South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Commemoration
HC 8012: recognizing Captain Royce Williams for his exemplary military service and bravery in combat.
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HC 8012 is a commemoration introduced in the South Dakota House on February 17, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: recognizing Captain Royce Williams for his exemplary military service and bravery in combat. Primary sponsor: Tim Goodwin (Republican), Heather Baxter (Republican), Helene Duhamel (Republican), Eric Emery (Democratic), Taffy Howard (Republican), Curt Massie (Republican), Erik Muckey (Democratic), Ernie Otten (Republican), Carl Perry (Republican), Tim Reed (Republican), Kevin Van Diepen (Republican), Larry Zikmund (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 17, 2026): H.J. 343.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Goodwin | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 30 |
| Heather Baxter | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 34 |
| Helene Duhamel | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 32 |
| Eric Emery | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26A |
| Taffy Howard | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 34 |
| Curt Massie | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
| Erik Muckey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Ernie Otten | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Carl Perry | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Tim Reed | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
| Kevin Van Diepen | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 22 |
| Larry Zikmund | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 14 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- H.J. 343