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Tony Venhuizen's Political Summary
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Lieutenant Governor (SD)
, Republican President of the Senate
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02/03/2025
Vote:
Tony Venhuizen did not vote - SB 7 - Prohibits Sanctuary City Policies in the State
01/29/2025
Vote:
Tony Venhuizen Co-sponsored - HB 1130 - Amends the Date for School Board and Municipal Elections
01/22/2025
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Tony Venhuizen voted Yea (Passage) - HB 1056 - Authorizes the Sale and Use of Certain Products that Contain Kratom Drug
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Tony Venhuizen voted Yea (Passage) - HJR 5003 - Authorizes Asking Voters to Increase the Approval Threshold for Constitutional Amendments from a Simple Majority to 60%
01/14/2025
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Tony Venhuizen Co-sponsored - SB 7 - Prohibits Sanctuary City Policies in the State
11/07/2024
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Tony Venhuizen has failed the 2024 Political Courage Test.
10/24/2024
Endorsed:
Tony Venhuizen was endorsed by National Rifle Association (NRA)
10/17/2024
Rating:
Tony Venhuizen was rated 92% by National Rifle Association (NRA) (Candidate Positions)
03/06/2024
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Tony Venhuizen voted Yea (Conference Report Vote) - HB 1186 - Prohibits Carbon Dioxide Pipeline Easement Agreements from Exceeding 50 Years
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Tony Venhuizen voted Yea (Conference Report Vote) - SB 201 - Amends State Regulations on Pipeline Transmission Infrastructure
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