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Taffy Howard
SD Senate District 34
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Issue areas
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Government Operations & Budget 31Economy & Taxes 25Environment & Energy 8Civil Rights & Liberties 7Criminal Justice & Policing 7Labor & Employment 7Technology & Privacy 7Agriculture 6Education 5Elections & Voting 5Housing 5Transportation & Infrastructure 5Social Services & Welfare 4Banking & Finance 2Healthcare 2Defense & Military 1Foreign Policy & Trade 1Gun Policy 1Veterans Affairs 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SD Senate District 34 current
South Dakota |
Republican | Jan 14, 2025 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| SD Senate District 34
South Dakota |
Republican | Jan 10, 2017 | Jan 9, 2023 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| SD House District 33
South Dakota |
Republican | — | Jan 10, 2023 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (376 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
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| HB 1020 — increase the maximum amount allowable for the livestock ownership inspection fee and to declare an emergency. | Nay | Feb 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 97 — adjust a limit on the percentage increase in revenue payable from property taxes. | Nay | Feb 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 76 — authorize loans from the South Dakota housing infrastructure fund for airport infrastructure. | Yea | Feb 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 78 — revise the General Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2026. | Yea | Feb 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 55 — make an appropriation for the payment of extraordinary litigation expenses and to declare an emergency. | Yea | Feb 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 118 — deposit certain tax revenues into a homeowner tax reduction fund. | Nay | Feb 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 227 — establish a minimum damage threshold for a motor vehicle total loss declaration. | Yea | Feb 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 187 — define nonpublic school. | Yea | Feb 17, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 179 — permit a court to commit a juvenile adjudicated delinquent for certain weapons offenses to the Department of Corrections. | Yea | Feb 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 20 — make an appropriation for tax refunds for elderly persons and persons with a disability, and to declare an emergency. | Nay | Feb 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 198 — restrict the use of a cell phone by a student during the school day. | Yea | Feb 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 183 — modify requirements for public notice of a hearing prior to a vote to impose an excess tax levy. | Yea | Feb 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 190 — codify the rights of a parent. | Yea | Feb 12, 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 12, 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 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 165 — revise certain provisions pertaining to municipal government. | Yea | Feb 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 150 — exempt one motor vehicle of a debtor from being taken by legal process. | Nay | Feb 12, 2026 | fail | 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 12, 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 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 156 — modify the crime of cruelty to an animal and increase the penalty therefor. | Yea | Feb 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 608 — urging collaboration to reduce hunger and food waste in this state under the protections of the 1996 Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food… | Nay | Feb 11, 2026 | pass | 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 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 55 — make an appropriation for the payment of extraordinary litigation expenses and to declare an emergency. | Yea | Feb 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SJR 504 — proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota… | Nay | Feb 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 198 — restrict the use of a cell phone by a student during the school day. | Yea | Feb 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (68 as lead sponsor)
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SC 822
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honoring TKO’s Custom Catering and Capitol Cafe for outstanding service.
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SB 93
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prohibit certain state officers or employees from being employed by an organization that was the recipient of a contract awarded on behalf of a state agency…
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SB 156
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modify the crime of cruelty to an animal and increase the penalty therefor.
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SB 191
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remove the authorization to issue grants as part of a tax increment financing district.
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SB 109
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modify requirements to create a tax increment financing district.
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SB 130
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make an appropriation for roadway and related infrastructure improvements required because of construction activity at Ellsworth Air Force Base and to declare…
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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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HC 8012
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recognizing Captain Royce Williams for his exemplary military service and bravery in combat.
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SB 199
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establish a new fund to provide property tax relief.
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HB 1286
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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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