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William Shorma
SD House District 17
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Issue areas
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Transportation & Infrastructure 6Government Operations & Budget 5Economy & Taxes 4Civil Rights & Liberties 3Criminal Justice & Policing 3Veterans Affairs 3Environment & Energy 2Gun Policy 2Banking & Finance 1Elections & Voting 1Foreign Policy & Trade 1Healthcare 1Labor & Employment 1Technology & Privacy 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SD House District 17 current
South Dakota |
Republican | Jan 10, 2023 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| SD House District 17
South Dakota |
Republican | Apr 30, 2015 | Jan 9, 2017 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| SD House District 16
South Dakota |
Republican | Jan 1, 2015 | Dec 31, 2016 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (406 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 63 — establish the state office of apprenticeship within the Department of Labor and Regulation. | Yea | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1125 — create a taskforce to study the impact of artificial intelligence systems on the state. | Nay | Feb 4, 2026 | fail | 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 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1124 — establish the crime of trespass upon a place of worship, provide a penalty therefor, and declare an emergency. | Yea | Feb 4, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 12 — provide for a refund of property taxes in previous years for qualifying veterans and surviving spouses. | Yea | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 24 — create a solid background license plate for South Dakota. | Nay | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1095 — modify provisions pertaining to the submission of a nominating petition. | Yea | Feb 4, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 6001 — urging the United States Department of Homeland Security to establish a tribal law enforcement training academy in South Dakota. | Yea | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 4 — revise procedures for returning and withholding security deposits for residential premises. | Yea | Feb 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1094 — clarify that consent for the donation of ovum or sperm must be explicit. | Nay | Feb 3, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1006 — create a taskforce to study the creation of Indian medicaid managed care entities in the state. | Yea | Feb 3, 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. | Yea | Feb 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 11 — increase reinstatement fees and abstract driver record fees. | Yea | Feb 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 23 — include certain types of vehicles in the unpaid repair bill titling process. | Yea | Feb 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 24 — create a solid background license plate for South Dakota. | Yea | Feb 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 9 — revise provisions regarding notices to the one-call notification center. | Yea | Feb 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1107 — modify restrictions on lands for certain public purposes. | Yea | Feb 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1119 — modify provisions regarding directors serving on a farm mutual insurer’s board. | Yea | Feb 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 8 — permit a school district to administer epinephrine using a nasal spray. | Yea | Feb 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 9 — revise provisions regarding notices to the one-call notification center. | Yea | Feb 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1094 — clarify that consent for the donation of ovum or sperm must be explicit. | Nay | Feb 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1103 — require that annual withdrawal of groundwater from any groundwater source may not exceed the annual recharge of water to the groundwater… | Nay | Feb 2, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 22 — clarify when certification of values is transmitted to the county. | Yea | Feb 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 38 — modify the annual fee imposed on certain concentrated animal feeding operations. | Yea | Feb 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 4 — revise procedures for returning and withholding security deposits for residential premises. | Yea | Feb 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (28 as lead sponsor)
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HC 8026
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recognizing the nonprofit Oaye Luta Okolakiciye "Moving Forward in a Sacred Way."
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HC 8028
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Honoring the accomplishments of Marvin Richard III of Pine Ridge, South Dakota.
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HC 8022
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recognizing the achievements, leadership, and lifelong public service of Cecelia Fire Thunder.
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HB 1090
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require publication of notices of gubernatorial appointments and reappointments.
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SB 5
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require the disclosure of whether a ballot question was proposed by initiative or by the Legislature.
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SCR 602
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celebrating the sister-state relationship with Taiwan.
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HB 1080
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allow a business owner who is a veteran to display military specialty plates on a noncommercial vehicle registered to the veteran's business and to limit…
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SB 227
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establish a minimum damage threshold for a motor vehicle total loss declaration.
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HB 1268
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repeal capital punishment.
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SB 132
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modify provisions related to the South Dakota Veterans Council.
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