88^th Legislative Session _ 2013

Committee: Senate Transportation

                                            P - Present
                                            E - Excused
                                            A - Absent

Roll Call
P    Krebs
P    Lucas
P    Monroe
P    Omdahl
P    Otten (Ernie)
P    Ewing, Vice-Chair
P    Vehle, Chair

OTHERS PRESENT: See Original Minutes

The meeting was called to order by Senator Mike Vehle, Chair.

MOTION:    TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2013

Moved by:    Lucas
Second by:    Krebs
Action:    Prevailed by voice vote.

        SB 105: revise certain provisions regarding instruction permits and restricted minor's permits to drive a motor vehicle.

Presented by:    Senator Craig Tieszen (Handout: #1)
Proponents:    Molly McCaskell, self, Rapid City
        Ann Shoemaker, self, Rapid City (Handout: #2)
        Staci Eggert, SD Sheriff's Association
        Yvonne Taylor, SD Police Chief's Association
        Dwayne Lafave, self, DeSmet
        Dick Tieszen, State Farm Insurance (Handouts: #3)
        Doug Abraham, Property Casualty Insurers Association of America

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MOTION:    DO PASS SB 105

Moved by:    Monroe
Second by:    Krebs
Action:    Prevailed by roll call vote. (7-0-0-0)

Voting Yes:    Krebs, Lucas, Monroe, Omdahl, Otten (Ernie), Ewing, Vehle

        SB 106: prohibit certain minors from using wireless communication devices while operating motor vehicles upon the public highways.

Presented by:    Senator Craig Tieszen
Proponents:    Courtney Denett, self, Rapid City
        Robert Miller, SD Funeral Directors' Association/Dakota Transit Association
        Bob Sutton, Avera Health
        Yvonne Taylor, SD Police Chief's Association/SD Municipal League
        Staci Eggert, SD Sheriff's Association
        William Van Camp, AT&T
        Carrie Clausen Hansen, SD Nurses Association
        Tatum Richards, self, Pierre
        Justin Bell, SD Medical Association
        Maynard J. Konechne, self, Kimball
        Bonnie Omdahl, self, Sioux Falls
        Dick Tieszen, State Farm Insurance

MOTION:    DO PASS SB 106

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

Voting Yes:    Krebs, Lucas, Monroe, Otten (Ernie), Ewing, Vehle

Voting No:    Omdahl

        SB 107: limit the number of passengers allowed in a motor vehicle operated by a holder of a restricted minor's permit.

Presented by:    Senator Craig Tieszen
Proponents:    Molly Spreen, self, Rapid City
        Yvonne Taylor, SD Municipal League/SD Police Chief's Association
        Staci Eggert, SD Sheriff's Association

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        Dick Tieszen, State Farm Insurance
        Dwayne Lafave, self, DeSmet
        Tatum Richards, self, Pierre

MOTION:    DO PASS SB 107

Moved by:    Ewing
Second by:    Krebs
Action:    Prevailed by roll call vote. (5-2-0-0)

Voting Yes:    Krebs, Omdahl, Otten (Ernie), Ewing, Vehle

Voting No:    Lucas, Monroe

        SB 216: establish a state-wide driver education program.

Presented by:    Senator Craig Tieszen
Proponents:    Dwayne Lafave, self, DeSmet
        Melody Schopp, Department of Education
        Jenna Howell, Department of Public Safety
        Ann Shoemaker, self, Rapid City
        Yvonne Taylor, SD Police Chief's Association

MOTION:    AMEND SB 216

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    On the printed bill, delete everything after the enacting clause and insert:

    "    Section 1. That chapter 32-12 be amended by adding thereto a NEW SECTION to read as follows:

    There is hereby established within the Department of Public Safety a statewide standardized driver education program. The department shall design driver education programs, curriculum models of instruction, standardized testing methodology for students, standard training programs, and licensing and continuing education criteria for instructors. The South Dakota Board of Education may promulgate rules pursuant to chapter 1-26 regarding the driver education curriculum and licensing of instructors. The secretary of the Department of Public Safety may promulgate rules pursuant to chapter 1-26 to establish procedures for implementing the driver education program.

    Section 2. That chapter 32-12 be amended by adding thereto a NEW SECTION to read as

follows:

    The position of driver education coordinator is created within the Department of Public Safety. The coordinator shall be responsible for establishing and continuing the driver education program as set forth in section 1 of this Act."

Moved by:    Lucas
Second by:    Krebs
Action:    Prevailed by voice vote.

MOTION:    DO PASS SB 216 AS AMENDED

Moved by:    Lucas
Second by:    Krebs
Action:    Prevailed by roll call vote. (7-0-0-0)

Voting Yes:    Krebs, Lucas, Monroe, Omdahl, Otten (Ernie), Ewing, Vehle

MOTION:    ADJOURN

Moved by:    Krebs
Second by:    Omdahl
Action:    Prevailed by voice vote.

Rena Ortbahn

Committee Secretary

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