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JOURNAL OF THE SENATE
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
Senate Chamber, Pierre
Friday, February 10, 2012
The Senate convened at 2:00 p.m., pursuant to adjournment, the President presiding.
The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Larry Cass, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance
led by Senate page Lucas Peterson.
Roll Call: All members present except Sens. Nygaard and Schlekeway who were excused.
APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL
MR. PRESIDENT:
The Committee on Legislative Procedure respectfully reports that the Secretary of the
Senate has had under consideration the Senate Journal of the eighteenth 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 138 and returns the same with the recommendation that said bill do pass.
Also MR. PRESIDENT:
The Committee on Education respectfully reports that it has had under consideration SB 85
and returns the same with the recommendation that said bill be amended as follows:
85ca
On page 3, between lines 1 and 2 of the printed bill, insert:
"
"Resident student fall enrollment," the number of resident kindergarten through
twelfth grade students enrolled in all schools operated by the school district on the
last Friday of September of the current school year minus the number of students for
whom the district receives tuition, except plus nonresident students who are in the
care and custody of a state agency and are attending a public school and students for
whom tuition is being paid pursuant to § 13-28-42.1, plus the number of resident
students for whom the district pays tuition. When computing the small school
adjustment for any school district that is not sparse, the secretary of education shall
use either the school district's resident student fall enrollment or the average of the
school district's resident student fall enrollment from the previous two years,
whichever is higher;".
On page 3, delete lines 10 to 17, inclusive, and insert :
"
"Small school adjustment," for any school district that is not defined as sparse
pursuant to § 13-13-78 is calculated as follows:
(a) For districts with a resident student fall enrollment of two hundred or less,
multiply 0.2 times $4,237.72;
(b) For districts with a resident student fall enrollment of greater than two
hundred, but less than six hundred, multiply the fall enrollment times negative
0.0005; add 0.3 to that result; and multiply the sum obtained times $4,237.72;
If a school district's fall enrollment is greater than 600, the district is not eligible for
the small school adjustment even if the resident student fall enrollment is less than
600."
On page 4, line 1, after "year" strike "2012 is $4,389.95" and insert "2013 is $4,494.19".
On page 4, line 8, delete "number of".
On page 4, line 9, delete "students enrolled" and insert "student fall enrollment".
On page 5, delete lines 7 to 9, inclusive, and insert:
"
For any school district that is not defined as sparse pursuant to § 13-13-78,
multiply the small school adjustment, if applicable, by the resident student fall
enrollment; and".
On page 5, delete lines 21 to 24, inclusive.
On page 6, delete lines 1 to 4, inclusive.
85cta
On page 1, line 2, of the printed bill, delete everything after "formula" and insert ".".
On page 1, delete line 3.
And that as so amended said bill do pass.
Also MR. PRESIDENT:
The Committee on Education respectfully reports that it has had under consideration
SB 130 and returns the same with the recommendation that said bill be amended as follows:
130cc
On the printed bill, delete everything after the enacting clause and insert:
"Section 1. If a school district does not have a bullying policy, the school district shall
adopt a bullying policy that meets the requirements of this Act. If the school district already has
a bullying policy in place, the school board shall review and, if necessary, revise the policy so
that it meets the requirements of this Act.
Section 2. Bullying is the causing of physical hurt or psychological distress on one or more
students that may involve threat, intimidation, stalking as defined in chapter 22-19A, physical
violence, theft, destruction of property, any threatening use of data or computer software, written
or verbal communication, or conduct directed against a student that:
(1) Places a student in reasonable fear of harm to his or her person or damage to his or
her property;
(2) Substantially interferes with a student's educational performance; or
(3) Substantially disrupts the orderly operation of a school.
For the purposes of this Act, bullying also includes retaliation against a student for asserting
or alleging an act of bullying.
Section 3. Each school district policy developed pursuant to this Act shall contain the
following provisions:
(1) A statement prohibiting bullying, and a definition of bullying that includes the
definition in section 2 of this Act; and
(2) A statement that all students are protected with no mention of any protected classes
of students.
Section 4. Any school district employee, school volunteer, student, or parent who promptly
reports in good faith an act of bullying to the appropriate school district official as designated
in the school district's policy, and who makes the report in compliance with the provisions of
the school district's policy is immune from any cause of action for damages arising from failure
to remedy the reported incident.
Section 5. Neither the physical location nor the time of day of any incident involving the use
of computers or other electronic devices is a defense to any disciplinary action initiated pursuant
to this Act."
And that as so amended said bill do pass.
Also MR. PRESIDENT:
The Committee on Education respectfully reports that it has had under consideration SB 77
and returns the same with the recommendation that said bill be amended as follows:
77tb
On the printed bill, delete everything after the enacting clause and insert:
"Section 1. The Dakota Tech scholarship program is hereby established within the
Governor's Office of Economic Development. Dakota Tech scholarships shall be awarded to
encourage students at South Dakota's postsecondary technical institutes who are trained for
employment in areas of critical need to remain in South Dakota upon completion of their
postsecondary technical education. The Governor's Office of Economic Development shall
provide for the awarding of Dakota Tech scholarships in accordance with the provisions of this
Act.
