House of Representatives Journal 2/4/2013 02:00 PM

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

EIGHTY-EIGHTH SESSION

STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
House of Representatives, Pierre
Monday, February 4, 2013

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

The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Pastor Mercy Hobbs, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by House page Laramie Olivier.

Roll Call: All members present except Reps. Carson and Rozum who were 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 sixteenth 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.

The oath of office was administered by Speaker Gosch to the following named pages:

Madeline Bauer, Hadley Cropsey, August Crowley, Valentina Diolaiti, Tomi Jones, Emily Jons, Scott Mah, Thomas Nealon, Laramie Olivier, Jesse Schuster, Andrew Wegner, Ryder Wilson, Caleb Wynia

Which was subscribed to and placed on file in the office of the Secretary of State.

COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS

February 1, 2013

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House of Representatives:

I have the honor to inform you that on January 31, 2013, I approved House Bill 1066, and the same has been deposited in the office of the Secretary of State.

Respectfully submitted,
Dennis Daugaard
Governor

February 1, 2013

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House of Representatives:

I have the honor to inform you that on February 1, 2013, I approved House Bills 1008, 1009, 1022, 1036, 1040, and 1044, and the same have been deposited in the office of the Secretary of State.

Respectfully submitted,
Dennis Daugaard
Governor

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

MR. SPEAKER:

The Committee on Education respectfully reports that it has had under consideration HB 1164 and returns the same with the recommendation that said bill do pass.

Also MR. SPEAKER:

The Committee on Education respectfully reports that it has had under consideration HB 1166 which was deferred to the 41^st Legislative Day.

Respectfully submitted,
Jacqueline Sly, Chair

Also MR. SPEAKER:

The Committee on State Affairs respectfully reports that it has had under consideration HB 1220 and returns the same with the recommendation that said bill be referred to the Committee on Local Government.

Also MR. SPEAKER:

The Committee on State Affairs respectfully reports that it has had under consideration HB 1134, 1186, 1202, and 1244 and HJR 1001 which were deferred to the 41^st Legislative Day.

Respectfully submitted,
David Lust, Chair

Also MR. SPEAKER:

The Committee on Judiciary respectfully reports that it has had under consideration HB 1143 and returns the same with the recommendation that said bill be referred to the Committee on Taxation.

Also MR. SPEAKER:

The Committee on Judiciary respectfully reports that it has had under consideration HB 1104 and 1105 which were deferred to the 41^st Legislative Day.

Respectfully submitted,
Brian G. Gosch, Chair

Also MR. SPEAKER:

The Committee on Commerce and Energy respectfully reports that it has had under consideration HB 1159 which was deferred to the 41^st Legislative Day.

Respectfully submitted,
Roger D. Solum, Chair

MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE

MR. SPEAKER:

I have the honor to return herewith HB 1026, 1027, 1042, and 1043 which have passed the Senate without change.

Also MR. SPEAKER:

I have the honor to transmit herewith SB 96, 118, 120, 126, and 204 which have passed the Senate and your favorable consideration is respectfully requested.

Respectfully,
Jeannette Schipper, Secretary

CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

Rep. Lust moved that the reports of the Standing Committees on

Taxation on HB 1153 as found on page 266 of the House Journal; also

Taxation on HB 1239 as found on page 266 of the House Journal; also

Agriculture and Natural Resources on HB 1124 as found on page 267 of the House Journal; also

Transportation on HB 1174 as found on page 267 of the House Journal; also

Health and Human Services on HB 1208 as found on page 268 of the House Journal; also

Local Government on HB 1101 as found on page 269 of the House Journal be adopted.

Which motion prevailed.

FIRST READING OF SENATE BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS

SB 96: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to exempt certain school districts from the requirement to reorganize due to low enrollment.

Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.

SB 118: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to provide for the issuance of a resident medical license and to repeal certain resident training permits issued by the Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners.

Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services.

SB 120: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise provisions related to consent to sexual activity.

Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 126: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise the provisions that authorize townships to combine the offices of the clerk and the treasurer.

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

SB 204: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain provisions regarding the deposit and expenditure of tobacco settlement revenues and bond proceeds.

Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on State Affairs.

SECOND READING OF CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS

HB 1103: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to exempt credit health insurers from certain provisions related to preexisting conditions.

Was read the second time.

The question being "Shall HB 1103 pass as amended?"

