JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

EIGHTY-NINTH SESSION

TWENTY-SECOND DAY

STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
Senate Chamber, Pierre
Wednesday, February 19, 2014

The Senate convened at 2:00 p.m., pursuant to adjournment, the President presiding.

The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Pastor Sarah Goldammer, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Senate pages Jocelynn Keffeler and Jessica Welter.

Roll Call: All members present except Sen. Krebs who was excused.

APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL

MR. PRESIDENT:

The Committee on Legislative Procedure respectfully reports that the Secretary of the Senate has had under consideration the Senate Journal of the twenty-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,

Corey Brown, Chair

Which motion prevailed.

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

MR. PRESIDENT:

The Committee on Legislative Procedure respectfully reports that the Office of Engrossing and Enrolling has carefully compared SB 61, 95, and 138 and finds the same correctly enrolled.

Also MR. PRESIDENT:

The Committee on Legislative Procedure respectfully reports that SB 80 was delivered to his Excellency, the Governor, for his approval at 9:40 a.m., February 19, 2014.

Respectfully submitted,
Corey Brown, Chair

Also MR. PRESIDENT:

The Committee on Local Government respectfully reports that it has had under consideration HB 1064 and 1074 and returns the same with the recommendation that said bills do pass and be placed on the consent calendar.

Also MR. PRESIDENT:

The Committee on Local Government respectfully reports that it has had under consideration SB 117 which was deferred to the 41^st Legislative Day.

Respectfully submitted,
Mark Kirkeby, Chair

Also MR. PRESIDENT:

The Committee on Taxation respectfully reports that it has had under consideration SJR 2 and returns the same with the recommendation that said resolution be adopted.

Respectfully submitted,
Ernie Otten, Chair

Also MR. PRESIDENT:

The Committee on State Affairs respectfully reports that it has had under consideration SB 1 and returns the same with the recommendation that said bill do pass.

Also MR. PRESIDENT:

The Committee on State Affairs respectfully reports that it has had under consideration HB 1101 and returns the same with the recommendation that said bill do pass and be placed on the consent calendar.

Also MR. PRESIDENT:

The Committee on State Affairs respectfully reports that it has had under consideration SB 99 and returns the same with the recommendation that said bill be amended as follows:

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On page 1 of the printed bill, delete line 3, and insert:

"Section 1. That § 58-18-88 be amended to read as follows:

58-18-88. A self-funded multiple employer trust, as defined in section 3 of the federal Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, 29 U.S.C. § 1002, paragraph 40, may be authorized by the director if the multiple employer trust meets all of the following conditions:

(1) The multiple employer trust is administered by an authorized insurer or a licensed third-party administrator;

(2) The multiple employer trust meets all of the requirements of § 58-18B-59;

(3) The multiple employer trust is established by a homogenous trade, industry, or professional association of employers that has a constitution or bylaws, is organized under the laws of South Dakota and has been maintained in good faith for purposes other than providing insurance for at least ten continuous years;

(4) The association sponsoring the multiple employer trust is engaged in substantial activity for its members other than sponsorship of an employer welfare benefit plan;

(5) The association sponsoring the multiple employer trust is a nonprofit entity organized under applicable South Dakota law;

(6) The multiple employer trust, upon authorization by the director, participates in the South Dakota Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association pursuant to chapter 58-29C and is a member pursuant to subdivision 58-29C-48(12); and

(7) The multiple employer trust:

(a) Meets the capital and surplus requirements of § 58-6-23;

(b) Meets the risk based capital requirements of § 58-4-48;

(d) Invests its assets pursuant to the requirements of chapters 58-26 and 58-27;

(e) Is subject to chapter 58-3 on the same basis as insurers; and

(f) Is subject to the insurers supervision, rehabilitation, and liquidation provisions of chapter 58-29B.

The director may waive the requirement of subdivision (5) of this section if the director determines that the waiver is in the public interest. The director shall promulgate rules, pursuant to § 58-18-89, to set forth the requirements for any waiver.

