80^th Legislative Session _ 2005

Committee: House Agriculture and Natural Resources

                                            P - Present
                                            E - Excused
                                            A - Absent

Roll Call
P    Brunner
P    Fryslie
P    Gassman
P    Halverson
P    Hargens
P    Howie
P    Jensen
P    Jerke
P    Nelson
P    Sigdestad
P    Vehle
P    Davis, Vice-Chair
P    Deadrick, Chair

OTHERS PRESENT: See Original Minutes

The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman Justin Davis.

MOTION:     TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2005

Moved by:    Fryslie
Second by:    Brunner
Action:    Prevailed by voice vote.

         SB 135: increase the promotional fee on wheat.

Presented by:    Representative Barry Jensen
Proponents:    Rick Vallery, SD Wheat Inc. (handout 1)
        Stanley Porch, SD Wheat

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MOTION:     DO PASS SB 135

Moved by:    Howie
Second by:    Brunner
Action:    Prevailed by roll call vote.(12-0-1-0)

Voting Yes:    Brunner, Fryslie, Gassman, Halverson, Hargens, Howie, Jensen, Jerke, Nelson, Sigdestad, Davis, Deadrick

Excused:    Vehle

Chairman Thomas Deadrick assumed the chair.

         SB 152: provide the secretary of agriculture with certain rule-making powers to regulate seed.

Presented by:    Representative Barry Jensen
Proponents:    Kathleen Zander, SD Agri-Business Assn.

MOTION:     DO PASS SB 152

Moved by:    Brunner
Second by:    Hargens
Action:    Prevailed by roll call vote.(12-0-1-0)

Voting Yes:    Brunner, Fryslie, Gassman, Halverson, Hargens, Howie, Jensen, Jerke, Nelson, Sigdestad, Davis, Deadrick

Excused:    Vehle

MOTION:     PLACE SB 152 ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Moved by:    Fryslie
Second by:    Davis
Action:    Prevailed by voice vote.

         SB 117: provide for the development and implementation of certain animal identification programs to maintain animal health and ensure the safety of the food supply.

Presented by:    Senator Kenneth McNenny
Proponents:    Sam Holland, State Veterinarian

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        Matt McLarty, SD Farmers Union
        Jerry Vogeler, SD Assn. Of Livestock Auction Markets
Opponents:    Carrie Longwood, SD Stockgrowers Assn.

MOTION:     DO PASS SB 117

Moved by:    Jensen
Second by:    Davis
Action:    Prevailed by roll call vote.(12-0-1-0)

Voting Yes:    Brunner, Fryslie, Gassman, Halverson, Hargens, Howie, Jensen, Jerke, Nelson, Vehle, Davis, Deadrick

Excused:    Sigdestad

         SB 191: establish certain conditions related to the issuance of hunting and fishing licenses.

Presented by:    Senator Garry Moore
Opponents:    John Cooper, Secretary, Department of Game, Fish and Parks (handout 2)

Because of time constraints, the Chair deferred further action on SB 191 until Tuesday, February 22, 2005.

MOTION:     ADJOURN

Moved by:    Nelson
Second by:    Fryslie
Action:    Prevailed by voice vote.

Clara Shelbourn

Committee Secretary

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