JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
House of Representatives, Pierre
Thursday, February 28, 2013
The House convened at 12:30 p.m., pursuant to adjournment, the Speaker presiding.
The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Larry Cass, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance
led by House page Joseph Lyon.
Roll Call: All members present except Rep. Stevens 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 thirty-first 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.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
MR. SPEAKER:
The Committee on Transportation respectfully reports that it has had under consideration
SB 154 and returns the same with the recommendation that said bill do pass and be placed on
the consent calendar.
Also MR. SPEAKER:
The Committee on Transportation respectfully reports that it has had under consideration
SB 143 and returns the same with the recommendation that said bill be amended as follows:
143jta
On page 1, line 1, of the Senate engrossed bill, delete everything after "regarding" and
insert "informational directional signing on the interstate right-of-way.".
On page 1, delete line 2.
And that as so amended said bill do pass.
Respectfully submitted,
Mike Verchio, Chair
Also MR. SPEAKER:
The Committee on Taxation respectfully reports that it has had under consideration SB 51
and returns the same with the recommendation that said bill be amended as follows:
51ff
On page 2 of the Senate engrossed bill, delete lines 15 to 24, inclusive.
On page 3, delete lines 1 to 4, inclusive.
And that as so amended said bill do pass.
Respectfully submitted,
Brock L. Greenfield, Chair
MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE
MR. SPEAKER:
I have the honor to return herewith HB 1017, 1059, 1062, 1083, 1093, 1102, 1103, 1150,
1174, 1187, 1191, and 1226 which have passed the Senate without change.
Also MR. SPEAKER:
I have the honor to return herewith HB 1075, 1087, 1126, 1144, 1163, and 1208 which
have been amended by the Senate and your concurrence in the amendments is respectfully
requested.
Also MR. SPEAKER:
I have the honor to return herewith HCR 1009, 1010, and 1011 in which the Senate has
concurred.
Also MR. SPEAKER:
I have the honor to inform your honorable body that the Senate has concurred in House
amendments to SB 96, 145, and 156.
Respectfully,
Jeannette Schipper, Secretary
MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
HOUSE PAGE RESOLUTION 4 Introduced by: Representatives Bartling; Bolin;
Cammack; Campbell; Carson; Conzet; Craig; Cronin; Dryden; Duvall; Ecklund; Erickson;
Feickert; Feinstein; Gibson; Gosch; Greenfield; Haggar (Don); Haggar (Jenna); Hajek; Hansen;
Hawks; Hawley; Heinemann, 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; Rozum; Russell; Schaefer; Schoenfish; Schrempp, Sly;
Soli; Solum; Stalzer; Steele; Stevens; Tulson; Tyler; Verchio; Werner; Westra; Wick; Wink;
Wismer.
A RESOLUTION, Expressing the appreciation and gratitude of the House of Representatives
of the Eighty-eighth Legislature of the State of South Dakota to Lexy Antoine, Carlie
Appletoft, Leslie Cope, Madison Inches, Devin Kurtz, Joseph Lyon, Kaitlin Peterson,
Rosalyn Rasmussen, Tori Remington.
WHEREAS, the above named served loyally as pages for the House of Representatives of
the Eighty-eighth Legislative Session; and
WHEREAS, the members of the Eighty-eighth House of Representatives express their most
sincere appreciation to these young people for their service to the state; and
WHEREAS, the members extend to these young people their wishes for every success in
life:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the House of Representatives of the Eighty-eighth Legislature of the State of South Dakota, that a personal copy of this resolution be duly
certified and furnished to each page on this last day of service.
Rep. Munsterman moved that House Page Resolution 4 be adopted.
Which motion prevailed and the resolution was adopted.
Rep. Stalzer moved that the House do concur in Senate amendments to HCR 1008.
The question being on Rep. Stalzer's motion that the House do concur in Senate
amendments to HCR 1008.
And the roll being called:
Yeas 53, Nays 16, Excused 1, Absent 0
Yeas:
Bolin; Cammack; Campbell; Carson; Conzet; Craig; Cronin; Dryden; Duvall; Ecklund;
Erickson; Feickert; Greenfield; Haggar (Don); Haggar (Jenna); Hansen; Heinemann (Leslie);
Hickey; Hoffman; Johns; Kaiser; Kirschman; Kopp; Latterell; Lust; Magstadt; May; Mickelson;
Miller; Munsterman; Nelson; Novstrup (David); Olson (Betty); Otten (Herman); Qualm;
Rasmussen; Romkema; Rounds; Rozum; Russell; Schaefer; Schoenfish; Sly; Solum; Stalzer;
Steele; Tulson; Verchio; Werner; Westra; Wick; Wink; Speaker Gosch
Nays:
Bartling; Feinstein; Gibson; Hajek; Hawks; Hawley; Heinert; Hunhoff (Bernie); Killer; Parsley;
Peterson; Ring; Schrempp; Soli; Tyler; Wismer
Excused:
Stevens
So the motion having received an affirmative vote of a majority of the members-elect, the
Speaker declared the motion carried and the amendments were concurred in.
