K
Karla Lems
SD House District 16
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Issue areas
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Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SD House District 16 current
South Dakota |
Republican | Jan 10, 2023 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (453 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
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| HB 1035 — modify provisions related to the licensure of public accountants. | Yea | Jan 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 6004 — encouraging the use of physical cash in transactions. | Yea | Jan 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1008 — direct the amendment of the Administrative Rules of South Dakota regarding the awarding of high school credit for participation in… | Yea | Jan 26, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1090 — require publication of notices of gubernatorial appointments and reappointments. | Nay | Jan 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1030 — amend provisions pertaining to the timing of municipal elections. | Yea | Jan 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1078 — direct the amendment of the Administrative Rules of South Dakota regarding the coursework required for high school graduation. | Yea | Jan 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1102 — reschedule the date for filing certain annual reports. | Yea | Jan 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 6004 — encouraging the use of physical cash in transactions. | Yea | Jan 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1061 — require the acceptance of cash as payment in certain transactions. | Nay | Jan 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HJR 5001 — proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota… | Yea | Jan 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1034 — increase fees for decals and license plates mailed to vehicle owners. | Nay | Jan 23, 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 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 6006 — urging this state's congressional delegation to end foreign aid programs pending control of the United States debt situation. | Nay | Jan 22, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 6003 — recognizing the importance of conservation and restoration practices in addressing water shortages and forest fire mitigation in the Black… | Yea | Jan 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1049 — protect electric infrastructure in this state. | Yea | Jan 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1054 — repeal the creation and budgeting for the Digital Dakota Network. | Yea | Jan 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1035 — modify provisions related to the licensure of public accountants. | 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 1063 — establish requirements for natural hair braiding provided for compensation. | 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 |
Sponsored legislation (26 as lead sponsor)
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SC 824
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honoring the 2025-2026 Canton C-Hawks boys wrestling team.
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SC 823
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honoring the achievements of Canton C-Hawks wrestling team coach Jeremy Ask.
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SC 819
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honoring the 2025-2026 Canton C-Hawk girls wrestling team.
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SC 817
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honoring the 2025-2026 Canton C-Hawk girls wrestling team.
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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 1224
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protect persons from discrimination by financial institutions.
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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 1121
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expand the locations at which raw milk may be purchased for personal use by a consumer.
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SB 1
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amend the process by which moneys are distributed from the employer's investment in South Dakota's future fund.
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HB 1102
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reschedule the date for filing certain annual reports.
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