South Dakota · Current officeholder
William Shorma
Republican South Dakota House, District 17
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Sponsored legislation
52 bills in the current data (52 as primary sponsor), sorted by most recent official action. Linked by Open States person ID.
| Bill | Title | Role | Stage | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 132 | modify provisions related to the South Dakota Veterans Council. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | March 30, 2026 |
| SB 131 | revise the season in which a nonprofit organization may host a special pheasant hunt for disabled veterans and Purple Heart recipients. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | March 30, 2026 |
| SB 36 | authorize certain utilities to establish wildfire mitigation plans and associated liability limitations for wildfire damages. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | March 12, 2026 |
| HB 1101 | prohibit an insurer from declining or limiting life, disability, or long-term care insurance policies based solely on an individual's status as a living organ donor. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | March 9, 2026 |
| HC 8028 | Honoring the accomplishments of Marvin Richard III of Pine Ridge, South Dakota. | Primary sponsor | Introduced | March 4, 2026 |
| HC 8027 | celebrating the life and service of Barbara Dull Knife. | Primary sponsor | Introduced | March 4, 2026 |
| HC 8026 | recognizing the nonprofit Oaye Luta Okolakiciye "Moving Forward in a Sacred Way." | Primary sponsor | Introduced | March 4, 2026 |
| HC 8025 | honoring the accomplishments of University of South Dakota women's basketball player Josie Hill. | Primary sponsor | Introduced | March 4, 2026 |
| HC 8024 | honoring the life and legacy of Elizabeth Cook-Lynn. | Primary sponsor | Introduced | March 4, 2026 |
| HC 8023 | honoring the legacy and strength of grandmothers in this state. | Primary sponsor | Introduced | March 4, 2026 |
| HC 8022 | recognizing the achievements, leadership, and lifelong public service of Cecelia Fire Thunder. | Primary sponsor | Introduced | March 4, 2026 |
| HC 8021 | honoring the life and service of Yvonne Jane "Tiny D" DeCory, of Pine Ridge, South Dakota. | Primary sponsor | Introduced | March 4, 2026 |
| SB 227 | establish a minimum damage threshold for a motor vehicle total loss declaration. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | February 24, 2026 |
| HB 1080 | 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 personal liability to the business owner and veteran. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | February 23, 2026 |
| HB 1034 | increase fees for decals and license plates mailed to vehicle owners. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | February 23, 2026 |
| HB 1268 | repeal capital punishment. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 18, 2026 |
| HB 1010 | modify requirements regarding the use of a mobile electronic device while operating a motor vehicle. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 18, 2026 |
| SB 2 | provide that a firearm silencer is not a controlled weapon. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | February 11, 2026 |
| HCR 6009 | urging Congress to repeal the estate tax. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 10, 2026 |
| SB 5 | require the disclosure of whether a ballot question was proposed by initiative or by the Legislature. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | February 6, 2026 |
| HB 1005 | provide a sales and use tax exemption for goods and services related to data center operations. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 4, 2026 |
| SCR 602 | celebrating the sister-state relationship with Taiwan. | Primary sponsor | Introduced | January 29, 2026 |
| HCR 6003 | recognizing 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 sponsor | Introduced | January 26, 2026 |
| HCR 6002 | honoring the life and achievements of the late Charlie Kirk. | Primary sponsor | Introduced | January 26, 2026 |
| SB 83 | require that any holder of a commercial driver license in this state must be proficient in the English language, and to provide a penalty therefor. | Primary sponsor | In committee | January 23, 2026 |
| HB 1090 | require publication of notices of gubernatorial appointments and reappointments. | Primary sponsor | In committee | January 23, 2026 |
| HB 1009 | revise the speed limit restriction applicable to the operation of a golf cart on certain highways. | Primary sponsor | Did not advance | January 20, 2026 |
| HR 7001 | recognizing the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. | Primary sponsor | Introduced | January 15, 2026 |
| SB 106 | require an individual be registered as a voter of this state before being eligible to be a petition sponsor for a ballot measure. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | March 31, 2025 |
| HB 1071 | modify practice criteria for physician assistants. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | March 31, 2025 |
| HB 1141 | provide an exception for employers to acquire and distribute opioid antagonists that are available over the counter. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | March 13, 2025 |
| HB 1092 | make an appropriation for a student teacher stipend grant program. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | March 13, 2025 |
| HB 1080 | void covenants that prohibit or restrict the possession or use of firearms and ammunition. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | March 13, 2025 |
| SJR 503 | Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, clarifying that an individual must be a citizen of the United States to be eligible to vote. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 12, 2025 |
| HJR 5002 | Applying to the United States Congress under Article V of the United States Constitution to call for a convention for proposing an amendment to the constitution establishing congressional term limits. | Primary sponsor | Passed both chambers | March 10, 2025 |
| SB 93 | prohibit payment or rebate of insurance deductibles by contractors providing motor vehicle repair services. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | March 6, 2025 |
| SB 111 | permit a court to order family therapy or reunification therapy in a custody or visitation dispute. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | March 6, 2025 |
| HB 1261 | provide the board of commissioners with authority over certain intra-county land uses and construction projects. | Primary sponsor | Did not advance | February 27, 2025 |
| HB 1108 | create the McCook Lake contingency fund and to transfer moneys to the fund. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 24, 2025 |
| SCR 604 | Supporting the expansion of transportation services for veterans receiving medical care in this state. | Primary sponsor | Introduced | February 18, 2025 |
| SB 203 | increase the minimum age to purchase a lottery ticket. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 18, 2025 |
| HB 1010 | require cost model reports for certain programs and institutions. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 18, 2025 |
| SCR 603 | Supporting the establishment of a standardized system to recognize and award academic credit or certification for military service. | Primary sponsor | Introduced | February 13, 2025 |
| SCR 602 | Celebrating the sister-state relationship with Taiwan. | Primary sponsor | Introduced | February 13, 2025 |
| HB 1153 | authorize a law enforcement officer to temporarily detain an individual who is reasonably suspected of committing a crime and to provide a penalty therefor. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 10, 2025 |
| HB 1117 | modify requirements on the use of mobile electronic devices while driving. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 10, 2025 |
| SC 805 | Celebrating and honoring Tabor's Czech Days annual festivities on the occasion of its seventy-sixth anniversary. | Primary sponsor | Introduced | February 6, 2025 |
| HB 1086 | clarify a provision related to the award of punitive damages in a wrongful death action. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 5, 2025 |
| HB 1070 | prohibit cost-sharing in certain health insurance policies for diagnostic and supplemental breast imaging examinations. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 3, 2025 |
| SC 804 | Honoring the 2023-2024 Outstanding School Administrators of South Dakota: Todd Foster, Brookings Middle School Principal; Dr. Julie Hatling, Belle Fourche Elementary School Principal; Camille Kaul, Aberdeen Curriculum Leader; Jason Kolousek, Wessington Springs Secondary School Principal; Kristi Lewis, Chester School Business Official; Mark Naugle, Custer School Superintendent; Amanda Olinger, Harrisburg Assistant Middle School Principal; and Laura Welch, Lennox Director of Special Education. | Primary sponsor | Introduced | January 30, 2025 |
| HC 8003 | Recognizing Jacqueline Sly as the recipient of the AARP South Dakota Andrus Award. | Primary sponsor | Introduced | January 28, 2025 |
| HB 1045 | create a share the road specialty license plate. | Primary sponsor | In committee | January 23, 2025 |