Yesterday, Rep. Gibson announced her intention to reconsider the vote by which SB 106
lost.
Rep. Gibson moved that the House do now reconsider the vote by which SB 106 lost.
The question being on Rep. Gibson's motion to reconsider the vote by which SB 106 lost.
And the roll being called:
Yeas 36, Nays 33, Excused 1, Absent 0
Yeas:
Bartling; Bolin; Cammack; Carson; Dryden; Ecklund; Feickert; Feinstein; Gibson; Hajek;
Hawks; Hawley; Heinert; Hickey; Hoffman; Hunhoff (Bernie); Johns; Killer; Kirschman; Lust;
Magstadt; Mickelson; Munsterman; Otten (Herman); Parsley; Peterson; Rasmussen; Ring;
Romkema; Rozum; Schrempp; Soli; Tyler; Werner; Wink; Wismer
Nays:
Campbell; Conzet; Craig; Cronin; Duvall; Erickson; Greenfield; Haggar (Don); Haggar (Jenna);
Hansen; Heinemann (Leslie); Kaiser; Kopp; Latterell; May; Miller; Nelson; Novstrup (David);
Olson (Betty); Qualm; Rounds; Russell; Schaefer; Schoenfish; Sly; Solum; Stalzer; Steele;
Tulson; Verchio; Westra; Wick; Speaker Gosch
Excused:
Stevens
So the motion having received an affirmative vote of a majority of the members-elect, the
Speaker declared the motion carried and SB 106 was up for reconsideration and final passage.
Rep. Gibson moved that SB 106 be placed on today's calendar, Thursday, February 28, the
32nd legislative day.
Which motion lost.
Rep. Wink moved that SB 106 be placed on the calendar of Monday, March 4, the
33rd legislative day.
A roll call vote was requested and supported.
The question being on Rep. Wink's motion that SB 106 be placed on the calendar of
Monday, March 4, the 33rd legislative day.
And the roll being called:
Yeas 48, Nays 21, Excused 1, Absent 0
Yeas:
Bartling; Bolin; Cammack; Carson; Conzet; Cronin; Dryden; Duvall; Ecklund; Erickson;
Feickert; Feinstein; Gibson; Haggar (Don); Hansen; Hawks; Hawley; Heinemann (Leslie);
Heinert; Hickey; Hoffman; Hunhoff (Bernie); Johns; Killer; Kirschman; Lust; Magstadt;
Mickelson; Munsterman; Otten (Herman); Parsley; Peterson; Rasmussen; Ring; Romkema;
Rozum; Russell; Schoenfish; Schrempp; Sly; Soli; Steele; Tyler; Verchio; Werner; Westra;
Wink; Wismer
Nays:
Campbell; Craig; Greenfield; Haggar (Jenna); Hajek; Kaiser; Kopp; Latterell; May; Miller;
Nelson; Novstrup (David); Olson (Betty); Qualm; Rounds; Schaefer; Solum; Stalzer; Tulson;
Wick; Speaker Gosch
Excused:
Stevens
So the motion having received an affirmative vote of a majority of the members present,
the Speaker declared the motion carried and SB 106 was so placed.
SCR 6: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION, Requesting the Congress of the United States
to enact legislation that would reinstate the separation of commercial and investment banking
functions that were in effect under the Glass-Steagall Act (Banking Act of 1933).
Rep. Miller moved that SCR 6 as found on page 560 of the Senate Journal be concurred
in.
The question being on Rep. Miller's motion that SCR 6 be concurred in.
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; 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; Rozum; Russell; Schaefer; Schoenfish;
Schrempp; Sly; Soli; Solum; Stalzer; Steele; Tulson; Tyler; Verchio; Werner; Westra; Wick;
Wink; Speaker Gosch
Nays:
Rounds; Wismer
Excused:
Stevens
So the motion having received an affirmative vote of a majority of the members-elect, the
Speaker declared the motion carried and SCR 6 was concurred in.
CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
Rep. Lust moved that the reports of the Standing Committees on
State Affairs on SB 200 as found on page 565 of the House Journal; also
Education on SB 15 as found on page 567 of the House Journal; also
Education on SB 138 as found on page 567 of the House Journal be adopted.
Which motion prevailed.
SECOND READING OF CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
SB 60: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain definitions regarding the
appraiser certification program.
Was read the second time.
The question being "Shall SB 60 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; 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; Rozum; Russell; Schaefer; Schoenfish;
Schrempp; Sly; Soli; Solum; Stalzer; Steele; Tulson; Tyler; Verchio; Werner; Westra; Wick;
Wink; Wismer; Speaker Gosch
Excused:
Hansen; Stevens
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 61: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to allow licensed insurance agents to act as
consultants in certain circumstances.
Was read the second time.
The question being "Shall SB 61 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; 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; Rozum; Russell; Schaefer; Schoenfish;
Schrempp; Sly; Soli; Solum; Stalzer; Steele; Tulson; Tyler; Verchio; Werner; Westra; Wick;
Wink; Wismer; Speaker Gosch
Excused:
Hansen; Stevens
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 62: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain requirements regarding when
an insurer's certificate of authority may be revoked.
Was read the second time.
The question being "Shall SB 62 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; 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; Rozum; Russell; Schaefer; Schoenfish;
Schrempp; Sly; Soli; Solum; Stalzer; Steele; Tulson; Tyler; Verchio; Werner; Westra; Wick;
Wink; Wismer; Speaker Gosch
Excused:
Hansen; Stevens
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
Rep. Lust moved that the balance of the calendar including SB 199, 10, 11, 59, 216, 180,
66, 111, 153, 158, 17, 166, 31, 194, 223, and 55 be deferred to Monday, March 4, the
33rd 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 HB 1019, 1020, 1028,
1038, 1057, 1074, 1079, 1081, 1082, 1091, 1101, 1118, 1127, 1141, 1158, and 1180 were
delivered to his Excellency, the Governor, for his approval at 11:00 a.m., February 28, 2013.
Also MR. SPEAKER:
The Committee on Legislative Procedure respectfully reports that the Office of Engrossing
and Enrolling has carefully compared HB 1017, 1059, 1062, 1083, 1093, 1102, 1103, 1150,
1174, 1187, 1191, and 1226 and finds the same correctly enrolled.
Respectfully submitted,
Brian G. Gosch, Chair
SIGNING OF BILLS
The Speaker publicly read the title 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.
HB 1014: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to authorize the Board of Regents to
purchase a structure for use by South Dakota School of Mines and Technology and to make an
appropriation therefor.
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.
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.
HB 1017: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to establish and revise certain provisions,
bond amounts, fees, and penalties related to the regulation of grain warehouses and grain buyers
and to declare an emergency.
HB 1049: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to transfer the value added agriculture
subfund from the Governor's Office of Economic Development to the Department of
Agriculture.
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.
HB 1062: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to repeal and reenact certain provisions
regarding forestry and fire suppression.
HB 1083: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise the crime of rustling to include
sheep and goats.
HB 1093: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to allow the use of dogs to hunt mountain
lions and leashed dogs to track and retrieve wounded or presumed dead big game animals.
HB 1102: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise provisions regarding the South
Dakota Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association Act.
HB 1103: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to exempt credit health insurers from certain
provisions related to preexisting conditions.
HB 1110: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to provide for openness in certain electronic
records databases and to open certain information regarding electronic record systems.
HB 1112: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to clarify the application of certain open
meetings provisions to certain three-member public boards.
HB 1115: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to clarify the deliberative process exception
to certain open records provisions.
HB 1116: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise the terms and expiration dates of
appointees to certain boards and commissions.
HB 1150: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to amend provisions relating to violations
of no contact orders.
HB 1162: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to provide for special organ donation decals
for license plates.
HB 1174: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain provisions pertaining to
snowmobile operation.
HB 1187: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to provide alternative brand inspection
procedures for certain rodeo livestock.
HB 1191: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to provide for the issuance of additional
retail fireworks licenses.
HB 1217: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise and expand certain provisions
related to organ and tissue donation.
HB 1226: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to provide remedies for assets omitted from
the division of property in the entry of a divorce decree.
SB 3: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to require the reporting of the outcomes of
certain licensure and certification examinations.
SB 4: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to require the Department of Labor and
Regulation to determine certain job placement outcomes for graduates of all public
postsecondary education institutions in the state.
