87th Legislative Session _ 2012

Committee: Senate Judiciary
Thursday, February 09, 2012

                                            P - Present
                                            E - Excused
                                            A - Absent

Roll Call
P    Vehle
P    Nygaard
P    Hunhoff (Jean)
P    Buhl
P    Begalka
P    Cutler, Vice-Chair
P    Tieszen, Chair

OTHERS PRESENT: See Original Minutes

The meeting was called to order by Senator Craig Tieszen, Chair.

MOTION:    TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2012

Moved by:    Vehle
Second by:    Hunhoff (Jean)
Action:    Prevailed by voice vote.

        SB 52: provide for point of sale collection of the prepaid wireless 911 emergency surcharge.

Presented by:    Jenna Howell, Department of Public Safety

MOTION:    TO TABLE SB 52

Moved by:    Vehle
Second by:    Nygaard
Action:    Prevailed by roll call vote. (6-0-1-0)

Voting Yes:    Vehle, Nygaard, Hunhoff (Jean), Begalka, Cutler, Tieszen



Excused:    Buhl

        SB 183: establish the elements of the offense of juvenile sexting and to provide a penalty therefor.

SB 183 was previously heard on Tuesday, February 7, 2012. Testimony continued.

Proponents:    Jesse Weins, self, Mitchell
        Paul Bachand, SD State's Attorneys Association
        Cindy Flakoll, Concerned Women For America
Opponents:    Lindsey Riter-Rapp, SD Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Handouts: #1)
Rebuttal: Senator Mike Vehle

MOTION:    DO PASS SB 183

Moved by:    Nygaard
Second by:    Vehle
Action:    Prevailed by roll call vote. (7-0-0-0)

Voting Yes:    Vehle, Nygaard, Hunhoff (Jean), Buhl, Begalka, Cutler, Tieszen

        SB 146: provide for an affirmative defense of compulsion for the crime of prostitution.

Presented by:    Senator Joni Cutler (Handouts: #2)
Proponents:    Tiffany Campbell, American Civil Liberties Union of SD
        Lindsey Riter-Rapp, SD Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

MOTION:    DO PASS SB 146

Moved by:    Nygaard
Second by:    Buhl
Action:    Prevailed by roll call vote. (7-0-0-0)

Voting Yes:    Vehle, Nygaard, Hunhoff (Jean), Buhl, Begalka, Cutler, Tieszen

        SB 148: revise certain provisions relating to battery committed against infants and unborn children.

Presented by:    Senator Joni Cutler
Proponents:    Linda Johnson, SD Right to Life


Provided information: Reuben Bezpaletz, Legislative Research Council

MOTION:    DO PASS SB 148

Moved by:    Vehle
Second by:    Begalka
Action:    Prevailed by roll call vote. (7-0-0-0)

Voting Yes:    Vehle, Nygaard, Hunhoff (Jean), Buhl, Begalka, Cutler, Tieszen

MOTION:    PLACE SB 148 ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Moved by:    Nygaard
Second by:    Vehle
Action:    Prevailed by voice vote.

Testimony on HB 1055 and SB 60 was heard simultaneously. Senator Tieszen recessed the meeting at 9:50 a.m. and reconvened the meeting at noon. Testimony continued on these two bills until 1:00 pm.

        HB 1055: allow for joint physical custody orders after a court awards joint legal custody if in the best interest of the child.

Presented by:    Senator Joni Cutler
Proponents:    Representative Melissa Magstadt
        Casey Wilson, self, Flandreau (Handouts: #4)
        Jay Miles, self, Egan
        Kris Venner, self, Pierre
        Dianna Miller, SD Network Against Family Violence and Sexual Assault
        Greg Boris, South Dakota Voices for Children
        Tom Barnett, State Bar Association of South Dakota
Opponents:    Representative Phil Jensen
        Senator Dan Lederman

        SB 60: provide for the award of joint physical custody of children under certain circumstances.

Presented by:    Senator Tim Begalka (Handouts: #3)
Proponents:    Representative Melissa Magstadt
        Casey Wilson, self, Flandreau (Handouts: #4)
        Troy Wanner, self, Dell Rapids
        Jay Miles, self, Egan


        Rusty Toupal, self, Huron
        Kris Venner, self, Pierre
        Darla Wilson, self, Colman (Handouts: #5)
        Dave Owens, self, Volga
        Tom English, self, Hurley
        Matt Doyle, self, Brookings
        Wanda Promes, self, Sioux Falls
        Representative Phil Jensen
        Senator Dan Lederman
Opponents:    Dianna Miller, SD Network Against Family Violence and Sexual Assault
        Greg Boris, South Dakota Voices for Children
        Tom Barnett, State Bar Association of South Dakota

        SB 10: revise certain provisions pertaining to boating while under the influence.

Proponents:    Ken Meyer, Lake County State's Attorney, self
        Jeff Banks, Beadle County Deputy State's Attorney, self

Senator Tieszen recessed the meeting at 1:00 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 4:00 p.m.

        THE CHAIR DEFERRED SB 10, SB 172, and SB 181 UNTIL MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2012

The hearings on HB 1055 and SB 60 ended with Senator Cutler (Handouts: #6, #7) providing closing remarks on HB 1055.

MOTION:    DO PASS SB 60

Moved by:    Nygaard
Second by:    Begalka
Action:    Was not acted on.

MOTION:    SUBSTITUTE MOTION DO PASS HB 1055

Moved by:    Buhl
Second by:    Vehle
Action:    Prevailed by roll call vote. (6-1-0-0)

Voting Yes:    Vehle, Hunhoff (Jean), Buhl, Begalka, Cutler, Tieszen

Voting No:    Nygaard


ORIGINAL MOTION:    DO PASS SB 60

Moved by:    Nygaard
Second by:    Begalka
Action:    Failed by roll call vote. (2-5-0-0)

Voting Yes:    Nygaard, Begalka

Voting No:    Vehle, Hunhoff (Jean), Buhl, Cutler, Tieszen

MOTION:    DEFER SB 60 TO THE 41ST LEGISLATIVE DAY

Moved by:    Hunhoff (Jean)
Second by:    Buhl
Action:    Prevailed by roll call vote. (5-2-0-0)

Voting Yes:    Vehle, Hunhoff (Jean), Buhl, Cutler, Tieszen

Voting No:    Nygaard, Begalka

MOTION:    ADJOURN

Moved by:    Buhl
Second by:    Vehle
Action:    Prevailed by voice vote.

Rena Ortbahn

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Committee Secretary
Craig Tieszen, Chair


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