House of Representatives Journal 1/30/2013 02:00 PM

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

EIGHTY-EIGHTH SESSION

STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
House of Representatives, Pierre
Wednesday, January 30, 2013

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

The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Pastor Josh Baumann, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by House page Erin Mairose.

Roll Call: All members present except Rep. Qualm who was excused.

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 fourteenth 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,

Brian G. Gosch, Chair

Which motion prevailed.

Speaker Gosch introduced the 2011-2012 Outstanding School Administrators of South Dakota: Rocky Brinkman, secondary principal, Andes Central; Jeff Rieckman, middle school principal, Haakon; Chrissy Peterson, special ed director, Meade; Tanya Rasmussen, curriculum director, Harrisburg; Marcia Jackson, business manager, Hot Springs; Tim Kosters, elementary principal, Lead-Deadwood; Bob Sittig, superintendent, Baltic; and Melinda Jensen, assistant secondary principal, Brookings.

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

MR. SPEAKER:

The Committee on State Affairs respectfully reports that it has had under consideration HB 1201 which was deferred to the 41^st Legislative Day.

Respectfully submitted,
David Lust, Chair

Also MR. SPEAKER:

The Committee on Commerce and Energy respectfully reports that it has had under consideration HB 1102 and returns the same with the recommendation that said bill be amended as follows:

On page 1, line 1, of the printed bill, after "Dakota" insert "Life and".

And that as so amended said bill do pass.

Also MR. SPEAKER:

The Committee on Commerce and Energy respectfully reports that it has had under consideration HB 1157 and returns the same with the recommendation that said bill be amended as follows:

On page 1, line 5, of the printed bill, overstrike "37-2-24, inclusive, and § 37-2-33" and insert "37-2-25, inclusive, and §§ 37-2-30, 37-2-31, and 32-2-33".

And that as so amended said bill do pass.

Also MR. SPEAKER:

The Committee on Commerce and Energy respectfully reports that it has had under consideration HB 1103 and returns the same with the recommendation that said bill be amended as follows:

On page 1, line 1, of the printed bill, delete "life" and insert "health".

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

Also MR. SPEAKER:

The Committee on Commerce and Energy respectfully reports that it has had under consideration HB 1100 which was deferred to the 41^st Legislative Day.

Respectfully submitted,
Roger D. Solum, Chair

Also MR. SPEAKER:

The Committee on Education respectfully reports that it has had under consideration HB 1128 and returns the same with the recommendation that said bill be amended as follows:

On page 1 of the printed bill, delete lines 5 to 15, inclusive, and insert:

" 13-55-31.2. Any student who does not meet the high school course requirements as provided in subdivision 13-55-31(3) is eligible for the opportunity scholarship program if:

(1) The student takes the test administered by the American College Testing Program and earns a composite score of twenty-eight or higher and achieves ACT college readiness benchmark scores equaling or exceeding eighteen for English, twenty-one for reading, twenty-two for math, and twenty-four for science; or

(2) The student takes the Scholastic Assessment Test and earns a verbal-mathematics score of twelve hundred fifty or higher, while also attaining sufficiently high markers in reading, writing, mathematics, and science as not to require remediation in any of those areas; or

(3) The student takes the test administered by ACT Incorporated and earns a composite score of twenty-four or higher and achieves ACT college readiness benchmark scores equaling or exceeding eighteen for English, twenty-one for reading, twenty-two for math, and twenty-four for science, or the student takes the Scholastic Assessment

Test and earns a critical reading-mathematics score of one thousand ninety or higher, while also attaining a college readiness benchmark score of five hundred or higher each on the critical reading, mathematics, and writing sections of the test, and the student's secondary education was received pursuant to § 13-27-3.

This section is effective on July 1, 2013. ".

On page 2, delete lines 1 to 5, inclusive.

And that as so amended said bill do pass.

Also MR. SPEAKER:

The Committee on Education respectfully reports that it has had under consideration HB 1133, which was reconsidered, which was tabled.

Also MR. SPEAKER:

The Committee on Education respectfully reports that it has had under consideration HB 1176 which was deferred to the 41^st Legislative Day.

Respectfully submitted,
Jacqueline Sly, Chair

Also MR. SPEAKER:

The Committee on Judiciary respectfully reports that it has had under consideration SB 70 and returns the same with the recommendation that said bill do pass.

