81st Legislative Session _ 2006

Committee: Senate Commerce
Tuesday, January 31, 2006

                                            P - Present
                                            E - Excused
                                            A - Absent

Roll Call
P    Abdallah
P    Kelly
P    Koetzle
P    Schoenbeck
P    Sutton (Dan)
P    Broderick, Vice-Chair
P    McCracken, Chair

OTHERS PRESENT: See Original Minutes

The meeting was called to order by Senator McCracken, Chair

MOTION:     TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF JANUARY 26, 2006.

Moved by:    Abdallah
Second by:    Koetzle
Action:    Prevailed by voice vote.

         SB 130: impose the 911 monthly telephone surcharge to prepaid telephone calling services.

Presented by:    Senator Tom Dempster
Proponents:    Kenneth Mc Farland, Minnehaha County
        Lorin Pankratz, Association of County Commissioners
        Greg Dean, SD Telecommunications Assn.

Senator Dempster presented amendment 130fb.

MOTION:     AMEND SB 130


130fb
     On page 2, line 21 of the printed bill, before " telephone " insert " wireless ".

     On page 3 , delete lines 3 to 7 , inclusive, and insert:

"

             (8A)    "Prepaid wireless telephone service," any wireless telephone service that is activated in advance by payment for a finite dollar amount of service or for a finite number of minutes that terminate either upon use by any person and delivery by the wireless provider of an agreed amount of service corresponding to the total dollar amount paid in advance or within a certain period of time following the initial purchase or activation, unless an additional payment is made; ".

     On page 4 , line 4, after " prepaid " insert "wireless".

     On page 4 , delete line 7 , and insert "customer paid for the wireless telephone that is being used in connection with the prepaid minutes or other units of usage. However, if that place is unknown to the provider, the surcharge amount shall be based on the location associated with the wireless telephone number. The prepaid wireless telephone calling service".

Moved by:    Broderick
Second by:    Kelly
Action:    Prevailed by voice vote.

MOTION:     DO PASS SB 130 AS AMENDED

Moved by:    Broderick
Second by:    Koetzle
Action:    Prevailed by roll call vote.(7-0-0-0)

Voting Yes:    Abdallah, Kelly, Koetzle, Schoenbeck, Sutton (Dan), Broderick, McCracken

MOTION:     PLACE SB 130 ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Moved by:    Kelly
Action:    Withdrawn.

MOTION:     CONFIRM REAPPOINTMENT OF SUSAN SHAY BRUGGER, BROOKINGS, SOUTH DAKOTA, TO THE SOUTH DAKOTA LOTTERY COMMISSION

Moved by:    Abdallah


Second by:    Schoenbeck
Action:    Prevailed by voice vote.

MOTION:     CONFIRM REAPPOINTMENT OF TOM LECKEY, PIERRE, SOUTH DAKOTA, TO THE SOUTH DAKOTA LOTTERY COMMISSION

Moved by:    Schoenbeck
Second by:    Broderick
Action:    Prevailed by voice vote.

MOTION:     CONFIRM REAPPOINTMENT OF LINDA BARKER, SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA, TO THE SD HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

Dar Baum, executive director, South Dakota Housing Development Authority, spoke in favor of Ms. Barker's reappointment.

Moved by:    Kelly
Second by:    Koetzle
Action:    Prevailed by voice vote.

MOTION:     CONFIRM REAPPOINTMENT OF JAMES ROBY, WATERTOWN, SOUTH DAKOTA, TO THE SOUTH DAKOTA BUILDING AUTHORITY

Moved by:    Schoenbeck
Second by:    Kelly
Action:    Prevailed by voice vote.

         SB 166: adopt the Uniform Athlete Agents Act.

Presented by:    Senator Dave Knudson
Proponents:    Michael Demersseman, Rapid City, SD

Senator Knudson distributed amendment 166ja.

MOTION:     AMEND SB 166

166ja
     On page 3, line 8 of the printed bill, delete "state" and insert "the Department of Revenue and Regulation".