Section 2. Terms used in this Act mean:
(1) "Administrator," the organization selected by GOED as provided in this Act to
administer the Dakota Tech scholarship program;
(2) "Area of critical need," an occupation within South Dakota for certain types of
employers in certain geographical areas as specified by rules promulgated by GOED
pursuant to section 14 of this Act;
(3) "Dakota Tech scholarship award," an amount awarded to an individual student under
the Dakota Tech scholarship program;
(4) "GOED," the Governor's Office of Economic Development;
(5) "Postsecondary technical institute," a postsecondary institute established pursuant to
chapter 13-39.
Section 3. The Governor's Office of Economic Development shall select a nonprofit
corporation to act as the administrator of the Dakota Tech scholarship program. GOED shall
issue a request for proposals to identify and select the appropriate entity to serve as the
administrator. The administrator shall, in accordance with the provisions of this Act, provide
for the selection of scholarship recipients, the disbursement of scholarship funds, the collection
and repayment of funds from recipients who have become ineligible, and other measures
necessary for the implementation of this Act.
Section 4. To be eligible for a Dakota Tech scholarship a person shall:
(1) Have a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED);
(2) Agree in writing to stay in South Dakota and work in an area of critical need for a
period of four years following graduation from a postsecondary technical institute;
and
(3) Enroll in or be accepted for enrollment by a postsecondary technical institute for a
course of study in an area of critical need leading to a technical degree from the
postsecondary technical institute.
Section 5. In order to maintain eligibility for a Dakota Tech scholarship a person shall:
(1) Maintain a 2.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale and maintain standing as a full-time
or part-time student at a postsecondary technical institute;
(2) Attend a postsecondary technical institute and earn a technical degree in an area of
critical need within four years after the person's first enrollment at the technical
institute.
Section 6. A Dakota Tech scholarship award shall be in the amount of five thousand dollars
per student and is awarded once for the duration of the student's course of study. The
administrator may award Dakota Tech scholarships only to the extent that funds are available
to provide scholarships. If the amount of money in the Dakota Tech scholarship fund is
insufficient to provide a Dakota Tech scholarship to all eligible applicants, the administrator
shall consider a person's field of study and financial need in awarding a Dakota Tech
scholarship.
Section 7. If a person has been awarded a Dakota Tech scholarship, the administrator shall
pay the postsecondary technical institute at which the person is enrolled the amount of five
thousand dollars, to be deducted from the person 's tuition and fees over the duration of the
person's course of study. The amount of the scholarship constitutes a obligation owed by the
person to the administrator, which may be discharged as provided in sections 8 to 11, inclusive,
of this Act.
Section 8. A person who has received a Dakota Tech scholarship is not required to repay any
part of the scholarship if within six months of earning an eligible technical degree the person
begins employment and is continuously employed in South Dakota for a period of forty-eight
consecutive months in an area of critical need. A course of study and corresponding
employment or occupation that was deemed an area of critical need at the time of the person's
scholarship award remains an area of critical need for the duration of the person's course of
study and for the forty-eight month employment period for purposes of determining any
repayment obligation that the person may incur.
Section 9. If a person who has received a Dakota Tech scholarship does not maintain
eligibility as specified in section 5 of this Act, the person shall reimburse the administrator the
amount of the scholarship paid on behalf of the person, according to a repayment schedule set
by GOED in rules promulgated pursuant to chapter 1-26.
Section 10. If a person who has received a Dakota Tech scholarship does not meet the
requirement in section 8 of this Act, the person shall reimburse the administrator the amount of
the scholarship paid on behalf of the person, according to a repayment schedule set by GOED
in rules promulgated pursuant to chapter 1-26. The amount of repayment shall be based on the
ratio of forty-eight months minus the number of months a person was continuously employed
in an area of critical need to forty-eight months.
Section 11. If a person who has received a Dakota Tech scholarship is unable to maintain
eligibility or remain employed in an area of critical need for forty-eight consecutive months due
to factors outside the control of the person, the administrator may waive or delay the eligibility
or repayment provisions of this Act.
Section 12. A person who has received a Dakota Tech scholarship shall annually report to
the administrator the person's academic and occupational status on forms prescribed by the
administrator.
Section 13. The Dakota Tech scholarship fund is hereby established as a separate fund in
the state treasury to be administered by the Governor's Office of Economic Development.
Money in the fund shall be used to implement the Dakota Tech scholarship program established
pursuant to this Act. Money may enter the fund through legislative appropriations, fees,
contributions, donations, grants, loans, interest received on money in the fund, and any other
lawful public or private source. Money in the fund shall be appropriated by the Legislature
through the normal budget process. Any expenditure from the fund shall be paid on warrants
drawn by the state auditor on vouchers approved by the commissioner of the Governor's Office
of Economic Development.
Section 14. The Governor's Office of Economic Development shall promulgate rules,
pursuant to chapter 1-26, to implement the Dakota Tech scholarship program. The rules shall
define occupations and geographical areas as areas of critical need, establish procedures for the
awarding and acceptance of scholarships, establish requirements and guidelines to be followed
by the administrator in implementing the program, establish criteria for monitoring the academic
and occupational status of persons who have received a scholarship, establish financial need
criteria, establish repayment schedules, and establish other procedures and requirements
necessary for the implementation of the scholarship program.
