House of Representatives Journal 2/24/2010 02:00 PM

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

EIGHTY-FIFTH SESSION

TWENTY-SEVENTH DAY

STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
House of Representatives, Pierre
Wednesday, February 24, 2010

The House convened at 2:00 p.m., pursuant to adjournment, the Speaker Pro tempore presiding.

The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Pastor Dana Olson, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by House pages Jayme Manke and Tyler Stenberg.

Roll Call: All members present.

APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL

MR. SPEAKER:

The Committee on Legislative Procedure respectfully reports that the Chief Clerk of the House has had under consideration the House Journal of the twenty-sixth 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,

Timothy A. Rave, Chair

Which motion prevailed.

HONORED GUESTS

Rep. Dennert introduced Olivia Esser of Redfield, the 2010 South Dakota Snow Queen.

Speaker Rave introduced Murphy Dods of Sioux Falls, South Dakota Girls State Governor, and Daniel Miller of Watertown, South Dakota Boys State Governor.

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

MR. SPEAKER:

The Committee on Appropriations respectfully reports that it has had under consideration SB 27 and 47 and returns the same with the recommendation that said bills do pass.

Also MR. SPEAKER:

The Committee on Appropriations respectfully reports that it has had under consideration SB 66 and returns the same with the recommendation that said bill be amended as follows:

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On page 1, line 4, of the printed bill, delete "fifty".

On page 1, line 5, delete "($650,000)" and insert "($600,000)".

And that as so amended said bill do pass.

Also MR. SPEAKER:

The Committee on Appropriations respectfully reports that it has had under consideration SB 22 which was tabled.

Respectfully submitted,
Larry Tidemann, Chair

Also MR. SPEAKER:

The Committee on Education respectfully reports that it has had under consideration SB 63 and returns the same with the recommendation that said bill do pass.

Also MR. SPEAKER:

The Committee on Education respectfully reports that it has had under consideration SB 121 and returns the same with the recommendation that said bill be amended as follows:

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On page 1, line 5, of the Senate Education Committee engrossed bill, overstrike "establish" and insert "promote".

On page 1, line 6, overstrike "promote" and insert "encourage".

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On page 1, line 1, of the Senate Education Committee engrossed bill, delete "establish" and insert "promote".

And that as so amended said bill do pass.

Also MR. SPEAKER:

The Committee on Education respectfully reports that it has had under consideration SB 183 and returns the same with the recommendation that said bill be amended as follows:

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On page 1, line 13, of the Senate Education Committee engrossed bill, after "facility" insert "when the education program is".

And that as so amended said bill do pass and be placed on the consent calendar.

Respectfully submitted,
Ed McLaughlin, Chair

Also MR. SPEAKER:

The Committee on Commerce respectfully reports that it has had under consideration SB 90 and returns the same with the recommendation that said bill do pass.

Also MR. SPEAKER:

The Committee on Commerce respectfully reports that it has had under consideration SB 15 and 57 and returns the same with the recommendation that said bills do pass and be placed on the consent calendar.

Also MR. SPEAKER:

The Committee on Commerce respectfully reports that it has had under consideration SB 56 and returns the same with the recommendation that said bill be amended as follows:

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On page 2, line 14, of the printed bill, overstrike "January 1" and insert "February 22".

On page 3, line 8, overstrike "January 1" and insert "February 22".

On page 3, line 13, overstrike "January 1" and insert "February 22".

On page 3, line 17, overstrike "January 1" and insert "February 22".

On page 4, line 11, overstrike "January 1" and insert "February 22".

On page 4, line 15, overstrike "January 1" and insert "February 22".

On page 5, line 1, overstrike "January 1" and insert "February 22".

On page 5, line 8, overstrike "January 1" and insert "February 22".

On page 5, line 17, overstrike "January 1" and insert "February 22".

On page 5, line 21, overstrike "January 1" and insert "February 22".

And that as so amended said bill do pass and be placed on the consent calendar.

