South Dakota · Current officeholder
Taffy Howard
Republican South Dakota Senate, District 34
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Sponsored legislation
123 bills in the current data (123 as primary sponsor), sorted by most recent official action. Linked by Open States person ID.
| Bill | Title | Role | Stage | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 3 | limit the types of residential improvements for which counties, municipalities, and townships may require a permit. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | March 30, 2026 |
| SB 137 | establish procedures for anti-SLAPP actions to protect the exercise of a person's constitutional rights, including freedom of speech. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | March 30, 2026 |
| SB 135 | protect residents from increased utility costs and utility shortages caused by data centers and clarify authority to regulate data centers. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | March 30, 2026 |
| SB 107 | add licensed and registered child care programs to the definition of community safety zone. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | March 30, 2026 |
| HB 1066 | revise a provision related to theft by a contractor, subcontractor, or supplier. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | March 30, 2026 |
| SB 130 | make an appropriation for roadway and related infrastructure improvements required because of construction activity at Ellsworth Air Force Base and to declare an emergency. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | March 12, 2026 |
| HB 1280 | increase penalties for the operation of drones over certain facilities and to provide for mitigation techniques and countermeasures. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | March 12, 2026 |
| HB 1092 | update provisions pertaining to open records. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | March 12, 2026 |
| SB 164 | 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 | Enacted | March 11, 2026 |
| HB 1323 | modify the requirements to refer an ordinance or resolution to the voters of a political subdivision. | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 10, 2026 |
| HB 1286 | amend the process by which moneys are distributed from the employer's investment in South Dakota's future fund. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | March 10, 2026 |
| SB 82 | prohibit the misrepresentation of an animal as a service animal and to provide a penalty therefor. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | March 9, 2026 |
| SB 81 | clarify the prohibition on injuring or harassing a service animal. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | March 9, 2026 |
| HB 1253 | adjust the assessment methodology for owner-occupied single-family dwellings and nonagricultural property. | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 9, 2026 |
| HB 1162 | add certain substances to Schedule I of the controlled substances schedule. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | March 9, 2026 |
| SC 822 | honoring TKO’s Custom Catering and Capitol Cafe for outstanding service. | Primary sponsor | Introduced | March 4, 2026 |
| SB 125 | establish the homeowner tax reduction fund. | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 4, 2026 |
| HB 1056 | require that the Department of Social Services submit a federal waiver request to exclude soft drinks from the supplemental nutrition assistance program. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | March 4, 2026 |
| SB 93 | prohibit certain state officers or employees from being employed by an organization that was the recipient of a contract awarded on behalf of a state agency for a period of time. | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 2, 2026 |
| SB 223 | modify the requirements for a petition to refer an excess tax levy of a school district to a vote. | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 2, 2026 |
| HJR 5001 | proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, requiring a declaration of necessity and clarifying public use of private property taken or damaged by eminent domain. | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 2, 2026 |
| HB 1261 | provide a tax credit for owner-occupied property, to make an appropriation therefor, and to transfer moneys to the general fund. | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 2, 2026 |
| SB 156 | modify the crime of cruelty to an animal and increase the penalty therefor. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | February 26, 2026 |
| SCR 606 | encouraging the review and approval of water rights applications and future use reservations from the Missouri River. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 25, 2026 |
| SJR 505 | proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, limiting the assessed value of real property and limiting real property taxes. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 23, 2026 |
| SB 199 | establish a new fund to provide property tax relief. | Primary sponsor | Did not advance | February 23, 2026 |
| HB 1230 | modify requirements for payment of the employer's investment in South Dakota's future fee. | Primary sponsor | Did not advance | February 23, 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 |
| SB 218 | provide for the establishment of charter schools. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 20, 2026 |
| SB 192 | modify the blight requirements for purposes of creating a tax increment financing district. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 20, 2026 |
| SB 191 | remove the authorization to issue grants as part of a tax increment financing district. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 20, 2026 |
| SB 109 | modify requirements to create a tax increment financing district. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 20, 2026 |
| SB 6 | reduce the duration of an individual's reemployment benefits. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 19, 2026 |
| HB 1222 | prohibit members of the Board of Economic Development from having any interest in moneys from or approved by the Board of Economic Development. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 19, 2026 |
| HB 1141 | provide an additional means of determining the purchase price of a used motor vehicle acquired by gift or other transfer. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 19, 2026 |
| SB 232 | impose a one-year moratorium on the construction or expansion of hyperscale data centers. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 18, 2026 |
| SB 207 | require a vote to approve the creation of certain tax increment financing districts. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 18, 2026 |
