Chris G. Karr
South Dakota · State Senator · District 11 · Republican
Address
Capitol Building 500 E. Capitol Ave., Pierre, SD 57501
Phone
605-773-3821
Address
Capitol Building 500 E. Capitol Ave., Pierre, SD 57501
Phone
605-773-3821
Featured Bills
Mar 31, 2025
Signed by Governor
Sponsor
South Dakota House Bill 1130
Provide permissible dates for municipal and school district elections.
Became Law
Mar 31, 2025
Vetoed by Governor
Sponsor
South Dakota House Bill 1169
Modify the signature requirement for a petition to initiate a constitutional amendment.
Active
Mar 31, 2025
Signed by Governor
Sponsor
South Dakota Senate Bill 143
Modify the composition and staffing requirements of the South Dakota-Ireland Trade Commission.
Became Law
Mar 13, 2025
Signed by Governor
Sponsor
South Dakota Senate Bill 145
Require legislative approval of real property leases that are necessary for the operation of state government and exceed specified durations or rental payments.
Became Law
Mar 13, 2025
Signed by Governor
Sponsor
South Dakota Senate Bill 144
Require legislative approval for significant capital expenditures by the Department of Game, Fish and Parks.
Became Law
Recent Votes
Jan 27, 2026
Voted No
No
Deferred to the 41st legislative day
Passed
South Dakota Senate Bill 86
Authorize purchasing agency verification and monitoring of workers' compensation insurance coverage obtained by public improvement contractors.
Jan 27, 2026
Voted Yes
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Yes
Jan 27, 2026
Voted Yes
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Yes
Adopt Resolution as amended
Passed
South Dakota Senate Concurrent Resolution 604
Urging the people of the state of South Dakota to return to the Lord Most High, the Almighty and Uncreate, and plead for His mercy upon the state.
Jan 27, 2026
Voted No
No
Do Pass Amended
Passed
South Dakota Senate Bill 36
Authorize utilities to establish wildfire mitigation plans and associated liability limitations for wildfire damages.
Jan 26, 2026
Voted Excused
Excused
Deferred to the 41st legislative day
Passed
South Dakota Senate Bill 66
Prohibit the use of automatic tabulating equipment and electronic ballot marking systems.
Jan 26, 2026
Voted Excused
Excused
Do Pass
Failed
South Dakota Senate Bill 66
Prohibit the use of automatic tabulating equipment and electronic ballot marking systems.
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