Also MR. SPEAKER:

The Committee on Commerce respectfully reports that it has had under consideration SB 60 and returns the same with the recommendation that said bill be amended as follows:

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On page 5, line 8, of the Senate Commerce Committee engrossed bill, delete "fifty" and insert "one hundred".

And that as so amended said bill do pass and and be placed on the consent calendar.

Respectfully submitted,
Roger Solum, Vice Chair

Also MR. SPEAKER:

The Committee on State Affairs respectfully reports that it has had under consideration SB 61 and SJR 3 and returns the same with the recommendation that said bill and resolution do pass.

Also MR. SPEAKER:

The Committee on State Affairs respectfully reports that it has had under consideration SB 51 and 82 and returns the same with the recommendation that said bills do pass and be placed on the consent calendar.

Also MR. SPEAKER:

The Committee on State Affairs respectfully reports that it has had under consideration SB 139 which was deferred to the 41^st Legislative Day.

Respectfully submitted,
Bob Faehn, Chair

Also MR. SPEAKER:

The Committee on Judiciary respectfully reports that it has had under consideration SB 55, 103, and 109 and returns the same with the recommendation that said bills do pass.

Also MR. SPEAKER:

The Committee on Judiciary respectfully reports that it has had under consideration SB 54 and returns the same with the recommendation that said bill be amended as follows:

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On page 1 of the Senate Judiciary Committee engrossed bill, delete lines 12 and 13.

And that as so amended said bill do pass.

Respectfully submitted,
Joni M. Cutler, Chair

MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE

MR. SPEAKER:

I have the honor to transmit herewith SB 75, 102, 104, 115, 156, 166, 169, 172, 177, 186, 187, and 195 which have passed the Senate and your favorable consideration is respectfully requested.

Respectfully,
Trudy Evenstad, Secretary

MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS

HCR 1011: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION, Endorsing Taiwan's participation as observer in the International Civil Aviation Organization and United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.

Rep. Rounds moved that HCR 1011 as found on pages 565 and 566 of the House Journal be adopted.

The question being on Rep. Rounds' motion that HCR 1011 be adopted.

And the roll being called:

Yeas 66, Nays 2, Excused 2, Absent 0

Yeas:
Blake; Bolin; Boomgarden; Brunner; Burg; Carson; Conzet; Cronin; Curd; Cutler; Deadrick; Dennert; Elliott; Engels; Faehn; Fargen; Feickert; Feinstein; Frerichs; Gibson; Gosch; Greenfield; Hamiel; Hoffman; Hunhoff (Bernie); Hunt; Iron Cloud III; Jensen; Juhnke; Kirkeby; Kirschman; Krebs; Lange; Lederman; Lucas; Lust; McLaughlin; Moser; Noem; Novstrup (David); Nygaard; Olson (Betty); Olson (Ryan); Peters; Pitts; Putnam; Rausch; Romkema; Rounds; Russell; Schlekeway; Schrempp; Sly; Solberg; Solum; Sorenson; Steele; Street; Thompson; Tidemann; Turbiville; Vanderlinde; Vanneman; Wink; Wismer; Speaker Rave

Nays:
Kopp; Verchio

Excused:
Killer; Van Gerpen

So the motion having received an affirmative vote of a majority of the members-elect, the Speaker declared the motion carried and HCR 1011 was adopted.

SCR 2: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION, Strongly supporting influenza vaccination for health care workers who have direct patient contact.

Rep. Pitts moved that SCR 2 as found on pages 386 to 388 of the Senate Journal be concurred in.

The question being on Rep. Pitts' motion that SCR 2 be concurred in.