Respectfully submitted,
Brian G. Gosch, Chair

MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE

MR. SPEAKER:

I have the honor to return herewith HCR 1001 which has been amended by the Senate and your concurrence in the amendments is respectfully requested.

Also MR. SPEAKER:

I have the honor to return herewith HB 1021, 1031, 1041, 1053, 1063, and 1066 which have passed the Senate without change.

Also MR. SPEAKER:

I have the honor to transmit herewith SB 84, 122, and 127 which have passed the Senate and your favorable consideration is respectfully requested.

Respectfully,
Jeannette Schipper, Secretary

MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS

Yesterday, Rep. Munsterman announced his intention to reconsider the vote by which HB 1113 lost.

Rep. Munsterman moved that the House do now reconsider the vote by which HB 1113 lost.

The question being on Rep. Munsterman's motion to reconsider the vote by which HB 1113 lost.

And the roll being called:

Yeas 34, Nays 35, Excused 1, Absent 0

Yeas:
Bartling; Bolin; Cammack; Ecklund; Erickson; Feinstein; Gibson; Hajek; Hawks; Hawley; Heinemann (Leslie); Heinert; Hickey; Hunhoff (Bernie); Killer; Kirschman; Lust; Mickelson; Miller; Munsterman; Nelson; Peterson; Rasmussen; Russell; Schoenfish; Schrempp; Sly; Soli; Stalzer; Tyler; Westra; Wick; Wink; Wismer

Nays:
Campbell; Carson; Conzet; Craig; Cronin; Dryden; Duvall; Feickert; Greenfield; Haggar (Don); Haggar (Jenna); Hansen; Hoffman; Johns; Kaiser; Kopp; Latterell; Magstadt; May; Novstrup (David); Olson (Betty); Otten (Herman); Parsley; Ring; Romkema; Rounds; Rozum; Schaefer; Solum; Steele; Stevens; Tulson; Verchio; Werner; Speaker Gosch

Excused:
Qualm

So the motion not having received an affirmative vote of a majority of the members-elect, the Speaker declared the motion lost.

Rep. Lust moved that when we adjourn today, we adjourn to convene at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 31, the 16^th legislative day.

Which motion prevailed.

CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

Rep. Lust moved that the report of the Standing Committee on

Transportation on HB 1144 as found on page 229 of the House Journal be adopted.

Which motion prevailed.

FIRST READING OF SENATE BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS

SB 84: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to create the South Dakota Athletic Commission and to provide for the supervision of boxing, kickboxing, mixed martial arts competitions and sparring exhibitions in the state.

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

SB 122: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise the dates for holding township board meetings.

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

SB 127: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain provisions concerning the health and educational facilities authority.

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

SECOND READING OF CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS

Pursuant to House Rule 7-1, the Speaker removed HB 1049 from the Consent Calendar.

HB 1052: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain requirements for third party administrators and pharmacy benefits managers.

Was read the second time.

The question being "Shall HB 1052 pass as amended?"

And the roll being called:

Yeas 68, Nays 0, Excused 2, Absent 0

Yeas:
Bartling; Bolin; Cammack; Campbell; Carson; Conzet; Craig; Cronin; Dryden; Duvall; Ecklund; Erickson; Feickert; Feinstein; Gibson; Greenfield; Haggar (Don); Haggar (Jenna); Hajek; Hansen; Hawks; Hawley; Heinemann (Leslie); Heinert; Hickey; Hoffman; Hunhoff (Bernie); Johns; Kaiser; Killer; Kirschman; Kopp; Latterell; Lust; Magstadt; May; Mickelson; Miller; Munsterman; Nelson; Novstrup (David); Olson (Betty); Otten (Herman); Parsley; Peterson; Rasmussen; Ring; Romkema; Rounds; Rozum; Schaefer; Schoenfish; Schrempp; Sly; Soli; Solum; Stalzer; Steele; Stevens; Tulson; Tyler; Verchio; Werner; Westra; Wick; Wink; Wismer; Speaker Gosch

Excused:
Qualm; Russell

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.

HB 1163: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain provisions related to the filing of the certificate of limited partnerships.

Was read the second time.

