Chris Karr
Born
1980
Contact
Email · Chris.Karr@sdlegislature.gov
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15
Bills sponsored
this session · 226 all-time
0
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 0 all-time
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Enacted into law
counting…
4095
Recorded votes
95%
Vote participation
voted in 95% of 4095 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
71 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
88.9%
based on 428 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
11.1%
based on 428 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
92.4%
based on 428 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
226 billsCurrent session 15 bills
- SJR 508 proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election, amendments to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, removing the lieutenant governor as presiding officer of the Senate. Passed
- SB 199 establish a new fund to provide property tax relief. Failed
- SB 198 restrict the use of a cell phone by a student during the school day. In Committee
- SB 1 amend the process by which moneys are distributed from the employer's investment in South Dakota's future fund. In Committee
- SB 15 create the Developmental Disability Service Delivery Committee. Signed
- HB 1103 require that annual withdrawal of groundwater from any groundwater source may not exceed the annual recharge of water to the groundwater source. In Committee
- SB 222 make an appropriation for eligible water, wastewater, storm water, and riparian buffer initiative projects and to declare an emergency. Signed
- SB 228 modify provisions for a tax increment financing district. Signed
- SB 221 regulate the retail sale of nicotine products, and to provide a penalty therefor. Signed
- SCR 603 supporting the secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture in establishing a working group of nutrition experts to determine national standards for foods and beverages purchased with supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits. Introduced
- SB 195 repeal the expiration of a reduction in certain gross receipts and use tax rates. Failed
- HB 1215 authorize counties and municipalities to issue a license for a cigar bar. Signed
- SB 197 modify the administration of the South Dakota-Ireland trade fund. Signed
- SB 135 protect residents from increased utility costs and utility shortages caused by data centers and clarify authority to regulate data centers. Signed
- SB 196 increase the income limits for a property tax assessment freeze. Failed
Historical 211 bills
- SB 146 revise provisions on interim transfers and appropriations. Signed
- HCR 6003 To provide for an interim study regarding property tax reduction and preservation of the American dream to own a home. Died
- SB 150 improve South Dakota. Died
- SB 152 promote the future success and development of South Dakota. Died
- SB 151 improve the transparency and openness of state government. Died
- SB 143 modify the composition and staffing requirements of the South Dakota-Ireland Trade Commission. Signed
- SB 148 provide for the economic development of South Dakota. Died
- SB 153 require that expenditures from the department of game, fish and parks fund be budgeted through the general appropriation bill. Died
- SB 144 require legislative approval for significant capital expenditures by the Department of Game, Fish and Parks. Signed
- HB 1169 modify the signature requirement for a petition to initiate a constitutional amendment. Signed
- SB 142 revise the dates for submission of budget requests. Died
- 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. Signed
- SCR 602 Celebrating the sister-state relationship with Taiwan. Died
- SB 147 promote and enhance the greatness of South Dakota. Failed
- HB 1130 provide permissible dates for municipal and school district elections. Signed
- HB 1200 permit merit pay as a component of teacher compensation. Died
- HB 1052 prohibit the exercise of eminent domain for a pipeline that carries carbon oxide. Signed
- SB 18 require age verification by websites containing material that is harmful to minors, and to provide a penalty therefor. Died
- SB 149 improve the operations and effectiveness of South Dakota. Died
- SB 214 repeal the expiration of a reduction in certain gross receipts and use tax rates. Died
- SC 805 Celebrating and honoring Tabor's Czech Days annual festivities on the occasion of its seventy-sixth anniversary. Died
- HB 1020 establish education savings accounts. Died
- HCR 6008 Opposing an initiated measure to place the right to an abortion in the Constitution of South Dakota. Died
- HB 1001 repeal the expiration of a reduction in certain gross receipts and use tax rates. Died
- HB 1125 prohibit the chemical modification or conversion of industrial hemp and the sale or distribution of chemically modified or converted industrial hemp and to provide a penalty therefor. Signed
Voting record
Current session 3 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
SB 6
reduce the duration of an individual's reemployment benefits.
Tabled |
Not Voting | pass | February 19, 2026 |
|
SB 128
update provisions related to certain large-use customers of utilities.
Deferred to the 41st legislative day |
Nay | pass | February 18, 2026 |
|
SB 39
revise provisions relating to industrial hemp.
