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Karla Lems

SD House District 16

Republican South Dakota since Jan 10, 2023

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Issue areas

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Government Operations & Budget 11Economy & Taxes 7Agriculture 4Civil Rights & Liberties 4Technology & Privacy 3Banking & Finance 2Elections & Voting 2Defense & Military 1Education 1Environment & Energy 1Housing 1Labor & Employment 1Other 1Veterans Affairs 1

Offices & terms

OfficePartyFromToSource
SD House District 16 current
South Dakota
 Republican Jan 10, 2023 — openstates/people CC0-1.0

Roll-call votes (453 recorded)

VotePositionDateResultSource
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
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 1180 — ensure the validity of non-compete agreements in the context of jointly owned business entities. Yea Feb 9, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1209 — require employment verification eligibility through the e-verify program and to provide a penalty therefor. Yea Feb 9, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1233 — modify provisions for a tax collection agreement with an Indian tribe. Yea Feb 9, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1229 — require the inclusion of certain features within a manufacturer's application store or on a developer's application. Yea Feb 9, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HCR 6012 — recognizing the YMCA for 175 years of service to youth, families, and communities in South Dakota and across the United States. Yea Feb 9, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1190 — establish the South Dakota-tribal consultation commission. Yea Feb 9, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1194 — clarify authority for the Cosmetology Commission to credit work experience for educational hours for certain out-of-state licensure… Yea Feb 9, 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 9, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1232 — establish principles for a state agency to consider when formulating or implementing a program that has the potential of affecting tribal… Yea Feb 9, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1165 — establish basic and advanced esthetics licenses, and to revise the licensure chapter for cosmetology, nail technology, and esthetics. Yea Feb 9, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1190 — establish the South Dakota-tribal consultation commission. Nay Feb 9, 2026 fail Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1066 — revise a provision related to theft by a contractor, subcontractor, or supplier. Nay Feb 9, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1229 — require the inclusion of certain features within a manufacturer's application store or on a developer's application. Nay Feb 9, 2026 fail Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0

Sponsored legislation (26 as lead sponsor)

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