The question being "Shall HB 1163 pass as amended?"

And the roll being called:

Yeas 68, Nays 0, Excused 2, Absent 0

Excused:
Qualm; Russell

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.

HB 1048: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise and repeal certain provisions related to the Department of Agriculture.

Was read the second time.

The question being "Shall HB 1048 pass?"

And the roll being called:

Yeas 68, Nays 0, Excused 2, Absent 0

Excused:
Qualm; Russell

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.

HB 1059: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to repeal and revise certain obsolete and unnecessary statutes and rules relating to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.

Was read the second time.

The question being "Shall HB 1059 pass?"

And the roll being called:

Yeas 68, Nays 0, Excused 2, Absent 0

Excused:
Qualm; Russell

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.

HB 1062: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to repeal and reenact certain provisions regarding forestry and fire suppression.

Was read the second time.

The question being "Shall HB 1062 pass?"

And the roll being called:

Yeas 68, Nays 0, Excused 2, Absent 0

Excused:
Qualm; Russell

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.

HB 1085: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain provisions concerning the notice given to municipalities and counties for bingo games and lotteries.

Was read the second time.

The question being "Shall HB 1085 pass?"

And the roll being called:

Yeas 68, Nays 0, Excused 2, Absent 0

Excused:
Qualm; Russell

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.

HB 1099: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to authorize municipalities to pay for certain services in advance.

Was read the second time.

The question being "Shall HB 1099 pass?"

And the roll being called:

Yeas 68, Nays 0, Excused 2, Absent 0

Excused:
Qualm; Russell

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.

SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS

Rep. Lust moved that HB 1126 be deferred to Tuesday, February 5, the 18^th legislative day.

Which motion prevailed.

HB 1170: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain provisions for a secondary election if the candidates for the United States Senate, United States House of Representatives, or Governor do not receive a sufficient percentage of the votes cast during a primary election.

Was read the second time.

The question being "Shall HB 1170 pass as amended?"

And the roll being called:

Yeas 68, Nays 1, Excused 1, Absent 0

Yeas:
Bartling; Bolin; Cammack; Campbell; Carson; Conzet; Craig; Cronin; Dryden; Duvall; Ecklund; Erickson; Feickert; Feinstein; Gibson; Greenfield; Haggar (Don); Haggar (Jenna); Hajek; Hansen; Hawks; Hawley; Heinemann (Leslie); Heinert; Hickey; Hoffman; Hunhoff (Bernie); Johns; Killer; Kirschman; Kopp; Latterell; Lust; Magstadt; May; Mickelson; Miller; Munsterman; Nelson; Novstrup (David); Olson (Betty); Otten (Herman); Parsley; Peterson; Rasmussen; Ring; Romkema; Rounds; Rozum; Russell; Schaefer; Schoenfish; Schrempp; Sly; Soli; Solum; Stalzer; Steele; Stevens; Tulson; Tyler; Verchio; Werner; Westra; Wick; Wink; Wismer; Speaker Gosch

Nays:
Kaiser

Excused:
Qualm

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.

HB 1180: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to allow veterans to receive credit for certain military training and experience.

Was read the second time.

The question being "Shall HB 1180 pass as amended?"

And the roll being called:

Yeas 69, Nays 0, Excused 1, Absent 0

Yeas:
Bartling; Bolin; Cammack; Campbell; Carson; Conzet; Craig; Cronin; Dryden; Duvall; Ecklund; Erickson; Feickert; Feinstein; Gibson; Greenfield; Haggar (Don); Haggar (Jenna); Hajek; Hansen; Hawks; Hawley; Heinemann (Leslie); Heinert; Hickey; Hoffman; Hunhoff (Bernie); Johns; Kaiser; Killer; Kirschman; Kopp; Latterell; Lust; Magstadt; May; Mickelson; Miller; Munsterman; Nelson; Novstrup (David); Olson (Betty); Otten (Herman); Parsley; Peterson; Rasmussen; Ring; Romkema; Rounds; Rozum; Russell; Schaefer; Schoenfish; Schrempp; Sly; Soli; Solum; Stalzer; Steele; Stevens; Tulson; Tyler; Verchio; Werner; Westra; Wick; Wink; Wismer; Speaker Gosch

Excused:
Qualm

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.

