South Dakota SenateSB 21
modify tax refunds for elderly persons and persons with a disability.
Failed 15–18Crossed party lines
What it does: On the version voted Feb 25, 2026: Changes the retail sales tax refund for elderly and disabled households to a pro rata share of the appropriated amount, and repeals the property tax refund program in chapter 10-18A. (AI-written summary of the bill; the official record shows the exact version voted)
Question before the chamber: Do Pass
The tally
Yes 15 · No 18 · Not voting 2
Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Republicans | 9 | 13 | 1 |
| Other or unknown party | 4 | 5 | 1 |
Most Democrats voted yes; most Republicans voted no. 9 members voted against their party’s majority.
Voted against their party’s majority
- Brandon WipfR22Yes
- Casey CrabtreeR8Yes
- Helene DuhamelR32Yes
- Jim MehlhaffR24Yes
- Kyle SchoenfishR19Yes
- Michael RohlR1Yes
- Randy DeibertR31Yes
- Stephanie SauderR4Yes
- Tim ReedR7Yes
The full roll (35)
Yes 15
No 18
Not voting 2
“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.