South Dakota SenateHB 1082
establish parameters for the reimbursement of school districts that provide free or reduced-price meals to students.
Passed 20–14Bipartisan
What it does: On the version voted Feb 24, 2026: Bars school districts from charging students eligible for reduced-price meals under the federal lunch and breakfast programs, and has the state Department of Education reimburse districts the difference between the free and reduced-price meal rates for those meals. (AI-written summary of the bill; the official record shows the exact version voted)
Question before the chamber: Do Pass Amended
The tally
Yes 20 · No 14 · Not voting 1
Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Republicans | 14 | 9 | 0 |
| Other or unknown party | 4 | 5 | 1 |
Most Democrats voted yes; most Republicans voted yes. 9 members voted against their party’s majority.
Voted against their party’s majority
- Chris KarrR11No
- Greg BlancR35No
- Jim MehlhaffR24No
- Joy HohnR9No
- Kevin JensenR16No
- Lauren NelsonR18No
- Sam MartyR28No
- Sue PetersonR13No
- Tamara GroveR26No
The full roll (35)
Yes 20
No 14
Not voting 1
“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.