HB 1150: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to amend provisions relating to violations of no contact orders.

Was read the second time.

The question being "Shall HB 1150 pass as amended?"

And the roll being called:

Yeas 67, Nays 2, Excused 1, Absent 0

Yeas:
Bartling; Bolin; Cammack; Campbell; Carson; Conzet; Craig; Cronin; Dryden; Duvall; Ecklund; Erickson; Feickert; Feinstein; Gibson; Haggar (Don); Haggar (Jenna); Hajek; Hansen; Hawks; Hawley; Heinemann (Leslie); Heinert; Hickey; Hoffman; Hunhoff (Bernie); Johns; Kaiser; Killer; Kirschman; Kopp; Lust; Magstadt; May; Mickelson; Miller; Munsterman; Nelson; Novstrup (David); Olson (Betty); Otten (Herman); Parsley; Peterson; Rasmussen; Ring; Romkema; Rounds; Rozum; Russell; Schaefer; Schoenfish; Schrempp; Sly; Soli; Solum; Stalzer; Steele; Stevens; Tulson; Tyler; Verchio; Werner; Westra; Wick; Wink; Wismer; Speaker Gosch

Nays:
Greenfield; Latterell

Excused:
Qualm

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.

HB 1140: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise the schedule for payment of excise taxes for farm wineries.

Was read the second time.

The question being "Shall HB 1140 pass?"

And the roll being called:

Yeas 69, Nays 0, Excused 1, Absent 0

Yeas:
Bartling; Bolin; Cammack; Campbell; Carson; Conzet; Craig; Cronin; Dryden; Duvall; Ecklund; Erickson; Feickert; Feinstein; Gibson; Greenfield; Haggar (Don); Haggar (Jenna); Hajek; Hansen; Hawks; Hawley; Heinemann (Leslie); Heinert; Hickey; Hoffman; Hunhoff (Bernie); Johns; Kaiser; Killer; Kirschman; Kopp; Latterell; Lust; Magstadt; May; Mickelson; Miller; Munsterman; Nelson; Novstrup (David); Olson (Betty); Otten (Herman); Parsley; Peterson; Rasmussen; Ring; Romkema; Rounds; Rozum; Russell; Schaefer; Schoenfish; Schrempp; Sly; Soli; Solum; Stalzer; Steele; Stevens; Tulson; Tyler; Verchio; Werner; Westra; Wick; Wink; Wismer; Speaker Gosch

Excused:
Qualm

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.

HB 1081: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to specify the duration of certain municipal appointments.

Was read the second time.

The question being "Shall HB 1081 pass?"

And the roll being called:

Yeas 69, Nays 0, Excused 1, Absent 0

Yeas:
Bartling; Bolin; Cammack; Campbell; Carson; Conzet; Craig; Cronin; Dryden; Duvall; Ecklund; Erickson; Feickert; Feinstein; Gibson; Greenfield; Haggar (Don); Haggar (Jenna); Hajek; Hansen; Hawks; Hawley; Heinemann (Leslie); Heinert; Hickey; Hoffman; Hunhoff (Bernie); Johns; Kaiser; Killer; Kirschman; Kopp; Latterell; Lust; Magstadt; May; Mickelson; Miller; Munsterman; Nelson; Novstrup (David); Olson (Betty); Otten (Herman); Parsley; Peterson; Rasmussen; Ring; Romkema; Rounds; Rozum; Russell; Schaefer; Schoenfish; Schrempp; Sly; Soli; Solum; Stalzer; Steele; Stevens; Tulson; Tyler; Verchio; Werner; Westra; Wick; Wink; Wismer; Speaker Gosch

Excused:
Qualm

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.

HB 1107: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain provisions relating to drainage utility fees in municipalities.

Was read the second time.

The question being "Shall HB 1107 pass?"

