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South Dakota · Current officeholder

Larry Zikmund

Republican South Dakota Senate, District 14

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Sponsored legislation

86 bills in the current data (86 as primary sponsor), sorted by most recent official action. Linked by Open States person ID.

BillTitleRoleStageLast action
SB 136make an appropriation for grants to support the purchase of personal protective equipment by volunteer fire departments and to declare an emergency.Primary sponsorEnactedMarch 30, 2026
SB 132modify provisions related to the South Dakota Veterans Council.Primary sponsorEnactedMarch 30, 2026
SB 131revise the season in which a nonprofit organization may host a special pheasant hunt for disabled veterans and Purple Heart recipients.Primary sponsorEnactedMarch 30, 2026
HB 1313require education in prenatal human growth and development.Primary sponsorEnactedMarch 30, 2026
HB 1183revise qualifications for immunity from prosecution following a drug-related overdose.Primary sponsorEnactedMarch 30, 2026
HB 1082establish parameters for the reimbursement of school districts that provide free or reduced-price meals to students.Primary sponsorEnactedMarch 30, 2026
SB 36authorize certain utilities to establish wildfire mitigation plans and associated liability limitations for wildfire damages.Primary sponsorEnactedMarch 12, 2026
SB 197modify the administration of the South Dakota-Ireland trade fund.Primary sponsorEnactedMarch 10, 2026
SB 87clarify and establish requirements related to forensic medical examinations.Primary sponsorEnactedMarch 9, 2026
SB 81clarify the prohibition on injuring or harassing a service animal.Primary sponsorEnactedMarch 9, 2026
HB 1143authorize the possession and self-administration of diabetes medications by a student on school property and at school-related events and activities.Primary sponsorEnactedMarch 9, 2026
HB 1279permit technical college employees to join the state health plan.Primary sponsorIn committeeMarch 5, 2026
SC 831recognizing the historical significance of the buffalo and celebrating their return to tribal lands in this state.Primary sponsorIntroducedMarch 4, 2026
SC 830honoring Dave Bonde for exemplary service to South Dakota.Primary sponsorIntroducedMarch 4, 2026
SC 819honoring the 2025-2026 Canton C-Hawk girls wrestling team.Primary sponsorIntroducedMarch 4, 2026
SB 220authorize a comprehensive study of juvenile correctional and residential facilities, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.Primary sponsorIn committeeMarch 4, 2026
HC 8023honoring the legacy and strength of grandmothers in this state.Primary sponsorIntroducedMarch 4, 2026
HB 1056require that the Department of Social Services submit a federal waiver request to exclude soft drinks from the supplemental nutrition assistance program.Primary sponsorEnactedMarch 4, 2026
SJR 502applying to the United States Congress under Article V of the United States Constitution to call for a convention proposing an amendment to the constitution fixing the number of justices of the United States Supreme Court at one chief justice and eight associate justices.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberFebruary 25, 2026
HB 1147make an appropriation for the purchase and distribution of food by a statewide distribution organization.Primary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 25, 2026
SC 812to acknowledge Glenn Muller's distinguished career and congratulate him on his achievements.Primary sponsorIntroducedFebruary 24, 2026
SB 118deposit certain tax revenues into a homeowner tax reduction fund.Primary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 24, 2026
SB 199establish a new fund to provide property tax relief.Primary sponsorDid not advanceFebruary 23, 2026
HB 1080allow 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 personal liability to the business owner and veteran.Primary sponsorEnactedFebruary 23, 2026
SB 6reduce the duration of an individual's reemployment benefits.Primary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 19, 2026
HB 1256require the promulgation of rules related to accessing the capitol complex and providing electronic card access to capitol access pass holders.Primary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 19, 2026
HB 1255require that the Department of Health accept the medical records of a veteran applying for a medical cannabis registry identification card.Primary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 19, 2026
HB 1141provide an additional means of determining the purchase price of a used motor vehicle acquired by gift or other transfer.Primary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 19, 2026
HB 1072provide an appropriation for a payment for state employee salaries.Primary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 19, 2026