Section 2. That § 58-18-89 be amended to read as follows:

58-18-89. The director shall promulgate rules, pursuant to chapter 1-26, pertaining to multiple employer trusts in the following areas:

(1) Consumer protection issues including minimum coverage standards for health policies; claims processing and payment practices; resolution of consumer complaints; compliance with federal HIPAA standards; plan termination processes and managed care protections; financial and market conduct record keeping and reporting; and unfair trade practices;~~and~~

(2) Financial and plan solvency issues including investment capital requirements; surplus and deposit requirements; claims reserves, stop loss coverage, and standards for entry and exit of plan members including a nonrefundable minimum deposit of not less than two thousand five hundred dollars plus two percent of first year contributions on an annual basis; and production of financial statements, audited financial statements, and actuarial opinions; and

(3) Setting forth the public interest requirements necessary to obtain a waiver of subdivision 58-18-88 (5). ".

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On page 1, line 1, of the printed bill, delete "affect insurance" and insert "revise certain provisions regarding self-funded multiple employer trusts".

And that as so amended said bill do pass.

Also MR. PRESIDENT:

The Committee on State Affairs respectfully reports that it has had under consideration SB 176 and returns the same with the recommendation that said bill be amended as follows:

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On page 1, line 7, of the printed bill, delete "~~tax relief~~ building South Dakota" and insert "tax relief".

On page 1, line 8, delete "~~§ 10-45C-14~~ § 1-16G-47" and insert "§ 10-45C-14".

On page 1, delete lines 14 and 15.

On page 2, delete line 1.

On page 2, line 2, delete "March 1" and insert "March 31".

On page 2, delete lines 3 to 10, inclusive, and insert:

"Section 3. That § 10-45C-14 be amended to read as follows:

10-45C-14. There is hereby created in the state treasury the tax relief fund. The revenue collected pursuant to § 10-45C-15 shall be deposited in the tax relief fund for the purpose of reducing the rate of taxation or reducing property taxes. The fund shall be invested as provided by law, and the interest earned shall be credited to the fund. The Legislature may not appropriate any money from the tax relief fund until the second fiscal year after Congress approves legislation giving states the authority to require retailers to collect South Dakota's sales and use tax. ".

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On page 1, line 1, of the printed bill, delete everything after "Act to" and insert "revise certain provisions concerning the tax relief fund.".

On page 1, delete lines 2 and 3.

And that as so amended said bill do pass.

Also MR. PRESIDENT:

The Committee on State Affairs respectfully reports that it has had under consideration SB 10 which was tabled.

Respectfully submitted,
Larry Rhoden, Chair

Also MR. PRESIDENT:

The Committee on Health and Human Services respectfully reports that it has had under consideration SB 122 and returns the same with the recommendation that said bill be referred to the Committee on Appropriations with a do pass recommendation.

Respectfully submitted,
Jean M. Hunhoff, Chair

Also MR. PRESIDENT:

The Committee on Transportation respectfully reports that it has had under consideration SB 13 and returns the same with the recommendation that said bill do pass.

Also MR. PRESIDENT:

The Committee on Transportation respectfully reports that it has had under consideration SB 179 and returns the same with the recommendation that said bill be amended as follows:

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On page 3 of the printed bill, delete lines 4 to 6, inclusive, and insert:

"No handheld electronic wireless communication device used in violation of this Act may be seized by a law enforcement officer. However, a handheld electronic wireless communication device may be seized upon compliance with the search and seizure requirements in chapter 23A-35.

Section 5. That chapter 32-26 be amended by adding thereto a NEW SECTION to read as follows:

The Department of Public Safety shall expend lawfully appropriated funds to develop and communicate a distracted driver public awareness campaign.".

And that as so amended said bill do pass.

Respectfully submitted,
Mike Vehle, Chair

MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE

MR. PRESIDENT:

I have the honor to return herewith SCR 3 in which the House has concurred.