SB 7: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain provisions regarding the
registration of a place of business with the Real Estate Commission.
SB 14: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to repeal certain provisions regarding the
automated library system fund.
SB 22: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to make an appropriation for the construction
and renovation of certain office buildings in Rapid City for the Department of Agriculture and
to declare an emergency.
SB 29: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to authorize the Department of the Military to
purchase land for use by the South Dakota Army National Guard, to make an appropriation
therefor, and to declare an emergency.
SB 30: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to authorize the Department of the Military to
construct a motor vehicle storage building in Sioux Falls, to make an appropriation therefor, and
to declare an emergency.
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.
SB 35: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to allow the prosecution to appeal from certain
judgments of acquittal.
SB 36: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to protect the identity of the person or entity
supplying the intravenous injection substance for executions and to increase the penalty for a
violation of those provisions.
SB 43: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain provisions regarding the
crossing of a railroad and to revise the penalty for certain railroad crossing violations by the
driver of a commercial motor vehicle.
SB 56: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to define a credit card bank and to revise
certain provisions regarding the distribution of the bank franchise tax.
SB 64: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise provisions regarding broker price
opinions, comparative market analyses, and appraisals.
SB 65: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain exemptions from licensure by
the Real Estate Commission.
SB 68: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise the controlled substance schedule and
to declare an emergency.
SB 69: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain provisions of the health
professionals diversion program.
SB 86: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to increase the minimum salary payable to
county officials, state's attorneys, and sheriffs.
SB 88: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to authorize the county to deny bids on county
sales of tax deed properties if the bidder is not current on property taxes due.
SB 89: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to limit the liability of retail dealers in
petroleum products under certain conditions.
SB 103: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to remove the required waiting period before
cremated remains may be released to be scattered.
SB 117: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to provide for an expedited endorsement of
certain licenses, certificates, registrations, and permits for spouses of active duty military
personnel.
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.
SB 133: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to establish a pharmacy audit integrity
program.
SB 139: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to regulate certain market activity in a health
exchange.
SB 146: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to provide for the collection of certain gaming
taxes, penalties, and interest and to declare an emergency.
SB 168: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to require that newborns be screened for
congenital heart defects.
SB 181: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to provide licensing reciprocity for social
workers.
SB 189: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to make appropriations from the water and
environment fund, the water pollution control revolving fund subfund, and the drinking water
revolving fund subfund for various water and environmental purposes and to declare an
emergency.
SB 190: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to make an appropriation to fund tax refunds
for elderly persons and persons with a disability, to revise the income eligibility requirements
for property and sales tax refunds, and to declare an emergency.
SB 204: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain provisions regarding the
deposit and expenditure of tobacco settlement revenues and bond proceeds.
SB 205: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to authorize the hunting of wolves in certain
circumstances.
SB 239: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to repeal the state's membership in the
multistate tax commission.
And signed the same in the presence of the House.
COMMEMORATIONS
HC 1027 Introduced by: Representatives Schrempp, Bartling, Feickert, Feinstein, Gibson,
Hawks, Hawley, Heinert, Hunhoff (Bernie), Killer, Kirschman, Kopp, Olson (Betty), Parsley,
Peterson, Ring, Soli, Tyler, Verchio, and Wismer and Senators Maher, Bradford, Lucas, and
Sutton
A LEGISLATIVE COMMEMORATION, Honoring Hannah Higdon of Dupree, South Dakota,
as a distinguished finalist for a Prudential Spirit of Community Award.
WHEREAS, Hannah Higdon of Dupree, South Dakota, a sophomore at Dupree High
School, has achieved national recognition for exemplary volunteer service by being a
distinguished finalist for the 2013 Prudential Spirit of Community Award; and
WHEREAS, this prestigious award, presented by Prudential Financial in partnership with
the National Association of Secondary School Principals, honors young volunteers across
America who have demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to serving their communities;
and
WHEREAS, Hannah Higdon earned this honor by giving generously of her time and energy
to local elementary cheerleading squads and dance teams by holding weekly practices,
choreographing routines, and performing with the groups at special events. With help from her
supervisors and fellow high school cheerleaders, Hannah created a DVD for the cheerleaders
to practice at home; and
WHEREAS, the success of the State of South Dakota, the strength of our communities, and
the overall vitality of American society depend, in great measure, upon the dedication of young
people like Hannah Higdon who use their considerable talents and resources to serve others:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT COMMEMORATED, by the Eighty-Eighth Legislature of the
State of South Dakota, that the Legislature congratulates Hannah Higdon as a distinguished
finalist for a Prudential Spirit of Community Award, recognizes her outstanding record of
volunteer service, peer leadership, and community spirit and extends best wishes for her
continued success and happiness.