     On page 6 , line 3, delete " state " and insert "the Department of Revenue and Regulation".

     On page 6 , line 5, after " Act. " insert "The secretary of the Department of Revenue and Regulation shall submit a copy of each certificate of registration issued to the Office of the Secretary of State.".

     On page 6 , line 6, delete " state " and insert "the Department of Revenue and Regulation".

     On page 6 , line 6, after "secretary" delete " of " .

     On page 6 , line 7, delete " state " .

     On page 6 , line 9, delete " of state " .

     On page 6 , line 24, delete " state " and insert "the Department of Revenue and Regulation".

     On page 7 , line 21, delete " state " and insert "the Department of Revenue and Regulation".

     On page 7 , line 23, delete " state " and insert "the Department of Revenue and Regulation".

     On page 7 , line 24, after " hearing. " insert "The secretary shall provide notice of such hearing and any action taken in response to the hearing to the Office of the Secretary of State.".

     On page 8 , line 2, delete " state " and insert "the Department of Revenue and Regulation".

     On page 10 , line 18, delete " state " and insert "the Department of Revenue and Regulation".

     On page 12 , line 7, delete " state " and insert "the Department of Revenue and Regulation".

Moved by:    Schoenbeck
Second by:    Abdallah
Action:    Prevailed by voice vote.

MOTION:     DO PASS SB 166 AS AMENDED

Moved by:    Broderick
Second by:    Abdallah
Action:    Prevailed by roll call vote.(4-3-0-0)

Voting Yes:    Abdallah, Koetzle, Broderick, McCracken

Voting No:    Kelly, Schoenbeck, Sutton (Dan)


         SB 194: revise the definition of wine for farm wineries.

Presented by:    Senator Ben Nesselhuf
Proponents:    Eldon Nygaard, Valiant Vineyards
Opponents:    Michael Kenyon, Department of Revenue and Regulation
        Jeremiah M. Murphy, SoDak Distributing (Handout B)

Senator McCracken distributed a copy of an email from Matt Keck with Prairie Berry Winery, Hill City, SD, who is an proponent of SB 194 (Handout A).

Senator Nesselhuf suggested an amendment to SB 194 be prepared to alleviate some concerns voiced at the meeting.

The Chair deferred SB 194 until to February 2, 2006..

         HB 1042: revise certain requirements regarding the license renewal of insurance producers.

Presented by:    Merle Scheiber, Division of Insurance

MOTION:     DO PASS HB 1042

Moved by:    Schoenbeck
Second by:    Sutton (Dan)
Action:    Prevailed by roll call vote.(7-0-0-0)

Voting Yes:    Abdallah, Kelly, Koetzle, Schoenbeck, Sutton (Dan), Broderick, McCracken

MOTION:     PLACE HB 1042 ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Moved by:    Koetzle
Second by:    Schoenbeck
Action:    Prevailed by voice vote.

         SB 49: modify the requirements for health discount plans. (This bill had a prior hearing on January 19, 2006)

Presented by:    Randy Moses, Division of Insurance

Mr. Moses distributed amendment 49ja

MOTION:     AMEND SB 49

49ja
     On page 2, line 5 of the printed bill, delete " specialty " and insert "ancillary".

     On page 2 , line 6, delete " specialty " and insert "ancillary".

     On page 2 , line 9, delete " plan's " .

     On page 2 , line 10, delete " card " and insert "plan".

     On page 2 , line 12, delete everything after " program " .

     On page 2 , delete lines 13 and 14 .

     On page 2 , line 15, delete everything before " ; " .

     On page 3 , line 4, delete " specialty " and insert "ancillary".

     On page 3 , between lines 11 and 12, insert:

"

             (1)    "Ancillary services," includes audiology, dental, vision, mental health, substance abuse, chiropractic, and podiatry services;".

     On page 3 , line 12, delete " (1) " and insert "(2)".