And the roll being called:

Yeas 68, Nays 0, Excused 2, Absent 0

Yeas:
Bartling; Bolin; Cammack; Campbell; 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; Qualm; Rasmussen; Ring; Romkema; Rounds; Russell; Schaefer; Schoenfish; Schrempp; Sly; Soli; Solum; Stalzer; Steele; Stevens; Tulson; Tyler; Verchio; Werner; Westra; Wick; Wink; Wismer; Speaker Gosch

Excused:
Carson; Rozum

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 1152: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain provisions relating to the administrative office and to the appointment and direction of the executive director of the South Dakota Wheat Utilization, Research and Market Development Commission.

Was read the second time.

The question being "Shall HB 1152 pass?"

And the roll being called:

Yeas 68, Nays 0, Excused 2, Absent 0

Excused:
Carson; Rozum

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

HB 1102: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise provisions regarding the South Dakota Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association Act.

Was read the second time.

The question being "Shall HB 1102 pass as amended?"

And the roll being called:

Yeas 68, Nays 0, Excused 2, Absent 0

Excused:
Carson; Rozum

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 1157: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to increase certain penalties regarding the sale of petroleum products.

Was read the second time.

The question being "Shall HB 1157 pass as amended?"

And the roll being called:

Yeas 49, Nays 19, Excused 2, Absent 0

Yeas:
Bartling; Bolin; Cammack; Craig; Cronin; Dryden; Duvall; Erickson; Feickert; Feinstein; Gibson; Haggar (Don); Hajek; Hansen; Hawks; Heinemann (Leslie); Heinert; Hickey; Hoffman; Hunhoff (Bernie); Killer; Kirschman; Lust; Magstadt; Mickelson; Miller; Nelson; Novstrup (David); Otten (Herman); Parsley; Peterson; Qualm; Rasmussen; Ring; Romkema; Schaefer; Schoenfish; Schrempp; Sly; Soli; Stalzer; Steele; Tulson; Tyler; Werner; Westra; Wick; Wink; Wismer

Nays:
Campbell; Conzet; Ecklund; Greenfield; Haggar (Jenna); Hawley; Johns; Kaiser; Kopp; Latterell; May; Munsterman; Olson (Betty); Rounds; Russell; Solum; Stevens; Verchio; Speaker Gosch

Excused:
Carson; Rozum

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 1128: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to allow certain students to participate in the opportunity scholarship program under certain circumstances.

Was read the second time.

Rep. Russell moved that HB 1128 be amended as follows:

On page 2, line 8, of the House Education Committee engrossed bill, after "received" insert "predominantly".

Which motion prevailed.

Rep. Bartling requested a fiscal note on HB 1128.

Which request was supported.

HB 1123: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to increase the surcharge on certain hunting licenses.

Was read the second time.

The question being "Shall HB 1123 pass?"

And the roll being called:

Yeas 55, Nays 13, Excused 2, Absent 0

Yeas:
Bartling; Bolin; Cammack; Campbell; Conzet; Craig; Cronin; Dryden; Duvall; Ecklund; Feickert; Greenfield; Haggar (Don); Hajek; Hansen; Heinemann (Leslie); Heinert; Hickey; Hoffman; Hunhoff (Bernie); Johns; Kaiser; Kopp; Lust; Magstadt; May; Mickelson; Miller; Munsterman; Novstrup (David); Olson (Betty); Otten (Herman); Peterson; Qualm; Rasmussen; Ring; Romkema; Rounds; Russell; Schaefer; Schoenfish; Schrempp; Sly; Soli; Solum; Stalzer; Steele; Stevens; Tulson; Verchio; Werner; Westra; Wick; Wink; Wismer

Nays:
Erickson; Feinstein; Gibson; Haggar (Jenna); Hawks; Hawley; Killer; Kirschman; Latterell; Nelson; Parsley; Tyler; Speaker Gosch

Excused:
Carson; Rozum

So the bill having received an affirmative vote of a two-thirds majority of the members-elect, the Speaker declared the bill passed and the title was agreed to.

HB 1156: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain provisions concerning nonresident waterfowl licenses.

Was read the second time.

The question being "Shall HB 1156 pass?"

And the roll being called:

Yeas 30, Nays 38, Excused 2, Absent 0

Yeas:
Cammack; Campbell; Craig; Cronin; Greenfield; Haggar (Don); Hansen; Hickey; Hoffman; Johns; Kaiser; Kopp; Latterell; May; Nelson; Novstrup (David); Olson (Betty); Qualm; Rasmussen; Romkema; Schaefer; Schoenfish; Solum; Stalzer; Stevens; Tulson; Verchio; Werner; Wink; Speaker Gosch

Nays:
Bartling; Bolin; Conzet; Dryden; Duvall; Ecklund; Erickson; Feickert; Feinstein; Gibson; Haggar (Jenna); Hajek; Hawks; Hawley; Heinemann (Leslie); Heinert; Hunhoff (Bernie); Killer; Kirschman; Lust; Magstadt; Mickelson; Miller; Munsterman; Otten (Herman); Parsley; Peterson; Ring; Rounds; Russell; Schrempp; Sly; Soli; Steele; Tyler; Westra; Wick; Wismer

Excused:
Carson; Rozum

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

HB 1141: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain provisions regarding certain motor vehicle dealer license plates and permits.

