2011 Session - Senate Journals

The Committee on Legislative Procedure respectfully reports that the Secretary of the Senate has had under consideration the Senate Journal of the ninth day.

All errors, typographical or otherwise, are duly marked in the temporary journal for correction.

And we hereby move the adoption of the report.

Respectfully submitted,

Bob Gray, Chair

Which motion prevailed.

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

MR. PRESIDENT:

The Committee on Education respectfully reports that it has had under consideration SB 58 and returns the same with the recommendation that said bill be referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

Also MR. PRESIDENT:

The Committee on Education respectfully reports that it has had under consideration the nomination of Melody Schopp of Perkins County, Meadow, South Dakota, to the position of Interim Secretary of the Department of Education and returns the same with the recommendation that the Senate advise and consent to the confirmation of said appointment.

Respectfully submitted,
Cooper Garnos, Chair

Also MR. PRESIDENT:

The Committee on Judiciary respectfully reports that it has had under consideration SB 33 and returns the same with the recommendation that said bill do pass.

Also MR. PRESIDENT:

The Committee on Judiciary respectfully reports that it has had under consideration SB 29 which was deferred to the 41^st Legislative Day.

Respectfully submitted,
Craig Tieszen, Chair

Also MR. PRESIDENT:

The Committee on Commerce and Energy respectfully reports that it has had under consideration SB 57 and returns the same with the recommendation that said bill do pass.

Also MR. PRESIDENT:

The Committee on Commerce and Energy respectfully reports that it has had under consideration SB 44 and returns the same with the recommendation that said bill be amended as follows:

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On page 1, line 9, of the printed bill, overstrike "either".

On page 1, line 10, after "Fraudulent" insert "or an intentional misrepresentation of a material fact".

On page 2, between lines 2 and 3, insert:

"With respect to any health insurance policy or certificate, subdivisions (2) and (3) of this section only apply to excepted benefits."

On page 2, after line 7, insert:

"Section 2. That chapter 58-11 be amended by adding thereto a NEW SECTION to read as follows:

Nothing in § 58-11-44 prohibits an insurer or an insurer's representative from:

(1) Requesting information from an applicant for the purpose of determining that applicant's insurability; or

(2) Underwriting an application or declining coverage based upon that applicant's failure to meet the insurer's underwriting requirements."

And that as so amended said bill do pass.

Respectfully submitted,
Tom Nelson, Chair

MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE

MR. PRESIDENT:

I have the honor to transmit herewith HCR 1001 which has been adopted by the House and your concurrence is respectfully requested.

Also MR. PRESIDENT:

I have the honor to transmit herewith HB 1009, 1011, 1013, 1021, 1022, 1023, 1025, 1028, 1029, 1030, 1034, 1035, and 1037 which have passed the House and your favorable consideration is respectfully requested.

Respectfully,
Karen Gerdes, Chief Clerk

MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS

SCR 1 Introduced by: Senators Kraus, Maher, Rampelberg, and Rhoden and Representatives Miller, Hickey, Kirkeby, Liss, Munsterman, Steele, Stricherz, Tulson, Verchio, and Wick

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION, Honoring pregnancy care centers.

WHEREAS, the life-affirming impact of pregnancy care centers on the women, men, children, and communities they serve is considerable and growing; and

WHEREAS, pregnancy care centers serve women in South Dakota and across the United States with integrity and compassion; and

WHEREAS, more than 2,500 pregnancy care centers across the United States provide comprehensive care to women and men facing unplanned pregnancies, including resources to meet their physical, psychological, emotional, and spiritual needs; and

WHEREAS, pregnancy care centers offer women free, confidential, and compassionate services, including pregnancy tests, peer counseling, 24-hour telephone hotlines, childbirth and parenting classes, and referrals to community, healthcare, and other support services; and

WHEREAS, many medical pregnancy care centers offer ultrasounds and other medical services; and

WHEREAS, many pregnancy care centers provide information on adoption and adoption referrals to pregnant women; and

WHEREAS, pregnancy care centers encourage women to make positive life choices by equipping them with complete and accurate information regarding their pregnancy options and the development of their unborn children; and

WHEREAS, pregnancy care centers provide women with compassionate and confidential peer counseling in a nonjudgmental manner regardless of their pregnancy outcomes; and

WHEREAS, pregnancy care centers provide important support and resources for women who choose childbirth over abortion; and

