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R South Dakota House · District 16

Rep. Karla Lems

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Total votes
1,571
all sessions
Attendance
100%
1 missed
Higher than 80% of chamber peers
With party
79%
of cast votes
Near the chamber average
Bipartisan score
12%
some cross-party votes
Near the chamber average
Sponsored
131
bills & resolutions
Near the chamber average
Committees
7
assignments
1,571 roll-call votes

Voting record

Breaks with party 21% of the time

Yea
1,217
voted in favor
Nay
347
voted against
Absent
1
missed votes
Total cast
1,571
across all sessions
Crossed party
314
votes against own party
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Bill
Description
Vote
Result
Tally
Date
SB 43
revise certain provisions regarding money transmission.
Yea
Passed
69–0
Jan 24, 2023
SB 22
streamline examination reports.
Yea
Passed
69–0
Jan 24, 2023
HB 1058
revise the water resources projects list.
Yea
Passed
7–4
Jan 24, 2023
HB 1090
modify protections for agricultural operations from nuisance claims.
Yea
Passed
11–0
Jan 24, 2023
HB 1060
modify provisions related to procurement for the state and other purchasing agencies.
Yea
Passed
13–0
Jan 24, 2023
SB 2
revise Department of Corrections reporting requirements concerning abuse and neglect of individuals in private contracted facilities.
Yea
Passed
65–4
Jan 23, 2023
HB 1061
repeal provisions regarding criminal jury trials effective upon the adoption of Supreme Court rules.
Nay
Failed
7–62
Jan 23, 2023
HB 1029
revise certain provisions regarding the county zoning and appeals process. Against party
Nay
Passed
39–30
Jan 23, 2023
HCR 6007
Affirming the importance of the constitutionally required legislative oath of office.
Yea
Passed
61–8
Jan 23, 2023
SB 41
establish a program for housing infrastructure loans and grants, make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency. Against party
Nay
Passed
53–16
Jan 23, 2023
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