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William Shorma
SD House District 17
Office record: openstates/people CC0-1.0
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Issue areas
Derived from issue-tagged bills they sponsored and stated positions — each links to the underlying record. AI-derived tags
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1009 — revise the speed limit restriction applicable to the operation of a golf cart on certain highways. | Yea | Jan 20, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 6002 — honoring the life and achievements of the late Charlie Kirk. | Yea | Jan 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1049 — protect electric infrastructure in this state. | Yea | Jan 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1027 — update certain citations to federal regulations regarding pipeline safety inspections. | Yea | Jan 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1009 — revise the speed limit restriction applicable to the operation of a golf cart on certain highways. | Yea | Jan 15, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 7001 — recognizing the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. | Yea | Jan 15, 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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