Larry Zikmund
Born
1946
Contact
Email · Larry.Zikmund@sdlegislature.gov
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61
Bills sponsored
this session · 630 all-time
0
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 0 all-time
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Enacted into law
counting…
3898
Recorded votes
96%
Vote participation
voted in 96% of 3898 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
71 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
92.1%
based on 427 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
7.9%
based on 427 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
99.5%
based on 427 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
630 billsCurrent session 61 bills
- SB 136 make an appropriation for grants to support the purchase of personal protective equipment by volunteer fire departments and to declare an emergency. Signed
- SC 819 honoring the 2025-2026 Canton C-Hawk girls wrestling team. 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
- HB 1183 revise qualifications for immunity from prosecution following a drug-related overdose. Signed
- HB 1279 permit technical college employees to join the state health plan. In Committee
- HB 1147 make an appropriation for the purchase and distribution of food by a statewide distribution organization. In Committee
- SJR 502 applying to the United States Congress under Article V of the United States Constitution to call for a convention proposing an amendment to the constitution fixing the number of justices of the United States Supreme Court at one chief justice and eight associate justices. Passed
- HB 1143 authorize the possession and self-administration of diabetes medications by a student on school property and at school-related events and activities. Signed
- HB 1256 require the promulgation of rules related to accessing the capitol complex and providing electronic card access to capitol access pass holders. In Committee
- HC 8012 recognizing Captain Royce Williams for his exemplary military service and bravery in combat. Introduced
- SB 199 establish a new fund to provide property tax relief. Failed
- SB 81 clarify the prohibition on injuring or harassing a service animal. Signed
- HB 1056 require that the Department of Social Services submit a federal waiver request to exclude soft drinks from the supplemental nutrition assistance program. Signed
- HB 1125 create a taskforce to study the impact of artificial intelligence systems on the state. In Committee
- SB 118 deposit certain tax revenues into a homeowner tax reduction fund. In Committee
- SB 5 require the disclosure of whether a ballot question was proposed by initiative or by the Legislature. Signed
- SCR 602 celebrating the sister-state relationship with Taiwan. Introduced
- HB 1141 provide an additional means of determining the purchase price of a used motor vehicle acquired by gift or other transfer. In Committee
- 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. Signed
- HC 8007 recognizing Scouting America Day at the Capitol and celebrating Scouting America for one hundred sixteen years of service to American youth. Introduced
- SC 805 commending and honoring the 2024-2025 Outstanding School Administrators of South Dakota: Dr. Jeff Danielsen, Watertown, School Superintendent; Bo Beck, Aberdeen, Middle School Principal; Connie Alspach, Dupree, School Business Official; Jay Swatek, Tea, Elementary School Principal; Kelly Messmer, Harding County, Secondary School Principal; Sherri Nelson, Brandon Valley, Curriculum Leader; and Monica Waltman, Douglas, Director of Special Education. Introduced
- SB 12 provide for a refund of property taxes in previous years for qualifying veterans and surviving spouses. Signed
- HCR 6012 recognizing the YMCA for 175 years of service to youth, families, and communities in South Dakota and across the United States. Introduced
- HB 1240 establish requirements for the distribution and sale of vapor products, and to provide a penalty therefor. In Committee
Historical 569 bills
- HB 1079 increase the number of off-sale licenses from two to three in municipalities and counties of one thousand or less. Signed
- SJR 501 Providing legislative approval for a future use water permit application by the Western Dakota Regional Water System. Signed
- SCR 604 Supporting the expansion of transportation services for veterans receiving medical care in this state. Died
- SB 131 establish an electronic system for vehicle titles. Signed
- HB 1198 modify the tuition benefit for dependents and spouses of disabled and deceased veterans. 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
- HB 1141 provide an exception for employers to acquire and distribute opioid antagonists that are available over the counter. Signed
- SB 85 provide property tax relief to certain senior owners of owner-occupied single-family dwellings. Died
- HB 1129 provide for the transfer of motor vehicles and boats upon death. Signed
- 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
- HB 1106 require a report regarding refugee resettlement services. Signed
- SB 13 clarify the enactment and effective date of a measure initiated or referred within a political subdivision. Signed
- HB 1068 allow a student to wear certain military decorations at a school graduation ceremony and to declare an emergency. Signed
- HB 1084 provide free state park and recreation area admission to current and former members of the South Dakota National Guard and their spouses and dependents. Died
- SB 7 prohibit the adoption or implementation of certain policies related to immigration enforcement. Signed
- 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. Signed
- SC 801 Recognizing and expressing gratitude to South Dakota Wildland Fire and Black Hills volunteer fire departments for their quick response and cooperation on Black Hills wildfires. Died
- HB 1054 allow public schools to authorize an individual to volunteer or be employed as a school chaplain. Died
- HC 8001 Honoring Donna Leslie of the South Dakota Retailers Association for outstanding service to the business community. Died
- SB 8 establish certain criminal offenses for boat operators and to provide penalties therefor. Signed
- HB 1010 require cost model reports for certain programs and institutions. Died
- SCR 601 Supporting the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 12 to honor the late Helen Miller. Died
- SC 810 Honoring Hannah Heiman of Clark, South Dakota Girls State Governor, and David Yusten Jr. of Sioux Falls, South Dakota Boys State Governor, and the South Dakota American Legion and Auxiliary for their sponsorship and coordination of the Girls State and Boys State programs. Died
- SB 79 permit the operation of a Class I electric bicycle on the Mickelson Trail. Signed
Voting record
Current session 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
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HB 1326
appropriate money for the ordinary expenses of the legislative, judicial, and executive departments of the state, the current expenses of state institutions, interest on the public debt, and common schools.
