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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 1189 — establish a greater tire weight limit for a mobile crane moving on any highway in this state. | Yea | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 106 — modify the amount required to be set aside for extraordinary expenses incurred in providing special education programs. | Nay | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 239 — modify provisions relating to the reinvestment payment program, and relating to the purchasing of goods and services used by projects… | Nay | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 225 — apportion interest earnings from the unclaimed property trust fund to school districts. | Yea | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 229 — require an election to approve the issuance of certain capital outlay certificates, lease-purchase contracts, or installment purchase… | Yea | Feb 23, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 222 — make an appropriation for eligible water, wastewater, storm water, and riparian buffer initiative projects and to declare an emergency. | Yea | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 96 — authorize the imposition of a county option gross receipts tax to reduce owner-occupied property taxes. | Yea | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 210 — provide that a portion of revenues from wind farms remain with school districts. | Yea | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 102 — modify the distribution of gaming revenues. | Yea | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 199 — establish a new fund to provide property tax relief. | Yea | Feb 23, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 204 — revise certain criteria for loans from the South Dakota housing infrastructure fund. | Nay | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 126 — increase the amount of value exempt from property taxes under a tax relief program for disabled veterans and surviving spouses. | Nay | Feb 20, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 110 — regulate how broadband internet access service providers use customer data. | Yea | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 218 — provide for the establishment of charter schools. | Yea | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 110 — regulate how broadband internet access service providers use customer data. | Yea | Feb 20, 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 | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 237 — require that counties provide written notice to township supervisors of conditional use applications and appeals. | Yea | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1056 — require that the Department of Social Services submit a federal waiver request to exclude soft drinks from the supplemental nutrition… | Yea | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 208 — require the award of certain disbursements to prevailing owners and taxpayers in appeals of property classifications or assessments. | Yea | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1062 — revise a provision related to aggravated assault. | Yea | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 135 — protect residents from increased utility costs and utility shortages caused by data centers and clarify authority to regulate data centers. | Yea | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 135 — protect residents from increased utility costs and utility shortages caused by data centers and clarify authority to regulate data centers. | Nay | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 193 — clarify the definition of backup electric generation. | Nay | Feb 20, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 87 — clarify and establish requirements related to forensic medical examinations. | Yea | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 208 — require the award of certain disbursements to prevailing owners and taxpayers in appeals of property classifications or assessments. | Nay | Feb 19, 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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