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Taffy Howard R

State Senator
South Dakota Senate District 34
Term: — – Jan. 3, 2026
Email: [email protected]
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Photo URL: https://sdlegislature.gov/inc/img/Legislators/Howard_2017.jpg

On Record (33)

Article / Text
Howard wins in District 34, vows to fight for people over special interests
Jun 03, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill ELECTIONSPlanning, Zoning and Housing ProgramsTax Increment Financing Districts
modify requirements to create a tax increment financing district.
May 23, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Animals and LivestockCRIMESPenaltyTrespass
prohibit the misrepresentation of an animal as a service animal and to provide a penalty therefor.
May 23, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDUREData CentersPromulgation of RulesPublic Utilities And CarriersReportsWater Rights
update provisions related to certain large-use customers of utilities.
May 23, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTPlanning, Zoning and Housing ProgramsTax Increment Financing Districts
modify the blight requirements for purposes of creating a tax increment financing district.
May 23, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDUREAgriculture and HorticultureFees
provide for an automatic refund of an assessment on crops, livestock, and milk.
May 23, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Data CentersUncodified Acts
impose a one-year moratorium on the construction or expansion of hyperscale data centers.
May 23, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Ballot MeasuresELECTIONSPlanning, Zoning and Housing ProgramsTax Increment Financing Districts
require a vote to approve the creation of certain tax increment financing districts.
May 23, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill GRANTSPlanning, Zoning and Housing ProgramsTax Increment Financing Districts
remove the authorization to issue grants as part of a tax increment financing district.
May 23, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Animals and LivestockPenalty
clarify the prohibition on injuring or harassing a service animal.
May 23, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Data CentersJudicial RemediesPlanning, Zoning and Housing Programs
limit nuisances caused by data centers.
May 23, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Commercial TruckingDriver LicenseMotor vehiclesPenaltyPromulgation of Rules
require that any holder of a commercial driver license in this state must be proficient in the English language, and to provide a penalty therefor.
May 23, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Animals and LivestockPenalty
modify the crime of cruelty to an animal and increase the penalty therefor.
May 23, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDUREInterim Legislative Committee BillPromulgation of RulesState Affairs And Government
require that agencies promulgating permanent rules publish the rules and associated rulemaking forms on a state website.
May 23, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDUREInterim Legislative Committee BillLEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHTPromulgation of RulesState Affairs And Government
clarify when agency financial resource information must be filed in the permanent administrative rulemaking process.
May 23, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDUREECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTFuture FundGRANTSPromulgation of RulesPublic Records and FilesReemployment Assistance
amend the process by which moneys are distributed from the employer's investment in South Dakota's future fund.
May 23, 2026 · source · details / share
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State Senator Howard anticipates legislation on data centers next session - KOTA Territory News
State Senator Howard anticipates legislation on data centers next session  KOTA Territory News
Apr 08, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Data CentersUncodified Acts
Impose a one-year moratorium on the construction or expansion of hyperscale data centers.
Impose a one-year moratorium on the construction or expansion of hyperscale data centers.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill GRANTSPlanning, Zoning and Housing ProgramsTax Increment Financing Districts
Remove the authorization to issue grants as part of a tax increment financing district.
Remove the authorization to issue grants as part of a tax increment financing district.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDUREData CentersPromulgation of RulesPublic Utilities And CarriersReportsWater Rights
Update provisions related to certain large-use customers of utilities.
Update provisions related to certain large-use customers of utilities.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Data CentersJudicial RemediesPlanning, Zoning and Housing Programs
Limit nuisances caused by data centers.
Limit nuisances caused by data centers.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Animals and LivestockCRIMESPenaltyTrespass
Prohibit the misrepresentation of an animal as a service animal and to provide a penalty therefor.
Prohibit the misrepresentation of an animal as a service animal and to provide a penalty therefor.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill FundGovernment Operations and AuditGRANTSInterim Legislative Committee BillPromulgation of RulesReemployment AssistanceFuture Fund
Amend the process by which moneys are distributed from the employer's investment in South Dakota's future fund.
Amend the process by which moneys are distributed from the employer's investment in South Dakota's future fund.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDUREECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTFuture FundGRANTSLEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHTPromulgation of RulesReemployment AssistanceReports
Amend the process by which moneys are distributed from the employer's investment in South Dakota's future fund.
Amend the process by which moneys are distributed from the employer's investment in South Dakota's future fund.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill AVIATIONCivil ForfeitureDronesLAW ENFORCEMENTTrespassHoghouse-Vehicle Bill
Increase penalties for the operation of drones over certain facilities and to provide for mitigation techniques and countermeasures.
Increase penalties for the operation of drones over certain facilities and to provide for mitigation techniques and countermeasures.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill FeesFuture FundReemployment Assistance
Modify requirements for payment of the employer's investment in South Dakota's future fee.
Modify requirements for payment of the employer's investment in South Dakota's future fee.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Boards And CommissionsCONFLICT OF INTERESTECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTState Affairs And Government
Prohibit members of the Board of Economic Development from having any interest in moneys from or approved by the Board of Economic Development.
Prohibit members of the Board of Economic Development from having any interest in moneys from or approved by the Board of Economic Development.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral VOTINGConstitutional AmendmentsBallot MeasuresSenate Joint Resolution
Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, clarifying that an individual must be a citizen of the United States to be eligible to vote.
Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, clarifying that an individual must be a citizen of the United States to be eligible to vote.
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral Property taxConstitutional AmendmentsBallot MeasuresProperty Assessment or ValuationSenate Joint Resolution
Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, limiting the assessed value of real property and limiting real property taxes.
Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, limiting the assessed value of real property and limiting real property taxes.
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTPlanning, Zoning and Housing ProgramsTax Increment Financing Districts
Modify the blight requirements for purposes of creating a tax increment financing district.
Modify the blight requirements for purposes of creating a tax increment financing district.
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral CountiesMunicipal GovernmentPlanning, Zoning and Housing ProgramsTax Increment Financing Districts
Require the approval of the county for the creation of a tax increment financing district by a municipality.
Require the approval of the county for the creation of a tax increment financing district by a municipality.
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral Controlled SubstancesPublic Health and Safety
Add certain substances to Schedule I of the controlled substances schedule.
Add certain substances to Schedule I of the controlled substances schedule.
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral TechnologyReportsLegislative StudyUncodified ActsDelayed Effective Date
Create a taskforce to study the impact of artificial intelligence systems on the state.
Create a taskforce to study the impact of artificial intelligence systems on the state.
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share

