87^th Legislative Session _ 2012

Committee: House Commerce and Energy February 01, 2012

                                            P - Present
                                            E - Excused
                                            A - Absent

Roll Call
P    Fargen
P    Greenfield
P    Hawley
P    Hubbel
P    Jensen
P    Jones
P    Kirschman
P    Miller
P    Novstrup (David)
P    Scott
P    Willadsen
P    Conzet, Vice-Chair
P    Solum, Chair

OTHERS PRESENT: See Original Minutes

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Solum.

MOTION:    TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF MONDAY, JANUARY 30, 2012

Moved by:    Greenfield
Second by:    Conzet
Action:    Prevailed by voice vote.

        HB 1121: amend rate stability provisions to include plant additions.

Presented by:    Representative Roger Solum
Proponents:    Steve Willard, SD Electric Utilities
        Chris Nelson, Public Utilities Commission

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        Pam Bonrud, NW Public Service

MOTION:    DO PASS HB 1121

Moved by:    Jensen
Second by:    Willadsen
Action:    Prevailed by roll call vote. (13-0-0-0)

Voting Yes:    Fargen, Greenfield, Hawley, Hubbel, Jensen, Jones, Kirschman, Miller, Novstrup (David), Scott, Willadsen, Conzet, Solum

        HB 1125: clarify the definition of engaging in business in certain circumstances.

Presented by:    Representative Roger Hunt (Handouts: #1)
Proponents:    Julie Kllinger, Lifelitght, Sioux Falls
        Cameron Gage, Lifelight, Sioux Falls

MOTION:    DO PASS HB 1125

Moved by:    Hawley
Second by:    Greenfield
Action:    Prevailed by roll call vote. (11-2-0-0)

Voting Yes:    Greenfield, Hawley, Hubbel, Jensen, Jones, Kirschman, Miller, Novstrup (David), Scott, Conzet, Solum

Voting No:    Fargen, Willadsen

        HB 1139: revise certain provisions relating to identity theft and employment.

Presented by:    Representative Stace Nelson
Opponents:    Jim Hood, SD Retailers Association
        Bob O'Connell, Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce
        Nathan Sanderson, Office of the Governor
        Brenda Forman, SD Dairy Production
        Lindsey Riter-Rapp, National Federation of Independent Business
        Deb Mortenson, Associated General Contractors of SD - HHU Chapter
        Michele Brich, SD Innkeepers Association
        Julie Johnson, Absolutely Aberdeen

MOTION:    DO PASS HB 1139

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Moved by:    Hubbel
Second by:    Greenfield
Action:    Was not acted on.

MOTION:    SUBSTITUTE MOTION DEFER HB 1139 TO THE 41^ST LEGISLATIVE DAY

Moved by:    Willadsen
Second by:    Kirschman
Action:    Prevailed by roll call vote. (9-4-0-0)

Voting Yes:    Fargen, Hawley, Jones, Kirschman, Novstrup (David), Scott, Willadsen, Conzet, Solum

Voting No:    Greenfield, Hubbel, Jensen, Miller

        HB 1238: establish sanctions relating to the hiring of illegal aliens.

Presented by:    Representative Stace Nelson
Proponents:    Representative Manny Steele
Opponents:    Brenda Forman, SD Dairy Production
        Nathan Sanderson, Office of the Governor
        Sr. Janet Horstman, Self, Sioux Falls (Handouts: #2)
        Shawn Lyons, SD Retailers Association
        Julie Johnson, Absolutely Aberdeen
        David Owen, SD Chamber of Commerce and Industry
        Lorin Pankratz, SD Pork Producers
        Sr. Sheila Schnell, Self, Sioux Falls

MOTION:    TO TABLE HB 1238

Moved by:    Willadsen
Second by:    Kirschman
Action:    Prevailed by roll call vote. (7-5-1-0)

Voting Yes:    Fargen, Hawley, Kirschman, Novstrup (David), Scott, Willadsen, Solum

Voting No:    Greenfield, Hubbel, Jones, Miller, Conzet

Excused:    Jensen

        THE CHAIR DEFERRED HB 1192 UNTIL MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2012

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        THE CHAIR DEFERRED HB 1221 UNTIL MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2012

MOTION:    ADJOURN

Moved by:    Willadsen
Second by:    Conzet
Action:    Prevailed by voice vote.

Diane Mellan

Committee Secretary

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