And the roll being called:

Yeas 67, Nays 3, Excused 0, Absent 0

Yeas:
Blake; Bolin; Boomgarden; Burg; Carson; Conzet; Cronin; Curd; Cutler; Deadrick; Dennert; Elliott; Engels; Faehn; Fargen; Feickert; Feinstein; Frerichs; Gibson; Gosch; Greenfield; Hamiel; Hoffman; Hunhoff (Bernie); Hunt; Iron Cloud III; Juhnke; Killer; Kirkeby; Kirschman; Krebs; Lange; Lederman; Lucas; Lust; McLaughlin; Moser; Noem; Novstrup (David); Nygaard; Olson (Betty); Olson (Ryan); Peters; Pitts; Putnam; Rausch; Romkema; Rounds; Russell; Schlekeway; Schrempp; Sly; Solberg; Solum; Sorenson; Steele; Street; Thompson; Tidemann; Turbiville; Van Gerpen; Vanderlinde; Vanneman; Verchio; Wink; Wismer; Speaker Rave

Nays:
Brunner; Jensen; Kopp

So the motion having received an affirmative vote of a majority of the members-elect, the Speaker declared the motion carried and SCR 2 was concurred in.

Rep. Faehn moved that when we adjourn today, we adjourn to convene at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 25^th, the 28^th legislative day.

Which motion prevailed.

FIRST READING OF SENATE BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS

SB 75: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to define certain terms related to liability for agritourism activities.

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

SB 102: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to ratify and continue the lease agreement on the Black Hills Playhouse.

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

SB 104: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain provisions regarding disclosure of public information and public meetings.

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

SB 115: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to prohibit the sale or delivery of contact lenses without a prescription.

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

SB 156: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to require that determinations in both adult and juvenile court proceedings relative to a controlled substance violation of a high school student participating in extracurricular activities be reported to the South Dakota High School Activities Association and to the school administrator.

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

SB 166: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to provide for the liquidation of the remaining property of the South Dakota Cement Plant Commission, to provide for the administration and payment of existing liabilities, to provide for the orderly winding up of the commission's affairs, to provide for the transfer of any remaining net proceeds, and to abolish the commission.

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

SB 169: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to limit the subrogation of certain insurers unless and until the insured is made whole.

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

SB 172: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise the definition for environmental upgrades used to provide a property tax exemption for coal-fired power plants.

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

SB 177: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain provisions regarding the appropriation process.

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

SB 186: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to change the unemployment insurance wage base and contribution rates and to declare an emergency.

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

SB 187: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to provide for the adjustment of appropriated moneys to projected available revenues.

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

SB 195: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise the refunds for new or expanded agricultural facilities and new or expanded business facilities, to repeal the contractors' excise tax on new or expanded power production facilities, to exempt certain new business facilities from certain tax refunds, and to make certain transfers to the revolving economic development and initiative fund.

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

SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS

Rep. Faehn moved that SB 23 be placed to follow SB 145 and SB 26 be placed to precede SB 13 on today's calendar.

Which motion prevailed.

SB 26: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to make an additional appropriation to the Board of Regents to construct an addition to the Northern State University Joseph H. Barnett Center.

Was read the second time.

The question being "Shall SB 26 pass as amended?"

And the roll being called:

Yeas 65, Nays 5, Excused 0, Absent 0

Yeas:
Blake; Bolin; Boomgarden; Burg; Carson; Conzet; Cronin; Curd; Cutler; Deadrick; Dennert; Elliott; Engels; Faehn; Fargen; Feickert; Feinstein; Frerichs; Gibson; Gosch; Greenfield; Hamiel; Hoffman; Hunhoff (Bernie); Hunt; Iron Cloud III; Juhnke; Killer; Kirschman; Krebs; Lange; Lucas; Lust; McLaughlin; Moser; Noem; Novstrup (David); Nygaard; Olson (Betty); Olson (Ryan); Peters; Pitts; Putnam; Rausch; Romkema; Rounds; Russell; Schlekeway; Schrempp; Sly; Solberg; Solum; Sorenson; Steele; Street; Thompson; Tidemann; Turbiville; Van Gerpen; Vanderlinde; Vanneman; Verchio; Wink; Wismer; Speaker Rave

Nays:
Brunner; Jensen; Kirkeby; Kopp; Lederman

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

SB 13: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain provisions concerning petitions and elections.

Was read the second time.

The question being "Shall SB 13 pass as amended?"