     On page 3 , line 12, delete " specialty " and insert "ancillary".

     On page 3 , line 20, delete " (2) " and insert "(3)".

     On page 3 , line 21, delete " specialty " and insert "ancillary".

     On page 3 , line 23, delete " and is " .

     On page 3 , line 24, delete " (3) " and insert "(4)".

     On page 4 , line 4, delete " (4) " and insert "(5)".

     On page 4 , line 10, delete " specialty " and insert "ancillary".

     On page 4 , line 11, delete " (5) " and insert "(6)".

     On page 4 , line 14, delete " (6) " and insert "(7)".

     On page 4 , line 16, delete everything after " program " .

     On page 4 , delete lines 17 and 18 .

     On page 4 , line 19, delete everything before " ; " .

     On page 4 , line 20, delete " (7) " and insert "(8)".

     On page 4 , line 24, delete " (8) " and insert "(9)".

     On page 5 , line 1, after " provide medical " insert "or ancillary".

     On page 5 , line 3, delete " (9) " and insert "(10)".

     On page 5 , line 5, delete " specialty " and insert "ancillary".

     On page 5 , line 5, delete " ; " and insert ".".

     On page 5 , delete lines 6 and 7 .

     On page 5 , line 16, delete " other " .

     On page 5 , line 21, delete " in another state " .

     On page 5 , line 22, after " organization " insert "in another state".

     On page 10 , line 12, delete " to be used in the discretion of " and insert "and shall be in favor of any person and the director of the Division of Insurance for the benefit of any person who is damaged by any violation of § §  58-17C-104 to 58-17C-108, inclusive, including any violation by the supplier or by any other person that markets, promotes, advertises, or otherwise distributes a discount card on behalf of the supplier. The bond shall cover any violation occurring during the time period during which the bond is in effect.".

     On page 10 , line 13, delete " the director to protect the financial interest of members. " .

     On page 12 , line 3, delete " have a written agreement between the " and insert "prepare written materials for".

     On page 12 , line 4, delete " organization and " .

     On page 12 , line 8, delete " specialty " and insert "ancillary".

     On page 12 , line 15, delete " specialty " and insert "ancillary".

     On page 13 , line 8, after " require " insert "the provider".

     On page 13 , line 23, after " directly " insert "or indirectly".

     On page 14 , line 1, after " contracted " insert "directly or indirectly".

     On page 14 , line 16, delete " agency relationship " and insert "contract".

     On page 14 , line 17, after " organization " insert ", or are otherwise approved by or under the direction and control of the organization".

     On page 16 , line 6, delete " specialty " and insert "ancillary".

     On page 16 , line 7, delete " specialty " and insert "ancillary".

     On page 16 , line 19, delete " prospective or " .

     On page 16 , line 20, delete " a written agreement at the time of purchase " and insert "written materials".

     On page 16 , line 23, delete " agreement " and insert "materials".

     On page 17 , line 7, delete " specialty " and insert "ancillary".

     On page 17 , line 19, delete " Division of Insurance or the " and insert "local".

     On page 20 , line 3, delete " specialty " and insert " ancillary ".

     On page 20 , line 4, delete " specialty " and insert " ancillary ".

     On page 20 , line 5, delete " specialty " and insert " ancillary ".

     On page 20 , line 7, delete " specialty " and insert " ancillary ".

Moved by:    Broderick
Second by:    Abdallah
Action:    Prevailed by voice vote.



MOTION:     DO PASS SB 49 AS AMENDED

Moved by:    Schoenbeck
Second by:    Sutton (Dan)
Action:    Prevailed by roll call vote.(7-0-0-0)

Voting Yes:    Abdallah, Kelly, Koetzle, Schoenbeck, Sutton (Dan), Broderick, McCracken

MOTION:     ADJOURN

Moved by:    Koetzle
Second by:    Broderick
Action:    Prevailed by voice vote.

Grace Curtis

____________________________

Committee Secretary
Royal "Mac" McCracken, Chair


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