Jim Mehlhaff

Sponsored bills

• SB3: limit the types of residential improvements for which counties, municipalities, and townships may require a permit.
• SB136: make an appropriation for grants to support the purchase of personal protective equipment by volunteer fire departments and to declare an emergency.
• HB1215: authorize counties and municipalities to issue a license for a cigar bar.
• SB98: prevent virtual currency kiosk fraud.
• SB36: authorize certain utilities to establish wildfire mitigation plans and associated liability limitations for wildfire damages.
• SB113: increase the penalty for preventing practice of religion. (primary sponsor)
• SB87: clarify and establish requirements related to forensic medical examinations.
• SJR508: proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election, amendments to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota
• HC8019: honoring Dr. Kelly Glodt upon his retirement as superintendent of the Pierre School District.
• SC822: honoring TKO’s Custom Catering and Capitol Cafe for outstanding service.
• SC818: commending Grey Zabel for his achievements as a member of the 2026 Super Bowl-winning Seattle Seahawks. (primary sponsor)
• SB93: prohibit certain state officers or employees from being employed by an organization that was the recipient of a contract awarded
• HB1080: allow a business owner who is a veteran to display military specialty plates on a noncommercial vehicle registered to the veteran's business and to limit personal liability to the business owner and veteran.
• HB1034: increase fees for decals and license plates mailed to vehicle owners.
• SB218: provide for the establishment of charter schools.
• HB1072: provide an appropriation for a payment for state employee salaries.
• SJR503: applying to the United States Congress for a convention of the states to propose amendments to the United States Constitution re (primary sponsor)
• HB1268: repeal capital punishment.
• HB1196: provide for the participation of delegates from this state in an Article V convention, and to provide a penalty therefor. (primary sponsor)
• HB1058: require licensure for online pari-mutuel wagering pools for horse and dog races, and clarify the application of tax therefor.