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Key Votes

Date	No.	Title	Status
3/04/13	HB 1087	Authorizes School Sentinel Programs	Concurrence Vote Passed - House (40 - 19)
2/27/13	HB 1087	Authorizes School Sentinel Programs	Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 14)
1/29/13	HB 1087	Authorizes School Sentinel Programs	Bill Passed - House (42 - 27)
3/19/12	HB 1248	Authorizes the Concealed Carry of a Handgun Without a Permit	Veto Override Failed - House (27 - 40)
2/28/12	HB 1248	Authorizes the Concealed Carry of a Handgun Without a Permit	Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 11)

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Public Statements

Date	Title	Speaker	Location
6/14/13	Reps. Schrader, Gosar, Kilmer & Noem Introduce Bipartisan Healthy Forest ...	Rep. Kristi Noem	Washington, DC
6/14/13	Column - Promoting a Healthy Economy	Rep. Kristi Noem	Unknown
6/14/13	House Passes Noem's Sexual Assault Prevention Reforms	Rep. Kristi Noem	Washington, DC
6/13/13	Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act	Sen. John R. Thune	Washington, DC
6/13/13	Thune Offers Amendments to Strengthen Border Security	Sen. John R. Thune	Washington, DC

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Ratings

Year(s)	Name
2006	National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund - Lifetime Score
2008	National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund - Lifetime Score
2010	National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund - Positions on Gun Rights
2006	South Dakota Shooting Sports Association - Positions
2002	South Dakota Gun Owners of America - Positions

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Ballot Measures

Date	State	Title	Outcome
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