Do Pass |
Yea | pass | January 23, 2026 |
Historical 47 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
SB 172
make an appropriation for costs related to disasters in the state and to declare an emergency.
Do Pass - 2019 |
Yea | pass | March 13, 2019 |
|
SB 181
provide for the transfer of funds from the budget reserve fund and to declare an emergency.
Conference Committee Report adopted - 2019 |
Yea | pass | March 13, 2019 |
|
SB 191
appropriate money for the ordinary expenses of the legislative, judicial, and executive departments of the state, the expenses of state institutions, interest on the public debt, and for common schools.
Do Pass - 2019 |
Yea | pass | March 13, 2019 |
|
SB 180
revise the General Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2019.
Do Pass - 2019 |
Yea | pass | March 13, 2019 |
|
SB 178
make an appropriation to the Department of Game, Fish and Parks to fund certain improvements to Palisades State Park and to declare an emergency.
Conference Committee Report adopted - 2019 |
Yea | pass | March 12, 2019 |
|
SB 123
provide for the adoption of privacy protection policies.
Conference Committee Report adopted - 2019 |
Yea | pass | March 12, 2019 |
|
HB 1265
revise provisions regarding certain tax rates.
Conference Committee report not adopted, no committee appointed - 2019 |
Nay | pass | March 12, 2019 |
|
SB 128
make an appropriation to the gaming commission fund, to provide for the transfer of funds to the special racing revolving fund and the South Dakota-bred racing fund, and to declare an emergency.
Conference Committee report not adopted, appoint Conference Committee - 2019 |
Nay | pass | March 12, 2019 |
|
SB 8
provide for a statewide resource information system.
Conference Committee Report adopted - 2019 |
Not Voting | pass | March 12, 2019 |
|
HB 1171
allow certain veterans to attend courses offered at postsecondary technical institutes without payment of tuition.
Conference Committee Report adopted - 2019 |
Yea | pass | March 12, 2019 |
|
SB 128
make an appropriation to the gaming commission fund, to provide for the transfer of funds to the special racing revolving fund and the South Dakota-bred racing fund, and to declare an emergency.
Conference Committee Report adopted - 2019 |
Yea | pass | March 12, 2019 |
|
HB 1209
revise certain provisions regarding vapor products.
Concurred in amendments - 2019 |
Nay | pass | March 12, 2019 |
|
SB 172
make an appropriation for costs related to disasters in the state and to declare an emergency.
Do Pass Amended - 2019 |
Yea | pass | March 12, 2019 |
|
HB 1087
promote free speech and intellectual diversity at certain institutions of higher education.
Concurred in amendments - 2019 |
Yea | pass | March 12, 2019 |
|
SB 146
revise certain provisions regarding licenses for speech-language pathology services.
Conference Committee Report adopted - 2019 |
Yea | pass | March 12, 2019 |
|
HB 1191
legalize the growth, production, and processing of industrial hemp and derivative products in the state.
Veto override - 2019 |
Yea | pass | March 12, 2019 |
|
SB 180
revise the General Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2019.
Do Pass Amended - 2019 |
Yea | pass | March 12, 2019 |
|
SB 176
make an appropriation for the second century habitat fund.
Conference Committee Report adopted - 2019 |
Yea | pass | March 12, 2019 |
|
HB 1177
provide an opportunity to view a sonogram and hear the child's heartbeat prior to an abortion.
Concurred in amendments - 2019 |
Yea | pass | March 12, 2019 |
|
HB 1250
revise certain provisions regarding professional counselors and marriage and family therapists.
Conference Committee Report adopted - 2019 |
Nay | pass | March 12, 2019 |
|
HB 1186
repeal the termination of the juvenile detention cost-sharing fund.
Concurred in amendments - 2019 |
Yea | pass | March 11, 2019 |
|
HB 1191
legalize the growth, production, and processing of industrial hemp and derivative products in the state.
Concurred in amendments - 2019 |
Yea | pass | March 11, 2019 |
|
HB 1250
revise certain provisions regarding professional counselors and marriage and family therapists.
Failed to concur, appoint Conference Committee - 2019 |
Nay | pass | March 11, 2019 |
|
HB 1099
provide for the designation of a caregiver to receive information regarding residents of treatment facilities.
