Jim Mehlhaff
South Dakota · State Senator · District 24 · 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
Jan 27, 2026
Passed House
Sponsor
South Dakota House Bill 1058
Require licensure for online pari-mutuel wagering pools for horse and dog races, and clarify the application of tax therefor.
Active
Jan 26, 2026
Passed Senate
Sponsor
South Dakota Senate Joint Resolution 503
Applying to the United States Congress for a convention of the states to propose amendments to the United States Constitution regarding the imposition of fiscal restraints on the federal government, further limiting the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limiting the terms of office for members of Congress and other federal officials.
Active
Mar 31, 2025
Signed by Governor
Sponsor
South Dakota Senate Bill 106
Require an individual be registered as a voter of this state before being eligible to be a petition sponsor for a ballot measure.
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 13, 2025
Signed by Governor
Sponsor
South Dakota Senate Bill 8
Establish certain criminal offenses for boat operators and to provide penalties therefor.
Became Law
Recent Votes
Jan 27, 2026
Voted Yes
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Yes
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 Yes
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Yes
Do Pass
Passed
South Dakota Senate Bill 81
Clarify the prohibition on injuring or harassing a service animal.
Jan 27, 2026
Voted Yes
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Yes
Do Pass Amended
Passed
South Dakota Senate Bill 36
Authorize utilities to establish wildfire mitigation plans and associated liability limitations for wildfire damages.
Jan 27, 2026
Voted Yes
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Yes
Do Pass
Passed
South Dakota Senate Bill 82
Prohibit the misrepresentation of an animal as a service animal and to provide a penalty therefor.
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