Committee: Senate Transportation
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
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: SUSPEND RULES TO ACCEPT TODAY'S AGENDA (DUE TO THE
CANCELLATION OF 2/11/13 LEGISLATIVE DAY)
Moved by: Monroe
Second by: Omdahl
Action: Prevailed by roll call vote. (6-0-1-0)
Voting Yes: Krebs, Monroe, Omdahl, Otten (Ernie), Ewing, Vehle
Excused: Lucas
MOTION: TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2013
Moved by: Krebs
Second by: Omdahl
Action: Prevailed by voice vote.
The gavel was passed to Senator Bob Ewing, Vice-Chair.
SB 42: update references to federal regulations regarding safe transport of hazardous
materials.
Presented by: John Broers, Department of Public Safety
Proponents: Dawna Leitzke, SD Petroleum and Propane Marketers Association
Myron Rau, SD Trucking Association
MOTION: DO PASS SB 42
Moved by: Krebs
Second by: Otten (Ernie)
Action: Prevailed by roll call vote. (6-0-1-0)
Voting Yes: Krebs, Lucas, Monroe, Omdahl, Otten (Ernie), Ewing
Excused: Vehle
SB 44: allow disqualification of commercial driver licenses for violations of federal,
state, or local texting bans while driving a commercial vehicle to comply with federal
regulations and requirements.
Presented by: Jenna Howell, Department of Public Safety
Proponents: Bill Nevin, Department of Transportation
Deb Mortenson, Associated General Contractors of SD
Opponents: Myron Rau, SD Trucking Association
MOTION: DO PASS SB 44
Moved by: Otten (Ernie)
Second by: Lucas
Action: Prevailed by roll call vote. (4-2-1-0)
Voting Yes: Krebs, Lucas, Omdahl, Otten (Ernie)
Voting No: Monroe, Ewing
Excused: Vehle
The gavel was returned to Senator Mike Vehle, Chair.
SB 220: revise certain procedures for the vacation, change, or location of public
highways.
Presented by: Senator Bruce Rampelberg
Proponents: Bob Wilcox, SD Association of County Commissioners
John Preston, Hermosa, self (teleconference)
Dick Howard, SD Association of Towns and Townships
Short recess.
MOTION: DEFER SB 220 TO THE 41
ST LEGISLATIVE DAY
Moved by: Ewing
Second by: Lucas
Action: Prevailed by roll call vote. (7-0-0-0)
Voting Yes: Krebs, Lucas, Monroe, Omdahl, Otten (Ernie), Ewing, Vehle
The gavel was passed to Senator Bob Ewing, Vice-Chair.
SB 219: revise the fuel excise tax rate for liquid petroleum gas, compressed natural
gas, and liquefied natural gas.
Presented by: Senator Mike Vehle
Opponents: Dawna Leitzke, SD Petroleum and Propane Marketers Association
Others: Deb Hillmer, Department of Revenue
MOTION: DEFER SB 219 TO THE 41
ST LEGISLATIVE DAY
Moved by: Krebs
Second by: Omdahl
Action: Prevailed by roll call vote. (6-1-0-0)
Voting Yes: Krebs, Monroe, Omdahl, Otten (Ernie), Ewing, Vehle
Voting No: Lucas
The gavel was returned to Senator Mike Vehle, Chair
Short recess.
SB 143: revise certain provisions regarding tourist-oriented directional signs.
Presented by: Senator Larry Tidemann
Proponents: Jim Schade, Volga, self (Handout: #1)
Lorin Pankratz, Visitor Industry Alliance
Don South, Minnehaha County, self (teleconference)
Opponents: Bill Nevin, Department of Transportation
Others: Darin Bergquist, Department of Transportation (responded to committee questions)
MOTION: AMEND SB 143
On page 2 of the printed bill, delete lines 8 to 12, inclusive.
Moved by: Krebs
Second by: Monroe
Action: Prevailed by voice vote.
MOTION: DO PASS SB 143 AS AMENDED
Moved by: Monroe
Second by: Krebs
Action: Failed by roll call vote. (3-3-1-0)
Voting Yes: Krebs, Monroe, Vehle
Voting No: Omdahl, Otten (Ernie), Ewing
Excused: Lucas
MOTION: WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION SB 143
Moved by: Krebs
Second by: Monroe
Action: Prevailed by roll call vote. (4-2-1-0)
Voting Yes: Krebs, Monroe, Otten (Ernie), Vehle
Voting No: Omdahl, Ewing
Excused: Lucas
MOTION: ADJOURN
Moved by: Krebs
Second by: Otten (Ernie)
Action: Prevailed by voice vote.
Rena Ortbahn
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Committee Secretary
Mike Vehle, Chair
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