HC 1028 Introduced by: Representative Nelson and Senator Van Gerpen
A LEGISLATIVE COMMEMORATION, Posthumously honoring Staff Sergeant Cory Brooks.
WHEREAS, Cory Brooks volunteered to serve in the South Dakota Army National Guard,
was a member of the Philip community, and selflessly paid the terrible costs for our freedoms
while serving in Iraq on April 24, 2004; and
WHEREAS, Staff Sergeant Cory Brooks's service and ultimate sacrifice were in keeping
with the highest traditions of South Dakota's veterans and the United States Armed Forces; and
WHEREAS, we feel how weak and fruitless must be any words of ours which shall attempt
to beguile the family and friends from the grief of a loss so overwhelming. But we cannot refrain
from even now tendering the consolation that may be found in this heartfelt appreciation and
respect of the people of South Dakota that Cory died protecting; and
WHEREAS, we pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of his family's and
friends' bereavement, and leave them only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the
solemn pride that is theirs to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT COMMEMORATED, by the Eighty-Eighth Legislature of the
State of South Dakota, that Staff Sergeant Cory Brooks is posthumously honored, commended,
and remembered for his service and noble sacrifices for the people of South Dakota. In token
of South Dakota's common perpetual grief at his loss, this commemoration is enrolled and
appropriately immortalized for posterity.
Requiescat in pace.
HC 1029 Introduced by: Representative Nelson and Senator Van Gerpen
A LEGISLATIVE COMMEMORATION, Posthumously honoring Private First Class Sheldon
Hawk Eagle.
WHEREAS, Sheldon Hawk Eagle volunteered to serve in the United States Army, was a
member of the Eagle Butte community, and selflessly paid the terrible costs for our freedoms
while serving in Iraq on November 15, 2003; and
WHEREAS, Private First Class Sheldon Hawk Eagle's service and ultimate sacrifice were
in keeping with the highest traditions of South Dakota's veterans and the United States Armed
Forces; and
WHEREAS, we feel how weak and fruitless must be any words of ours which shall attempt
to beguile the family and friends from the grief of a loss so overwhelming. But we cannot refrain
from even now tendering the consolation that may be found in this heartfelt appreciation and
respect of the people of South Dakota that Sheldon died protecting; and
WHEREAS, we pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of his family's and
friends' bereavement, and leave them only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the
solemn pride that is theirs to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT COMMEMORATED, by the Eighty-Eighth Legislature of the
State of South Dakota, that Private First Class Sheldon Hawk Eagle is posthumously honored,
commended, and remembered for his service and noble sacrifices for the people of South
Dakota. In token of South Dakota's common perpetual grief at his loss, this commemoration is
enrolled and appropriately immortalized for posterity.
Requiescat in pace.
HC 1030 Introduced by: Representative Nelson and Senator Van Gerpen
A LEGISLATIVE COMMEMORATION, Posthumously honoring Lance Corporal Jeremy
Bohlman.
WHEREAS, Jeremy Bohlman volunteered to serve in the United States Marine Corps, was
a member of the Sioux Falls community, and selflessly paid the terrible costs for our freedoms
while serving in Iraq on June 7, 2004; and
WHEREAS, Lance Corporal Jeremy Bohlman's service and ultimate sacrifice were in
keeping with the highest traditions of South Dakota's veterans and the United States Armed
Forces; and
WHEREAS, we feel how weak and fruitless must be any words of ours which shall attempt
to beguile the family and friends from the grief of a loss so overwhelming. But we cannot refrain
from even now tendering the consolation that may be found in this heartfelt appreciation and
respect of the people of South Dakota that Jeremy died protecting; and
WHEREAS, we pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of his family's and
friends' bereavement, and leave them only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the
solemn pride that is theirs to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT COMMEMORATED, by the Eighty-Eighth Legislature of the
State of South Dakota, that Lance Corporal Jeremy Bohlman is posthumously honored,
commended, and remembered for his service and noble sacrifices for the people of South
Dakota. In token of South Dakota's common perpetual grief at his loss, this commemoration is
enrolled and appropriately immortalized for posterity. Fair winds and following seas, Marine.
Long may your duty be, guarding the streets of gold.
Semper Fidelis.
