South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Concurrent Resolution
SCR 602: celebrating the sister-state relationship with Taiwan.
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SCR 602 is a concurrent resolution introduced in the South Dakota Senate on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: celebrating the sister-state relationship with Taiwan. Primary sponsor: Trish Ladner (Republican), Larry Zikmund (Republican), Aaron Aylward (Republican), Jessica Bahmuller (Republican), Casey Crabtree (Republican), Randy Deibert (Republican), Steve Duffy (Republican), Helene Duhamel (Republican), Eric Emery (Democratic), Tim Goodwin (Republican), Lana Greenfield (Republican), Mellissa Heermann (Republican), Les Heinemann (Republican), Kevin Jensen (Republican), Phil Jensen (Republican), David Kull (Republican), Liz Larson (Democratic), Jim Mehlhaff (Republican), Scott Moore (Republican), Will Mortenson (Republican), Erik Muckey (Democratic), Al Novstrup (Republican), Ernie Otten (Republican), Marty Overweg (Republican), Carl Perry (Republican), Sue Peterson (Republican), Peri Pourier (Republican), Tim Reed (Republican), Kathy Rice (Republican), Michael Rohl (Republican), William Shorma (Republican), John Sjaarda (Republican), Tim Walburg (Republican), Keri Weems (Republican), Brandon Wipf (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 29, 2026): House of Representatives Concurred in Resolution , Passed, YEAS 66, NAYS 0 H.J. 174.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 32
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trish Ladner | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 30 |
| Larry Zikmund | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 14 |
| Aaron Aylward | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| Jessica Bahmuller | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 19 |
| Casey Crabtree | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Randy Deibert | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Steve Duffy | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 32 |
| Helene Duhamel | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 32 |
| Eric Emery | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26A |
| Tim Goodwin | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 30 |
| Lana Greenfield | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 22 |
| Mellissa Heermann | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 7 |
| Les Heinemann | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
| Kevin Jensen | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Phil Jensen | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
| David Kull | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 2 |
| Liz Larson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Jim Mehlhaff | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Scott Moore | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
| Will Mortenson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Erik Muckey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Al Novstrup | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 3 |
| Ernie Otten | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Marty Overweg | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Carl Perry | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Sue Peterson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 13 |
| Peri Pourier | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 27 |
| Tim Reed | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
| Kathy Rice | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
| Michael Rohl | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| William Shorma | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 17 |
| John Sjaarda | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 2 |
| Tim Walburg | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 8 |
| Keri Weems | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 11 |
| Brandon Wipf | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 22 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- House of Representatives Concurred in Resolution , Passed, YEAS 66, NAYS 0 H.J. 174
- Committee referral waived pursuant to JR 6D-1 H.J. 162
- First Reading House H.J. 147
- Senate Adopt Resolution , Passed, YEAS 33, NAYS 0 S.J. 109
- First read in Senate and referral to committee waived pursuant to JR 6D-1 S.J. 90