Section 15. There is hereby appropriated from the general fund the sum of one dollar ($1),
or so much thereof as may be necessary, to the Governor's Office of Economic Development
to be deposited into the Dakota Tech scholarship fund and made available, beginning on the
effective date of this Act, to fund scholarships under the Dakota Tech scholarship program as
provided in this Act. This appropriation may be used only for the funding of scholarships under
the program. Administrative costs and other costs incurred by the administrator or by GOED
in the implementation of the program may be met only through the use of funds from sources
other than this appropriation.
Section 16. The commissioner of the Governor's Office of Economic Development shall
approve vouchers and the state auditor shall draw warrants to pay expenditures authorized by
this Act.
Section 17. Any amounts appropriated in this Act not lawfully expended or obligated by
June 30, 2013, shall revert in accordance with the procedures prescribed in chapter 4-8."
And that as so amended said bill be referred to the Committee on Appropriations with a
do pass recommendation.
Also MR. PRESIDENT:
The Committee on Education respectfully reports that it has had under consideration SB 98
and returns the same with the recommendation that said bill be amended as follows:
98ca
On page 3, line 5, of the printed bill, delete "eighty-four" and insert "one dollar ($1)".
On page 3, line 6, delete "thousand dollars ($84,000)".
98cb
On page 3, line 9, of the printed bill, delete "hundred" and insert "dollar ($1)".
On page 3, line 10, delete "sixty-eight thousand dollars ($168,000)".
And that as so amended said bill be referred to the Committee on Appropriations with a
do pass recommendation.
Also MR. PRESIDENT:
The Committee on Education respectfully reports that it has had under consideration
SB 139 and returns the same with the recommendation that said bill be amended as follows:
139ca
On page 2, line 19, of the printed bill, delete "million five" and insert "dollar ($1)".
On page 2, line 20, delete "hundred thousand dollars ($1,500,000)".
And that as so amended said bill be referred to the Committee on Appropriations with a
do pass recommendation.
Also MR. PRESIDENT:
The Committee on Education respectfully reports that it has had under consideration
SB 122 which was tabled.
Also MR. PRESIDENT:
The Committee on Education respectfully reports that it has had under consideration SB 44
which was deferred to the 41st Legislative Day.
Respectfully submitted,
J. Mark Johnston, Chair
Also MR. PRESIDENT:
The Committee on Transportation respectfully reports that it has had under consideration
SB 80, which was removed from the table, and returns the same with the recommendation that
said bill be amended as follows:
80ca
On the printed bill, delete everything after the enacting clause and insert:
"Section 1.That chapter 13-53 be amended by adding thereto a NEW SECTION to read as
follows:
Any person who is a veteran as defined by §§ 33A-2-1 and 33A-2-2 shall be classified as
a resident student without meeting the twelve-month residency requirement within South
Dakota pursuant to § 13-53-24.
Section 2.That § 13-53-24 be amended to read as follows:
13-53-24. A person entering the state from another state or country does not at that time
acquire residence for the purpose of §§ 13-53-23 to 13-53-41, inclusive, unless, except as
provided in § 13-53-29 or section 1 of this Act, such person is a resident for twelve months in
order to qualify as a resident student for tuition and fee purposes. "
80cta
On page 1, line 1, of the printed bill, delete everything after "An Act to" and insert "exempt
veterans from the twelve-month residency requirement for the purposes of tuition and fees."
On page 1, delete line 2.
And that as so amended said bill do pass.
Also MR. PRESIDENT:
The Committee on Transportation respectfully reports that it has had under consideration
SB 117 which was deferred to the 41st Legislative Day.
Respectfully submitted,
Mike Vehle, Chair
Also MR. PRESIDENT:
The Committee on Judiciary respectfully reports that it has had under consideration SB 146
and 183 and HB 1055 and returns the same with the recommendation that said bills do pass.
Also MR. PRESIDENT:
The Committee on Judiciary respectfully reports that it has had under consideration SB 148
and returns the same with the recommendation that said bill do pass and be placed on the
consent calendar.
Also MR. PRESIDENT:
The Committee on Judiciary respectfully reports that it has had under consideration SB 52
which was tabled.
Also MR. PRESIDENT:
The Committee on Judiciary respectfully reports that it has had under consideration SB 60
which was deferred to the 41st Legislative Day.
Respectfully submitted,
Craig Tieszen, Chair
Also MR. PRESIDENT:
The Committee on Health and Human Services respectfully reports that it has had under
consideration HB 1009, 1010, 1026, and 1027 and returns the same with the recommendation
that said bills do pass and be placed on the consent calendar.
Respectfully submitted,
Jean M. Hunhoff, Chair
Also MR. PRESIDENT:
The Committee on Taxation respectfully reports that it has had under consideration
HB 1075 and returns the same with the recommendation that said bill do pass and be placed on
the consent calendar.
Also MR. PRESIDENT:
The Committee on Taxation respectfully reports that it has had under consideration
HB 1197 which was deferred to the 41st Legislative Day.
Respectfully submitted,
Tom Hansen, Chair
Also MR. PRESIDENT:
The Committee on Commerce and Energy respectfully reports that it has had under
consideration SB 184 and 185 which were deferred to the 41st Legislative Day.
Respectfully submitted,
Tom Nelson, Chair
Also MR. PRESIDENT:
The Committee on Appropriations respectfully reports that it has had under consideration
SB 189 and returns the same with the recommendation that said bill do pass.