Was read the second time.

The question being "Shall HB 1141 pass?"

And the roll being called:

Yeas 68, Nays 0, Excused 2, Absent 0

Excused:
Carson; Rozum

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 1013: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to authorize the Board of Regents to construct multi-use storage facilities at South Dakota State University and to make an appropriation therefor.

Was read the second time.

The question being "Shall HB 1013 pass?"

And the roll being called:

Yeas 58, Nays 10, Excused 2, Absent 0

Yeas:
Bartling; Bolin; Cammack; Campbell; 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; Killer; Kirschman; Lust; Magstadt; Mickelson; Miller; Munsterman; Novstrup (David); Otten (Herman); Parsley; Peterson; Rasmussen; Ring; Romkema; Rounds; Schaefer; Schoenfish; Schrempp; Sly; Soli; Solum; Stalzer; Steele; Stevens; Tulson; Tyler; Werner; Westra; Wick; Wink; Wismer; Speaker Gosch

Nays:
Greenfield; Kaiser; Kopp; Latterell; May; Nelson; Olson (Betty); Qualm; Russell; Verchio

Excused:
Carson; Rozum

So the bill having received an affirmative vote of a two-thirds majority of the members-elect, the Speaker declared the bill passed and the title was agreed to.

HB 1015: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to authorize the Board of Regents to contract for the construction of an addition, remodeling, and renovation of Medary Commons on the campus of South Dakota State University and to make an appropriation therefor.

Was read the second time.

The question being "Shall HB 1015 pass?"

And the roll being called:

Yeas 58, Nays 10, Excused 2, Absent 0

Nays:
Greenfield; Kaiser; Kopp; Latterell; May; Nelson; Olson (Betty); Qualm; Russell; Verchio

Excused:
Carson; Rozum

So the bill having received an affirmative vote of a two-thirds majority of the members-elect, the Speaker declared the bill passed and the title was agreed to.

HB 1016: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise the location of the cow-calf research and education unit authorized in chapter 107 of the 2012 Session Laws.

Was read the second time.

The question being "Shall HB 1016 pass?"

And the roll being called:

Yeas 66, Nays 2, Excused 2, Absent 0

Yeas:
Bartling; Bolin; Cammack; Campbell; 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; Novstrup (David); Olson (Betty); Otten (Herman); Parsley; Peterson; Qualm; Rasmussen; Ring; Romkema; Rounds; Schaefer; Schoenfish; Schrempp; Sly; Soli; Solum; Stalzer; Steele; Stevens; Tulson; Tyler; Verchio; Werner; Westra; Wick; Wink; Wismer; Speaker Gosch

Nays:
Nelson; Russell

Excused:
Carson; Rozum

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 1169: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to amend the provisions regarding the reimbursement of a physical exam of a victim after a rape.

Was read the second time.

The question being "Shall HB 1169 pass?"

And the roll being called:

Yeas 53, Nays 15, Excused 2, Absent 0

Yeas:
Bartling; Bolin; Cammack; Conzet; Craig; Cronin; Dryden; Duvall; Ecklund; Erickson; Feickert; Feinstein; Gibson; Hajek; Hansen; Hawks; Hawley; Heinemann (Leslie); Heinert; Hickey; Hoffman; Hunhoff (Bernie); Killer; Kirschman; Kopp; Lust; Magstadt; Mickelson; Miller; Munsterman; Novstrup (David); Otten (Herman); Parsley; Peterson; Ring; Romkema; Schaefer; Schoenfish; Schrempp; Sly; Soli; Solum; Stalzer; Stevens; Tulson; Tyler; Verchio; Werner; Westra; Wick; Wink; Wismer; Speaker Gosch

Nays:
Campbell; Greenfield; Haggar (Don); Haggar (Jenna); Johns; Kaiser; Latterell; May; Nelson; Olson (Betty); Qualm; Rasmussen; Rounds; Russell; Steele

Excused:
Carson; Rozum

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 1120: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to allow regional intergovernmental cooperation for sewer utilities and to provide for the establishment of rates and charges.