Crossposts (17)

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require an election for an excess tax levy of a school district.
May 23, 2026 · details / share
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reduce the duration of an individual's reemployment benefits.
May 23, 2026 · details / share
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lower a maximum limit on the tax increment base value.
May 23, 2026 · details / share
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prohibit the manufacture, sale, and distribution of any product containing cell-cultured protein, and provide a penalty therefor.
May 23, 2026 · details / share
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make an appropriation for roadway and related infrastructure improvements required because of construction activity at Ellsworth Air Force Base and to declare an emergency.
May 23, 2026 · details / share
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require the review of a financing plan to establish a tax increment financing district.
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provide for the establishment of charter schools.
May 23, 2026 · details / share
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establish a new fund to provide property tax relief.
May 23, 2026 · details / share
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terminate bounty payments for the control of nest predation.
May 23, 2026 · details / share
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prohibit certain state officers or employees from being employed by an organization that was the recipient of a contract awarded on behalf of a state agency for a period of time.
May 23, 2026 · details / share
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add licensed and registered child care programs to the definition of community safety zone.
May 23, 2026 · details / share
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limit the types of residential improvements for which counties, municipalities, and townships may require a permit.
May 23, 2026 · details / share
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establish procedures for anti-SLAPP actions to protect the exercise of a person's constitutional rights, including freedom of speech.
May 23, 2026 · details / share
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provide that a firearm silencer is not a controlled weapon.
May 23, 2026 · details / share
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establish the homeowner tax reduction fund.
May 23, 2026 · details / share
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modify the requirements for a petition to refer an excess tax levy of a school district to a vote.
May 23, 2026 · details / share
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protect residents from increased utility costs and utility shortages caused by data centers and clarify authority to regulate data centers.
May 23, 2026 · details / share