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John Hughes R

State Representative
South Dakota House of Representatives District 12
Term: — – Jan. 3, 2026
Email: [email protected]

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On Record (17)

Bill Code CommissionInterim Legislative Committee BillLegislature and Statutes
update the official code of laws.
May 23, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDUREDelayed Effective DatePenaltyProperty taxTax Exemptions and RefundsTaxation
create a new class of nonagricultural property for purposes of taxation, and to provide a penalty therefor.
May 23, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill COLLECTIVE BARGAININGEducationLabor and EmploymentTEACHERS
limit the use of taxpayer funds and resources by a public education employer to support a labor organization or affiliate and to provide a penalty therefor.
May 23, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDUREEnvironmental ProtectionFundPipelinesPublic Utilities And Carriers
require certain applicants that seek a permit from the Public Utilities Commission of the State of South Dakota to prepare and pay for an environmental impact statement.
May 23, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Attorney's FeesCourt CostsDelayed Effective DateLIABILITYMINORSParental ControlPenaltyTechnologyTelecommunicationsTrade Regulation
create requirements for age verification and parental consent for application stores and to provide a penalty therefor.
May 23, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Confidential InformationData CentersPublic Records and FilesState Affairs And Government
prohibit nondisclosure of certain agreements related to data centers.
May 23, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill AbortionAttorney's FeesCRIMESFundPenalty
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.
May 23, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Courts and JudiciaryCRIMINAL PROCEDUREProbation
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.
May 23, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill AdoptionCIVIL PROCEDUREDomestic Relations
revise a provision related to the venue of adoption proceedings.
May 23, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Ballot MeasuresProperty taxSCHOOL DISTRICTSTaxation
Require an election for an excess tax levy of a school district.
Require an election for an excess tax levy of a school district.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Attorney's FeesCourt CostsDelayed Effective DateLIABILITYMINORSParental ControlPenaltyTechnologyTelecommunicationsTrade Regulation
Create requirements for age verification and parental consent for application stores and to provide a penalty therefor.
Create requirements for age verification and parental consent for application stores and to provide a penalty therefor.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDUREDelayed Effective DatePenaltyProperty taxTax Exemptions and RefundsTaxation
Create a new class of nonagricultural property for purposes of taxation, and to provide a penalty therefor.
Create a new class of nonagricultural property for purposes of taxation, and to provide a penalty therefor.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Code CommissionInterim Legislative Committee BillLegislature and Statutes
Update the official code of laws.
Update the official code of laws.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral VOTINGConstitutional AmendmentsBallot Measures
Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, requiring that a constitutional amendment receive an affirmative vote of sixty percent of the votes cast before the measure is enacted.
Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, requiring that a constitutional amendment receive an affirmative vote of sixty percent of the votes cast before the measure is enacted.
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral Data CentersConfidential InformationState Affairs And GovernmentPublic Records and Files
Prohibit nondisclosure of certain agreements related to data centers.
Prohibit nondisclosure of certain agreements related to data centers.
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral EducationLabor and EmploymentTEACHERSCOLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Limit the use of taxpayer funds and resources by a public education employer to support a labor organization or affiliate and to provide a penalty therefor.
Limit the use of taxpayer funds and resources by a public education employer to support a labor organization or affiliate and to provide a penalty therefor.
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral CIVIL PROCEDUREAdoptionDomestic Relations
Revise a provision related to the venue of adoption proceedings.
Revise a provision related to the venue of adoption proceedings.
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share

Crossposts (11)

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provide a tax credit for owner-occupied property, to make an appropriation therefor, and to transfer moneys to the general fund.
May 23, 2026 · details / share
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direct the amendment of the Administrative Rules of South Dakota regarding the coursework required for high school graduation.
May 23, 2026 · details / share
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require that corrected information be posted at least twenty-four hours prior to a meeting of a political subdivision.
May 23, 2026 · details / share
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revise provisions related to birth centers and the practice of certified professional midwives at birth centers.
May 23, 2026 · details / share
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modify provisions of a report required by the Governor's Office of Economic Development on certain awards and grants.
May 23, 2026 · details / share
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allow for the expungement of records pertinent to dismissed protection order cases.
May 23, 2026 · details / share
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establish parameters for the reimbursement of school districts that provide free or reduced-price meals to students.
May 23, 2026 · details / share
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except victims of human trafficking or domestic abuse from certain clemency notice requirements.
May 23, 2026 · details / share
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require education in prenatal human growth and development.
May 23, 2026 · details / share
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require the sealing of court files upon dismissal or denial of a petition for a protection order.
May 23, 2026 · details / share
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provide for the sale of producer-raised meat and meat food products directly to consumers pending legalization under federal law.
May 23, 2026 · details / share