HCR 6014honoring Custer State Park cabin owners and their property rights.Primary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 18, 2026
HB 1240establish requirements for the distribution and sale of vapor products, and to provide a penalty therefor.Primary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 18, 2026
HB 1010modify requirements regarding the use of a mobile electronic device while operating a motor vehicle.Primary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 18, 2026
HC 8012recognizing Captain Royce Williams for his exemplary military service and bravery in combat.Primary sponsorIntroducedFebruary 17, 2026
HB 1088remove the requirement that counties remit to municipalities an amount equal to the road levy for calendar years 1984, 1985, and 1986.Primary sponsorEnactedFebruary 17, 2026
HB 1060remove the five percent calculation requirement from the county budgetary process.Primary sponsorEnactedFebruary 17, 2026
SB 2provide that a firearm silencer is not a controlled weapon.Primary sponsorEnactedFebruary 11, 2026
SB 12provide for a refund of property taxes in previous years for qualifying veterans and surviving spouses.Primary sponsorEnactedFebruary 11, 2026
HCR 6012recognizing the YMCA for 175 years of service to youth, families, and communities in South Dakota and across the United States.Primary sponsorIntroducedFebruary 11, 2026
HCR 6009urging Congress to repeal the estate tax.Primary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 10, 2026
SB 5require the disclosure of whether a ballot question was proposed by initiative or by the Legislature.Primary sponsorEnactedFebruary 6, 2026
SB 238authorize the removal of occupants from certain short-term lodging accommodations, and to provide a penalty therefor.Primary sponsorIntroducedFebruary 5, 2026
HC 8007recognizing Scouting America Day at the Capitol and celebrating Scouting America for one hundred sixteen years of service to American youth.Primary sponsorIntroducedFebruary 5, 2026
HB 1174classify 911 telecommunicators as Class B members of the South Dakota Retirement System.Primary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 5, 2026
SB 173extend the motor vehicle and motorcycle licensing fee available to a veteran with a disability to the spouse of a veteran with a disability.Primary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 4, 2026
HB 1125create a taskforce to study the impact of artificial intelligence systems on the state.Primary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 4, 2026
SC 806commending and honoring the 2025-2026 Outstanding School Administrators of South Dakota: David Olson, Meade, Middle School Principal; Kendra Becker, Redfield, Secondary School Principal; Richie Hutchinson, Sioux Falls, Assistant Middle School Principal; and Kay Bass, Harrisburg, Assistant Secondary School Principal.Primary sponsorIntroducedFebruary 3, 2026
SC 805commending and honoring the 2024-2025 Outstanding School Administrators of South Dakota: Dr. Jeff Danielsen, Watertown, School Superintendent; Bo Beck, Aberdeen, Middle School Principal; Connie Alspach, Dupree, School Business Official; Jay Swatek, Tea, Elementary School Principal; Kelly Messmer, Harding County, Secondary School Principal; Sherri Nelson, Brandon Valley, Curriculum Leader; and Monica Waltman, Douglas, Director of Special Education.Primary sponsorIntroducedFebruary 3, 2026
HB 1235increase communication between agencies of this state and tribal governments.Primary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 3, 2026
HB 1157establish a task force for the purpose of studying aquatic invasive species infestations, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.Primary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 3, 2026
SCR 602celebrating the sister-state relationship with Taiwan.Primary sponsorIntroducedJanuary 29, 2026
SC 802celebrating and honoring Tabor Czech Days annual festivities on the occasion of its seventy-seventh anniversary.Primary sponsorIntroducedJanuary 29, 2026
SB 95require that a medical cannabis cardholder provide a card or card number upon request of a law enforcement officer.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 28, 2026
HB 1152require that the secretary of the Department of Education apply to the United States Department of Education for the authority to develop and implement an innovative assessment system.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 28, 2026
HC 8002celebrating the Harrisburg Tigers as the 2025 Class AA state gymnastics champions.Primary sponsorIntroducedJanuary 27, 2026
SC 801honoring Madisen Younie of Rapid City, South Dakota Girls State Governor, and Brody Tynan of Sioux Falls, South Dakota Boys State Governor, and the South Dakota American Legion and Auxiliary for their sponsorship and coordination of the Girls State and Boys State programs.Primary sponsorIntroducedJanuary 26, 2026