Was read the second time.

The question being "Shall HB 1120 pass?"

And the roll being called:

Yeas 67, Nays 1, Excused 2, Absent 0

Yeas:
Bartling; Bolin; Cammack; Campbell; 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; Novstrup (David); Olson (Betty); Otten (Herman); Parsley; Peterson; Qualm; Rasmussen; Ring; Romkema; Rounds; Russell; Schaefer; Schoenfish; Schrempp; Sly; Soli; Solum; Stalzer; Steele; Stevens; Tulson; Tyler; Verchio; Werner; Westra; Wick; Wink; Wismer; Speaker Gosch

Nays:
Nelson

Excused:
Carson; Rozum

So the bill having received an affirmative vote of a two-thirds majority of the members-elect, the Speaker declared the bill passed and the title was agreed to.

HB 1122: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain requirements relating to health insurance plans for county officers and employees.

Was read the second time.

The question being "Shall HB 1122 pass?"

And the roll being called:

Yeas 67, Nays 1, Excused 2, Absent 0

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

Nays:
Hoffman

Excused:
Carson; Rozum

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.

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 HB 1021, 1031, 1041, 1053, and 1063 were delivered to his Excellency, the Governor, for his approval at 9:55 a.m., February 4, 2013.

Also MR. SPEAKER:

The Committee on Legislative Procedure respectfully reports that the Office of Engrossing and Enrolling has carefully compared HB 1026, 1027, 1042, and 1043 and finds the same correctly enrolled.

Respectfully submitted,
Brian G. Gosch, Chair

SIGNING OF BILLS

The Speaker publicly read the title to

HB 1026: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to comply with certain Internal Revenue Code requirements relating to maximum annual benefits paid to members of the South Dakota Retirement System and to provide for the update of references to the Internal Revenue Code.

HB 1027: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain provisions regarding the application of the special pay retirement program of the South Dakota Retirement System.

HB 1042: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to authorize manufactured home dealers to submit license fees directly to the Department of Revenue and to provide an electronic renewal notice to certain dealers.

HB 1043: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to authorize the Department of Revenue to establish an electronic title system for motor vehicles and to revise certain provisions regarding an electronic lien filing system.

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

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

And signed the same in the presence of the House.

HC 1011 Introduced by: Representatives Nelson, Campbell, Carson, Hawley, Johns, Kaiser, Kopp, Latterell, Parsley, Ring, Solum, Stalzer, Steele, Verchio, and Wick and Senators Van Gerpen, Adelstein, Brown, Johnston, Lederman, and Rhoden

A LEGISLATIVE COMMEMORATION, Commending and honoring Senior Master Sergeant James D. Volden for his selection as the South Dakota Air National Guard Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year.

WHEREAS, the South Dakota Air National Guard consistently is ranked as one of the best Air Guard units in the nation; and

WHEREAS, Senior Master Sergeant James D. Volden was selected as the Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year of the South Dakota Air National Guard after serving with honor and demonstrating great proficiency and steadfast dedication; and

WHEREAS, as noted by his South Dakota Air National Guard supervisors and commanders, Senior Master Sergeant James D. Volden is dedicated to duty and leadership and exemplifies the total package of Air Force core values; and

WHEREAS, Senior Master Sergeant James D. Volden's performance is in keeping with the highest traditions established by South Dakota's veterans and the United States Armed Forces; and

WHEREAS, South Dakotans greatly appreciate the sacrifice, dedication, and service of all those who put their lives on the line to serve South Dakota and our great nation:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT COMMEMORATED, by the Eighty-Eighth Legislature of the State of South Dakota, that Senior Master Sergeant James D. Volden is congratulated, commended, and honored as the South Dakota Air National Guard Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year. Senior Master Sergeant James D. Volden is recognized for his outstanding service to, and representation of, the State of South Dakota. He is extended our best wishes for his continued success, happiness, and safety.

HC 1012 Introduced by: Representatives Nelson, Campbell, Carson, Hawley, Johns, Kaiser, Kopp, Parsley, Ring, Solum, Stalzer, Steele, Verchio, and Wick and Senators Van Gerpen, Adelstein, Brown, Johnston, Lederman, and Rhoden

A LEGISLATIVE COMMEMORATION, Commending and honoring Senior Airman Jared S. Mengenhausen for his selection as the South Dakota Air National Guard Airman of the Year.