Also MR. PRESIDENT:
The Committee on Appropriations respectfully reports that it has had under consideration
SB 48 and returns the same with the recommendation that said bill be amended as follows:
48ba
On page 1, between lines 8 and 9 of the printed bill, insert:
"Operating Expenses, Other Funds, delete "$15,968,933" and insert "$20,968,933"".
48ma
On page 1, line 14, of the printed bill, delete "4,001,434" and insert "4,390,285".
48aa
On page 3 of the printed bill, delete lines 9 to 14, inclusive.
On page 8, between lines 11 and 12, insert:
"Section 27.That Chapter 23 of the 2011 Session Laws be amended to be adding thereto
a NEW SECTION to read as follows:
Section 36.The state treasurer shall transfer to the railroad trust fund four million dollars
($4,000,000), from the state general fund.".
48oa
On page 3, between lines 20 and 21 of the printed bill, insert:
"Section 10. That section 13 of chapter 23 of the 2011 Session Laws be amended to read
as follows:
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
(4) Inspection and Licensing
Operating Expenses, Other Funds, delete "2,865,047" and insert "2,893,047"
Adjust all totals accordingly."
And that as so amended said bill do pass.
Also MR. PRESIDENT:
The Committee on Appropriations respectfully reports that it has had under consideration
SB 82 and returns the same with the recommendation that said bill be amended as follows:
82aa
On page 1 of the printed bill, delete lines 5 to 12, inclusive, and insert:
"43-41B-24.1.Money in the unclaimed property trust fund for payment of costs and
expenses authorized under § 43-41B-24 is continuously appropriated for those purposes. Any
expenditures shall be paid upon warrants drawn by the state auditor pursuant to vouchers
authorized by the state treasurer. All funds paid out by the state treasurer under chapter 43-41B
shall be set forth in an informational budget as described in § 4-7-7.2 and be annually reviewed
by the Legislature. Any expenditure other than unclaimed property claims that exceeds the
informational budget shall be approved by the Board of Finance pursuant to chapter 4-1. "
And that as so amended said bill do pass.
Also MR. PRESIDENT:
The Committee on Appropriations respectfully reports that it has had under consideration
SB 193 and returns the same with the recommendation that said bill be amended as follows:
193oa
On page 1, line 5, of the printed bill, delete "on or before September" and insert "before
March".
On page 1, line 9, delete "five percent" and insert "a percentage".
On page 1, line 10, after "." insert "This percentage shall be five percent for an employee
hired before March 24, 2009; three and four-tenths percent for an employee hired March 24,
2009 to March 23, 2010, inclusive; and one and seven-tenths percent for an employee hired
March 24, 2010 to March 23, 2011, inclusive."
On page 1, line 14, after "." insert "If a full-time employee's annual salary is less than
forty-six thousand dollars, the calculation shall be based on forty-six thousand dollars times the
percent of time the employee is regularly scheduled to work. If a full-time employee's annual
salary is more than one hundred fifty thousand dollars, the calculation shall be based on one
hundred fifty thousand dollars times the percent of time the employee is regularly scheduled to
work."
And that as so amended said bill do pass.
Also MR. PRESIDENT:
The Committee on Appropriations respectfully reports that it has had under consideration
SB 159 and 165 which were tabled.
Also MR. PRESIDENT:
The Committee on Appropriations respectfully reports that it has had under consideration
SB 61 which was deferred to the 41st Legislative Day.
Respectfully submitted,
Corey Brown, Chair
Also MR. PRESIDENT:
The Committee on State Affairs respectfully reports that it has had under consideration
HB 1119 and returns the same with the recommendation that said bill do pass.
Also MR. PRESIDENT:
The Committee on State Affairs respectfully reports that it has had under consideration
HB 1028 and 1044 and returns the same with the recommendation that said bills do pass and
be placed on the consent calendar.
Also MR. PRESIDENT:
The Committee on State Affairs respectfully reports that it has had under consideration
SB 187 and returns the same with the recommendation that said bill be amended as follows:
187ob
On page 1, after line 7 of the printed bill, insert:
"Section. 2. That § 1-26E-1 be repealed.
1-26E-1. For the purposes of §§ 1-26E-1 to 1-26E-8, inclusive, the term, state agency,
means any department, division, office, commission, board, or any other unit of state
government. The term does not include any local unit of government.
Section 3. That § 1-26E-2 be repealed.
1-26E-2. The Executive Board of the Legislative Research Council shall establish and
appoint the members of one or more interim committees each year to review one or more state
agencies. The executive board shall establish a schedule whereby each state agency is reviewed
by an interim committee once every ten years.
Section 4. That § 1-26E-3 be repealed.
1-26E-3. Any committee appointed pursuant to §§ 1-26E-1 to 1-26E-8, inclusive, shall
implement the procedures of §§ 1-26E-1 to 1-26E-8, inclusive, and may establish its own
procedures for the review and evaluation required by §§ 1-26E-1 to 1-26E-8, inclusive.
Section 5. That § 1-26E-4 be repealed.
