JC

John Carley

State Senator · South Dakota Senate District 29

Bills introduced (19)

SDSB175Passed

Require that an individual provide proof of citizenship when registering to vote and to declare an emergency.

Signed by the Governor on March 30, 2026 S.J. 550 · March 30, 2026

Yes 64No 3Other 3
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SDSJR506Introduced

Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, resetting, then limiting property taxes to a flat rate, until adjusted when sold.

Taxation Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 4, NAYS 1. S.J. 17 · February 20, 2026

Yes 4No 1Other 2
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SDHB1182Introduced

Establish a data collection system pertaining to assisted reproductive technology and to provide a penalty therefor.

House of Representatives Do Pass Amended, Failed, YEAS 25, NAYS 42. H.J. 358 · February 18, 2026

Yes 25No 42Other 3
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SDHB1287Introduced

Require an alternate approval process for an operation that extracts materials by the use of explosives.

House of Representatives Do Pass, Failed, YEAS 29, NAYS 37. H.J. 337 · February 17, 2026

Yes 29No 37Other 4
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SDHB1288Introduced

Modify the authority of a political subdivision to adopt mining ordinances.

Agriculture and Natural Resources Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 3. H.J. 27 · February 17, 2026

Yes 7No 3Other 3
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SDSB188Introduced

Revise public notice requirements for new sand, gravel, and construction aggregate mines.

Commerce and Energy Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 1. · February 12, 2026

Yes 7No 1Other 1
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SDSB155Introduced

Increase legislative oversight procedures and protections against conflicts of interest, and to provide a penalty therefor.

State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 1. S.J. 23 · February 11, 2026

Yes 7No 1Other 1
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SDSB194Introduced

Limit the potency of cannabis products sold at medical cannabis dispensaries.

Health and Human Services Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 1. S.J. 13 · February 11, 2026

Yes 6No 1Other 0
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SDSB181Introduced

Cause the repeal of the medical cannabis chapter upon the federal re-scheduling of cannabis.

Health and Human Services Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0. S.J. 13 · February 11, 2026

Yes 7No 0Other 0
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SDSB94Introduced

Revise provisions pertaining to open records.

State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 1. S.J. 21 · February 9, 2026

Yes 8No 1Other 0
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SDHB1212Introduced

Revise provisions in order to strengthen protections for unborn children.

Health and Human Services Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 4. H.J. 13 · February 5, 2026

Yes 9No 4Other 0
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SDSB143Introduced

Require that the Department of Health annually report on public health effects of cannabis use.

Health and Human Services Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 1. S.J. 10 · February 4, 2026

Yes 6No 1Other 0
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Showing the 12 most recently active.

Recent votes

BillVote onVote
SB121

Transfer moneys and make an appropriation for the replacement of the Richmond Lake dam and spillway and to declare an emergency.

Senate · Conference Committee Report adopted

March 30, 2026

No
HB1051

Revise property tax levies for school districts and to revise the state aid to general and special education formulas.

Senate · Do Pass Amended

March 12, 2026

Yes
HB1326

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.

Senate · Do Pass

March 12, 2026

No
SB78

Revise the General Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2026.

Senate · Do Pass Amended

March 12, 2026

No
HB1051

Revise property tax levies for school districts and to revise the state aid to general and special education formulas.

Chamber not recorded · Do Pass Amended

March 11, 2026

Yes
SB78

Revise the General Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2026.

Chamber not recorded · Do Pass Amended

March 11, 2026

No
HB1209

Require employment verification eligibility through the e-verify program and to provide a penalty therefor.

Senate · Reconsidered

March 11, 2026

Yes
HB1209

Require employment verification eligibility through the e-verify program and to provide a penalty therefor.

Senate · Conference Committee report not adopted, no committee appointed

March 11, 2026

No
SB74

Transfer moneys to the general fund from the budget reserve fund and the general revenue replacement fund, and to declare an emergency.

Senate · Conference Committee Report adopted

March 11, 2026

Yes
HB1326

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.

Chamber not recorded · Do Pass

March 11, 2026

No
HB1200

Make an appropriation for victim services provided by nonprofit organizations.

Senate · Conference Committee Report adopted

March 11, 2026

No
HB1139

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.

Chamber not recorded · Tabled

March 11, 2026

Yes
SB245

Create the homeowner property tax reduction fund, and to transfer moneys to the homeowner property tax reduction fund.

Senate · Concurred in amendments

March 11, 2026

Yes
SB119

Create the capitol restoration fund and to transfer moneys thereto.

Senate · Concurred in amendments

March 10, 2026

No
SB221

Regulate the retail sale of nicotine products, and to provide a penalty therefor.

Senate · Concurred in amendments

March 10, 2026

Yes
SB135

Protect residents from increased utility costs and utility shortages caused by data centers and clarify authority to regulate data centers.

Senate · Concurred in amendments

March 10, 2026

Yes
SB171

Amend provisions pertaining to the processing of absentee ballots and to declare an emergency.

Senate · Concurred in amendments

March 10, 2026

Yes
SB106

Modify the amount required to be set aside for extraordinary expenses incurred in providing special education programs.

Senate · Concurred in amendments

March 10, 2026

No
SB159

Revise requirements pertaining to the minimum age for marriage.

Senate · Concurred in amendments

March 10, 2026

Yes
SB39

Revise provisions relating to industrial hemp.