WHEREAS, pregnancy care centers ensure that women are receiving prenatal information and services that lead to the birth of healthy infants; and

WHEREAS, many pregnancy care centers provide grief assistance for women and men who regret the loss of their children from past choices they have made; and

WHEREAS, many pregnancy care centers work to prevent unplanned pregnancies by teaching effective abstinence education in public schools; and

WHEREAS, both federal and state governments are increasingly recognizing the valuable services of pregnancy care centers through the designation of public funds for such organizations; and

WHEREAS, pregnancy care centers operate primarily through reliance on the voluntary donations and time of caring individuals who are committed to caring for the needs of women and promoting and protecting life:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Senate of the Eighty-sixth Legislature of the State of South Dakota, the House of Representatives concurring therein, that the Legislature strongly supports pregnancy care centers in their unique, positive contributions to the individual lives of women, men, and babies_both born and unborn; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Legislature commends the compassionate work of tens of thousands of volunteers and paid staff at pregnancy care centers in South Dakota and across the United States; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Legislature disapproves of the actions of any national, state, or local groups attempting to prevent pregnancy care centers from effectively serving women and men facing unplanned pregnancies.

Was read the first time, the President waived the referral to committee, and placed SCR 1 on the calendar of Wednesday, January 26, the 11^th legislative day.

HCR 1001: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION, Honoring the historical, political, cultural, social, and economic relationships among Canada, the United States, and the State of South Dakota, and recognizing January 24, 2011, as Canada Day at the Capitol.

Was read the first time, the President waived the referral to committee, and placed HCR 1001 on the calendar of Wednesday, January 26, the 11^th legislative day.

CONSIDERATION OF EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS

The Senate proceeded to the consideration of the executive appointment of David Wiest of Hughes County, Pierre, South Dakota, as Interim Secretary of the Department of Revenue and Regulation.

The question being "Does the Senate advise and consent to the appointment of David Wiest pursuant to the message as found on page 172 of the Senate Journal?"

And the roll being called:

Yeas 33, Nays 0, Excused 2, Absent 0

Yeas:
Begalka; Bradford; Brown; Buhl; Cutler; Frerichs; Fryslie; Garnos; Gray; Hansen (Tom); Haverly; Heineman; Holien; Hundstad; Hunhoff (Jean); Johnston; Kraus; Krebs; Lederman; Maher; Nelson (Tom); Novstrup (Al); Olson (Russell); Peters; Putnam; Rampelberg; Rave; Rhoden; Schlekeway; Sutton; Tidemann; Tieszen; Vehle

Excused:
Adelstein; Nygaard

So the question having received an affirmative vote of a majority of the members-elect, the President declared the appointment confirmed.

The Senate proceeded to the consideration of the executive reappointment of Sandra Zinter of Hughes County, Pierre, South Dakota, as Commissioner of the Bureau of Personnel.

The question being "Does the Senate advise and consent to the reappointment of Sandra Zinter pursuant to the message as found on page 172 of the Senate Journal?"

And the roll being called:

Yeas 32, Nays 0, Excused 3, Absent 0

Yeas:
Begalka; Bradford; Brown; Buhl; Cutler; Frerichs; Fryslie; Garnos; Gray; Hansen (Tom); Haverly; Heineman; Holien; Hunhoff (Jean); Johnston; Kraus; Krebs; Lederman; Maher; Nelson (Tom); Novstrup (Al); Olson (Russell); Peters; Putnam; Rampelberg; Rave; Rhoden; Schlekeway; Sutton; Tidemann; Tieszen; Vehle

Excused:
Adelstein; Hundstad; Nygaard

So the question having received an affirmative vote of a majority of the members-elect, the President declared the reappointment confirmed.

FIRST READING OF SENATE BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS

SB 112 Introduced by: Senators Hunhoff (Jean), Bradford, Nelson (Tom), Schlekeway, and Tieszen and Representatives Magstadt, Cronin, Feickert, Olson (Betty), Schrempp, and Venner

FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to repeal the provision that requires county treasurers to collect the oldest delinquent property tax first.

Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Local Government.

SB 113 Introduced by: Senators Hunhoff (Jean), Begalka, Frerichs, Gray, Schlekeway, and Tieszen and Representatives Hunhoff (Bernie), Fargen, Moser, Novstrup (David), Rausch, and Street

FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain provisions regarding the notice requirements for changes in zoning requested by landowners.

Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Local Government.

SB 114 Introduced by: Senators Kraus, Adelstein, and Rampelberg and Representatives Verchio, Hunt, Kopp, Liss, Lust, Russell, Sly, and Stricherz

FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to provide that parties to a divorce or separate maintenance action be restrained from making changes to insurance coverage.

Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 115 Introduced by: Senators Adelstein and Lederman and Representatives Feinstein, Kopp, and Lucas

FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to prohibit the use of certain wireless communication devices while driving.

Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 116 Introduced by: Senators Adelstein and Lederman and Representatives Kirkeby and Kopp

FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to provide for the confiscation of motor vehicle license plates for certain driving under the influence violations.

Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 117 Introduced by: Senator Adelstein and Representatives Magstadt, Feinstein, and Sly

FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to provide for certain restrictions for the use of tanning devices by minors.

Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services.

SB 118 Introduced by: Senators Adelstein, Buhl, and Johnston and Representatives Kirkeby, Boomgarden, and Feinstein

FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to expand medicaid eligibility for pregnant women and to provide an appropriation therefor.

Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services.

SB 119 Introduced by: Senators Nygaard, Nelson (Tom), and Schlekeway and Representatives Hunhoff (Bernie), Boomgarden, Brunner, and Jones

FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain provisions relating to sureties for water user district treasurers.

Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Energy.

SB 120 Introduced by: Senators Nygaard, Bradford, and Tieszen and Representatives Hunhoff (Bernie), Jones, Magstadt, and Munsterman

FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise the amount of compensation that water user district directors may receive.

Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Local Government.

SB 121 Introduced by: Senators Nygaard, Fryslie, Maher, and Nelson (Tom) and Representatives Verchio, Jones, Kirkeby, Kopp, Nelson (Stace), and Turbiville

FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to authorize an alcoholic beverage retail license for certain malt beverage and wine dealers.

Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Energy.

SB 122 Introduced by: Senators Nygaard and Nelson (Tom) and Representatives Hunhoff (Bernie), Boomgarden, Jones, and Venner

FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain provisions relating to the expenditure of water user district funds.

Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Local Government.

SB 123 Introduced by: Senators Haverly, Peters, and Rampelberg and Representatives Solum and Dryden

FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to allow military spouses to receive unemployment compensation if they leave their jobs due to a spouse's military transfer.

Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Energy.

SB 124 Introduced by: Senators Tidemann, Begalka, Buhl, Frerichs, Fryslie, Garnos, Hansen (Tom), Hundstad, Hunhoff (Jean), Krebs, Maher, Novstrup (Al), Putnam, Rave, Rhoden, and Vehle and Representatives Juhnke, Abdallah, Brunner, Dennert, Hoffman, Hunhoff (Bernie), Kirschman, Kloucek, Lucas, Perry, Sigdestad, Street, Van Gerpen, Vanneman, and Wismer

FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to appropriate money for the Northern Crops Institute.

Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

SB 125 Introduced by: Senators Vehle, Brown, Buhl, Garnos, Hansen (Tom), Krebs, Maher, Nelson (Tom), Peters, and Tieszen and Representatives Lust, Bolin, Boomgarden, Brunner, Carson, Conzet, Gibson, Hubbel, Rozum, Solum, Van Gerpen, White, and Willadsen

FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise the time period for computing unemployment insurance employer contribution rates.

Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Energy.

SB 126 Introduced by: Senators Johnston, Gray, Krebs, Putnam, and Schlekeway and Representatives Hunhoff (Bernie), Brunner, Dennert, Nelson (Stace), and Sly

FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to stabilize the funding of the state aid to education formula for two years by appropriating money from the education enhancement trust fund and borrowing money from certain school districts, to create the education stabilization fund, and to prohibit school districts from imposing an excess tax levy for two years.

Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.

SB 127 Introduced by: Senators Krebs, Kraus, Rave, and Schlekeway and Representatives Magstadt, Boomgarden, Jensen, and Munsterman

FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to provide standards for electronic prescription transmission.

Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services.

SB 128 Introduced by: Senators Buhl, Adelstein, Bradford, Cutler, Frerichs, Lederman, Maher, Peters, Schlekeway, Sutton, and Vehle and Representatives Conzet, Abdallah, Blake, Feinstein, Gibson, Hunhoff (Bernie), Lucas, Moser, Perry, and Street

FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to require the Commission of Human Rights to meet no less than annually.

Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services.

SB 129 Introduced by: Senators Schlekeway, Bradford, Brown, Fryslie, Rhoden, and Tieszen and Representatives Rausch, Cronin, Feickert, Kirkeby, Olson (Betty), and Venner

FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise which county employees may assist in the execution of United States passport applications and to declare an emergency.

Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Local Government.

SB 130 Introduced by: Senators Schlekeway and Lederman and Representatives Kirkeby, Gosch, and Hansen (Jon)

FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to provide a procedure for the Secretary of State to conduct certain local elections when an emergency exists.

Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Local Government.

SB 131 Introduced by: Senators Kraus, Cutler, Hundstad, and Maher and Representatives Sly, Haggar, Kopp, Nelson (Stace), Novstrup (David), Olson (Betty), and Turbiville

FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to clarify certain provisions relating to establishing identity by applicants for certain licenses, permits, and identification cards.

Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation.

SB 132 Introduced by: Senators Rave, Cutler, Hansen (Tom), Johnston, Krebs, Lederman, Olson (Russell), Schlekeway, and Tidemann and Representatives Willadsen, Bolin, Fargen, Greenfield, Hawley, Juhnke, Miller, Nelson (Stace), Rausch, and Street

FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to provide the right of first refusal to construct and own electric transmission lines to incumbent electric utilities.

Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Energy.

SB 133 Introduced by: Senator Rave and Representative Cronin

FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to enhance education and to make an appropriation therefor.

Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.

SB 134 Introduced by: Senator Rave and Representative Cronin

FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to reduce state regulations.

Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on State Affairs.

SB 135 Introduced by: Senator Rave and Representative Cronin

FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to reduce the spending of general funds.

Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on State Affairs.

SB 136 Introduced by: Senator Rave and Representative Cronin

FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to enhance certain provider services.

Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services.

SB 137 Introduced by: Senator Gray and Representative Perry

FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to require school districts and regental institutions to adopt a policy prohibiting hazing.

Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.

SB 138 Introduced by: Senators Gray, Frerichs, Garnos, Johnston, Krebs, Lederman, Nelson (Tom), Nygaard, and Tieszen and Representatives Perry, Hoffman, Kopp, Magstadt, Turbiville, and Willadsen

FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to enact the agreement among the states to elect the president by national popular vote.

Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on State Affairs.

SB 139 Introduced by: Senators Johnston, Haverly, Holien, Hunhoff (Jean), Kraus, Rampelberg, and Schlekeway and Representatives Nelson (Stace) and Feinstein

FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to exempt from state regulation certain medical foster home care for veterans.

Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services.

SB 140 Introduced by: Senators Hunhoff (Jean), Hundstad, and Kraus and Representative Boomgarden

FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain provisions concerning health care.

Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services.

SB 141 Introduced by: Senators Tidemann, Brown, Cutler, Gray, Haverly, Johnston, Lederman, Olson (Russell), Rave, Rhoden, and Tieszen and Representatives Gibson, Abdallah, Blake, Boomgarden, Brunner, Feinstein, Gosch, Hawley, Munsterman, Perry, Wink, and Wismer

FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to grant limited immunity from arrest and prosecution for certain alcohol consumption related offenses to persons who assist certain persons in need of emergency assistance or who are themselves in need of emergency assistance.

Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 142 Introduced by: Senator Gray and Representative Abdallah

FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to repeal the requirement that members of certain boards and commissions receive the advice and consent of the Senate.

Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on State Affairs.

SB 143 Introduced by: Senators Nygaard, Adelstein, Brown, Buhl, Fryslie, Hansen (Tom), Krebs, Maher, Novstrup (Al), Peters, Rampelberg, Schlekeway, and Tieszen and Representatives Munsterman, Feinstein, Hoffman, Kloucek, Miller, Nelson (Stace), and Wismer

FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to allow artisan distillers and farm wineries to sell certain distilled spirits to wholesalers and retailers.

Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Energy.

FIRST READING OF HOUSE BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS

HB 1009: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to repeal the authority of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources to regulate public swimming places and bulk water haulers.

Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

HB 1011: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain provisions pertaining to domestic abuse programs.

Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services.

HB 1013: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise the membership of the Board of Examiners for Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists.

Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services.

HB 1021: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain provisions regarding the inspection of parole files.

Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1022: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain provisions regarding veterans credited service and benefits under the South Dakota Retirement System and under the South Dakota deferred compensation plan.

Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Retirement Laws.

HB 1023: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain provisions regarding how South Dakota Retirement System survivor benefits and disability benefits are handled in regard to children.

Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Retirement Laws.

HB 1025: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain provisions regarding references to the Internal Revenue Code.

Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Taxation.

HB 1028: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise the due dates of certain tax returns and remittances.

Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Taxation.

HB 1029: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain provisions concerning the taxation of telecommunications companies.

Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Taxation.

HB 1030: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise the provisions relating to placement of surplus lines insurance and tax allocation of surplus lines insurance.

Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Energy.

HB 1034: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to repeal the requirement for motor vehicle liability insurance safety rating discounts for certain older motor vehicle drivers.

Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Energy.

HB 1035: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise the process for the collection of the annual insurance company examination assessment fee.

Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Energy.

HB 1037: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain posting requirements relating to hunting in the Black Hills Fire Protection District.

Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS

SB 9: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain provisions regarding eligibility requirements for the state risk pool.

Was read the second time.

The question being "Shall SB 9 pass?"

And the roll being called:

Yeas 31, Nays 4, Excused 0, Absent 0

Yeas:
Adelstein; Begalka; Bradford; Brown; Cutler; Fryslie; Garnos; Gray; Hansen (Tom); Haverly; Heineman; Holien; Hunhoff (Jean); Johnston; Kraus; Krebs; Lederman; Maher; Nelson (Tom); Novstrup (Al); Nygaard; Olson (Russell); Peters; Putnam; Rampelberg; Rave; Rhoden; Schlekeway; Tidemann; Tieszen; Vehle

Nays:
Buhl; Frerichs; Hundstad; Sutton

So the bill having received an affirmative vote of a majority of the members-elect, the President declared the bill passed and the title was agreed to.

SB 12: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to provide for a Visitation Grant Commission.

Having had its second reading was up for consideration and final passage.

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Sen. Cutler moved that SB 12 be amended as follows:

On page 1, line 3, of the printed bill, delete "Commission" and insert "Advisory Group".

On page 1, line 5, delete "commission" and insert "advisory group".

On page 1, line 10, delete "commission" and insert "advisory group".

On page 1, line 14, delete "commission" and insert "advisory group".

On page 2, line 1, delete "commission" and insert "advisory group".

On page 2, line 4, delete "Commission" and insert "Advisory Group".

On page 2, line 5, delete "commission" and insert "advisory group".

Which motion prevailed.

The question being "Shall SB 12 pass as amended?"

And the roll being called:

Yeas 35, Nays 0, Excused 0, Absent 0

Yeas:
Adelstein; Begalka; Bradford; Brown; Buhl; Cutler; Frerichs; Fryslie; Garnos; Gray; Hansen (Tom); Haverly; Heineman; Holien; Hundstad; Hunhoff (Jean); Johnston; Kraus; Krebs; Lederman; Maher; Nelson (Tom); Novstrup (Al); Nygaard; Olson (Russell); Peters; Putnam; Rampelberg; Rave; Rhoden; Schlekeway; Sutton; Tidemann; Tieszen; Vehle

So the bill having received an affirmative vote of a majority of the members-elect, the President declared the bill passed.

The question being on the title.

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Sen. Cutler moved that the title to SB 12 be amended as follows:

On page 1, line 1, of the printed bill, delete "Commission" and insert "Advisory Group".

Which motion prevailed.

SB 6: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to provide for the transfer of the state's interests in the Sisseton National Guard Armory to the city of Sisseton.

Was read the second time.

The question being "Shall SB 6 pass?"

And the roll being called:

Yeas 35, Nays 0, Excused 0, Absent 0

So the bill having received an affirmative vote of a majority of the members-elect, the President declared the bill passed and the title was agreed to.

SB 53: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain provisions relating to the Veterans Commission and to veterans' rights, benefits, and services.

Was read the second time.

The question being "Shall SB 53 pass?"

And the roll being called:

Yeas 35, Nays 0, Excused 0, Absent 0

So the bill having received an affirmative vote of a majority of the members-elect, the President declared the bill passed and the title was agreed to.

Sen. Garnos moved that the Senate do now adjourn, which motion prevailed and at 2:45 p.m. the Senate adjourned.

Trudy Evenstad, Secretary