89
th Legislative Session _ 2014
Committee: Senate Appropriations
Friday, February 21, 2014
P - Present
E - Excused
A - Absent
Roll Call
P Sutton
P Jones (Tom)
P Novstrup (Al)
P Heineman (Phyllis)
P White
P Van Gerpen
P Solano
P Tidemann, Vice-Chair
P Peters, Chair
OTHERS PRESENT: See Original Minutes
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Deb Peters.
SB 122: require health insurers to cover audiology services for children
Presented by: Senator Billie Sutton
MOTION: AMEND SB 122
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On page 1, line 8, of the printed bill, delete everything after "children" and insert ", as defined
as a person twenty-one years of age or younger, if prescribed or recommended by a licensed
audiologist, physician, or other licensed health care provider legally authorized to prescribe or
recommend such services. The services shall include audiological services, therapy, supplies, and
equipment to diagnose, treat, and correct a hearing impairment.
The policy shall provide for services and equipment appropriate for the child, at a minimum of
fifteen hundred dollars per device per ear, with replacement of the equipment available at least every
thirty-six months or sooner when the current device cannot be modified to be appropriate for the
hearing loss. An insured may choose equipment that is priced higher than the payable benefit and
may pay the difference between the price of the equipment and the payable benefit without financial
or contractual penalty to the provider of the equipment.".
On page 1, delete lines 9 to 11, inclusive.
On page 2, line 4, delete everything after "children" and insert ", as defined as a person twenty-one years of age or younger, if prescribed or recommended by a licensed audiologist, physician, or
other licensed health care provider legally authorized to prescribe or recommend such services. The
services shall include audiological services, therapy, supplies, and equipment to diagnose, treat, and
correct a hearing impairment.
The policy shall provide for services and equipment appropriate for the child, at a minimum of
fifteen hundred dollars per device per ear, with replacement of the equipment available at least every
thirty-six months or sooner when the current device cannot be modified to be appropriate for the
hearing loss. An insured may choose equipment that is priced higher than the payable benefit and
may pay the difference between the price of the equipment and the payable benefit without financial
or contractual penalty to the provider of the equipment.".
On page 2, delete lines 5 to 7, inclusive.
On page 2, line 14, delete everything after "children" and insert ", as defined as a person twenty-one years of age or younger, if prescribed or recommended by a licensed audiologist, physician, or
other licensed health care provider legally authorized to prescribe or recommend such services. The
services shall include audiological services, therapy, supplies, and equipment to diagnose, treat, and
correct a hearing impairment.
The policy shall provide for services and equipment appropriate for the child, at a minimum
fifteen hundred dollars per device per ear, with replacement of the equipment available at least every
thirty-six months or sooner when the current device cannot be modified to be appropriate for the
hearing loss. An insured may choose equipment that is priced higher than the payable benefit and
may pay the difference between the price of the equipment and the payable benefit without financial
or contractual penalty to the provider of the equipment.".
On page 2, delete lines 15 to 17, inclusive.
On page 2, line 24, delete everything after "children" and insert ", as defined as a person twenty-one years of age or younger, if prescribed or recommended by a licensed audiologist, physician, or
other licensed health care provider legally authorized to prescribe or recommend such services. The
services shall include audiological services, therapy, supplies, and equipment to diagnose, treat, and
correct a hearing impairment.
The policy shall provide for services and equipment appropriate for the child, at a minimum of
fifteen hundred dollars per device per ear, with replacement of the equipment available at least every
thirty-six months or sooner when the current device cannot be modified to be appropriate for the
hearing loss. An insured may choose equipment that is priced higher than the payable benefit and
may pay the difference between the price of the equipment and the payable benefit without financial
or contractual penalty to the provider of the equipment.".
On page 3, delete lines 1 to 3, inclusive.
On page 3, line 10, delete everything after "children" and insert ", as defined as a person twenty-one years of age or younger, if prescribed or recommended by a licensed audiologist, physician, or
other licensed health care provider legally authorized to prescribe or recommend such services. The
services shall include audiological services, therapy, supplies, and equipment to diagnose, treat, and
correct a hearing impairment.
The policy shall provide for services and equipment appropriate for the child, at a minimum of
fifteen hundred dollars per device per ear, with replacement of the equipment available at least every
thirty-six months or sooner when the current device cannot be modified to be appropriate for the
hearing loss. An insured may choose equipment that is priced higher than the payable benefit and
may pay the difference between the price of the equipment and the payable benefit without financial
or contractual penalty to the provider of the equipment.".
On page 3, delete lines 11 to 13, inclusive.
On page 3, line 20, delete everything after "children" and insert ", as defined as a person twenty-one years of age or younger, if prescribed or recommended by a licensed audiologist, physician, or
other licensed health care provider legally authorized to prescribe or recommend such services. The
services shall include audiological services, therapy, supplies, and equipment to diagnose, treat, and
correct a hearing impairment.
The policy shall provide for services and equipment appropriate for the child, at a minimum of
fifteen hundred dollars per device per ear, with replacement of the equipment available at least every
thirty-six months or sooner when the current device cannot be modified to be appropriate for the
hearing loss. An insured may choose equipment that is priced higher than the payable benefit and
may pay the difference between the price of the equipment and the payable benefit without financial
or contractual penalty to the provider of the equipment.".
On page 3, delete lines 21 to 23, inclusive.
Moved by: Sutton
Second by: White
Action: Prevailed by voice vote.
THE CHAIR DEFERRED SB 122
SB 121: appropriate money to the Board of Regents to fund the comprehensive science
expansion at Northern State University, and to declare an emergency.