Also MR. PRESIDENT:

I have the honor to transmit herewith HCR 1012 which has been adopted by the House and your concurrence is respectfully requested.

Also MR. PRESIDENT:

I have the honor to return herewith SB 61, 95, and 138 which have passed the House without change.

Also MR. PRESIDENT:

I have the honor to transmit herewith HB 1106, 1132, 1140, 1157, 1181, 1184, 1213, 1221, and 1249 which have passed the House and your favorable consideration is respectfully requested.

Respectfully,
Arlene Kvislen, Chief Clerk

MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS

HCR 1012: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION, Recognizing the honor and remember flag as the designated symbol of South Dakota's concern and commitment to honoring and remembering all members of the United States Armed Forces who have lost their lives while serving, or as a result of service, and their families.

Was read the first time, the President waived the referral to committee, and placed HCR 1012 on the calendar of Thursday, February 20, the 23^rd legislative day.

HCR 1017: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION, Urging Congress, the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), the United States Department of Justice, and the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to recognize industrial hemp as a valuable agricultural commodity.

Was read the second time.

Sen. Frerichs moved that the Senate do concur in HCR 1017 as found on page 336 of the House Journal.

The question being on Sen. Frerichs' motion that HCR 1017 be concurred in.

And the roll being called:

Yeas 13, Nays 21, Excused 1, Absent 0

Yeas:
Begalka; Bradford; Buhl O'Donnell; Frerichs; Heineman (Phyllis); Jensen; Lucas; Rampelberg; Rave; Rhoden; Sutton; Tieszen; Welke

Nays:
Brown; Curd; Ewing; Holien; Hunhoff (Jean); Jones (Chuck); Jones (Tom); Kirkeby; Lederman; Maher; Monroe; Novstrup (Al); Omdahl; Otten (Ernie); Peters; Soholt; Solano; Tidemann; Van Gerpen; Vehle; White

Excused:
Krebs

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

HCR 1018: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION, Recognizing Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) as a serious and chronic disease in South Dakota.

Was read the second time.

Sen. Rave moved that the Senate do concur in HCR 1018 as found on page 393 of the House Journal.

The question being on Sen. Rave's motion that HCR 1018 be concurred in.

And the roll being called:

Yeas 33, Nays 1, Excused 1, Absent 0

Yeas:
Begalka; Bradford; Brown; Buhl O'Donnell; Curd; Ewing; Frerichs; Heineman (Phyllis); Holien; Hunhoff (Jean); Jensen; Jones (Chuck); Jones (Tom); Kirkeby; Lederman; Lucas; Maher; Novstrup (Al); Omdahl; Otten (Ernie); Peters; Rampelberg; Rave; Rhoden; Soholt; Solano; Sutton; Tidemann; Tieszen; Van Gerpen; Vehle; Welke; White

Nays:
Monroe

Excused:
Krebs

So the motion having received an affirmative vote of a majority of the members-elect, the President declared the motion carried and HCR 1018 was concurred in.

HCR 1019: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION, Petitioning Congress to reauthorize federally provided terrorism reinsurance for insurers.

Was read the second time.

Sen. Rampelberg moved that the Senate do concur in HCR 1019 as found on page 395 of the House Journal and as amended on page 414 of the House Journal.

The question being on Sen. Rampelberg's motion that HCR 1019 be concurred in as amended.

And the roll being called:

Yeas 34, Nays 0, Excused 1, Absent 0

Yeas:
Begalka; Bradford; Brown; Buhl O'Donnell; Curd; Ewing; Frerichs; Heineman (Phyllis); Holien; Hunhoff (Jean); Jensen; Jones (Chuck); Jones (Tom); Kirkeby; Lederman; Lucas; Maher; Monroe; Novstrup (Al); Omdahl; Otten (Ernie); Peters; Rampelberg; Rave; Rhoden; Soholt; Solano; Sutton; Tidemann; Tieszen; Van Gerpen; Vehle; Welke; White

Excused:
Krebs

So the motion having received an affirmative vote of a majority of the members-elect, the President declared the motion carried and HCR 1019 was concurred in as amended.

CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

Sen. Rave moved that the reports of the Standing Committees on

Agriculture and Natural Resources on SB 164 as found on page 341 of the Senate Journal; also

Commerce and Energy on SB 69 as found on page 342 of the Senate Journal; also

Commerce and Energy on SB 161 as found on page 343 of the Senate Journal be adopted.

Which motion prevailed.

FIRST READING OF HOUSE BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS

HB 1106: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to repeal certain outdated and obsolete provisions regarding the sale of petroleum products.

Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Energy.

HB 1132: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to make a minor's school calendar the reference point from which to permit employment that would not interfere with the minor's education.

Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Energy.

HB 1140: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to permit townships to levy a capital improvement property tax for secondary roads, bridges, and culverts.

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

HB 1157: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to provide for the retrospective payment of clean claims for covered services provided by a health care professional during the credentialing period.

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

HB 1181: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to allow for the requirement of a certification of health from an employee of a school.

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

HB 1184: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to declare the fourth Saturday in July Day of the American Cowboy.

Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

HB 1213: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to analyze and promote economic development for South Dakota's Native American population and to establish a task force.

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

HB 1221: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to exempt certain amateur sports coaches from sales and use tax.

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

HB 1249: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise the required hours in a school term for certain grade levels.

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

The following bill was read on February 13, and today the President Pro tempore assigned this bill to committee.

HB 1177 was referred to the Committee on State Affairs.

SECOND READING OF CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS

Sen. Peters requested that SB 186 be removed from the Consent Calendar.

SB 171: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to recognize certain federal forms as sufficient to direct the disposition of the body of a servicemember.

Was read the second time.

The question being "Shall SB 171 pass as amended?"

And the roll being called:

Yeas 34, Nays 0, Excused 1, Absent 0

Yeas:
Begalka; Bradford; Brown; Buhl O'Donnell; Curd; Ewing; Frerichs; Heineman (Phyllis); Holien; Hunhoff (Jean); Jensen; Jones (Chuck); Jones (Tom); Kirkeby; Lederman; Lucas; Maher; Monroe; Novstrup (Al); Omdahl; Otten (Ernie); Peters; Rampelberg; Rave; Rhoden; Soholt; Solano; Sutton; Tidemann; Tieszen; Van Gerpen; Vehle; Welke; White

Excused:
Krebs

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

SB 183: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise the trust fund requirements for perpetual cemeteries.

Was read the second time.

The question being "Shall SB 183 pass as amended?"

And the roll being called:

Yeas 34, Nays 0, Excused 1, Absent 0

Yeas:
Begalka; Bradford; Brown; Buhl O'Donnell; Curd; Ewing; Frerichs; Heineman (Phyllis); Holien; Hunhoff (Jean); Jensen; Jones (Chuck); Jones (Tom); Kirkeby; Lederman; Lucas; Maher; Monroe; Novstrup (Al); Omdahl; Otten (Ernie); Peters; Rampelberg; Rave; Rhoden; Soholt; Solano; Sutton; Tidemann; Tieszen; Van Gerpen; Vehle; Welke; White

Excused:
Krebs

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

HB 1076: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain requirements relating to party fishing.

Was read the second time.

The question being "Shall HB 1076 pass as amended?"

And the roll being called:

Yeas 34, Nays 0, Excused 1, Absent 0

Yeas:
Begalka; Bradford; Brown; Buhl O'Donnell; Curd; Ewing; Frerichs; Heineman (Phyllis); Holien; Hunhoff (Jean); Jensen; Jones (Chuck); Jones (Tom); Kirkeby; Lederman; Lucas; Maher; Monroe; Novstrup (Al); Omdahl; Otten (Ernie); Peters; Rampelberg; Rave; Rhoden; Soholt; Solano; Sutton; Tidemann; Tieszen; Van Gerpen; Vehle; Welke; White

Excused:
Krebs

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

SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS

Sen. Rave moved that SB 116, 172, 19, and 170 be deferred to Thursday, February 20, the 23^rd legislative day.