And the roll being called:

Yeas 69, Nays 0, Excused 1, Absent 0

Yeas:
Bartling; Bolin; Cammack; Campbell; Carson; Conzet; Craig; Cronin; Dryden; Duvall; Ecklund; Erickson; Feickert; Feinstein; Gibson; Greenfield; Haggar (Don); Haggar (Jenna); Hajek; Hansen; Hawks; Hawley; Heinemann (Leslie); Heinert; Hickey; Hoffman; Hunhoff (Bernie); Johns; Kaiser; Killer; Kirschman; Kopp; Latterell; Lust; Magstadt; May; Mickelson; Miller; Munsterman; Nelson; Novstrup (David); Olson (Betty); Otten (Herman); Parsley; Peterson; Rasmussen; Ring; Romkema; Rounds; Rozum; Russell; Schaefer; Schoenfish; Schrempp; Sly; Soli; Solum; Stalzer; Steele; Stevens; Tulson; Tyler; Verchio; Werner; Westra; Wick; Wink; Wismer; Speaker Gosch

Excused:
Qualm

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.

SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS

SB 37: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain provisions regarding the insurance fraud prevention unit.

Was read the second time.

The question being "Shall SB 37 pass?"

And the roll being called:

Yeas 69, Nays 0, Excused 1, Absent 0

Yeas:
Bartling; Bolin; Cammack; Campbell; Carson; Conzet; Craig; Cronin; Dryden; Duvall; Ecklund; Erickson; Feickert; Feinstein; Gibson; Greenfield; Haggar (Don); Haggar (Jenna); Hajek; Hansen; Hawks; Hawley; Heinemann (Leslie); Heinert; Hickey; Hoffman; Hunhoff (Bernie); Johns; Kaiser; Killer; Kirschman; Kopp; Latterell; Lust; Magstadt; May; Mickelson; Miller; Munsterman; Nelson; Novstrup (David); Olson (Betty); Otten (Herman); Parsley; Peterson; Rasmussen; Ring; Romkema; Rounds; Rozum; Russell; Schaefer; Schoenfish; Schrempp; Sly; Soli; Solum; Stalzer; Steele; Stevens; Tulson; Tyler; Verchio; Werner; Westra; Wick; Wink; Wismer; Speaker Gosch

Excused:
Qualm

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 26: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to update terminology for individuals with intellectual disabilities and similar terms.

Was read the second time.

The question being "Shall SB 26 pass?"

And the roll being called:

Yeas 68, Nays 1, Excused 1, Absent 0

Yeas:
Bartling; Bolin; Cammack; Campbell; Carson; Conzet; Craig; Cronin; Dryden; Duvall; Ecklund; Erickson; Feickert; Feinstein; Gibson; Haggar (Don); Haggar (Jenna); Hajek; Hansen; Hawks; Hawley; Heinemann (Leslie); Heinert; Hickey; Hoffman; Hunhoff (Bernie); Johns; Kaiser; Killer; Kirschman; Kopp; Latterell; Lust; Magstadt; May; Mickelson; Miller; Munsterman; Nelson; Novstrup (David); Olson (Betty); Otten (Herman); Parsley; Peterson; Rasmussen; Ring; Romkema; Rounds; Rozum; Russell; Schaefer; Schoenfish; Schrempp; Sly; Soli; Solum; Stalzer; Steele; Stevens; Tulson; Tyler; Verchio; Werner; Westra; Wick; Wink; Wismer; Speaker Gosch

Nays:
Greenfield

Excused:
Qualm

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. Lust moved that SB 38 and 58 be deferred to Thursday, January 31, the 16^th legislative day.

Which motion prevailed.

There being no objection, the House reverted to Order of Business No. 5.

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

MR. SPEAKER:

The Committee on Legislative Procedure respectfully reports that the Office of Engrossing and Enrolling has carefully compared HB 1021, 1031, 1041, 1053, 1063, and 1066 and finds the same correctly enrolled.

Respectfully submitted,

Brian G. Gosch, Chair

SIGNING OF BILLS

The Speaker publicly read the title to

HB 1021: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain provisions relating to child support.

HB 1031: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain provisions regarding parole date calculation.

HB 1041: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain provisions regarding the purchase price of rebuilt motor vehicles and to create a motor vehicle excise tax exemption for sales tax paid on parts used in rebuilt motor vehicles and vehicles manufactured by individuals.

HB 1053: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise the lending limit for state chartered banks.

HB 1063: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to repeal certain outdated and obsolete provisions regarding the Bureau of Information and Telecommunications.

HB 1066: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to continue the current rate of the gross receipts tax imposed on visitor-related businesses.