Concurred in amendments - 2019 |
Yea | pass | March 11, 2019 |
|
HB 1171
allow certain veterans to attend courses offered at postsecondary technical institutes without payment of tuition.
Reconsidered - 2019 |
Yea | pass | March 07, 2019 |
|
SB 52
require a survey to determine the adequacy of civics and history instruction in accredited schools.
Do Pass Amended - 2019 |
Yea | fail | March 07, 2019 |
|
SB 176
make an appropriation for the second century habitat fund.
Do Pass Amended - 2019 |
Yea | pass | March 07, 2019 |
|
SB 136
provide for the utilization of telehealth by a health care professional.
Do Pass Amended - 2019SB 136, SB 137 |
Yea | pass | March 07, 2019 |
|
SB 137
provide for the payment of claims for covered services provided by a health care professional via telehealth.
Do Pass Amended - 2019SB 136, SB 137 |
Yea | pass | March 07, 2019 |
|
SB 188
revise certain provisions regarding state tests.
Do Pass Amended - 2019 |
Yea | fail | March 07, 2019 |
|
HB 1171
allow certain veterans to attend courses offered at postsecondary technical institutes without payment of tuition.
Failed to concur, appoint Conference Committee - 2019 |
Yea | pass | March 07, 2019 |
|
SB 190
promote pipeline construction and fiscal responsibility by establishing a fund, to authorize a special fee for extraordinary expenses, to make a continuous appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.
Do Pass - 2019 |
Yea | pass | March 07, 2019 |
|
SCR 13
Recognizing the "Know Before You Fly" campaign as an official source of safety education for operators of unmanned aircraft systems and instructing the Department of Public Safety to educate the public about the campaign.
Concurred in Resolution - 2019 |
Yea | pass | March 07, 2019 |
|
SB 146
revise certain provisions regarding licenses for speech-language pathology services.
Do Pass Amended - 2019 |
Yea | pass | March 07, 2019 |
|
SB 176
make an appropriation for the second century habitat fund.
Reconsidered - 2019 |
Yea | pass | March 07, 2019 |
|
SB 181
provide for the transfer of funds from the budget reserve fund and to declare an emergency.
Do Pass Amended - 2019 |
Yea | pass | March 07, 2019 |
|
HB 1110
establish a penalty for certain persons who fail to file a birth certificate or who fail to provide the notice required for the filing of a death certificate.
Concurred in amendments - 2019 |
Yea | pass | March 07, 2019 |
|
SB 15
define solar energy facilities, establish certain provisions regarding solar energy permits, and revise the procedures by which the Public Utilities Commission processes facility permits.
Do Pass Amended - 2019 |
Yea | pass | March 07, 2019 |
|
HB 1171
allow certain veterans to attend courses offered at postsecondary technical institutes without payment of tuition.
Concurred in amendments - 2019 |
Yea | pass | March 07, 2019 |
|
SB 116
create the Dakota promise fund, provide Dakota promise grants, and to make an appropriation.
Do Pass Amended - 2019 |
Nay | pass | March 07, 2019 |
|
SB 176
make an appropriation for the second century habitat fund.
Motion to amend - 2019 |
Yea | pass | March 07, 2019 |
|
SB 118
establish certain provisions regarding advance care planning.
Do Pass Amended - 2019 |
Yea | pass | March 07, 2019 |
|
SB 116
create the Dakota promise fund, provide Dakota promise grants, and to make an appropriation.
Reconsidered - 2019 |
Nay | fail | March 07, 2019 |
|
SB 86
revise provisions regarding certain tax rates.
Tabled - 2019 |
Yea | pass | March 07, 2019 |
|
SB 164
establish procedures for the investigation of certain missing and murdered indigenous persons.
Do Pass Amended - 2019 |
Yea | pass | March 07, 2019 |
|
SB 179
revise the property tax levies for the general fund of school districts and to revise the state aid to education formula.
Do Pass Amended - 2019 |
Yea | pass | March 07, 2019 |
|
HR 1004
Petitioning Congress and the President to immediately defund Planned Parenthood of all federal funding; strongly condemning the recent unrestrictive abortion law passed in New York; and, expressing South Dakotans' continued resolve to secure the blessings of life and liberty for our posterity.
Adopt Resolution as amended - 2019 |
Yea | pass | March 07, 2019 |