89^th Legislative Session _ 2014

Committee: House State Affairs

Monday, March 10, 2014

                                            P - Present
                                            E - Excused
                                            A - Absent

Roll Call
P    Conzet
P    Gibson
P    Gosch
P    Hunhoff (Bernie)
P    Killer
P    Munsterman
P    Novstrup (David)
P    Parsley
P    Verchio
P    Westra
P    Wink
P    Cronin, Vice-Chair
P    Lust, Chair

OTHERS PRESENT: See Original Minutes

The meeting was called to order by Representative Lust.

MOTION:    TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 5^TH, 2014

Moved by:    Gosch
Second by:    Munsterman
Action:    Prevailed by voice vote.

    SB 107: accommodate legislation on the state aid to education formula and to make an appropriation therefor.

Presented by:    Representative Justin Cronin

MOTION:    DO PASS SB 107

Moved by:    Gosch

Second by:    Gibson
Action:    Prevailed by roll call vote. (12-0-0-0)

Voting Yes:    Conzet, Gibson, Gosch, Hunhoff (Bernie), Killer, Munsterman, Novstrup (David), Parsley, Verchio, Westra, Wink, Cronin, Lust

    SB 108: accommodate legislation on medical services.

Presented by:    Representative Scott Munsterman
Opponents:    Darla Pollman Rogers, Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of SD
        Drew Duncan, Dakota Care

MOTION: AMEND SB 108

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On the printed bill, delete everything after the enacting clause and insert:

" Section 1. That chapter 2-6 be amended by adding thereto a NEW SECTION to read as follows:

There is hereby created the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) workgroup to study the impact of autism spectrum disorder on children in this state and to make recommendations to the Legislature on policies to effectively address the issue. The task force shall consist of the following fifteen members:

(1) The president pro tempore of the Senate shall appoint three members of the Senate;

(2) The speaker of the House of Representatives shall appoint three members of the House of Representatives;

(3) The president pro tempore of the Senate shall appoint the following two members:

(a) A certified medical professional with experience diagnosing and treating autism spectrum disorder; and

(b) A representative from an insurance company that does not provide coverage of the treatment of autism spectrum disorder and applied behavioral analysis;

(4) The speaker of the House of Representatives shall appoint the following three members:

(a) A representative of an insurance company that provides coverage of the treatment of autism spectrum disorder, including applied behavioral analysis; and

(b) Two persons with, or who have a child with, autism spectrum disorder;

(5) A representative from the Department of Education with knowledge of the services available in K-12 for students with autism spectrum disorder;

(6) A representative from the Department of Social Services;

(7) A representative from the Department of Human Services; and

(8) A representative from the Department of Labor and Regulation, Division of Insurance.

Section 2. That chapter 2-6 be amended by adding thereto a NEW SECTION to read as follows:

The initial appointments shall be made no later than July 1, 2014, and shall serve until January 1, 2015, which shall be the end date for the workgroup. lf there is a vacancy on the workgroup, the vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment.

Section 3. That chapter 2-6 be amended by adding thereto a NEW SECTION to read as follows:

The workgroup shall study the current status of insurance coverage, services, provider licensing and certification requirements, and assistance available for individuals with autism spectrum disorder in the state and make a report to the Executive Board of then Legislature. The report shall include available options that the state could pursue to ensure that individuals with autism spectrum disorder are able to access appropriate resources to live successful and independent lives including the anticipated costs, savings, and benefits to the state, the public, and individuals with autism spectrum disorder.

Section 4. The ASD workgroup shall be under the supervision of the Executive Board of the Legislative Research Council and staffed and funded as an interim legislative committee, not to exceed twenty-one thousand dollars."

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

MOTION:    DO PASS SB 108 AS AMENDED

Moved by:    Gosch
Second by:    Gibson
Action:    Prevailed by roll call vote. (12-1-0-0)

Voting Yes:    Conzet, Gibson, Gosch, Hunhoff (Bernie), Killer, Munsterman, Novstrup (David), Parsley, Westra, Wink, Cronin, Lust

Voting No:    Verchio

MOTION: AMEND TITLE OF SB 108

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On page 1, line 1, of the printed bill, delete everything after "Act to" and insert "establish the Autism Spectrum Disorder workgroup to study the impact of autism spectrum disorder on children in this state and to make recommendations to the Legislature on policies to effectively address the issue.".

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

    SB 168: provide oversight and accountability to certain economic activities.

Presented by:    Representative Justin Cronin

MOTION:    AMEND SB 168

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On the printed bill, delete everything after the enacting clause and insert:

" Section 1. That chapter 1-16G be amended by adding thereto a NEW SECTION to read as follows:

Each person hired as an employee at the Governor's Office of Economic Development, whose primary duties include access to financial account numbers of financial assistance applicants or who have the authority to authorize grants, loans, or other financial assistance shall submit to a criminal background investigation, by means of fingerprint checks by the Division of Criminal Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The Governor's Office of Economic Development shall submit completed fingerprint cards to the Division of Criminal Investigation before the prospective new employee enters into service. If no disqualifying record is identified at the state level, the fingerprints shall be forwarded by the Division of Criminal Investigation to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a national criminal history record check. Any person whose employment is subject to the requirements of this section may enter into service on a temporary basis pending receipt of results of the criminal background investigation. The Governor's Office of Economic Development may, without liability, withdraw its offer of employment or terminate the temporary employment without notice if the report reveals a disqualifying record. Any person whose employment is subject to the requirements of this section shall pay any fees charged for the criminal record check. For the purposes of this section, the term, employee, includes the commissioner and deputy commissioner. The term, employee, does not include members of any boards or authorities for which the Governor's Office of Economic Development provides administrative support."

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

MOTION:    DO PASS SB 168 AS AMENDED

Moved by:    Verchio
Second by:    Wink
Action:    Prevailed by roll call vote. (13-0-0-0)

Voting Yes:    Conzet, Gibson, Gosch, Hunhoff (Bernie), Killer, Munsterman, Novstrup (David), Parsley, Verchio, Westra, Wink, Cronin, Lust

MOTION:    AMEND TITLE OF SB 168

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On page 1, line 1, of the printed bill, delete everything after "Act to" and insert "authorize criminal background checks for certain officers and employees of the Governor's Office of Economic Development.".

On page 1, delete line 2.

Moved by:    Verchio
Second by:    Conzet
Action:    Prevailed by voice vote.

MOTION:    ADJOURN

Moved by:    Cronin
Second by:    Cronin
Action:    Prevailed by voice vote.

Joshua Klumb

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Committee Secretary

David Lust, Chair

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