HC 1031 Introduced by: Representative Nelson and Senator Van Gerpen
A LEGISLATIVE COMMEMORATION, Posthumously honoring Captain Christopher Soelzer.
WHEREAS, Christopher Soelzer volunteered to serve in the United States Army, was a
member of the Sturgis community, and selflessly paid the terrible costs for our freedoms while
serving in Iraq on December 24, 2003; and
WHEREAS, Captain Christopher Soelzer's service and ultimate sacrifice were in keeping
with the highest traditions of South Dakota's veterans and the United States Armed Forces; and
WHEREAS, we feel how weak and fruitless must be any words of ours which shall attempt
to beguile the family and friends from the grief of a loss so overwhelming. But we cannot refrain
from even now tendering the consolation that may be found in this heartfelt appreciation and
respect of the people of South Dakota that Christopher died protecting; and
WHEREAS, we pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of his family's and
friends' bereavement, and leave them only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the
solemn pride that is theirs to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT COMMEMORATED, by the Eighty-Eighth Legislature of the
State of South Dakota, that Captain Christopher Soelzer is posthumously honored, commended,
and remembered for his service and noble sacrifices for the people of South Dakota. In token
of South Dakota's common perpetual grief at his loss, this commemoration is enrolled and
appropriately immortalized for posterity.
Requiescat in pace.
HC 1032 Introduced by: Representative Nelson and Senator Van Gerpen
A LEGISLATIVE COMMEMORATION, Posthumously honoring Chief Warrant Officer Two
Scott Saboe.
WHEREAS, Scott Saboe volunteered to serve in the United States Army, was a member of
the Willow Lake community, and selflessly paid the terrible costs for our freedoms while
serving in Iraq on November 15, 2003; and
WHEREAS, Chief Warrant Officer Two Scott Saboe's service and ultimate sacrifice were
in keeping with the highest traditions of South Dakota's veterans and the United States Armed
Forces; and
WHEREAS, we feel how weak and fruitless must be any words of ours which shall attempt
to beguile the family and friends from the grief of a loss so overwhelming. But we cannot refrain
from even now tendering the consolation that may be found in this heartfelt appreciation and
respect of the people of South Dakota that Scott died protecting; and
WHEREAS, we pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of his family's and
friends' bereavement, and leave them only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the
solemn pride that is theirs to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT COMMEMORATED, by the Eighty-Eighth Legislature of the
State of South Dakota, that Chief Warrant Officer Two Scott Saboe is posthumously honored,
commended, and remembered for his service and noble sacrifices for the people of South
Dakota. In token of South Dakota's common perpetual grief at his loss, this commemoration is
enrolled and appropriately immortalized for posterity.
Requiescat in pace.
HC 1033 Introduced by: Representative Nelson and Senator Van Gerpen
A LEGISLATIVE COMMEMORATION, Posthumously honoring Sergeant Jeremiah Boehmer.
WHEREAS, Jeremiah Boehmer volunteered to serve in the United States Army, was a
member of the Parkston community, and selflessly paid the terrible costs for our freedoms while
serving in Iraq on February 5, 2006; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Jeremiah Boehmer's service and ultimate sacrifice were in keeping
with the highest traditions of South Dakota's veterans and the United States Armed Forces; and
WHEREAS, we feel how weak and fruitless must be any words of ours which shall attempt
to beguile the family and friends from the grief of a loss so overwhelming. But we cannot refrain
from even now tendering the consolation that may be found in this heartfelt appreciation and
respect of the people of South Dakota that Jeremiah died protecting; and
WHEREAS, we pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of his family's and
friends' bereavement, and leave them only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the
solemn pride that is theirs to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT COMMEMORATED, by the Eighty-Eighth Legislature of the
State of South Dakota, that Sergeant Jeremiah Boehmer is posthumously honored, commended,
and remembered for his service and noble sacrifices for the people of South Dakota. In token
of South Dakota's common perpetual grief at his loss, this commemoration is enrolled and
appropriately immortalized for posterity.
Requiescat in pace.
HC 1034 Introduced by: Representative Nelson and Senator Van Gerpen
A LEGISLATIVE COMMEMORATION, Posthumously honoring Sergeant Allen Kokesh, Jr.