1-26E-4. Each committee shall hold public hearings and receive testimony from the public
and all interested parties. The state agency under review shall bear the burden of establishing
that sufficient public need is present to justify its continued existence. The state agency under
review shall provide the committee with the following information:
(1) The identity of all offices under the direct or advisory control of the state agency;
(2) All powers, duties, and functions currently performed by the state agency;
(3) All constitutional, statutory, or other authority under which the powers, duties, and
functions of the state agency are carried out;
(4) Any powers, duties, or functions which the state agency is performing and which is
duplicated by another state agency within the state including the manner in which,
and the extent to which, the duplication of effort is occurring and any
recommendations as to eliminating the duplications;
(5) Any powers, duties, or functions which are inconsistent with current and projected
public needs and which should be terminated or altered; and
(6) Any other information which the committee feels is necessary and proper to carry out
its review and evaluative duties.
Section 6. That § 1-26E-5 be repealed.
1-26E-5. To determine whether a sufficient public need for continuing the state agency is
present, a committee shall take into consideration the following factors concerning the state
agency:
(1) The extent to which any information required to be furnished to the reviewing
committee pursuant to § 1-26E-4 has been omitted, misstated, or refused, and the
extent to which conclusions reasonably drawn from the information are adverse to
the legislative intent inherent in the powers, duties, and functions as established in
the enabling legislation creating the state agency, or is inconsistent with present or
projected public demands or needs;
(2) The extent to which statutory changes have been recommended which would benefit
the public in general as opposed to benefiting the state agency;
(3) The extent to which the operation of the state agency has been efficient and
responsive to the public needs;
(4) The extent to which the state agency has encouraged the persons regulated to report
to it concerning the impact of its rules and decisions regarding improved services,
economy of service, or availability of service to the public;
(5) The extent to which the public has been encouraged to participate in rule and
decision making as opposed to participation solely by persons regulated;
(6) The extent to which complaints have been expeditiously processed to completion in
the public interest; and
(7) Any other relevant criteria which the committee deems necessary and proper in
reviewing and evaluating the sufficient public need for continuance of the state
agency.
Section 7. That § 1-26E-6 be repealed.
1-26E-6. The Department of Legislative Audit shall furnish, upon request of a committee,
any relevant information including the reports of audits of the state agency under review.
Section 8. That § 1-26E-7 be repealed.
1-26E-7. Each committee shall submit reports recommending either the continuation,
revision, or termination of the state agency under review to the Executive Board of the
Legislative Research Council for distribution to legislators and the Governor before the first
legislative day of the ensuing regular legislative session.
Section 9. That § 1-26E-8 be repealed.
1-26E-8. Each committee shall submit its recommendations concerning the state agency and
laws that it believes should be repealed or revised to the Legislature in one or more bills. ".
187otb
On page 1, line 2, of the printed bill, after "audit" and insert "and to repeal certain
provisions regarding the legislative review of state agencies".
And that as so amended said bill do pass.
Also MR. PRESIDENT:
The Committee on State Affairs respectfully reports that it has had under consideration the
nomination of Dennis Neugebauer of Minnehaha County, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to the
South Dakota Building Authority and returns the same with the recommendation that the Senate
advise and consent to the confirmation of said appointment and be placed on the Consent
Calendar.
Also MR. PRESIDENT:
The Committee on State Affairs respectfully reports that it has had under consideration the
nomination of Douglas J. Hajek of Minnehaha County, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to the South
Dakota Building Authority and returns the same with the recommendation that the Senate advise
and consent to the confirmation of said appointment and be placed on the Consent Calendar.
Also MR. PRESIDENT:
The Committee on State Affairs respectfully reports that it has had under consideration
SB 190 which was tabled.
Also MR. PRESIDENT:
The Committee on State Affairs respectfully reports that it has had under consideration
SB 179 which was deferred to the 41st Legislative Day.
Respectfully submitted,
Larry Rhoden, Chair
Sen. Brown moved that the rules be suspended for the sole purpose of adopting the
Standing Committee on Education reports on SB 77, 98, and 139 which were amended and
referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
The question being on Sen. Brown's motion that the rules be suspended for the sole
purpose of adopting the Standing Committee on Education reports on SB 77, 98, and 139 which
were amended and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
And the roll being called:
Yeas 31, Nays 0, Excused 4, Absent 0
Yeas:
Adelstein; Bradford; Brown; Buhl; Cutler; Frerichs; Fryslie; Gray; Hansen (Tom); Haverly;
Heineman; Hundstad; Hunhoff (Jean); Johnston; Juhnke; Kraus; Krebs; Lederman; Maher;
Nelson (Tom); Novstrup (Al); Olson (Russell); Peters; Putnam; Rampelberg; Rave; Rhoden;
Sutton; Tidemann; Tieszen; Vehle
Excused:
Begalka; Holien; Nygaard; Schlekeway
So the motion having received an affirmative vote of a two-thirds majority of the members-elect, the President declared the motion carried.
Also MR. PRESIDENT:
The Committee on Legislative Procedure respectfully reports that SB 3, 16, 17, 26, 28, and
55 were delivered to his Excellency, the Governor, for his approval at 9:05 a.m., February 10,
2012.
Respectfully submitted,
Bob Gray, Chair
Also MR. PRESIDENT:
The Committee on Legislative Procedure respectfully reports that the Office of Engrossing
and Enrolling has carefully compared SB 7 and finds the same correctly enrolled.
Respectfully submitted,
Bob Gray, Chair
MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE
MR. PRESIDENT:
I have the honor to transmit herewith HB 1066, 1084, 1130, 1187, and 1194 which have
passed the House and your favorable consideration is respectfully requested.
