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Tesa Schwans
SD House District 9
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Issue areas
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Healthcare 7Education 6Government Operations & Budget 6Economy & Taxes 5Civil Rights & Liberties 4Criminal Justice & Policing 4Labor & Employment 4Technology & Privacy 4Agriculture 3Environment & Energy 3Social Services & Welfare 3Banking & Finance 2Veterans Affairs 2Elections & Voting 1Gun Policy 1Transportation & Infrastructure 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SD House District 9 current
South Dakota |
Republican | Jan 14, 2025 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (403 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
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| 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 1291 — amend the process for calculating a school district's general fund base percentage. | Yea | Feb 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1205 — amend the manner of calculating state aid to general and special education funding. | Nay | Feb 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1290 — amend provisions pertaining to calculating local effort and state aid for general education. | Yea | Feb 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1291 — amend the process for calculating a school district's general fund base percentage. | Yea | Feb 9, 2026 | fail | 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 1291 — amend the process for calculating a school district's general fund base percentage. | Nay | 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 |
| 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 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 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 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 1179 — modify provisions related to the reimbursement fee for preparation of a garnishment disclosure. | Yea | Feb 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1111 — modify the requirements for obtaining an agricultural processor's lien. | Yea | Feb 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 10 — revise a provision related to the adoption of federal motor carrier regulations. | Nay | Feb 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1231 — clarify documentation requirements for assistance animals in rental dwelling units. | Nay | Feb 6, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (36 as lead sponsor)
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HB 1265
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authorize the salvage of certain bird eggs.
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HC 8013
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recognizing the Agricultural Issues team of the West Central FFA chapter and celebrating their first-place victory in the state competition and their journey…
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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 1275
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create requirements for age verification and parental consent for application stores and to provide a penalty therefor.
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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 1061
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require the acceptance of cash as payment in certain transactions.
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HB 1125
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create a taskforce to study the impact of artificial intelligence systems on the state.
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HCR 6004
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encouraging the use of physical cash in transactions.
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SB 107
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add licensed and registered child care programs to the definition of community safety zone.
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HC 8007
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recognizing Scouting America Day at the Capitol and celebrating Scouting America for one hundred sixteen years of service to American youth.
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