WHEREAS, Allen Kokesh, Jr. volunteered to serve in the South Dakota Army National
Guard, was a member of the Yankton community, and selflessly paid the terrible costs for our
freedoms while serving in Iraq on February 7, 2006; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Allen Kokesh, Jr.'s service and ultimate sacrifice were in keeping
with the highest traditions of South Dakota's veterans and the United States Armed Forces; and
WHEREAS, we feel how weak and fruitless must be any words of ours which shall attempt
to beguile the family and friends from the grief of a loss so overwhelming. But we cannot refrain
from even now tendering the consolation that may be found in this heartfelt appreciation and
respect of the people of South Dakota that Allen died protecting; and
WHEREAS, we pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of his family's and
friends' bereavement, and leave them only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the
solemn pride that is theirs to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT COMMEMORATED, by the Eighty-Eighth Legislature of the
State of South Dakota, that Sergeant Allen Kokesh, Jr. is posthumously honored, commended,
and remembered for his service and noble sacrifices for the people of South Dakota. In token
of South Dakota's common perpetual grief at his loss, this commemoration is enrolled and
appropriately immortalized for posterity.
Requiescat in pace.
HC 1035 Introduced by: Representative Nelson and Senator Van Gerpen
A LEGISLATIVE COMMEMORATION, Posthumously honoring Corporal Brett Lundstrom.
WHEREAS, Brett Lundstrom volunteered to serve in the United States Marine Corps, was
a member of the Rapid City community, and selflessly paid the terrible costs for our freedoms
while serving in Iraq on January 7, 2006; and
WHEREAS, Corporal Brett Lundstrom's service and ultimate sacrifice were in keeping with
the highest traditions of South Dakota's veterans and the United States Armed Forces; and
WHEREAS, we feel how weak and fruitless must be any words of ours which shall attempt
to beguile the family and friends from the grief of a loss so overwhelming. But we cannot refrain
from even now tendering the consolation that may be found in this heartfelt appreciation and
respect of the people of South Dakota that Brett died protecting; and
WHEREAS, we pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of his family's and
friends' bereavement, and leave them only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the
solemn pride that is theirs to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT COMMEMORATED, by the Eighty-Eighth Legislature of the
State of South Dakota, that Corporal Brett Lundstrom is posthumously honored, commended,
and remembered for his service and noble sacrifices for the people of South Dakota. In token
of South Dakota's common perpetual grief at his loss, this commemoration is enrolled and
appropriately immortalized for posterity. Fair winds and following seas, Marine. Long may your
duty be, guarding the streets of gold.
Semper Fidelis.
HC 1036 Introduced by: Representative Nelson and Senator Van Gerpen
A LEGISLATIVE COMMEMORATION, Posthumously honoring Staff Sergeant Bryan Berky.
WHEREAS, Bryan Berky volunteered to serve in the United States Air Force, was a
member of the Box Elder community, and selflessly paid the terrible costs for our freedoms
while serving in Afghanistan on September 12, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Staff Sergeant Bryan Berky's service and ultimate sacrifice were in keeping
with the highest traditions of South Dakota's veterans and the United States Armed Forces; and
WHEREAS, we feel how weak and fruitless must be any words of ours which shall attempt
to beguile the family and friends from the grief of a loss so overwhelming. But we cannot refrain
from even now tendering the consolation that may be found in this heartfelt appreciation and
respect of the people of South Dakota that Bryan died protecting; and
WHEREAS, we pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of his family's and
friends' bereavement, and leave them only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the
solemn pride that is theirs to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT COMMEMORATED, by the Eighty-Eighth Legislature of the
State of South Dakota, that Staff Sergeant Bryan Berky is posthumously honored, commended,
and remembered for his service and noble sacrifices for the people of South Dakota. In token
of South Dakota's common perpetual grief at his loss, this commemoration is enrolled and
appropriately immortalized for posterity.
Requiescat in pace.
HC 1037 Introduced by: Representative Nelson and Senator Van Gerpen
A LEGISLATIVE COMMEMORATION, Posthumously honoring Specialist Dennis Jensen.
WHEREAS, Dennis Jensen volunteered to serve in the South Dakota Army National Guard,
was a member of the Vermillion/Yankton communities, and selflessly paid the terrible costs for
our freedoms while serving in Afghanistan on August 16, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Specialist Dennis Jensen's service and ultimate sacrifice were in keeping with
the highest traditions of South Dakota's veterans and the United States Armed Forces; and
WHEREAS, we feel how weak and fruitless must be any words of ours which shall attempt
to beguile the family and friends from the grief of a loss so overwhelming. But we cannot refrain
from even now tendering the consolation that may be found in this heartfelt appreciation and
respect of the people of South Dakota that Dennis died protecting; and
WHEREAS, we pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of his family's and
friends' bereavement, and leave them only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the
solemn pride that is theirs to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT COMMEMORATED, by the Eighty-Eighth Legislature of the
State of South Dakota, that Specialist Dennis Jensen is posthumously honored, commended, and
remembered for his service and noble sacrifices for the people of South Dakota. In token of
South Dakota's common perpetual grief at his loss, this commemoration is enrolled and
appropriately immortalized for posterity.
