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Carl E. Perry

Carl E. Perry

State Senator
SD-003
Republican
F
50%
Freedom Score
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Session Voting Records

Reports

2025-2026 Sessions

South Dakota: Senate
Score: 33

Free School Meals

Establishes state-reimbursement rules for school districts that provide free or reduced-price meals to students.
Read More Pro-Freedom Vote: No Vote Cast: Yes Annual cost per household: -$1.62
HB1082 Passed 20 to 14 on 3/9/2026

Abortion-drug Ban

Prohibits the dispensing, distribution, sale, or advertisement of drugs, substances, or other items intended to cause an unlawful abortion.
Read More Pro-Freedom Vote: Yes Vote Cast: Yes
HB1274 Passed 31 to 2 on 3/9/2026

Government Loans

Authorizes loans from the South Dakota Housing Infrastructure Fund for airport infrastructure projects.
Read More Pro-Freedom Vote: No Vote Cast: Yes Annual cost per household: -$547.00
SB76 Passed 22 to 11 on 2/23/2026

Parental Rights

Would have codified certain parental rights in state law, including the right of parents to direct the upbringing, education, and healthcare of their minor children.
Read More Pro-Freedom Vote: Yes Vote Cast: Yes
SB190 Passed 19 to 15 on 2/17/2026

Government Health Program

Appropriates federal funding to carry out the state's Rural Health Transformation Program.
Read More Pro-Freedom Vote: No Vote Cast: Yes Annual cost per household: -$1,100.00
HB1044 Passed 32 to 2 on 1/28/2026

Con-Con

Applies to Congress for an Article V constitutional convention to propose amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
Read More Pro-Freedom Vote: No Vote Cast: Yes
SJR503 Passed 25 to 9 on 1/26/2026

Parental Rights Affirmation

Affirms that a parent's right to care for and make decisions for his or her child is a fundamental liberty.
Read More Pro-Freedom Vote: Yes Vote Cast: Yes
SB113 Roll Call 1515882

CO2 Eminent Domain Prevention

Provides that no one is allowed to use eminent domain-the unconstitutional power to take private property-to build or operate a pipeline primarily meant for transporting carbon oxide.
Read More Pro-Freedom Vote: Yes Vote Cast: Yes
HB1052 Roll Call 1505008

Childcare Assistance Program

Enacts a childcare assistance program to allow certain childcare workers to qualify for help with their own childcare costs.
Read More Pro-Freedom Vote: No Vote Cast: Yes
HB1132 Roll Call 1505011

Con-Con - Term Limits

Applies to Congress for an Article V convention to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that would establish term limits for members of Congress.
Read More Pro-Freedom Vote: No Vote Cast: Yes
HJR5002 Roll Call 1504880

Defend the Guard

Requires an official declaration of war or other congressional action before the South Dakota National Guard may be deployed by the federal government.
Read More Pro-Freedom Vote: Yes Vote Cast: No
SB82 Roll Call 1479014

Federal Rule Adoption

Updates the state's adoption of federal motor carrier safety and hazardous materials regulations to include all changes made through January 1, 2025.
Read More Pro-Freedom Vote: No Vote Cast: Yes
SB1 Roll Call 1473162
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