| SB 128 | update provisions related to certain large-use customers of utilities. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 18, 2026 |
| SB 127 | limit nuisances caused by data centers. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 18, 2026 |
| HC 8012 | recognizing Captain Royce Williams for his exemplary military service and bravery in combat. | Primary sponsor | Introduced | February 17, 2026 |
| HB 1247 | lower the cost threshold at which a tax increment finance base must be redetermined. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 17, 2026 |
| HB 1064 | provide for the sale of producer-raised meat and meat food products directly to consumers pending legalization under federal law. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | February 17, 2026 |
| HB 1060 | remove the five percent calculation requirement from the county budgetary process. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | February 17, 2026 |
| SB 203 | require the review of a financing plan to establish a tax increment financing district. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 12, 2026 |
| SB 189 | provide for an automatic refund of an assessment on crops, livestock, and milk. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 12, 2026 |
| SB 178 | lower a maximum limit on the tax increment base value. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 12, 2026 |
| SB 148 | terminate bounty payments for the control of nest predation. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 12, 2026 |
| HB 1117 | modify provisions of a report required by the Governor's Office of Economic Development on certain awards and grants. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 12, 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 57 | clarify when agency financial resource information must be filed in the permanent administrative rulemaking process. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | February 6, 2026 |
| SB 56 | require that agencies promulgating permanent rules publish the rules and associated rulemaking forms on a state website. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | February 6, 2026 |
| HB 1186 | require the approval of the county for the creation of a tax increment financing district by a municipality. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 5, 2026 |
| SB 85 | require an election for an excess tax levy of a school district. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 4, 2026 |
| HB 1125 | create a taskforce to study the impact of artificial intelligence systems on the state. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 4, 2026 |
| HB 1103 | require that annual withdrawal of groundwater from any groundwater source may not exceed the annual recharge of water to the groundwater source. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 2, 2026 |
| HJR 5002 | proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, repealing the requirement to provide expanded medicaid. | Primary sponsor | Did not advance | January 29, 2026 |
| SB 123 | prohibit the manufacture, sale, and distribution of any product containing cell-cultured protein, and provide a penalty therefor. | Primary sponsor | In committee | January 28, 2026 |
| HC 8003 | congratulating and honoring Joyce Waddell on her retirement from the Bison School District. | Primary sponsor | Introduced | January 28, 2026 |
| HB 1087 | prohibit the use of paid petition circulators. | Primary sponsor | Did not advance | January 27, 2026 |
| SB 1 | amend the process by which moneys are distributed from the employer's investment in South Dakota's future fund. | Primary sponsor | In committee | January 26, 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 |
| HB 1008 | direct the amendment of the Administrative Rules of South Dakota regarding the awarding of high school credit for participation in extracurricular athletics. | Primary sponsor | In committee | 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 |
| HCR 6006 | urging this state's congressional delegation to end foreign aid programs pending control of the United States debt situation. | Primary sponsor | Introduced | January 22, 2026 |
| SCR 601 | encouraging honest economic development rooted in the republican principles of limited government, deregulation, and organic entrepreneurial growth. | Primary sponsor | Introduced | January 15, 2026 |
| SB 75 | require an indication of United States citizenship status on a motor vehicle operator's license or permit, and on a nondriver identification card. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | March 31, 2025 |
| SB 68 | require an individual be a citizen of the United States before being eligible to vote and to provide a penalty therefor. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | March 31, 2025 |
| SB 6 | authorize a loan from the South Dakota housing infrastructure fund to a school district adjoining a federal military installation for the construction or expansion of a school building. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | March 31, 2025 |
| HB 1218 | address the imposition of firearm restrictions on certain employees, officers, volunteers, and other individuals. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | March 31, 2025 |
| HB 1106 | require a report regarding refugee resettlement services. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | March 31, 2025 |
| HB 1061 | prohibit a health care provider from restricting or denying a parent or guardian's access to certain medical records and other health information of a minor. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | March 31, 2025 |
| SB 79 | permit the operation of a Class I electric bicycle on the Mickelson Trail. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | March 13, 2025 |
| SB 155 | reduce the amount of net receipts of unclaimed property deposited into the general fund. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | March 13, 2025 |
| SB 145 | require legislative approval of real property leases that are necessary for the operation of state government and exceed specified durations or rental payments. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | March 13, 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 1068 | allow a student to wear certain military decorations at a school graduation ceremony and to declare an emergency. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | March 13, 2025 |
| SJR 505 | Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, establishing the trust for unclaimed property fund. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 12, 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 |
| SB 113 | provide protections for parental rights. | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 12, 2025 |
