Helene Duhamel
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64
Bills sponsored
this session · 319 all-time
0
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 0 all-time
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Enacted into law
counting…
3142
Recorded votes
97%
Vote participation
voted in 97% of 3142 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
71 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
89.8%
based on 419 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
10.2%
based on 419 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
92.7%
based on 419 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
319 billsCurrent session 64 bills
- SB 231 create the water infrastructure development fund, to provide an appropriation, to provide for the awarding of grants and loans from the fund for certain rural water projects and to declare an emergency. Signed
- SC 828 honoring the legacy of Joseph M. Marshall III. Introduced
- SC 824 honoring the 2025-2026 Canton C-Hawks boys wrestling team. Introduced
- SC 823 honoring the achievements of Canton C-Hawks wrestling team coach Jeremy Ask. Introduced
- SC 826 celebrating the Wall High School Eagles as the 2025 Class 9A State Football Champions. Introduced
- HC 8026 recognizing the nonprofit Oaye Luta Okolakiciye "Moving Forward in a Sacred Way." Introduced
- HC 8028 Honoring the accomplishments of Marvin Richard III of Pine Ridge, South Dakota. Introduced
- SC 820 honoring Dr. Margaret Becker as the recipient of the 2025 Copic Humanitarian Award. Introduced
- SC 822 honoring TKO’s Custom Catering and Capitol Cafe for outstanding service. Introduced
- SC 819 honoring the 2025-2026 Canton C-Hawk girls wrestling team. Introduced
- HC 8022 recognizing the achievements, leadership, and lifelong public service of Cecelia Fire Thunder. Introduced
- SC 831 recognizing the historical significance of the buffalo and celebrating their return to tribal lands in this state. Introduced
- SC 830 honoring Dave Bonde for exemplary service to South Dakota. Introduced
- HC 8014 honoring the life and legacy of William Long IV. Introduced
- SC 817 honoring the 2025-2026 Canton C-Hawk girls wrestling team. Introduced
- HC 8013 recognizing the Agricultural Issues team of the West Central FFA chapter and celebrating their first-place victory in the state competition and their journey to nationals. Introduced
- SC 816 celebrating Generations Indigenous Ways and its impact. Introduced
- SC 809 commending and honoring Duane Alm for his more than sixty years of dutiful service to the Aberdeen School District as an educator, administrator, and school board member, and for being the recipient of the Associated School Boards of South Dakota's School Bell Award for 2025. Introduced
- 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. Signed
- HC 8012 recognizing Captain Royce Williams for his exemplary military service and bravery in combat. Introduced
- SC 810 commending and honoring the Hill City School Board on its selection as the Associated School Boards of South Dakota Outstanding School Board of South Dakota for 2025. Introduced
- HB 1062 revise a provision related to aggravated assault. Signed
- HB 1126 revise a provision related to driving under the influence. Signed
- SCR 602 celebrating the sister-state relationship with Taiwan. Introduced
- HC 8010 honoring James Hanssen, a member of the Bridgewater-Emery School District Board of Education, on his forty years of school board service. Introduced
Historical 255 bills
- SJR 501 Providing legislative approval for a future use water permit application by the Western Dakota Regional Water System. Signed
- SB 109 permit a school district to implement a new or revised section 504 plan, individualized family service plan, or individualized education program for a student who is the child of an active-duty member of the United States armed forces. Signed
- HC 8023 Honoring Glenn Muller of Davis, selected as the 2025 Agribusiness Citizen of the Year by the Agribusiness Division of the Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce. Died
- 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. Signed
- HB 1194 authorize the cooperation of counties for purposes of operating an office of county director of equalization. Signed
- HB 1189 extend by two years the date on which moneys appropriated to the Governor's Office of Economic Development in 2021 for marketing, route restoration, business development, and air service marketing will revert to the general fund. Signed
- HC 8004 Recognizing the Howard Tigers as the 2024 Class B boys basketball state champions. Died
- SB 131 establish an electronic system for vehicle titles. Signed
- 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. Died
- SCR 602 Celebrating the sister-state relationship with Taiwan. Died
- SCR 603 Supporting the establishment of a standardized system to recognize and award academic credit or certification for military service. Died
- SB 140 revise a provision related to the reimbursement of expenses incurred by a county in detaining a parolee. Signed
- SB 132 make an appropriation for grants to support airport terminal improvement and expansion. Died
- SB 115 revise a provision related to sexual contact with a child under eighteen. Signed
- SB 121 reduce maximum values for certain property taxes levied on owner-occupied single-family dwellings, and to increase the rates for certain gross receipts taxes and use taxes. Died
- HB 1019 eliminate certain property taxes levied on owner-occupied single-family dwellings, and to increase certain gross receipts tax rates and use tax rates. Died
- HC 8005 Recognizing the Howard Tigers as the 2024 Class 9A football state champions. Died
- 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. Died
- SC 802 Honoring Callie Mueller of Florence, South Dakota, on being named Miss Rodeo America 2025. Died
- SB 12 limit the amount of money that may be loaned to a candidate or political committee. Signed
- SCR 607 Encouraging the Legislature to continue using person-first language that acknowledges the person before any disability. Died
- SB 13 clarify the enactment and effective date of a measure initiated or referred within a political subdivision. Signed
- HB 1072 modernize provisions relating to water development districts. Signed
- SB 90 clarify provisions regarding tax deeds. Signed
- 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. Signed
Voting record
Current session 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
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SB 39
revise provisions relating to industrial hemp.