Do Pass |
Yea | pass | March 11, 2026 |
|
SB 78
revise the General Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2026.
Do Pass Amended |
Yea | pass | March 11, 2026 |
|
HB 1051
revise property tax levies for school districts and to revise the state aid to general and special education formulas.
Do Pass Amended |
Yea | pass | March 11, 2026 |
|
HB 1139
appropriate money for the ordinary expenses of the legislative, judicial, and executive departments of the state, the current expenses of state institutions, interest on the public debt, and common schools.
Tabled |
Yea | pass | March 11, 2026 |
|
HB 1200
make an appropriation for victim services provided by nonprofit organizations.
Do Pass Amended |
Yea | pass | February 26, 2026 |
|
SB 69
make an appropriation for the purchase of a new Division of Highway Patrol airplane and mission equipment and to declare an emergency.
Do Pass |
Yea | pass | February 26, 2026 |
|
HB 1073
provide for the creation of a cardiac emergency plan in every school and to make an appropriation therefor.
Do Pass |
Yea | fail | February 26, 2026 |
|
HB 1202
authorize the construction of a trades center on the campus of Lake Area Technical College, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.
Do Pass Amended |
Yea | pass | February 26, 2026 |
|
SB 206
make an appropriation to contract for a study on the length of service award programs for volunteers.
Tabled |
Nay | pass | February 26, 2026 |
|
SB 217
make an appropriation for a fire management officer position within the Department of Public Safety.
Tabled |
Yea | pass | February 26, 2026 |
|
HB 1213
make an appropriation for a statewide educator retention initiative.
Tabled |
Yea | pass | February 26, 2026 |
|
SB 37
make appropriations for water and environmental purposes and to declare an emergency.
Do Pass |
Yea | pass | February 26, 2026 |
|
SB 136
make an appropriation for grants to support the purchase of personal protective equipment by volunteer fire departments and to declare an emergency.
Do Pass |
Yea | pass | February 26, 2026 |
|
HB 1073
provide for the creation of a cardiac emergency plan in every school and to make an appropriation therefor.
Deferred to the 41st legislative day |
Nay | pass | February 26, 2026 |
|
SB 174
make an appropriation to defray the operational costs of school districts.
Tabled |
Nay | pass | February 26, 2026 |
|
HB 1204
create the South Dakota school construction fund, provide for the transfer of moneys to the fund, and make an appropriation therefor.
Tabled |
Nay | pass | February 26, 2026 |
|
HB 1086
make an appropriation for providing a grant to a nonprofit that delivers programming to support offenders and correctional staff.
Do Pass |
Yea | pass | February 26, 2026 |
|
SB 79
make an appropriation to the South Dakota Board of Technical Education to construct an advanced manufacturing laboratory space and classrooms on the campus of Southeast Technical College and to declare an emergency.
Do Pass |
Yea | pass | February 26, 2026 |
|
SB 213
create the building opportunity through out-of-school time program and the building opportunity through out-of-school time program fund, authorize a new fee, make an appropriation therefor, and transfer moneys to the building opportunity through out-of-school time program fund.
Tabled |
Nay | pass | February 25, 2026 |
|
HB 1150
make an appropriation to increase the rate of payment for federally qualified health centers.
Tabled |
Yea | pass | February 25, 2026 |
|
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.
Do Pass |
Yea | pass | February 25, 2026 |
|
HB 1262
make an appropriation for a non-residential, school-based, therapeutic services facility in Brown County and to declare an emergency.
