89^th Legislative Session _ 2014

Committee: House Judiciary

                                            P - Present
                                            E - Excused
                                            A - Absent

Roll Call
P    Cronin
P    Erickson
P    Feinstein
P    Gibson
P    Hajek
P    Hoffman
P    Johns
P    Killer
P    Kopp
P    Magstadt
P    Wink
P    Stevens, Vice-Chair
P    Gosch, Chair

OTHERS PRESENT: See Original Minutes

The meeting was called to order by Representative Gosch, Chair.

MOTION:    TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 10, 2014

Moved by:    Gibson
Second by:    Hajek
Action:    Prevailed by voice vote.

MOTION:    RECONSIDER HB 1170

Moved by:    Magstadt
Second by:    Stevens
Action:    Failed by roll call vote. (6-5-2-0)

Voting Yes:    Cronin, Kopp, Magstadt, Wink, Stevens, Gosch

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Voting No:    Erickson, Gibson, Hajek, Johns, Killer

Excused:    Feinstein, Hoffman

    HB 1127: provide an exemption for alimony payments in debtor filings.

Presented by:    Representative Steve Hickey (Handout: 1)
Proponents:    Jim Craig, Sioux Falls, Self
Opponents:    Drew Duncan, SD Collector's Association
        Lee Ann Pierce, Brookings, Self

MOTION:    AMEND HB 1127

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    On page 2, line 5, of the printed bill, delete everything after "award" .

    On page 2, line 6, delete "support".

    On page 2, line 6, before "." insert ", which is not a gross or lump sum and does not exceed five hundred dollars per month".

Moved by:    Hajek
Second by:    Gibson
Action:    Was not acted on.

MOTION:    SUBSTITUTE MOTION AMEND HB 1127

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    On page 2, line 5, of the printed bill, delete everything after "(9)" and insert "Any court ordered domestic support award of alimony, maintenance, or support of the debtor up to an amount equal to the average monthly pay for an individual based on a forty-hour work week at a rate of minimum wage.".

    On page 2, delete line 6.

Moved by:    Feinstein
Second by:    Killer
Action:    Prevailed by roll call vote. (7-6-0-0)

Voting Yes:    Feinstein, Gibson, Johns, Killer, Kopp, Wink, Stevens

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Voting No:    Cronin, Erickson, Hajek, Hoffman, Magstadt, Gosch

MOTION:    DO PASS HB 1127 AS AMENDED

Moved by:    Feinstein
Second by:    Killer
Action:    Prevailed by roll call vote. (9-4-0-0)

Voting Yes:    Feinstein, Gibson, Hoffman, Johns, Killer, Kopp, Wink, Stevens, Gosch

Voting No:    Cronin, Erickson, Hajek, Magstadt

    HB 1260: extend the time period for a party to object to a written confirmation of certain grain contracts before the written confirmation is sufficient to indicate a contract for sale has been made between the parties.

Presented by:    Representative Dennis Feickert
Proponents:    Paul Dennert, SD Farmers Union
        Doug Sombke, Self
Opponents:    Matthew McCaulley, SD Grain and Feed Association (Handouts: powerpoint presentation)
        Terry Knudson, Brookings, Self
        Craig Haugaard, Aberdeen, Self
        David Van Scharrel, Self
        Brenda Forman, SD Association of Cooperatives
        Kathleen Zander, SD Agri-Business Association

The gavel was passed to Representative Stevens, Vice-Chair.
The gavel was passed back to Representative Gosch, Chair.

MOTION:    DEFER HB 1260 TO THE 41^ST LEGISLATIVE DAY

Moved by:    Magstadt
Second by:    Wink
Action:    Was not acted on.

MOTION:    SUBSTITUTE MOTION DO PASS HB 1260

Moved by:    Gibson
Second by:    Feinstein
Action:    Failed by roll call vote. (3-10-0-0)

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Voting Yes:    Feinstein, Gibson, Killer

Voting No:    Cronin, Erickson, Hajek, Hoffman, Johns, Kopp, Magstadt, Wink, Stevens, Gosch

THE MOTION TO DEFER HB 1260 TO THE 41^ST LEGISLATIVE DAY

Moved by:    Magstadt
Second by:    Wink
Action:    PREVAILED BY ROLL CALL VOTE. (10-3-0-0)

Voting Yes:    Cronin, Erickson, Hajek, Hoffman, Johns, Kopp, Magstadt, Wink, Stevens, Gosch

Voting No:    Feinstein, Gibson, Killer

    HB 1162: prohibit the practice of sex-selective abortions, to establish certain procedures to better ensure that sex-selective abortions are not practiced in South Dakota, and to provide penalties therefor.

Presented by:    Representative Jenna Haggar
Proponents:    Spencer Cody, Self (Handouts: 2,3)

The gavel was passed to Representative Stevens, Vice-Chair.

        Debbie Pease, SD Safe Childbirth Options Inc.
        Cindy Flakoll, Concerned Women of America, Legislative Action Committee
        Reverand Kevin Doyle, Self
        Dale Bartscher, Family Heritage Alliance Action
        Rita Houglum, SD Eagle Forum
        Travis Benson, Catholic Diocese of Sioux Falls
Opponents:    Heather Smith, ACLU
        Abbie Petersen, NARAL

MOTION:    AMEND HB 1162

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    On page 2, line 3, of the printed bill, delete ", recklessly, or negligently" and insert "or in reckless disregard".

        

Moved by:    Hoffman
Second by:    Erickson

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Action:    Prevailed by voice vote.

MOTION:    DO PASS HB 1162 AS AMENDED

Moved by:    Magstadt
Second by:    Cronin
Action:    Was not acted on.

MOTION:    SUBSTITUTE MOTION DEFER HB 1162 TO THE 41^ST LEGISLATIVE DAY

Moved by:    Feinstein
Second by:    Killer
Action:    Failed by roll call vote. (3-9-1-0)

Voting Yes:    Feinstein, Gibson, Killer

Voting No:    Cronin, Erickson, Hajek, Hoffman, Johns, Kopp, Magstadt, Wink, Stevens

Excused:    Gosch

THE MOTION TO DO PASS HB 1162 AS AMENDED

Moved by:    Magstadt
Second by:    Cronin
Action:    PREVAILED BY ROLL CALL VOTE. (9-3-1-0)

Voting Yes:    Cronin, Erickson, Hajek, Hoffman, Johns, Kopp, Magstadt, Wink, Stevens

Voting No:    Feinstein, Gibson, Killer

Excused:    Gosch

MOTION:    ADJOURN

Moved by:    Hoffman
Second by:    Magstadt
Action:    Prevailed by voice vote.

Traci Thompson

Committee Secretary

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