Senate · Concurred in amendments

March 10, 2026

No
HB1148

Adopt the respiratory care interstate compact.

Senate · Do Pass

March 9, 2026

No
HB1140

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.

Senate · Do Pass Amended

March 9, 2026

Yes
HB1241

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.

Senate · Do Pass Amended

March 9, 2026

Yes
HB1241

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.

Senate · Reconsidered

March 9, 2026

Yes
HB1241

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.

Senate · Do Pass Amended

March 9, 2026

Yes
HB1215

Authorize counties and municipalities to issue a license for a cigar bar.

Senate · Do Pass Amended

March 9, 2026

No
HB1320

Revise a provision related to service of process for boards of county commissioners.

Senate · Do Pass Amended

March 9, 2026

Yes
HB1274

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.

Senate · Do Pass Amended

March 9, 2026

Yes
HB1135

Make an appropriation to enhance the economic health of South Dakota.

Senate · Tabled

March 9, 2026

Yes
HB1160

Repeal the medical marijuana oversight committee.

Senate · Do Pass

March 9, 2026

No
HB1160

Repeal the medical marijuana oversight committee.

Senate · Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6

March 9, 2026

No
HB1249

Amend provisions pertaining to the School Finance Accountability Board, and the process by which a recommendation of the board is approved.

Senate · Do Pass Amended

March 9, 2026

Yes
HB1303

Promote the future success and development of South Dakota.

Senate · Tabled

March 9, 2026

Yes
HB1149

Adopt the athletic trainer licensure compact.

Senate · Do Pass

March 9, 2026

No
HB1038

Allow the Public Utilities Commission to assess actual costs to data centers that are customers of public utilities.

Senate · Do Pass Amended

March 9, 2026

Yes
HB1253

Adjust the assessment methodology for owner-occupied single-family dwellings and nonagricultural property.

Senate · Do Pass Amended

March 9, 2026

Yes
HB1134

Make an appropriation for the economic development prosperity of South Dakota.

Senate · Tabled

March 9, 2026

Yes
HB1187

Add coaches to the list of mandatory reporters of child abuse or neglect.

Senate · Do Pass Amended

March 9, 2026

Yes
SB49

Safeguard the integrity, privacy, and security of genetic data and provide a civil penalty therefor.

Senate · Concurred in amendments

March 9, 2026

Yes
HB1082

Establish parameters for the reimbursement of school districts that provide free or reduced-price meals to students.

Senate · Do Pass Amended

March 9, 2026

No
HB1082

Establish parameters for the reimbursement of school districts that provide free or reduced-price meals to students.

Senate · Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6

March 9, 2026

No
HB1006

Create a taskforce to study the creation of Indian medicaid managed care entities in the state.

Senate · Do Pass Amended

March 9, 2026

No
HB1176

Clarify bond or pre-trial release upon sobriety program participation.

Senate · Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6

March 9, 2026

No
HB1323

Modify the requirements to refer an ordinance or resolution to the voters of a political subdivision.

Senate · Do Pass Amended

March 9, 2026

Yes
HB1184

Define man and woman throughout the state.

Senate · Do Pass Amended

March 9, 2026

Yes
HB1302

Address issues facing South Dakota.

Senate · Tabled

March 9, 2026

Yes
HB1298

Prohibit the electronic publication of certain information about a judicial officer or law enforcement officer and provide a penalty therefor.

Senate · Do Pass Amended

March 5, 2026

Yes
HB1299

Permit the use of biological filtration systems in water recreational facilities located in certain lodging establishments.

Senate · Do Pass Amended

March 5, 2026

Yes
HB1175

Revise provisions related to Division of Criminal Investigation cooperation with Indian tribes.

Senate · Do Pass

March 5, 2026

Yes
SB41

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.

Senate · Concurred in amendments

March 5, 2026

Yes
HB1280

Increase penalties for the operation of drones over certain facilities and to provide for mitigation techniques and countermeasures.

Senate · Do Pass Amended

March 5, 2026

Yes
SB214

Amend provisions pertaining to the publication of the statewide voter registration file.

Senate · Concurred in amendments

March 5, 2026

Yes
SB131

Revise the season in which a nonprofit organization may host a special pheasant hunt for disabled veterans and Purple Heart recipients.

Senate · Concurred in amendments

March 5, 2026

Yes
HB1245

Authorize municipalities to establish a local funding mechanism for capital improvement projects.

Senate · Do Pass Amended

March 5, 2026

No
HB1232

Establish principles for a state agency to consider when formulating or implementing a program that has the potential of affecting tribal members on a reservation.

Senate · Do Pass Amended

March 5, 2026

Yes
SB132

Modify provisions related to the South Dakota Veterans Council.

Senate · Concurred in amendments

March 5, 2026

Yes
SB90

Expand the information required to be sent to the prescription drug monitoring program for each registry identification card holder.

Senate · Concurred in amendments

March 5, 2026

Yes
HB1220

Regulate the sale of nicotine products, and to provide a penalty therefor.

Senate · Do Pass Amended

March 5, 2026

No
HB1161

Amend provisions related to changing rooms, sleeping quarters, and restrooms.

Senate · Do Pass Amended

March 5, 2026

Yes
HB1183

Revise qualifications for immunity from prosecution following a drug-related overdose.

Senate · Do Pass

March 5, 2026

Yes