Also MR. PRESIDENT:
I have the honor to return herewith SB 7 which has passed the House without change.
Respectfully,
Karen Gerdes, Chief Clerk
MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
Sen. Olson moved that SB 191, 75, 192, and 108 and HB 1088, 1115, 1202, 1049, and
1020 be deferred to Monday, February 13, the 20th legislative day.
Which motion prevailed.
SCR 5: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION, Supporting and encouraging a 2012 interim
study and thorough review of drainage laws in South Dakota.
Was read the second time.
Sen. Olson moved that SCR 5 as found on page 335 of the Senate Journal be adopted.
The question being on Sen. Olson's motion that SCR 5 be adopted.
And the roll being called:
Yeas 27, Nays 3, Excused 5, Absent 0
Yeas:
Adelstein; Bradford; Brown; Buhl; Cutler; Fryslie; Hansen (Tom); Haverly; Heineman; Hunhoff
(Jean); Johnston; Juhnke; Kraus; Krebs; Lederman; Maher; Nelson (Tom); Novstrup (Al); Olson
(Russell); Peters; Putnam; Rampelberg; Rave; Rhoden; Tidemann; Tieszen; Vehle
Nays:
Frerichs; Gray; Sutton
Excused:
Begalka; Holien; Hundstad; Nygaard; Schlekeway
So the motion having received an affirmative vote of a majority of the members-elect, the
President declared the motion carried and SCR 5 was adopted.
HCR 1007: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION, Urging the members of the South Dakota
Congressional delegation to sponsor and support the Marketplace Fairness Act and the
Marketplace Equity Act.
Was read the second time.
Sen. Peters moved that the Senate do concur in HCR 1007 as found on page 356 of the
House Journal.
The question being on Sen. Peters' motion that HCR 1007 be concurred in.
And the roll being called:
Yeas 30, Nays 0, Excused 5, Absent 0
Yeas:
Adelstein; Bradford; Brown; Buhl; Cutler; Frerichs; Fryslie; Gray; Haverly; Heineman;
Hundstad; Hunhoff (Jean); Johnston; Juhnke; Kraus; Krebs; Lederman; Maher; Nelson (Tom);
Novstrup (Al); Olson (Russell); Peters; Putnam; Rampelberg; Rave; Rhoden; Sutton; Tidemann;
Tieszen; Vehle
Excused:
Begalka; Hansen (Tom); Holien; Nygaard; Schlekeway
So the motion having received an affirmative vote of a majority of the members-elect, the
President declared the motion carried and HCR 1007 was concurred in.
Sen. Adelstein moved that the Committee on Transportation be instructed to deliver
SB 118 to the floor of the Senate, pursuant to Joint Rule 7-7.
Which motion was not supported.
CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
Sen. Olson moved that the reports of the Standing Committees on
Appropriations on SB 37 as found on page 330 of the Senate Journal; also
Agriculture and Natural Resources on HB 160 as found on page 331 of the Senate Journal;
also
Commerce and Energy on SB 158 as found on page 332 of the Senate Journal be adopted.
Which motion prevailed.
FIRST READING OF HOUSE BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS
HB 1066: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to allow for the cremation of deceased
persons who are indigent and the funeral expenses are the financial responsibility of the county.
Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Local Government.
HB 1084: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise the political qualifications for
brand board membership.
Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Natural
Resources.
HB 1130: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise the fee schedule for certain
documents filed with the county register of deeds, to create a county and statewide fund for the
purpose of modernizing and preserving records, and to distribute certain revenue.
Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Local Government.
HB 1187: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to exempt health care sharing ministries
from the provisions of the health insurance code.
Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services.
HB 1194: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain provisions regarding the
payment for rape and sexual offense examinations.
Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
SECOND READING OF CONSENT CALENDAR EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS
The Senate proceeded to the consideration of the executive reappointment of Curt
Mortenson of Stanley County, Fort Pierre, South Dakota, to the State Brand Board.
The question being "Does the Senate advise and consent to the executive reappointment
of Curt Mortenson pursuant to the executive message as found on page 204 of the Senate
Journal?"
And the roll being called:
Yeas 29, Nays 0, Excused 6, Absent 0
Yeas:
Adelstein; Bradford; Brown; Buhl; Cutler; Frerichs; Fryslie; Gray; Haverly; Heineman;
Hundstad; Hunhoff (Jean); Johnston; Juhnke; Kraus; Krebs; Lederman; Maher; Novstrup (Al);
Olson (Russell); Peters; Putnam; Rampelberg; Rave; Rhoden; Sutton; Tidemann; Tieszen;
Vehle
Excused:
Begalka; Hansen (Tom); Holien; Nelson (Tom); Nygaard; Schlekeway
So the question having received an affirmative vote of a majority of the members-elect, the
President declared the reappointment confirmed.
The Senate proceeded to the consideration of the executive reappointment of Bart Blum
of Lyman County, Reliance, South Dakota, to the State Brand Board.
The question being "Does the Senate advise and consent to the executive reappointment
of Bart Blum pursuant to the executive message as found on page 204 of the Senate Journal?"