| SJR 501 | Providing legislative approval for a future use water permit application by the Western Dakota Regional Water System. | Primary sponsor | Passed both chambers | March 10, 2025 |
| SB 191 | limit annual valuation increases on owner-occupied single-family dwellings and provide an exception for mill rate limitations on taxing districts. | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 10, 2025 |
| SB 169 | require a public hearing prior to a vote to impose an excess tax levy. | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 10, 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 |
| HJR 5001 | Proposing 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 sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 6, 2025 |
| HB 1204 | revise the subpoena powers of the Government Operations and Audit Committee. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 6, 2025 |
| HB 1052 | prohibit the exercise of eminent domain for a pipeline that carries carbon oxide. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | March 6, 2025 |
| HB 1063 | revise the provisions for preparing a fiscal note for ballot questions. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | March 5, 2025 |
| HCR 6010 | Encouraging the Executive Board of the Legislative Research Council to establish an interim legislative committee on preserving and protecting the Black Hills of South Dakota. | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 4, 2025 |
| HB 1200 | permit merit pay as a component of teacher compensation. | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 4, 2025 |
| SB 16 | set aside certain contractor's excise tax collections relating to the Ellsworth Air Force Base, to create a fund for the collections, and to provide an appropriation therefor. | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 3, 2025 |
| HB 1166 | enhance penalties for the violation of right-to-work statutes and to provide a penalty therefor. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 27, 2025 |
| HB 1053 | require age verification by websites containing material that is harmful to minors, and to provide a penalty therefor. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | February 27, 2025 |
| HB 1267 | prohibit the use of paid petition circulators, and provide a penalty therefor. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 25, 2025 |
| HB 1228 | require an environmental impact statement from applicants seeking a carbon dioxide transmission facility permit from the Public Utilities Commission of the State of South Dakota. | Primary sponsor | Did not advance | February 25, 2025 |
| HB 1125 | create a share the road bicyclist safety emblem for use on an emblem specialty plate. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | February 25, 2025 |
| HJR 5005 | Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, limiting the assessed value of real property and limiting real property taxes. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 24, 2025 |
| HB 1206 | revise provisions on interim transfers and appropriations. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 24, 2025 |
| HCR 6002 | Urging the United States Congress and the President of the United States to remove the requirement of a project labor agreement for federal construction projects. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 21, 2025 |
| HB 1138 | reduce a maximum property tax mill levy on owner-occupied single-family dwellings for school district general funds, and to repeal certain sales tax exemptions. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 21, 2025 |
| HB 1119 | limit annual valuation increases on owner-occupied single-family dwellings and nonagricultural property. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 21, 2025 |
| SB 142 | revise the dates for submission of budget requests. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 20, 2025 |
| SB 85 | provide property tax relief to certain senior owners of owner-occupied single-family dwellings. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 19, 2025 |
| SB 49 | prohibit the exercise of the right of eminent domain for the construction of certain facilities. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 19, 2025 |
| SB 141 | distinguish between new construction and improvements to existing structures for purposes of calculating increases in revenue payable from property taxes. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 19, 2025 |
| SB 101 | provide a tax credit to limit the taxes due on property over the previous year. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 19, 2025 |
| SB 210 | clarify the Interim Rules Review Committee's oversight of emergency rulemaking. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 18, 2025 |
| SB 183 | establish requirements that state agencies must follow when applying for federal grants. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 18, 2025 |
| HB 1262 | terminate bounty payments for nest predators, transfer moneys to the general fund, and declare an emergency. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 18, 2025 |
| HB 1215 | provide rulemaking authority for the licensure of fishing guides, hunting guides, and outfitters, and to provide a penalty. | 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 602 | Celebrating the sister-state relationship with Taiwan. | Primary sponsor | Introduced | February 13, 2025 |
| HB 1205 | require legislative approval of real property leases that are necessary for the operation of state government and exceed specified durations or rental payments. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 13, 2025 |
| SB 122 | restrict the deference given by courts to a state agency's interpretation of a state statute, administrative rule, or policy. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 12, 2025 |
| SB 7 | prohibit the adoption or implementation of certain policies related to immigration enforcement. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | February 10, 2025 |
| HB 1211 | prohibit the use of a diversity, equity, or inclusion program in a law enforcement agency. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 10, 2025 |
| SB 161 | establish a maximum school administrator salary. | Primary sponsor | Did not advance | February 7, 2025 |
| HB 1107 | prohibit natural asset companies. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 5, 2025 |
| SB 82 | require an official declaration of war or other Congressional action before the South Dakota National Guard may be deployed by the federal government. | Primary sponsor | Did not advance | February 3, 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 |
| HB 1045 | create a share the road specialty license plate. | Primary sponsor | In committee | January 23, 2025 |