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Summary

Senator Bill 'Billy' L. Van Gerpen

Full Name: Bill 'Billy' L. Van Gerpen
Office: State Senate (SD) - District 19, Republican
First Elected: 11/06/2012
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Karen; 2 Children: Shawn, Laura
Birth Date: 03/16/1949
Birth Place: Scotland, SD
Home City: Tyndall, SD
Religion: Baptist

Recent Key Votes

SB 115 - Increases Commercial Fertilizer Inspection Fee
Legislation (Nay)

March 25, 2013 - Increases the state commercial fertilizer tonnage inspection fee from $0.15 per ton to $0.30 per ton (Sec. 2). Increases the state commercial ...

SB 106 - Prohibits Minors from Using a Cell Phone While Driving
Legislation (Nay)

March 6, 2013 - Prohibits an individual with an instruction permit or restricted minors permit from using any wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle (Secs. 2 ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

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2012 National Rifle Association Candidate Positions on Gun Rights 50%
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Bill Van Gerpen has 100% Political Courage

Bill Van Gerpen has demonstrated Political Courage by telling citizens where he stands on the issues he/ she may face if elected.

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Contact Information

Capitol Webmail
http://legis.state.sd.us/email/LegislatorEmail.aspx?MemberID=187

Capitol Website
http://legis.state.sd.us/sessions/2013/MemberDetail.aspx?Member=187

Capitol
Capitol Building
500 East Capitol Avenue
Pierre, SD 57501
Phone: 605-773-3251

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