And the roll being called:

Yeas 69, Nays 1, Excused 0, Absent 0

Yeas:
Blake; Bolin; Boomgarden; Brunner; Burg; Carson; Conzet; Cronin; Curd; Cutler; Deadrick; Dennert; Elliott; Engels; Faehn; Fargen; Feickert; Feinstein; Frerichs; Gibson; Gosch; Greenfield; Hamiel; Hunhoff (Bernie); Hunt; Iron Cloud III; Jensen; Juhnke; Killer; Kirkeby; Kirschman; Kopp; Krebs; Lange; Lederman; Lucas; Lust; McLaughlin; Moser; Noem; Novstrup (David); Nygaard; Olson (Betty); Olson (Ryan); Peters; Pitts; Putnam; Rausch; Romkema; Rounds; Russell; Schlekeway; Schrempp; Sly; Solberg; Solum; Sorenson; Steele; Street; Thompson; Tidemann; Turbiville; Van Gerpen; Vanderlinde; Vanneman; Verchio; Wink; Wismer; Speaker Rave

Nays:
Hoffman

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

SB 24: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to establish standards for teaching, to require teacher evaluations, and to provide for the development of a model evaluation instrument.

Was read the second time.

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Rep. Elliott moved that SB 24 be amended as follows:

On page 2, line 9, of the House Education Committee engrossed bill, delete "Three" and insert "Six".

On page 2, line 9, after "teachers:" delete "one" and insert "two".

On page 2, line 9, after "school," delete "one" and insert "two".

On page 2, line 9, after "and" delete "one" and insert "two".

Which motion prevailed.

Rep. Faehn moved the previous question.

Which motion prevailed.

The question being "Shall SB 24 pass as amended?"

And the roll being called:

Yeas 58, Nays 12, Excused 0, Absent 0

Yeas:
Blake; Bolin; Brunner; Burg; Carson; Conzet; Curd; Cutler; Deadrick; Dennert; Elliott; Engels; Faehn; Fargen; Feickert; Feinstein; Frerichs; Gibson; Gosch; Hamiel; Hunhoff (Bernie); Hunt; Iron Cloud III; Jensen; Juhnke; Killer; Kirkeby; Kirschman; Kopp; Krebs; Lange; Lederman; Lucas; Lust; McLaughlin; Noem; Novstrup (David); Nygaard; Olson (Betty); Olson (Ryan); Peters; Pitts; Putnam; Rounds; Russell; Schlekeway; Sly; Solum; Sorenson; Steele; Tidemann; Van Gerpen; Vanderlinde; Vanneman; Verchio; Wink; Wismer; Speaker Rave

Nays:
Boomgarden; Cronin; Greenfield; Hoffman; Moser; Rausch; Romkema; Schrempp; Solberg; Street; Thompson; Turbiville

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

Speaker Rave now presiding.

SB 157: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to authorize the construction of nursing facilities on American Indian reservations under certain circumstances.

Was read the second time.

Rep. Faehn moved the previous question.

Which motion prevailed.

The question being "Shall SB 157 pass?"

And the roll being called:

Yeas 60, Nays 10, Excused 0, Absent 0

Yeas:
Blake; Bolin; Boomgarden; Brunner; Burg; Carson; Conzet; Curd; Deadrick; Dennert; Elliott; Engels; Faehn; Fargen; Feickert; Feinstein; Frerichs; Gibson; Gosch; Hamiel; Hoffman; Hunhoff (Bernie); Hunt; Iron Cloud III; Jensen; Juhnke; Killer; Kirkeby; Kirschman; Kopp; Krebs; Lange; Lederman; Lucas; Lust; McLaughlin; Moser; Noem; Novstrup (David); Nygaard; Olson (Betty); Pitts; Romkema; Rounds; Russell; Schlekeway; Schrempp; Sly; Solberg; Solum; Sorenson; Steele; Street; Thompson; Van Gerpen; Vanderlinde; Vanneman; Verchio; Wink; Wismer

Nays:
Cronin; Cutler; Greenfield; Olson (Ryan); Peters; Putnam; Rausch; Tidemann; Turbiville; Speaker Rave

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

Rep. Faehn moved that SB 16, 46, 48, 145, and 23 be deferred to Thursday, February 25^th, the 28^th legislative day.

