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Josephine Garcia
SD House District 5
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Issue areas
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Healthcare 24Government Operations & Budget 17Criminal Justice & Policing 10Civil Rights & Liberties 9Economy & Taxes 6Labor & Employment 6Abortion & Reproductive Rights 4Education 4Elections & Voting 2Environment & Energy 2Housing 2Social Services & Welfare 2Technology & Privacy 2Transportation & Infrastructure 2Agriculture 1Defense & Military 1Foreign Policy & Trade 1Immigration 1Other 1Veterans Affairs 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SD House District 5 current
South Dakota |
Republican | Jan 14, 2025 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (409 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
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| 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 1170 — allow online access to verify registry status for organ donation. | Yea | Feb 10, 2026 | fail | 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 1138 — require the licensure of non-medical home care agencies, and to provide a penalty therefor. | 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. | Yea | 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… | Nay | 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 1250 — revise the types of community-based providers for purposes of state funded services. | 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. | Nay | 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 |
| HB 1197 — revise a provision related to the venue of adoption proceedings. | Yea | Feb 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1291 — amend the process for calculating a school district's general fund base percentage. | Yea | Feb 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1205 — amend the manner of calculating state aid to general and special education funding. | Nay | Feb 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1290 — amend provisions pertaining to calculating local effort and state aid for general education. | Yea | Feb 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (52 as lead sponsor)
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HB 1265
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authorize the salvage of certain bird eggs.
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HCR 6011
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encouraging the Executive Board of the Legislative Research Council to form an interim Neurohealth Safety Committee to study and assess the regulatory…
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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 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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HB 1125
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create a taskforce to study the impact of artificial intelligence systems on the state.
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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 61
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ban hemp-derived intoxicants not for medical purposes.
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HB 1102
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reschedule the date for filing certain annual reports.
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HB 1024
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modify requirements for ambulance operators.
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HCR 6006
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urging this state's congressional delegation to end foreign aid programs pending control of the United States debt situation.
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