HCR 6003recognizing the importance of conservation and restoration practices in addressing water shortages and forest fire mitigation in the Black Hills, and commending the organizations engaged in this work.Primary sponsorIntroducedJanuary 26, 2026
HCR 6002honoring the life and achievements of the late Charlie Kirk.Primary sponsorIntroducedJanuary 26, 2026
SB 7modify the tax rate on gold severed in this state.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 21, 2026
HC 8001recognizing National FFA week.Primary sponsorIntroducedJanuary 21, 2026
SR 701recognizing the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.Primary sponsorIntroducedJanuary 15, 2026
HR 7001recognizing the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.Primary sponsorIntroducedJanuary 15, 2026
SB 131establish an electronic system for vehicle titles.Primary sponsorEnactedMarch 31, 2025
HB 1106require a report regarding refugee resettlement services.Primary sponsorEnactedMarch 31, 2025
SB 8establish certain criminal offenses for boat operators and to provide penalties therefor.Primary sponsorEnactedMarch 13, 2025
SB 79permit the operation of a Class I electric bicycle on the Mickelson Trail.Primary sponsorEnactedMarch 13, 2025
HB 1141provide an exception for employers to acquire and distribute opioid antagonists that are available over the counter.Primary sponsorEnactedMarch 13, 2025
HB 1129provide for the transfer of motor vehicles and boats upon death.Primary sponsorEnactedMarch 13, 2025
HB 1079increase the number of off-sale licenses from two to three in municipalities and counties of one thousand or less.Primary sponsorEnactedMarch 13, 2025
HB 1068allow a student to wear certain military decorations at a school graduation ceremony and to declare an emergency.Primary sponsorEnactedMarch 13, 2025
SJR 501Providing legislative approval for a future use water permit application by the Western Dakota Regional Water System.Primary sponsorPassed both chambersMarch 10, 2025
HJR 5001Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, conditioning the requirement of expanded Medicaid on the level of federal medical assistance.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberMarch 6, 2025
HB 1198modify the tuition benefit for dependents and spouses of disabled and deceased veterans.Primary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 24, 2025
SC 810Honoring Hannah Heiman of Clark, South Dakota Girls State Governor, and David Yusten Jr. of Sioux Falls, South Dakota Boys State Governor, and the South Dakota American Legion and Auxiliary for their sponsorship and coordination of the Girls State and Boys State programs.Primary sponsorIntroducedFebruary 20, 2025
SB 85provide property tax relief to certain senior owners of owner-occupied single-family dwellings.Primary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 19, 2025
HB 1019eliminate certain property taxes levied on owner-occupied single-family dwellings, and to increase certain gross receipts tax rates and use tax rates.Primary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 19, 2025
SCR 604Supporting the expansion of transportation services for veterans receiving medical care in this state.Primary sponsorIntroducedFebruary 18, 2025
HB 1010require cost model reports for certain programs and institutions.Primary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 18, 2025
SCR 603Supporting the establishment of a standardized system to recognize and award academic credit or certification for military service.Primary sponsorIntroducedFebruary 13, 2025
SCR 602Celebrating the sister-state relationship with Taiwan.Primary sponsorIntroducedFebruary 13, 2025
SB 13clarify the enactment and effective date of a measure initiated or referred within a political subdivision.Primary sponsorEnactedFebruary 11, 2025
SB 7prohibit the adoption or implementation of certain policies related to immigration enforcement.Primary sponsorEnactedFebruary 10, 2025
SCR 601Supporting the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 12 to honor the late Helen Miller.Primary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 7, 2025
HB 1054allow public schools to authorize an individual to volunteer or be employed as a school chaplain.Primary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 5, 2025
HB 1084provide free state park and recreation area admission to current and former members of the South Dakota National Guard and their spouses and dependents.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 28, 2025
HC 8001Honoring Donna Leslie of the South Dakota Retailers Association for outstanding service to the business community.Primary sponsorIntroducedJanuary 17, 2025
SC 801Recognizing and expressing gratitude to South Dakota Wildland Fire and Black Hills volunteer fire departments for their quick response and cooperation on Black Hills wildfires.Primary sponsorIntroducedJanuary 16, 2025

Sources

  1. Open States people data (public domain)
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