Which motion prevailed.

SIGNING OF BILLS

The Speaker publicly read the title to

SB 68: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain provisions relating to standards for new construction.

And signed the same in the presence of the House.

COMMEMORATIONS

HC 1007 Introduced by: Representatives Vanneman, Deadrick, Juhnke, Lucas, and Noem and Senators Bartling and Garnos

A LEGISLATIVE COMMEMORATION, Honoring McKenzie Haley of Winner as the recipient of the 2010 Miss Rodeo South Dakota crown.

WHEREAS, McKenzie Haley has shown unshakable determination and dedication in her eleven-plus year pursuit of excellence in all areas of competitive rodeo pageantry and many various endeavors in her young and decorated life; and

WHEREAS, in 2004 McKenzie received the distinguished Junior Miss Rodeo South Dakota title, then earned the title of South Dakota High School Rodeo Queen in 2005-2006, and most recently clinched South Dakota's top rodeo pageant prize, all while competing with great success in numerous, prominent national rodeo queen competitions; and

WHEREAS, McKenzie has distinguished herself as a rodeo queen in South Dakota's official state sport, and as such, she has consistently fulfilled her honorary role as an ambassador for the state of South Dakota all over the United States; and

WHEREAS, McKenzie continues to expand her horizons through study at Black Hills State University where she is currently pursing a degree in elementary education and plans to continue on to work for a master's degree:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT COMMEMORATED, by the Eighty-fifth Legislature of the State of South Dakota, that McKenzie Haley be recognized and congratulated on her many achievements in rodeo and most notably her recent achievement of being crowned 2010 Miss Rodeo South Dakota.

HC 1008 Introduced by: Representatives Feinstein, Blake, Cutler, and Thompson and Senators Heidepriem and Knudson

A LEGISLATIVE COMMEMORATION, Honoring Sioux Falls Washington High School teacher Kira Christensen as the recipient of the 2009 Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award.

WHEREAS, Kira Christensen has taught in the Sioux Falls School District since 2004; and

WHEREAS, she has become a master teaching mathematics, especially through the use of technology, to students at the 9-12 grade level; and

WHEREAS, the National Educator Award is considered the "Oscar of Teaching" and honors K-12 teachers, principals, and specialists across the United States; and

WHEREAS, she has exceeded the criteria for the National Educator Award, including exceptional educational talent as evidenced by effective instructional practices and student learning results in the classroom and school, and has exemplary educational accomplishments beyond the classroom that provide models of excellence for the profession whose education contributions are largely unheralded yet worthy of the spotlight. She is an early-to-mid-career educator who offers strong long range potential for professional and policy leadership and has an engaging and inspiring presence that motivates and impacts students, colleagues, and the community:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT COMMEMORATED, by the Eighty-fifth Legislature of the State of South Dakota, that Kira Christensen of Sioux Falls Washington High School be honored for receiving the Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award in 2009.

HC 1009 Introduced by: Representatives Feinstein, Blake, Cutler, and Thompson and Senators Heidepriem and Knudson

A LEGISLATIVE COMMEMORATION, Congratulating the Sioux Falls Washington High School Football Team and its coaches and student managers for their 2009 South Dakota State AA Championship season.

WHEREAS, the team's 2009 season was highlighted by attaining an undefeated 12-0 record, by becoming the Sioux Falls City Football Champions, by winning the Greater Dakota Conference title, and by earning its first State AA Football Championship in the playoff era; and

