Committee: Senate State Affairs
Wednesday, February 14, 2018
P - Present
E - Excused
A - Absent
Roll Call
P Bolin
P Curd
P Heinert
P Langer
P Maher
P Novstrup
E Sutton
P Netherton, Vice-Chair
P Ewing, Chair
OTHERS PRESENT: See Original Minutes
The meeting was called to order by Senator Bob Ewing, Chair.
MOTION: TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2018
Moved by: Netherton
Second by: Novstrup
Action: Prevailed by voice vote.
SB 143: authorize any contributing member of the state retirement plan to be a participating
member of the state health plan.
Presented by: Senator Nelson
Proponents: Staci Ackerman, South Dakota Sheriff's Association
Opponents: Tom Steckel, Bureau of Human Resources
MOTION: DEFER SB 143 TO THE 41ST LEGISLATIVE DAY
Moved by: Langer
Second by: Maher
Action: Prevailed by roll call vote. (7-1-1-0)
Voting Yes: Bolin, Curd, Langer, Maher, Novstrup, Netherton, Ewing
Voting No: Heinert
Excused: Sutton
SB 202: require posting of certain notice on certain public restrooms.
Presented by: Senator Jensen (Phil)
Opponents: Debra Owen, Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce
MOTION: DEFER SB 202 TO THE 41
ST LEGISLATIVE DAY
Moved by: Maher
Second by: Heinert
Action: Prevailed by roll call vote. (8-0-1-0)
Voting Yes: Bolin, Curd, Heinert, Langer, Maher, Novstrup, Netherton, Ewing
Excused: Sutton
SB 177: require an annual increase in certain state employee pay by an increase in the
consumer price index.
Presented by: Senator Nelson
Proponents: Eric Ollila, South Dakota State Employees Organization (Handout(s): #1)
Opponents: Colin Keeler, Bureau of Finance & Management
MOTION: DEFER SB 177 TO THE 41
ST LEGISLATIVE DAY
Moved by: Maher
Second by: Curd
Action: Prevailed by roll call vote. (6-1-2-0)
Voting Yes: Bolin, Curd, Maher, Novstrup, Netherton, Ewing
Voting No: Heinert
Excused: Langer, Sutton
MOTION: ADJOURN
Moved by: Netherton
Second by: Novstrup
Action: Prevailed by voice vote.
Glenda Woodburn
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Committee Secretary
Bob Ewing, Chair
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