And the roll being called:
Yeas 29, Nays 0, Excused 6, Absent 0
Yeas:
Adelstein; Bradford; Brown; Buhl; Cutler; Frerichs; Fryslie; Gray; Haverly; Heineman;
Hundstad; Hunhoff (Jean); Johnston; Juhnke; Kraus; Krebs; Lederman; Maher; Novstrup (Al);
Olson (Russell); Peters; Putnam; Rampelberg; Rave; Rhoden; Sutton; Tidemann; Tieszen;
Vehle
Excused:
Begalka; Hansen (Tom); Holien; Nelson (Tom); Nygaard; Schlekeway
So the question having received an affirmative vote of a majority of the members-elect, the
President declared the reappointment confirmed.
SECOND READING OF CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
Sen. Brown requested that HB 1018 be removed from the Consent Calendar.
Pursuant to Senate Rule 6-1, the President removed HB 1036 from the Consent Calendar.
SB 116: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain provisions relating to the
township road system.
Was read the second time.
The question being "Shall SB 116 pass as amended?"
And the roll being called:
Yeas 30, Nays 0, Excused 5, Absent 0
Yeas:
Adelstein; Begalka; Bradford; Brown; Buhl; Cutler; Frerichs; Fryslie; Gray; Haverly; Heineman;
Holien; Hundstad; Hunhoff (Jean); Johnston; Juhnke; Kraus; Krebs; Lederman; Maher;
Novstrup (Al); Olson (Russell); Peters; Putnam; Rampelberg; Rave; Rhoden; Sutton; Tidemann;
Vehle
Excused:
Hansen (Tom); Nelson (Tom); Nygaard; Schlekeway; Tieszen
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.
SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS
SB 196: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to allow for the redistribution of existing
nursing facility beds.
Was read the second time.
The question being "Shall SB 196 pass?"
And the roll being called:
Yeas 28, Nays 2, Excused 5, Absent 0
Yeas:
Adelstein; Begalka; Bradford; Brown; Buhl; Cutler; Frerichs; Fryslie; Gray; Haverly; Heineman;
Holien; Hunhoff (Jean); Juhnke; Kraus; Krebs; Lederman; Maher; Novstrup (Al); Olson
(Russell); Peters; Putnam; Rampelberg; Rave; Rhoden; Sutton; Tidemann; Vehle
Nays:
Hundstad; Johnston
Excused:
Hansen (Tom); Nelson (Tom); Nygaard; Schlekeway; Tieszen
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 145: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to prohibit rebates and regulate contracts for
residential roofing goods and services.
Was read the second time.
The question being "Shall SB 145 pass as amended?"
And the roll being called:
Yeas 29, Nays 0, Excused 6, Absent 0
Yeas:
Adelstein; Begalka; Bradford; Brown; Buhl; Cutler; Frerichs; Fryslie; Gray; Haverly; Heineman;
Holien; Hundstad; Hunhoff (Jean); Johnston; Juhnke; Kraus; Krebs; Maher; Novstrup (Al);
Olson (Russell); Peters; Putnam; Rampelberg; Rave; Rhoden; Sutton; Tidemann; Vehle
Excused:
Hansen (Tom); Lederman; Nelson (Tom); Nygaard; Schlekeway; Tieszen
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 125: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to require certain day care providers to mail
notices of noncompliance.
Was read the second time.
The question being "Shall SB 125 pass as amended?"
And the roll being called:
Yeas 11, Nays 18, Excused 6, Absent 0
Yeas:
Adelstein; Bradford; Buhl; Cutler; Frerichs; Hundstad; Johnston; Krebs; Rhoden; Sutton;
Tidemann
Nays:
Begalka; Brown; Fryslie; Gray; Haverly; Heineman; Holien; Hunhoff (Jean); Juhnke; Kraus;
Maher; Novstrup (Al); Olson (Russell); Peters; Putnam; Rampelberg; Rave; Vehle
Excused:
Hansen (Tom); Lederman; Nelson (Tom); Nygaard; Schlekeway; Tieszen
So the bill not having received an affirmative vote of a majority of the members-elect, the
President declared the bill lost.
SB 174: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to increase the 911 emergency surcharge, to
revise the collection and distribution of the surcharge revenue, to provide for point of sale
collection of the prepaid wireless 911 emergency surcharge, and to provide funding for the
upgrade of 911 emergency services.
Was read the second time.
The question being "Shall SB 174 pass as amended?"
And the roll being called:
Yeas 29, Nays 0, Excused 6, Absent 0
Yeas:
Adelstein; Begalka; Bradford; Brown; Buhl; Cutler; Frerichs; Fryslie; Gray; Haverly; Heineman;
Holien; Hunhoff (Jean); Johnston; Juhnke; Kraus; Krebs; Lederman; Maher; Novstrup (Al);
Olson (Russell); Peters; Putnam; Rampelberg; Rave; Rhoden; Sutton; Tidemann; Vehle
Excused:
Hansen (Tom); Hundstad; Nelson (Tom); Nygaard; Schlekeway; Tieszen
So the bill having received an affirmative vote of a two-thirds majority of the members-elect, the President declared the bill passed and the title was agreed to.
SB 175: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to increase the number of video lottery
machines that may be placed in a licensed establishment.
Was read the second time.
The question being "Shall SB 175 pass as amended?"