WHEREAS, the members of the State AA Championship team, who worked hard and displayed remarkable teamwork all season with their high-scoring offense and extremely stingy defense, are Serkaut Aware, Trevor Gebhart, Zach Schmith, Matt Gerry, Levi Schuldt, Derek Tiggelaar, Blaine Dunne, Jordan Kirkpatrick, Ky Bobeldyke, Ben Green, Matt Hermanson, Brandon Mohr, Devon O'Farrell, John Hander, Alex Lockwood, Brandon Stafford, Nathan Gerry, Tyler Miller, Keyen Lage, Travis Shafer, Patrick Fiala, Tommy Hall, Chris McMartin, Elizeo Kalimba, Eli Flaa, Konnor Wildfeuer, Daniel Loudenback, Shawn Heilman, Sam Hoskins, Tyler Jager, Eric Snelling, Jeremy VerMulm, Alex Cutler, Ben Larson, Chris Soukup, Kenny Fideler, Steven Lewis, Nolan Hazard, Cody Doorn, Tom Farniok, Ryan Quarve, Bobby McLaughlin, Dillion Wiand, Dalton Rogers, Doug Cordell, Eli Auch, Wesley Stalheim, Ty Larson, Forrest Veldhuizen, Zac Ferdinand, Jon Delgado, Adam Weber, Logan Brakke, Matt Danielson, Tanner Ellefson, Derek Farniok, Cole Halgerson, Jenner Amdahl, Jordan Knight, Jamie Carmichael, Matt Janecek, Deandre Currie, Jake Harms, and Dalton Dawes; and

WHEREAS, the team benefitted greatly from the able assistance of student managers Brittny Fuller, Marta Lerdal, Kyle Berke, Brittany Baumgartel, Haily Baumgartel, Carissa Bayne, and Shayna Berke; and

WHEREAS, coach Brian Hermanson and assistant coaches Chuck Reitzel, Ryan Folsom, Travis Schafer, Steve Kennedy, Jim Trett, Marc Murren, Everett Gebhart, Kurt Skogstad, and

volunteers Andy DuBois, Greg Folsom, Eric Struck, Chuck Davis, Jamin Ratzlaff, and Jason Stahlberg directed the team with great dedication and determination:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT COMMEMORATED, by the Eighty-fifth Legislature of the State of South Dakota, that the Sioux Falls Washington High School Warriors Football Team be honored for its outstanding achievement in 2009.

HC 1010 Introduced by: Representatives Lucas, Blake, Boomgarden, Brunner, Burg, Conzet, Dennert, Elliott, Engels, Faehn, Fargen, Feickert, Feinstein, Frerichs, Gibson, Gosch, Greenfield, Hunhoff (Bernie), Hunt, Jensen, Juhnke, Killer, Kirkeby, Kopp, Krebs, Lange, Lederman, Moser, Noem, Novstrup (David), Olson (Ryan), Pitts, Rausch, Rave, Rounds, Russell, Schlekeway, Schrempp, Sly, Solberg, Solum, Sorenson, Steele, Street, Turbiville, Van Gerpen, Vanderlinde, and Wismer and Senators Olson (Russell), Ahlers, Bartling, Bradford, Garnos, Hanson (Gary), Heidepriem, Howie, Hundstad, Jerstad, Kloucek, Merchant, Nesselhuf, Peterson, and Rhoden

A LEGISLATIVE COMMEMORATION, Commending and honoring South Dakota's one hundred eighty-eight agriculture educators on National Teach Agriculture Day, February 25, 2010.

WHEREAS, agriculture is South Dakota's largest industry, having an economic impact of more than twenty-one billion dollars and accounting for forty percent of the state's workforce; and

WHEREAS, agriculture educators positively impact the lives of students in the state's middle schools, high schools, technical institutes, and at the state's land grant university, and contribute to our global community through their efforts in providing a rigorous education to students; and

WHEREAS, agriculture educators are in short supply across the nation, and many students and schools lack the expertise these valued teachers bring to the classroom:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT COMMEMORATED, by the Eighty-fifth Legislature of the State of South Dakota, that South Dakota's agriculture educators be commended and honored for their outstanding efforts in educating the state's students and preserving the state's thriving agriculture industry.

Rep. Turbiville moved that the House do now adjourn, which motion prevailed and at 3:14 p.m. the House adjourned.

Karen Gerdes, Chief Clerk