The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Pastor Tom Christenson, followed by the Pledge
of Allegiance led by Senate page Shyanne Seidel.
Roll Call: All members present except Sen. Omdahl who was excused.
The Committee on Legislative Procedure respectfully reports that the Secretary of the
Senate has had under consideration the Senate Journal of the fifteenth day.
All errors, typographical or otherwise, are duly marked in the temporary journal for
correction.
And we hereby move the adoption of the report.
The Committee on Education respectfully reports that it has had under consideration
SB 124 and 125 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 Education respectfully reports that it has had under consideration SB 86
and returns the same with the recommendation that said bill be amended as follows:
Also MR. PRESIDENT:
The Committee on Education respectfully reports that it has had under consideration SB 42
which was tabled.
The Committee on Retirement Laws respectfully reports that it has had under consideration
HB 1007, 1008, 1009, 1010, and 1011 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 Retirement Laws respectfully reports that it has had under consideration
SB 168 and returns the same with the recommendation that said bill be amended as follows:
"Section 4. This Act is repealed on December 31, 2016.".
The Committee on Judiciary respectfully reports that it has had under consideration SB 98
and 108 and returns the same with the recommendation that said bills do pass.
Also MR. PRESIDENT:
The Committee on Judiciary respectfully reports that it has had under consideration SB 97
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 Judiciary respectfully reports that it has had under consideration the
nomination of Patricia White Horse Carda of Charles Mix County, Wagner, South Dakota, to
the Board of Pardons and Paroles and returns the same with the recommendation that the Senate
advise and consent to the confirmation of said appointment and that said appointment be placed
on the consent calendar.
The Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources respectfully reports that it has had
under consideration HB 1053 and 1054 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 Agriculture and Natural Resources respectfully reports that it has had
under consideration HB 1055 and returns the same with the recommendation that said bill be
amended as follows:
The Committee on Commerce and Energy respectfully reports that it has had under
consideration SB 120 and returns the same with the recommendation that said bill be amended
as follows:
"Section 1. That § 35-4-124 be amended to read as follows:
35-4-124. Any municipality or county may issue:
Section 2. That chapter 35-4 be amended by adding thereto a NEW SECTION to read as
follows:
organization holding a special events license pursuant to subdivision 35-4-124(6) may accept
donated malt beverages from members of the public to be sold at the special event.
"Section 2. Whereas, this Act is necessary for the support of the state government and its
existing public institutions, an emergency is hereby declared to exist, and this Act shall be in
full force and effect from and after its passage and approval.".
Also MR. PRESIDENT:
The Committee on Commerce and Energy respectfully reports that it has had under
consideration SB 118 and returns the same with the recommendation that said bill be amended
as follows:
Section 2. This Act is effective January 1, 2016.".
Also MR. PRESIDENT:
The Committee on Commerce and Energy respectfully reports that it has had under
consideration SB 155 and 156 which were deferred to the 41st Legislative Day.
I have the honor to transmit herewith HB 1002, 1005, 1047, 1050, 1073, 1092, 1095, 1097,
1098, 1111, 1117, and 1120 which have passed the House and your favorable consideration is
respectfully requested.
HCR 1004: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION, Addressed to the United States Supreme
Court setting forth certain facts and expressly enumerating the grievances of the People of the
State of South Dakota, through their elected representatives, with that Court's decision in Roe
v. Wade, 410 U.S. 113 (1973), and its progeny and calling for that Court to now protect the
intrinsic, natural, fundamental rights of the children of our State and nation and the intrinsic,
natural, fundamental rights of their pregnant mothers in their relationship with their children,
and the mothers' health by reconsidering and overturning the court's decision in Roe.
Was read the second time.
The question being on Sen. Rave's motion that HCR 1004 be concurred in.
And the roll being called:
Yeas 25, Nays 9, Excused 1, Absent 0
Yeas:
Brown; Cammack; Curd; Ewing; Frerichs; Greenfield (Brock); Haggar (Jenna); Haverly;
Heineman (Phyllis); Holien; Hunhoff (Bernie); Jensen (Phil); Lederman; Monroe; Novstrup
(David); Olson; Otten (Ernie); Peterson (Jim); Rampelberg; Rave; Rusch; Solano; Sutton; Van
Gerpen; White
Nays:
Bradford; Buhl O'Donnell; Heinert; Parsley; Peters; Soholt; Tidemann; Tieszen; Vehle
Excused:
Omdahl
So the motion having received an affirmative vote of a majority of the members-elect, the
President declared the motion carried and HCR 1004 was concurred in.
Sen. Rave moved that SB 100 be placed to follow SB 39 on today's calendar.
Which motion prevailed.
Sen. Rave moved that when we adjourn today, we adjourn to convene at 1:00 p.m. on
Friday, February 6, the 17th legislative day.
Which motion prevailed.