Do Pass |
Yea | pass | February 25, 2026 |
|
HB 1293
make an appropriation for increasing the benefit amounts of the temporary assistance for needy families program, and to declare an emergency.
Tabled |
Yea | pass | February 25, 2026 |
|
HB 1048
make an appropriation for the expansion of broadband infrastructure and to declare an emergency.
Do Pass |
Yea | pass | February 25, 2026 |
|
HB 1147
make an appropriation for the purchase and distribution of food by a statewide distribution organization.
Tabled |
Nay | pass | February 25, 2026 |
|
HB 1261
provide a tax credit for owner-occupied property, to make an appropriation therefor, and to transfer moneys to the general fund.
Do Pass Amended |
Nay | pass | February 25, 2026 |
|
SB 240
make an appropriation for county rural access infrastructure and to declare an emergency.
Do Pass |
Yea | pass | February 24, 2026 |
|
SB 220
authorize a comprehensive study of juvenile correctional and residential facilities, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.
Do Pass |
Yea | pass | February 24, 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.
Do Pass |
Yea | pass | February 24, 2026 |
|
HB 1244
repeal the special donations fund and make an appropriation to the Department of Education for the provision of a grant to support the Jobs for America's Graduates-South Dakota program.
Do Pass |
Yea | pass | February 24, 2026 |
|
HB 1072
provide an appropriation for a payment for state employee salaries.
Tabled |
Yea | pass | February 19, 2026 |
|
SB 20
make an appropriation for tax refunds for elderly persons and persons with a disability, and to declare an emergency.
Do Pass |
Yea | pass | February 11, 2026 |
|
SB 55
make an appropriation for the payment of extraordinary litigation expenses and to declare an emergency.
Do Pass |
Yea | pass | February 11, 2026 |
|
HB 1043
make an appropriation to reimburse health care professionals who have complied with the requirements for rural recruitment assistance programs, and to declare an emergency.
Do Pass |
Yea | pass | February 09, 2026 |
|
SB 117
make an appropriation for the design and construction of a new soccer venue at South Dakota State University and to declare an emergency.
Do Pass |
Yea | pass | February 09, 2026 |
|
SB 116
make an appropriation for the design and construction of an indoor athletics facility at Dakota State University and to declare an emergency.
Do Pass Amended |
Yea | pass | February 09, 2026 |
|
HB 1118
make an appropriation for the design and construction of an addition to the existing swine wean-to-finish barn at South Dakota State University and to declare an emergency.
Do Pass |
Yea | pass | February 09, 2026 |
|
HB 1041
authorize the expansion and renovation of the Sturgis Readiness Center, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.
Do Pass |
Yea | pass | February 09, 2026 |
|
SB 67
make an appropriation for costs related to emergencies and disasters impacting the state and to declare an emergency.
Do Pass |
Yea | pass | February 09, 2026 |
|
SB 68
make an appropriation for costs related to the suppression of wildfires impacting the state and to declare an emergency.
Do Pass |
Yea | pass | February 09, 2026 |
|
HB 1137
make an appropriation for the design and construction of an athletic facility at the University of South Dakota and to declare an emergency.
Do Pass |
Yea | pass | February 09, 2026 |
|
HB 1046
authorize the Department of Corrections to demolish the Pierre Minimum Center, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.
Do Pass |
Yea | pass | February 09, 2026 |
|
SB 225
apportion interest earnings from the unclaimed property trust fund to school districts.
Referred to |
Yea | pass | February 06, 2026 |
|
SB 102
modify the distribution of gaming revenues.
Referred to |
Yea | pass | February 06, 2026 |
|
HB 1021
authorize the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources to dismantle and demolish buildings on the South Dakota State Fairgrounds, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.
Do Pass |
Yea | pass | January 26, 2026 |
|
HB 1042
authorize the construction of a National Guard vehicle maintenance shop in Sturgis, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.
Do Pass |
Yea | pass | January 26, 2026 |
|
HB 1047
make an appropriation for the construction costs at the Blue Dog State Fish Hatchery, and to declare an emergency.
Do Pass |
Yea | pass | January 26, 2026 |
|
SB 39
revise provisions relating to industrial hemp.
Do Pass |
Yea | pass | January 23, 2026 |
|
HB 1044
make an appropriation to implement the rural health transformation program, and to declare an emergency.
Motion to amend |
Yea | pass | January 22, 2026 |
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HB 1044
make an appropriation to implement the rural health transformation program, and to declare an emergency.
Do Pass Amended |
Yea | pass | January 22, 2026 |