Which motion prevailed.

SB 162: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to repeal certain mineral severance taxes imposed on precious metals and to repeal certain temporary and expired mineral severance taxes.

Was read the second time.

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Sen. Ewing moved that SB 162 be amended as follows:

On page 1, line 7, of the Senate Taxation Committee engrossed bill, delete "two" and insert "four".

On page 1, line 8, overstrike "eight" and insert "one thousand six".

On page 1, line 14, after "~~greater~~" insert "during that quarter and the previous quarter".

On page 2, line 6, delete "eight" and insert "nine".

Which motion prevailed.

Sen. Rave moved the previous question.

Which motion prevailed.

The question being "Shall SB 162 pass as amended?"

And the roll being called:

Yeas 18, Nays 16, Excused 1, Absent 0

Yeas:
Begalka; Curd; Ewing; Heineman (Phyllis); Holien; Jensen; Kirkeby; Lederman; Maher; Monroe; Omdahl; Rampelberg; Rave; Rhoden; Soholt; Tieszen; Vehle; White

Nays:
Bradford; Brown; Buhl O'Donnell; Frerichs; Hunhoff (Jean); Jones (Chuck); Jones (Tom); Lucas; Novstrup (Al); Otten (Ernie); Peters; Solano; Sutton; Tidemann; Van Gerpen; Welke

Excused:
Krebs

So the bill having received an affirmative vote of a majority of the members-elect, the President declared the bill passed.

The question being on the title.

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Sen. Ewing moved that the title to SB 162 be amended as follows:

On page 1, line 1, of the Senate Taxation Committee engrossed bill, delete "repeal" and insert "revise".

Which motion prevailed and the title was so amended.

Sen. Peters announced her intention to reconsider the vote by which SB 162 passed.

SB 90: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain provisions related to the High School Activities Association.

Was read the second time.

The question being "Shall SB 90 pass as amended?"

And the roll being called:

Yeas 29, Nays 5, Excused 1, Absent 0

Yeas:
Begalka; Brown; Buhl O'Donnell; Curd; Ewing; Frerichs; Heineman (Phyllis); Holien; Hunhoff (Jean); Jones (Tom); Kirkeby; Lederman; Lucas; Maher; Monroe; Novstrup (Al); Omdahl; Otten (Ernie); Peters; Rampelberg; Rave; Soholt; Solano; Tidemann; Tieszen; Van Gerpen; Vehle; Welke; White

Nays:
Bradford; Jensen; Jones (Chuck); Rhoden; Sutton

Excused:
Krebs

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

SB 81: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to prohibit the possession of certain items in jails, to provide a penalty therefor, and to revise the penalty for the procurement of certain items into a jail.

Was read the second time.

The question being "Shall SB 81 pass as amended?"

And the roll being called:

Yeas 34, Nays 0, Excused 1, Absent 0

Yeas:
Begalka; Bradford; Brown; Buhl O'Donnell; Curd; Ewing; Frerichs; Heineman (Phyllis); Holien; Hunhoff (Jean); Jensen; Jones (Chuck); Jones (Tom); Kirkeby; Lederman; Lucas; Maher; Monroe; Novstrup (Al); Omdahl; Otten (Ernie); Peters; Rampelberg; Rave; Rhoden; Soholt; Solano; Sutton; Tidemann; Tieszen; Van Gerpen; Vehle; Welke; White

Excused:
Krebs

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

SB 180: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to authorize the increase in the number of video lottery machines that may placed in a licensed establishment under certain conditions.

Was read the second time.