Do Pass |
Yea | pass | January 23, 2026 |
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SB 245
create the homeowner property tax reduction fund, and to transfer moneys to the homeowner property tax reduction fund.
Concurred in amendments |
Yea | pass | March 11, 2026 |
|
HB 1209
require employment verification eligibility through the e-verify program and to provide a penalty therefor.
Conference Committee report not adopted, no committee appointed |
Yea | pass | March 11, 2026 |
|
HB 1209
require employment verification eligibility through the e-verify program and to provide a penalty therefor.
Reconsidered |
Nay | fail | March 11, 2026 |
|
SB 221
regulate the retail sale of nicotine products, and to provide a penalty therefor.
Concurred in amendments |
Yea | pass | March 10, 2026 |
|
SB 159
revise requirements pertaining to the minimum age for marriage.
Concurred in amendments |
Yea | pass | March 10, 2026 |
|
SB 119
create the capitol restoration fund and to transfer moneys thereto.
Concurred in amendments |
Nay | pass | March 10, 2026 |
|
SB 106
modify the amount required to be set aside for extraordinary expenses incurred in providing special education programs.
Concurred in amendments |
Yea | pass | March 10, 2026 |
|
SB 39
revise provisions relating to industrial hemp.
Concurred in amendments |
Yea | pass | March 10, 2026 |
|
SB 171
amend provisions pertaining to the processing of absentee ballots and to declare an emergency.
Concurred in amendments |
Yea | pass | March 10, 2026 |
|
SB 135
protect residents from increased utility costs and utility shortages caused by data centers and clarify authority to regulate data centers.
Concurred in amendments |
Yea | pass | March 10, 2026 |
|
HB 1082
establish parameters for the reimbursement of school districts that provide free or reduced-price meals to students.
Do Pass Amended |
Yea | pass | March 09, 2026 |
|
HB 1249
amend provisions pertaining to the School Finance Accountability Board, and the process by which a recommendation of the board is approved.
Do Pass Amended |
Yea | pass | March 09, 2026 |
|
HB 1274
prohibit the dispensing, distribution, sale, or advertisement of certain articles or things for purposes of an unlawful abortion and provide a criminal and civil penalty therefor.
Do Pass Amended |
Yea | pass | March 09, 2026 |
|
HB 1303
promote the future success and development of South Dakota.
Tabled |
Yea | pass | March 09, 2026 |
|
HB 1253
adjust the assessment methodology for owner-occupied single-family dwellings and nonagricultural property.
Do Pass Amended |
Nay | fail | March 09, 2026 |
|
HB 1184
define man and woman throughout the state.
Do Pass Amended |
Yea | pass | March 09, 2026 |
|
HB 1149
adopt the athletic trainer licensure compact.
Do Pass |
Yea | pass | March 09, 2026 |
|
HB 1082
establish parameters for the reimbursement of school districts that provide free or reduced-price meals to students.
Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6 |
Yea | pass | March 09, 2026 |
|
HB 1135
make an appropriation to enhance the economic health of South Dakota.
Tabled |
Yea | pass | March 09, 2026 |
|
HB 1215
authorize counties and municipalities to issue a license for a cigar bar.
Do Pass Amended |
Yea | pass | March 09, 2026 |
|
HB 1176
clarify bond or pre-trial release upon sobriety program participation.
Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6 |
Nay | fail | March 09, 2026 |
|
HB 1148
adopt the respiratory care interstate compact.
Do Pass |
Yea | pass | March 09, 2026 |
|
HB 1302
address issues facing South Dakota.
Tabled |
Yea | pass | March 09, 2026 |
|
HB 1140
permit a court to impose as a condition of probation, or parole in certain circumstances, treatment at a nonprofit entity awarded an alternative care program grant.
Do Pass |
Yea | pass | March 09, 2026 |
|
HB 1038
allow the Public Utilities Commission to assess actual costs to data centers that are customers of public utilities.
Do Pass Amended |
Yea | pass | March 09, 2026 |
|
HB 1241
modify the requirements for public notice of a hearing prior to a vote to impose an excess tax levy, and to modify requirements to refer an excess tax levy of a school district to a vote.
Do Pass Amended |
Nay | fail | March 09, 2026 |
|
HB 1134
make an appropriation for the economic development prosperity of South Dakota.
Tabled |
Yea | pass | March 09, 2026 |
|
SB 49
safeguard the integrity, privacy, and security of genetic data and provide a civil penalty therefor.
Concurred in amendments |
Yea | pass | March 09, 2026 |
|
HB 1241
modify the requirements for public notice of a hearing prior to a vote to impose an excess tax levy, and to modify requirements to refer an excess tax levy of a school district to a vote.
Reconsidered |
Nay | pass | March 09, 2026 |
|
HB 1006
create a taskforce to study the creation of Indian medicaid managed care entities in the state.
Do Pass Amended |
Yea | pass | March 09, 2026 |
|
HB 1160
repeal the medical marijuana oversight committee.
Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6 |
Nay | fail | March 09, 2026 |
|
HB 1323
modify the requirements to refer an ordinance or resolution to the voters of a political subdivision.
Do Pass Amended |
Nay | pass | March 09, 2026 |
|
HB 1160
repeal the medical marijuana oversight committee.
Do Pass |
Nay | fail | March 09, 2026 |
|
HB 1040
revise the child support obligation schedule.
Do Pass |
Yea | fail | March 05, 2026 |
|
SB 15
create the Developmental Disability Service Delivery Committee.
Concurred in amendments |
Yea | pass | March 05, 2026 |
|
SB 131
revise the season in which a nonprofit organization may host a special pheasant hunt for disabled veterans and Purple Heart recipients.
Concurred in amendments |
Yea | pass | March 05, 2026 |
|
HB 1220
regulate the sale of nicotine products, and to provide a penalty therefor.
Do Pass Amended |
Yea | pass | March 05, 2026 |
|
SB 90
expand the information required to be sent to the prescription drug monitoring program for each registry identification card holder.
Concurred in amendments |
Yea | pass | March 05, 2026 |
|
SB 41
revise a provision related to criminal invasions of privacy, prohibit the creation and distribution of digitally fabricated material of an identifiable individual, and provide penalties therefor.
Concurred in amendments |
Yea | pass | March 05, 2026 |
|
HB 1138
require the licensure of non-medical home care agencies, and to provide a penalty therefor.
Do Pass Amended |
Yea | pass | March 05, 2026 |
|
SB 132
modify provisions related to the South Dakota Veterans Council.
Concurred in amendments |
Yea | pass | March 05, 2026 |
|
HB 1045
revise certain provisions related to child support.
Do Pass |
Yea | pass | March 05, 2026 |
|
HB 1108
require the sealing of court files upon dismissal or denial of a petition for a protection order.
Do Pass Amended |
Yea | pass | March 05, 2026 |
|
HB 1245
authorize municipalities to establish a local funding mechanism for capital improvement projects.
Do Pass Amended |
Yea | pass | March 05, 2026 |
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HB 1299
permit the use of biological filtration systems in water recreational facilities located in certain lodging establishments.
Do Pass Amended |
Yea | pass | March 05, 2026 |
|
SB 214
amend provisions pertaining to the publication of the statewide voter registration file.
Concurred in amendments |
Yea | pass | March 05, 2026 |
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HB 1209
require employment verification eligibility through the e-verify program and to provide a penalty therefor.
Do Pass Amended |
Yea | pass | March 04, 2026 |
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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.
Concurred in amendments |
Yea | pass | March 04, 2026 |
|
HB 1263
eliminate an exclusion from the definition of an agricultural equipment dealer.
Do Pass |
Yea | pass | March 04, 2026 |