WHEREAS, the South Dakota Air National Guard consistently is ranked as one of the best Air Guard units in the nation; and

WHEREAS, Senior Airman Jared S. Mengenhausen was selected as the best airman in the South Dakota Air National Guard after serving with honor and demonstrating great proficiency and steadfast dedication; and

WHEREAS, as noted by his South Dakota Air National Guard state supervisors and commanders, Senior Airman Jared S. Mengenhausen is dedicated to duty and leadership and exemplifies the total package of Air Force core values; and

WHEREAS, Senior Airman Jared S. Mengenhausen's performance is in keeping with the highest traditions established by South Dakota's veterans and the United States Armed Forces; and

WHEREAS, South Dakotans greatly appreciate the sacrifice, dedication, and service of all those who put their lives on the line to serve South Dakota and our great Nation:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT COMMEMORATED, by the Eighty-Eighth Legislature of the State of South Dakota, that Senior Airman Jared S. Mengenhausen is congratulated, commended, and honored as the South Dakota Air National Guard Airman of the Year award.

Senior Airman Jared S. Mengenhausen is recognized for his outstanding service and outstanding representation of the State of South Dakota, and he is extended our best wishes for his continued success, happiness, and safety.

HC 1013 Introduced by: Representatives Nelson, Campbell, Carson, Hawley, Johns, Kaiser, Kopp, Parsley, Ring, Solum, Stalzer, Steele, Verchio, and Wick and Senators Van Gerpen, Adelstein, Brown, Johnston, Lederman, and Rhoden

A LEGISLATIVE COMMEMORATION, Commending and honoring Captain Nicole Franklin for her selection as South Dakota Air National Guard Lieutenant of the Year for 2012.

WHEREAS, the South Dakota Air National Guard consistently is ranked as one of the best Air National Guard units in the nation; and

WHEREAS, (then) First Lieutenant Nicole Franklin was selected as the 2012 Lieutenant of the Year of the South Dakota Air National Guard after serving with honor, steadfast dedication, leadership, and great proficiency as an officer; and

WHEREAS, as noted by her South Dakota Air National Guard state supervisors and commanders, Captain Nicole Franklin's leadership, proficiency, and dedication exemplify the total package of Air Force core values; and

WHEREAS, Captain Nicole Franklin's performance is in keeping with the highest traditions established by South Dakota's many veterans and the United States Armed Forces; and

WHEREAS, South Dakotans greatly appreciate the sacrifice, dedication, and service of all those who put their lives on the line to serve South Dakota and our great nation:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT COMMEMORATED, by the Eighty-Eighth Legislature of the State of South Dakota, that Captain Nicole Franklin is commended, congratulated, and honored as the 2012 South Dakota Air National Guard Lieutenant of the Year. Captain Franklin is recognized for her outstanding service and outstanding representation of the state of South Dakota, and is extended best wishes for her continued success, happiness, and safety. Hooah!

HC 1014 Introduced by: Representatives Nelson, Campbell, Carson, Hawley, Johns, Kaiser, Kopp, Parsley, Ring, Solum, Stalzer, Steele, Verchio, and Wick and Senators Van Gerpen, Adelstein, Brown, Johnston, Lederman, and Rhoden

A LEGISLATIVE COMMEMORATION, Commending and honoring Technical Sergeant Thomas N. Tomko for his selection as the South Dakota Air National Guard Noncommissioned Officer of the Year.

WHEREAS, the South Dakota Air National Guard consistently is ranked as one of the best air guard units in the nation; and

WHEREAS, Technical Sergeant Thomas N. Tomko was selected as the Noncommissioned Officer of the Year of the South Dakota Air National Guard after serving with honor and demonstrating great proficiency, leadership, and steadfast dedication; and

WHEREAS, as noted by his South Dakota Air National Guard state supervisors and commanders, Technical Sergeant Thomas N. Tomko is dedicated to his duties and to leading airmen, and exemplifies the total package of Air Force core values; and

WHEREAS, Technical Sergeant Thomas N. Tomko's performance is in keeping with the highest traditions established by South Dakota's veterans and the United States Armed Forces; and

WHEREAS, South Dakotans greatly appreciate the sacrifice, dedication, and service of all those who put their lives on the line to serve South Dakota and our great Nation:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT COMMEMORATED, by the Eighty-Eighth Legislature of the State of South Dakota, that Technical Sergeant Thomas N. Tomko is commended, congratulated, and honored as the South Dakota Air National Guard Noncommissioned Officer of the Year. Technical Sergeant Thomas N. Tomko is recognized for his outstanding service and representation of the state of South Dakota. He is extended our best wishes for his continued success, happiness, and safety.

Rep. Steele moved that the House do now adjourn, which motion prevailed and at 4:04 p.m. the House adjourned.

Arlene Kvislen, Chief Clerk