application process for proposed energy and transmission facilities. | Yea | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1279 — permit technical college employees to join the state health plan. | Yea | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 130 — make an appropriation for roadway and related infrastructure improvements required because of construction activity at Ellsworth Air Force… | Yea | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1113 — establish a manufactured housing downpayment assistance program. | Yea | Feb 24, 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 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1135 — make an appropriation to enhance the economic health of South Dakota. | Yea | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1161 — amend provisions related to changing rooms, sleeping quarters, and restrooms. | Yea | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1251 — create the community-based providers methodology supplement fund, create the target teacher salary supplement fund, and provide for the… | Yea | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1259 — require that the Department of Revenue provide for an online application for property tax relief programs. | Yea | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1168 — provide a property tax credit for the payment of nonpublic school tuition. | Nay | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1279 — permit technical college employees to join the state health plan. | Yea | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1134 — make an appropriation for the economic development prosperity of South Dakota. | Yea | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1082 — establish parameters for the reimbursement of school districts that provide free or reduced-price meals to students. | Nay | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1123 — establish a pilot program to provide benefits for menstrual hygiene products and diapers for individuals who receive temporary assistance… | Yea | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1160 — repeal the medical marijuana oversight committee. | Nay | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 71 — authorize the assumption of certain responsibilities and the waiver of sovereign immunity in connection with certain actions under federal… | Yea | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1135 — make an appropriation to enhance the economic health of South Dakota. | Yea | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1230 — modify requirements for payment of the employer's investment in South Dakota's future fee. | Yea | Feb 23, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (66 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 8013
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recognizing the Agricultural Issues team of the West Central FFA chapter and celebrating their first-place victory in the state competition and their journey…
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SB 114
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provide for the publication of ballot images and the cast vote record of automatic tabulating equipment.
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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 1224
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protect persons from discrimination by financial institutions.
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SB 164
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require that any holder of a commercial driver license in this state must be proficient in the English language, and to provide a penalty therefor.
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SB 124
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temporarily prohibit the manufacture, sale, and distribution of any product containing cell-cultured protein, and to provide a penalty therefor.
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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 1118
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make an appropriation for the design and construction of an addition to the existing swine wean-to-finish barn at South Dakota State University and to declare…
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