And signed the same in the presence of the House.

HC 1007 Introduced by: Representatives Nelson, Greenfield, Johns, Kaiser, and Russell and Senator Tieszen

A LEGISLATIVE COMMEMORATION, Honoring, commending, and thanking current and past patrolmen, troopers, members, and family members, upon the seventy-fifth anniversary of the founding of the South Dakota Highway Patrol.

WHEREAS, patrolmen, troopers, motor carriers, and other members of the South Dakota Highway Patrol have put their lives on the line to serve South Dakotans with selfless dedication to our safety for seventy-five years; and

WHEREAS, numerous patrolmen, troopers, and motor carriers of the Highway Patrol have been injured serving and protecting South Dakotans; and

WHEREAS, generations of family members have made selfless sacrifices, worried over, and supported the members of our highway patrol with their love, prayers, and dedication; and

WHEREAS, Patrolmen Bernard Benson and H.N. "Brownie" Russell, as well as Troopers Verlyn L. Mettler, Steven E. Hoffman, and Oren S. Hindman made the ultimate sacrifice, with their lives, for our safety; and

WHEREAS, without the sacrifices of the South Dakota Highway Patrol family's seventy-five years of dedicated service, South Dakota would not be the best place in the world to live and raise a family:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT COMMEMORATED, by the Eighty-Eighth Legislature of the State of South Dakota, that the Legislature honors, commends, and thanks all the members and family members of our South Dakota Highway Patrol, for their seventy-five years of commitment and service to the citizens of South Dakota.

HC 1008 Introduced by: Representatives Nelson, Johns, Kaiser, and Russell and Senator Tieszen

A LEGISLATIVE COMMEMORATION, Honoring, commending, and thanking South Dakota Highway Patrol Sergeant Lori Olney upon her retirement, for her many dedicated years of service to South Dakotans as a member of the South Dakota Highway Patrol.

WHEREAS, Sergeant Lori Olney, with the generous support of her family, served South Dakotans with selfless dedication to their safety; and

WHEREAS, the actions, performance, and tenure of Sergeant Lori Olney were in keeping with the highest traditions of the South Dakota Highway Patrol:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT COMMEMORATED, by the Eighty-Eighth Legislature of the State of South Dakota, that the Legislature honors, commends, and thanks South Dakota Highway Patrol Sergeant Lori Olney for her outstanding career commitment and service to the citizens of South Dakota.

HC 1009 Introduced by: Representatives Nelson, Johns, Kaiser, and Russell and Senator Tieszen

A LEGISLATIVE COMMEMORATION, Honoring, commending, and thanking South Dakota Highway Patrolman Darren Hall upon his retirement, for his many dedicated years of service to South Dakotans as a highway patrolman.

WHEREAS, Darren Hall, with the generous support of his family, served South Dakotans with selfless dedication to their safety; and

WHEREAS, the actions, performance, and tenure of Darren Hall were in keeping with the highest traditions of the South Dakota Highway Patrol:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT COMMEMORATED, by the Eighty-Eighth Legislature of the State of South Dakota, that the Legislature honors, commends, and thanks South Dakota

Highway Patrolman Darren Hall for his outstanding career commitment and service to the citizens of South Dakota.

HC 1010 Introduced by: Representatives Nelson, Johns, Kaiser, and Russell and Senator Tieszen

A LEGISLATIVE COMMEMORATION, Honoring, commending, and thanking South Dakota Highway Patrolman Sergeant Doug Sorenson upon his retirement, for his many dedicated years of service to South Dakotans as a highway patrolman.

WHEREAS, Sergeant Doug Sorenson, with the generous support of his family, served South Dakotans with selfless dedication to their safety; and

WHEREAS, the actions, performance, and tenure of Sergeant Doug Sorenson were in keeping with the highest traditions of the South Dakota Highway Patrol:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT COMMEMORATED, by the Eighty-Eighth Legislature of the State of South Dakota, that the Legislature honors, commends, and thanks South Dakota Highway Patrolman Sergeant Doug Sorenson for his outstanding career commitment and service to the citizens of South Dakota.

Rep. Steele moved that the House do now adjourn, which motion prevailed and at 2:55 p.m. the House adjourned.

Arlene Kvislen, Chief Clerk