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Kathy Rice
SD House District 29
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Issue areas
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Government Operations & Budget 28Economy & Taxes 18Healthcare 13Civil Rights & Liberties 10Criminal Justice & Policing 10Technology & Privacy 9Education 8Environment & Energy 8Elections & Voting 7Transportation & Infrastructure 6Agriculture 5Labor & Employment 5Gun Policy 4Social Services & Welfare 4Veterans Affairs 4Defense & Military 3Abortion & Reproductive Rights 2Foreign Policy & Trade 2Housing 2Other 2Banking & Finance 1Immigration 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SD House District 29 current
South Dakota |
Republican | Jan 14, 2025 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (399 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
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| 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 |
| SCR 605 — recognizing the significance of the monarch butterfly and encouraging cooperative, voluntary conservation efforts in South Dakota. | Yea | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 607 — supporting congressional authorization for, and federal participation in, major rural water supply projects identified by the South Dakota… | Yea | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 606 — encouraging the review and approval of water rights applications and future use reservations from the Missouri River. | 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 |
| HB 1113 — establish a manufactured housing downpayment assistance program. | Nay | 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. | Nay | Feb 24, 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 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 |
| HB 1160 — repeal the medical marijuana oversight committee. | Nay | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1046 — authorize the Department of Corrections to demolish the Pierre Minimum Center, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an… | Nay | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1278 — prohibit certain political committees from accepting contributions by certain officers or employees of this state. | Nay | Feb 23, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 26 — revise procurement for highway construction contracts. | Nay | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 3 — limit the types of residential improvements for which counties, municipalities, and townships may require a permit. | Yea | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1210 — prohibit COVID-19 vaccination requirements and to provide a penalty therefor. | Yea | Feb 20, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 116 — make an appropriation for the design and construction of an indoor athletics facility at Dakota State University and to declare an… | Yea | Feb 20, 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 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (87 as lead sponsor)
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SB 109
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modify requirements to create a tax increment financing district.
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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 1288
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modify the authority of a political subdivision to adopt mining ordinances.
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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 1124
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establish the crime of trespass upon a place of worship, provide a penalty therefor, and declare an emergency.
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SB 81
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clarify the prohibition on injuring or harassing a service animal.
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HB 1056
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require that the Department of Social Services submit a federal waiver request to exclude soft drinks from the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
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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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HB 1128
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exempt certain nonresident military personnel from payment of motor vehicle excise tax.
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