And the roll being called:
Yeas 24, Nays 6, Excused 5, Absent 0
Yeas:
Adelstein; Bradford; Brown; Buhl; Frerichs; Fryslie; Gray; Haverly; Heineman; Holien;
Hunhoff (Jean); Johnston; Juhnke; Krebs; Lederman; Maher; Olson (Russell); Peters; Putnam;
Rave; Sutton; Tidemann; Tieszen; Vehle
Nays:
Begalka; Cutler; Kraus; Novstrup (Al); Rampelberg; Rhoden
Excused:
Hansen (Tom); Hundstad; Nelson (Tom); Nygaard; Schlekeway
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 84: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to allow for the reimbursement of travel
expenses during the recruitment of certain professional staff.
Was read the second time.
The question being "Shall SB 84 pass?"
And the roll being called:
Yeas 30, Nays 0, Excused 5, Absent 0
Yeas:
Adelstein; Begalka; Bradford; Brown; Buhl; Cutler; Frerichs; Fryslie; Gray; Hansen (Tom);
Haverly; Heineman; Holien; Hunhoff (Jean); Johnston; Juhnke; Kraus; Krebs; Maher; Novstrup
(Al); Olson (Russell); Peters; Putnam; Rampelberg; Rave; Rhoden; Sutton; Tidemann; Tieszen;
Vehle
Excused:
Hundstad; Lederman; Nelson (Tom); Nygaard; Schlekeway
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 90: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to establish a fee for payments returned to the
Office of the Secretary of State due to insufficient funds and to provide for the distribution of
the fee.
Was read the second time.
The question being "Shall SB 90 pass?"
And the roll being called:
Yeas 30, Nays 0, Excused 5, Absent 0
Yeas:
Adelstein; Begalka; Bradford; Brown; Buhl; Cutler; Frerichs; Fryslie; Gray; Hansen (Tom);
Haverly; Heineman; Holien; Hunhoff (Jean); Johnston; Juhnke; Kraus; Krebs; Nelson (Tom);
Novstrup (Al); Olson (Russell); Peters; Putnam; Rampelberg; Rave; Rhoden; Sutton; Tidemann;
Tieszen; Vehle
Excused:
Hundstad; Lederman; Maher; Nygaard; Schlekeway
So the bill having received an affirmative vote of a two-thirds majority of the members-elect, the President declared the bill passed and the title was agreed to.
SB 194: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to make an appropriation to fund tax refunds
for elderly persons and persons with a disability, to revise the income eligibility requirements
for property tax and sales tax refunds, and to declare an emergency.
Was read the second time.
The question being "Shall SB 194 pass?"
And the roll being called:
Yeas 30, Nays 0, Excused 5, Absent 0
Yeas:
Adelstein; Begalka; Bradford; Brown; Buhl; Cutler; Frerichs; Fryslie; Gray; Hansen (Tom);
Haverly; Heineman; Holien; Hunhoff (Jean); Johnston; Juhnke; Kraus; Krebs; Nelson (Tom);
Novstrup (Al); Olson (Russell); Peters; Putnam; Rampelberg; Rave; Rhoden; Sutton; Tidemann;
Tieszen; Vehle
Excused:
Hundstad; Lederman; Maher; Nygaard; Schlekeway
So the bill having received an affirmative vote of a two-thirds majority of the members-elect, the President declared the bill passed and the title was agreed to.
SB 155: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to prohibit the employment of unauthorized
aliens and to provide penalties therefor.
Was read the second time.
The question being "Shall SB 155 pass?"
And the roll being called:
Yeas 10, Nays 19, Excused 6, Absent 0
Yeas:
Adelstein; Brown; Haverly; Johnston; Kraus; Nelson (Tom); Olson (Russell); Putnam; Tieszen;
Vehle
Nays:
Begalka; Bradford; Buhl; Frerichs; Fryslie; Gray; Hansen (Tom); Heineman; Holien; Hunhoff
(Jean); Juhnke; Krebs; Novstrup (Al); Peters; Rampelberg; Rave; Rhoden; Sutton; Tidemann
Excused:
Cutler; Hundstad; Lederman; Maher; Nygaard; Schlekeway
So the bill not having received an affirmative vote of a majority of the members-elect, the
President declared the bill lost.
SB 112: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to remove the limitation on the number of
retail gaming licenses in Deadwood in which a person may have a financial interest.
Was read the second time.
The question being "Shall SB 112 pass?"
And the roll being called:
Yeas 26, Nays 4, Excused 5, Absent 0
Yeas:
Adelstein; Begalka; Brown; Buhl; Frerichs; Fryslie; Gray; Hansen (Tom); Haverly; Heineman;
Holien; Hunhoff (Jean); Johnston; Juhnke; Krebs; Maher; Nelson (Tom); Novstrup (Al); Olson
(Russell); Peters; Putnam; Rampelberg; Rave; Rhoden; Tidemann; Tieszen
Nays:
Bradford; Kraus; Sutton; Vehle
Excused:
Cutler; Hundstad; Lederman; Nygaard; Schlekeway
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.
SIGNING OF BILLS
The President publicly read the title to
SB 7: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to repeal certain provisions allowing for the
certification of technology parks and to allow public or private developers to apply for
certification.
HB 1069: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to increase the amount of income and
principal of a perpetual fund used to maintain a cemetery.
And signed the same in the presence of the Senate.
Sen. Maher moved that the Senate do now adjourn, which motion prevailed and at
3:47 p.m. the Senate adjourned.
Fee Jacobsen, Secretary