MOTION: TO TABLE SB 121
Moved by: Tidemann
Second by: Heineman (Phyllis)
Action: Prevailed by roll call vote. (8-1-0-0)
Voting Yes: Sutton, Jones (Tom), Heineman (Phyllis), White, Van Gerpen, Solano, Tidemann,
Peters
Voting No: Novstrup (Al)
SB 166: increase the opportunity scholarship award for science, technology, engineering, and
math students.
Presented by: Senator Phyllis Heineman (Handouts: Nos. 1 & 2)
Others: Paul Turman, Board of Regents
MOTION: TO TABLE SB 166
Moved by: Tidemann
Second by: White
Action: Prevailed by roll call vote. (8-1-0-0)
Voting Yes: Sutton, Jones (Tom), Novstrup (Al), White, Van Gerpen, Solano, Tidemann, Peters
Voting No: Heineman (Phyllis)
SB 137: make an appropriation to rehabilitate certain state-owned rail lines and to declare
an emergency.
Presented by: Senator Mike Vehle (Handouts: Nos. 3, 4 & 5)
Proponents: Steve Halverson, Self, Pierre
Nick Jorgensen, Ideal, SD
Dale Locken, SD Wheat Growers
Angela Ehlers, self, Presho
Lorin Pankratz, SD Wheat, Inc
Brenda Forman, SD Wheat Inc.
Kathleen Zander, SD Grain and Feed Association
Representative James Schaefer
Chuck Jepson, Ft. Pierre
Opponents: Emily Ward, Bureau of Finance and Management
Matt Konenkamp, Governor's Office
Others: Lester Thompson, Dakota Southern, Chamberlain
MOTION: AMEND SB 137
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On page 1, between lines 3 and 4 of the printed bill, insert:
" Section 1. The state treasurer shall transfer six million dollars ($6,000,000) from the property
tax reduction fund to the general fund.".
Moved by: Tidemann
Second by: White
Action: Prevailed by voice vote.
MOTION: DO PASS SB 137 AS AMENDED
Moved by: Tidemann
Second by: Novstrup (Al)
Action: Prevailed by roll call vote. (9-0-0-0)
Voting Yes: Sutton, Jones (Tom), Novstrup (Al), Heineman (Phyllis), White, Van Gerpen,
Solano, Tidemann, Peters
SB 114: establish a wine direct shipper license and to provide for certain direct shipments
of wine.
Presented by: Senator Corey Brown
Proponents: Dianna Miller, South Dakotans For Better Wine Laws
Nathan Sanderson, Office of the Governor
Matt Keck, Prairie Berry Winery, Hill City
Opponents: Jeremiah M Murphy, Republic National Distributing Company (Handouts: No. 6, 7
& 8)
Others: Jason Evans, Department of Revenue
MOTION: DO PASS SB 114
Moved by: Heineman (Phyllis)
Second by: Tidemann
Action: Prevailed by roll call vote. (5-3-1-0)
Voting Yes: Novstrup (Al), Heineman (Phyllis), Solano, Tidemann, Peters
Voting No: Jones (Tom), White, Van Gerpen
Excused: Sutton
SB 149: establish a pilot grant program for alternative care programs for adults with
substance abuse issues, to provide a report to the Legislature, and to make an appropriation
therefor.
Presented by: Senator Larry Tidemann
Proponents: Michael Gilmartin, Teen Challenge of the Dakotas Executive Director (Handouts:
Nos. 9 & 10)
Greg Sattizahn, Unified Judicial System
Opponents: Amy Iversen-Pollreisz, Department of Social Services
Terrance Dosch, SD Council of Substance Abuse Directors
THE CHAIR DEFERRED SB 149
SB 135: make an appropriation for costs related to the suppression of mountain beetles
through the all lands mountain pine beetle suppression program.
MOTION: AMEND SB 135
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On page 1, line 6, of the printed bill, delete "two million dollars ($2,000,000)" and insert "one
dollar ($1)".
Moved by: Tidemann
Second by: Heineman (Phyllis)
Action: Prevailed by voice vote.
MOTION: DO PASS SB 135 AS AMENDED
Moved by: Tidemann
Second by: Heineman (Phyllis)
Action: Prevailed by roll call vote. (9-0-0-0)
Voting Yes: Sutton, Jones (Tom), Novstrup (Al), Heineman (Phyllis), White, Van Gerpen,
Solano, Tidemann, Peters
SB 28: make an appropriation for certain costs related to mountain pine beetle suppression
and to declare an emergency.
MOTION: AMEND SB 28
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On page 1, line 4, of the printed bill, delete "three hundred fifty" and insert "one dollar ($1)".
On page 1, line 5, delete "thousand dollars ($350,000)".
Moved by: Tidemann
Second by: Heineman (Phyllis)
Action: Prevailed by voice vote.
MOTION: DO PASS SB 28 AS AMENDED
Moved by: Tidemann
Second by: Heineman (Phyllis)
Action: Prevailed by roll call vote. (9-0-0-0)
Voting Yes: Sutton, Jones (Tom), Novstrup (Al), Heineman (Phyllis), White, Van Gerpen,
Solano, Tidemann, Peters
SB 132: provide for the development of a rural 211 system for the purpose of providing
access to all South Dakotans who need information about community resources and disaster
response resources and to make an appropriation therefor.
MOTION: TO TABLE SB 132
Moved by: Tidemann
Second by: Heineman (Phyllis)
Action: Prevailed by roll call vote. (7-2-0-0)
Voting Yes: Novstrup (Al), Heineman (Phyllis), White, Van Gerpen, Solano, Tidemann, Peters
Voting No: Sutton, Jones (Tom)
MOTION: ADJOURN
Moved by: Tidemann
Second by: Heineman (Phyllis)
Action: Prevailed by voice vote.
Barb Bjorneberg
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Committee Secretary
Deb Peters, Chair
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