The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Karl Kroger, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance
led by Senate page Elizabeth Bitterman.
Roll Call: All members present.
The Committee on Legislative Procedure respectfully reports that the Secretary of the
Senate has had under consideration the Senate Journal of the fourth day.
All errors, typographical or otherwise, are duly marked in the temporary journal for
correction.
And we hereby move the adoption of the report.
November 27, 2012
The Honorable Matt Michels
President of the Senate
500 East Capitol Avenue
Pierre, SD 57501
Re: Appointment of Thomas E. Simmons, to the Board of Pardons and Paroles
Dear Mr. President and Members of the Senate:
Pursuant to the provisions of SDCL 24-13-1, and subject to your confirmation, the Court
has appointed Thomas E. Simmons, an attorney from Rapid City, South Dakota, to the Board
of Pardons and Paroles. Accordingly, the Court requests that you submit said appointment to
the Senate for consent during the next Legislative Session.
We will await your advice as to the Senate's action with regard to this appointment. Thank
you for your continued cooperation.
January 8, 2013
The Honorable Matt Michels
President of the Senate
500 E. Capitol
Pierre, SD 57501
RE: Keith Bonenberger/Board of Pardons and Paroles
Dear Mr. President and Members of the Senate:
Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 24-13 of the South Dakota Codified Laws and subject to
your consent, I have the honor to inform you that I have appointed Keith Bonenberger to the
Board of Pardons and Paroles.
Enclosed is a copy of the following:
1. The Statement of Financial Interest
2. Senate Confirmation Information
This appointment is effective January 21st, 2013 and expires January 16, 2017.
Sincerely,
Marty J. Jackley
ATTORNEY GENERAL
The President announced the referral of the appointment to the Committee on Judiciary.
January 8, 2013
The Honorable Matt Michels
President of the Senate
500 E. Capitol
Pierre, SD 57501
RE: Sharon Kallemeyn/Crime Victims' Compensation Commission
Dear Mr. President and Members of the Senate:
Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 23A-28B of the South Dakota Codified Laws and subject
to your consent, I have the honor to inform you that I have appointed Sharon Kallemeyn to the
Crime Victims' Compensation Commission.
Enclosed is a copy of the following:
1. The Statement of Financial Interest
2. Senate Confirmation Information
3. Oath
4. The November 2nd , 2012, letter of appointment
This appointment was effective October 31st, 2012 and expires October 30th, 2015.
Sincerely,
Marty J. Jackley
ATTORNEY GENERAL
The President announced the referral of the appointment to the Committee on Judiciary.
The Committee on Judiciary respectfully reports that it has had under consideration SB 37
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 38
and returns the same with the recommendation that said bill be amended as follows:
The Committee on Commerce and Energy respectfully reports that it has had under
consideration SB 7, 12, 63, and 64 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 Commerce and Energy respectfully reports that it has had under
consideration SB 60 and returns the same with the recommendation that said bill be amended
as follows:
The Senate proceeded to the consideration of the executive appointment of Larry
Zimmerman of Pennington County, Rapid City, South Dakota, to the position of Secretary of
the Department of Veterans Affairs.
The question being "Does the Senate advise and consent to the executive appointment of
Larry Zimmerman pursuant to the executive message as found on page 18 of the Senate
Journal?"
And the roll being called:
Yeas 35, Nays 0, Excused 0, Absent 0
Yeas:
Adelstein; Begalka; Bradford; Brown; Buhl; Ewing; Frerichs; Heineman (Phyllis); Holien;
Hunhoff (Jean); Jensen; Johnston; Jones; Kirkeby; Krebs; Lederman; Lucas; Maher; Monroe;
Novstrup (Al); Olson (Russell); Omdahl; Otten (Ernie); Peters; Rampelberg; Rave; Rhoden;
Soholt; Sutton; Tidemann; Tieszen; Van Gerpen; Vehle; Welke; White
So the question having received an affirmative vote of a majority of the members-elect, the
President declared the appointment confirmed.
SB 74 Introduced by: Senators Rhoden, Ewing, Hunhoff (Jean), Jensen, Kirkeby, Krebs,
Maher, Omdahl, Otten (Ernie), Soholt, Sutton, Vehle, and White and Representatives Hoffman,
Cammack, Feickert, Olson (Betty), Russell, and Wink
FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to require the forfeiture of preference points for certain
hunting licenses upon conviction of unlawfully killing, destroying, taking, or possessing trophy
animals.
Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Natural
Resources.
SB 13: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain provisions relating to the
administration of mineral rights on and under research parks.
Was read the second time.
And the roll being called:
Yeas 35, Nays 0, Excused 0, Absent 0
Yeas:
Adelstein; Begalka; Bradford; Brown; Buhl; Ewing; Frerichs; Heineman (Phyllis); Holien;
Hunhoff (Jean); Jensen; Johnston; Jones; Kirkeby; Krebs; Lederman; Lucas; Maher; Monroe;
Novstrup (Al); Olson (Russell); Omdahl; Otten (Ernie); Peters; Rampelberg; Rave; Rhoden;
Soholt; Sutton; Tidemann; Tieszen; Van Gerpen; Vehle; Welke; White
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 33: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to authorize the use of an online reverse
auction for the procurement of certain goods and services by governmental agencies.
Was read the second time.
The question being "Shall SB 33 pass?"
And the roll being called:
Yeas 35, Nays 0, Excused 0, Absent 0
Yeas:
Adelstein; Begalka; Bradford; Brown; Buhl; Ewing; Frerichs; Heineman (Phyllis); Holien;
Hunhoff (Jean); Jensen; Johnston; Jones; Kirkeby; Krebs; Lederman; Lucas; Maher; Monroe;
Novstrup (Al); Olson (Russell); Omdahl; Otten (Ernie); Peters; Rampelberg; Rave; Rhoden;
Soholt; Sutton; Tidemann; Tieszen; Van Gerpen; Vehle; Welke; White
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 34: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to provide for the sale of the state's interests
in certain real estate and improvements located at the Human Services Center campus.
Was read the second time.
The question being "Shall SB 34 pass?"
And the roll being called:
Yeas:
Adelstein; Begalka; Bradford; Brown; Buhl; Ewing; Frerichs; Heineman (Phyllis); Holien;
Hunhoff (Jean); Jensen; Johnston; Jones; Kirkeby; Krebs; Lederman; Lucas; Maher; Monroe;
Novstrup (Al); Olson (Russell); Omdahl; Otten (Ernie); Peters; Rampelberg; Rave; Rhoden;
Soholt; Sutton; Tidemann; Tieszen; Van Gerpen; Vehle; Welke; White
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.
Sen. Buhl moved that the Senate do now adjourn, which motion prevailed and at 2:28 p.m.
the Senate adjourned.