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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 |
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| SB 129 — update references in certain statutes to the 2024 standard building codes. | Yea | Feb 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1141 — provide an additional means of determining the purchase price of a used motor vehicle acquired by gift or other transfer. | Yea | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1089 — modify the distributions of revenues collected from severance taxation on new permits. | Yea | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1254 — exempt any soil amendment used exclusively for agricultural purposes from sales tax. | Yea | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1220 — regulate the sale of nicotine products, and to provide a penalty therefor. | Yea | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1280 — increase penalties for the operation of drones over certain facilities and to provide for mitigation techniques and countermeasures. | Yea | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 71 — authorize the assumption of certain responsibilities and the waiver of sovereign immunity in connection with certain actions under federal… | Yea | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 73 — revise provisions relating to state financial practices. | Yea | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1040 — revise the child support obligation schedule. | Yea | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 26 — revise procurement for highway construction contracts. | Yea | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1222 — prohibit members of the Board of Economic Development from having any interest in moneys from or approved by the Board of Economic… | Nay | Feb 19, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 27 — revise the description of certain highways included in the state trunk highway system. | Yea | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1255 — require that the Department of Health accept the medical records of a veteran applying for a medical cannabis registry identification card. | Yea | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1138 — require the licensure of non-medical home care agencies, and to provide a penalty therefor. | Yea | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1272 — require that a snow bear be titled and licensed. | Yea | Feb 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 6015 — encouraging the Executive Board of the Legislative Research Council to form an interim legislative committee to study the role and function… | Yea | Feb 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1010 — modify requirements regarding the use of a mobile electronic device while operating a motor vehicle. | Yea | Feb 18, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1286 — amend the process by which moneys are distributed from the employer's investment in South Dakota's future fund. | Yea | Feb 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1041 — authorize the expansion and renovation of the Sturgis Readiness Center, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency. | Yea | Feb 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1240 — establish requirements for the distribution and sale of vapor products, and to provide a penalty therefor. | Yea | Feb 18, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1108 — require the sealing of court files upon dismissal or denial of a petition for a protection order. | Yea | Feb 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1138 — require the licensure of non-medical home care agencies, and to provide a penalty therefor. | Yea | Feb 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1253 — adjust the assessment methodology for owner-occupied single-family dwellings and nonagricultural property. | Nay | Feb 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1182 — establish a data collection system pertaining to assisted reproductive technology and to provide a penalty therefor. | Nay | Feb 18, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1162 — add certain substances to Schedule I of the controlled substances schedule. | Yea | Feb 18, 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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