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Sen. Lederman moved that SB 180 be amended as follows:

On the Senate Commerce and Energy Committee engrossed bill, delete all amendments, thus restoring the bill to the printed version.

Which motion prevailed.

The question being "Shall SB 180 pass as amended?"

And the roll being called:

Yeas 22, Nays 12, Excused 1, Absent 0

Yeas:
Bradford; Brown; Buhl O'Donnell; Curd; Ewing; Frerichs; Heineman (Phyllis); Holien; Hunhoff (Jean); Jones (Chuck); Jones (Tom); Kirkeby; Lederman; Maher; Peters; Rave; Soholt; Sutton; Tidemann; Tieszen; Vehle; Welke

Nays:
Begalka; Jensen; Lucas; Monroe; Novstrup (Al); Omdahl; Otten (Ernie); Rampelberg; Rhoden; Solano; Van Gerpen; White

Excused:
Krebs

So the bill having received an affirmative vote of a majority of the members-elect, the President declared the bill passed.

The question being on the title.

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Sen. Lederman moved that the title to SB 180 be amended as follows:

On page 1, line 2, of the Senate Commerce and Energy Committee engrossed bill, before "placed" insert "be".

Which motion prevailed and the title was so amended.

Sen. Rave moved that HB 1061, 1029, 1012, 1015, 1045, 1058, 1079, 1014, 1110, 1069, 1178, 1019, 1081, and 1068 be deferred to Thursday, February 20, the 23^rd legislative day.

Which motion prevailed.

SIGNING OF BILLS

The President publicly read the title to

SB 61: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain provisions regarding organization, first responder, and organ donor emblem speciality plates for motor vehicles.

SB 95: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain vehicle dealer licensing provisions.

SB 138: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain provisions relating to title-based escheatment of abandoned United States savings bonds and the proceeds thereof.

HB 1056: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to repeal certain provisions regarding the taxation, the licensing, and the regulation of motor vehicles.

HB 1059: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain provisions regarding the exemption of mass transit motor vehicles from licensing and registration fees and the motor vehicle excise tax.

HB 1060: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain provisions regarding military speciality plates.

HB 1092: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to require that crematories be under the direction of licensed funeral establishments and funeral directors.

And signed the same in the presence of the Senate.

COMMEMORATION

SC 23 Introduced by: Senators Lucas, Bradford, Buhl O'Donnell, Hunhoff (Jean), Jones (Tom), Maher, Sutton, Van Gerpen, and Welke and Representatives Bartling, Bolin, Feickert, Feinstein, Gibson, Hawks, Heinert, Hunhoff (Bernie), Killer, Kirschman, May, Parsley, Peterson, Qualm, Schaefer, Sly, Soli, Tyler, and Wismer

A LEGISLATIVE COMMEMORATION, Honoring the 2013 Andes Central High School Girls Golf Team.

WHEREAS, the Andes Central High School Girls Golf Team won the 2013 South Dakota Class B Girls Golf Championship; and

WHEREAS, the members of the 2013 State Championship Team include Kellie Winckler, Krista Winckler, Brooke Deurmier, and Aleacia Golus; and

WHEREAS, the Andes Central Eagles became the 2013 state champions under the guidance and direction of coach Tom Cooney; and

WHEREAS, the Andes Central Eagles won by eight shots over second place Deubrook; and

WHEREAS, senior Kellie Winckler won the individual state title with a two shot victory:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT COMMEMORATED, by the Eighty-Ninth Legislature of the State of South Dakota, that the Legislature honors the 2013 Andes Central High School Girls Golf Team and coach Tom Cooney for their great achievement in winning the 2013 South Dakota Class B Girls Golf Championship, and senior Kellie Winckler for winning the individual state title.

Sen. Otten (Ernie) moved that the Senate do now adjourn, which motion prevailed and at 4:10 p.m. the Senate adjourned.

Jeannette Schipper, Secretary