Requiescat in pace.
HC 1038 Introduced by: Representative Nelson and Senator Van Gerpen
A LEGISLATIVE COMMEMORATION, Posthumously honoring Staff Sergeant LeRoy
Webster.
WHEREAS, LeRoy Webster volunteered to serve in the United States Army, was a member
of the Sioux Falls community, and selflessly paid the terrible costs for our freedoms while
serving in Iraq on April 25, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Staff Sergeant LeRoy Webster's service and ultimate sacrifice were in keeping
with the highest traditions of South Dakota's veterans and the United States Armed Forces; and
WHEREAS, we feel how weak and fruitless must be any words of ours which shall attempt
to beguile the family and friends from the grief of a loss so overwhelming. But we cannot refrain
from even now tendering the consolation that may be found in this heartfelt appreciation and
respect of the people of South Dakota that LeRoy died protecting; and
WHEREAS, we pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of his family's and
friends' bereavement, and leave them only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the
solemn pride that is theirs to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT COMMEMORATED, by the Eighty-Eighth Legislature of the
State of South Dakota, that Staff Sergeant LeRoy Webster is posthumously honored,
commended, and remembered for his service and noble sacrifices for the people of South
Dakota. In token of South Dakota's common perpetual grief at his loss, this commemoration is
enrolled and appropriately immortalized for posterity.
Requiescat in pace.
HC 1039 Introduced by: Representative Nelson and Senator Van Gerpen
A LEGISLATIVE COMMEMORATION, Posthumously honoring Specialist Patrick Herried.
WHEREAS, Patrick Herried volunteered to serve in the United States Army, was a member
of the Sioux Falls community, and selflessly paid the terrible costs for our freedoms while
serving in Iraq on February 6, 2006; and
WHEREAS, Specialist Patrick Herried's service and ultimate sacrifice were in keeping with
the highest traditions of South Dakota's veterans and the United States Armed Forces; and
WHEREAS, we feel how weak and fruitless must be any words of ours which shall attempt
to beguile the family and friends from the grief of a loss so overwhelming. But we cannot refrain
from even now tendering the consolation that may be found in this heartfelt appreciation and
respect of the people of South Dakota that Patrick died protecting; and
WHEREAS, we pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of his family's and
friends' bereavement, and leave them only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the
solemn pride that is theirs to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT COMMEMORATED, by the Eighty-Eighth Legislature of the
State of South Dakota, that Specialist Patrick Herried is posthumously honored, commended,
and remembered for his service and noble sacrifices for the people of South Dakota. In token
of South Dakota's common perpetual grief at his loss, this commemoration is enrolled and
appropriately immortalized for posterity.
Requiescat in pace.
HC 1040 Introduced by: Representative Nelson and Senator Van Gerpen
A LEGISLATIVE COMMEMORATION, Posthumously honoring Sergeant Dennis Morgan.
WHEREAS, Dennis Morgan volunteered to serve in the South Dakota Army National
Guard, was a member of the Winner community, and selflessly paid the terrible costs for our
freedoms while serving in Iraq on April 17, 2004; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Dennis Morgan's service and ultimate sacrifice were in keeping with
the highest traditions of South Dakota's veterans and the United States Armed Forces; and
WHEREAS, we feel how weak and fruitless must be any words of ours which shall attempt
to beguile the family and friends from the grief of a loss so overwhelming. But we cannot refrain
from even now tendering the consolation that may be found in this heartfelt appreciation and
respect of the people of South Dakota that Dennis died protecting; and
WHEREAS, we pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of his family's and
friends' bereavement, and leave them only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the
solemn pride that is theirs to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT COMMEMORATED, by the Eighty-Eighth Legislature of the
State of South Dakota, that Sergeant Dennis Morgan is posthumously honored, commended, and
remembered for his service and noble sacrifices for the people of South Dakota. In token of
South Dakota's common perpetual grief at his loss, this commemoration is enrolled and
appropriately immortalized for posterity.
Requiescat in pace.
Rep. Steele moved that the House do now adjourn, which motion prevailed and at
1:31 p.m. the House adjourned.
Arlene Kvislen, Chief Clerk