Sen. Rave moved that the reports of the Standing Committees on
State Affairs on SB 135 as found on page 280 of the Senate Journal; also
Local Government on SB 64 as found on page 279 of the Senate Journal be adopted.
Which motion prevailed.
HB 1002: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to make an appropriation to the Department
of Revenue to provide for the electronic submission of reports and taxes related to alcoholic
beverages and to declare an emergency.
Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
HB 1005: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to repeal the foundation program fund and
references thereto.
Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 1047: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain reversion provisions
relating to the General Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2013.
Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
HB 1050: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to repeal certain funds, to make revisions
to receipts dedicated to the property tax reduction fund, and to create the general revenue
replacement fund.
Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
HB 1073: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to require a sex offender to report a change
in vehicle status to law enforcement.
Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1092: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to establish the rural school teacher
recruitment assistance program, and to make an appropriation to the education enhancement
trust fund to provide for the annual funding of the program.
Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
HB 1095: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to provide access to abandoned cemeteries
and private burying grounds.
Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Natural
Resources.
Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 1098: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to authorize extended terms of lease for
airport facilities.
Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Local Government.
HB 1111: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to increase the costs and expenses
considered reasonable for the collection of certain dishonored checks.
Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Energy.
HB 1117: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to provide for the approval of postsecondary
courses for certain nonpublic school students and students receiving alternative instruction.
Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 1120: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise the provisions related to phase in
rate plans for plant additions.
Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Energy.
SB 161: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to allow certain fireworks to be used all year.
Was read the second time.
"Section 1. That chapter 34-37 be amended by adding thereto a NEW SECTION to read
as follows:
The question being "Shall SB 161 pass as amended?"
And the roll being called:
Yeas 33, Nays 0, Excused 2, Absent 0
Yeas:
Bradford; Brown; Buhl O'Donnell; Cammack; Curd; Ewing; Frerichs; Greenfield (Brock);
Haggar (Jenna); Haverly; Heineman (Phyllis); Heinert; Holien; Hunhoff (Bernie); Jensen (Phil);
Lederman; Monroe; Novstrup (David); Olson; Otten (Ernie); Parsley; Peters; Peterson (Jim);
Rampelberg; Rusch; Soholt; Solano; Sutton; Tidemann; Tieszen; Van Gerpen; Vehle; White
Excused:
Omdahl; Rave
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 80: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to increase the selling price of a towed vehicle
that exempts the seller of the vehicle from certain vehicle dealer licensing requirements.
Was read the second time.
The question being "Shall SB 80 pass?"
And the roll being called:
Yeas 34, Nays 0, Excused 1, Absent 0
Yeas:
Bradford; Brown; Buhl O'Donnell; Cammack; Curd; Ewing; Frerichs; Greenfield (Brock);
Haggar (Jenna); Haverly; Heineman (Phyllis); Heinert; Holien; Hunhoff (Bernie); Jensen (Phil);
Lederman; Monroe; Novstrup (David); Olson; Otten (Ernie); Parsley; Peters; Peterson (Jim);
Rampelberg; Rave; Rusch; Soholt; Solano; Sutton; Tidemann; Tieszen; Van Gerpen; Vehle;
White
Excused:
Omdahl
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.
Was read the second time.
The question being "Shall SB 85 pass?"
And the roll being called:
Yeas 34, Nays 0, Excused 1, Absent 0
Yeas:
Bradford; Brown; Buhl O'Donnell; Cammack; Curd; Ewing; Frerichs; Greenfield (Brock);
Haggar (Jenna); Haverly; Heineman (Phyllis); Heinert; Holien; Hunhoff (Bernie); Jensen (Phil);
Lederman; Monroe; Novstrup (David); Olson; Otten (Ernie); Parsley; Peters; Peterson (Jim);
Rampelberg; Rave; Rusch; Soholt; Solano; Sutton; Tidemann; Tieszen; Van Gerpen; Vehle;
White
Excused:
Omdahl
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 94: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to establish a license fee for electric-powered
motorcycles.
Was read the second time.
The question being "Shall SB 94 pass?"
And the roll being called:
Yeas 34, Nays 0, Excused 1, Absent 0
Yeas:
Bradford; Brown; Buhl O'Donnell; Cammack; Curd; Ewing; Frerichs; Greenfield (Brock);
Haggar (Jenna); Haverly; Heineman (Phyllis); Heinert; Holien; Hunhoff (Bernie); Jensen (Phil);
Lederman; Monroe; Novstrup (David); Olson; Otten (Ernie); Parsley; Peters; Peterson (Jim);
Rampelberg; Rave; Rusch; Soholt; Solano; Sutton; Tidemann; Tieszen; Van Gerpen; Vehle;
White
Excused:
Omdahl
SB 111: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to repeal the provision that invalidates
absentee ballots cast by voters who died before the date of the election.
Was read the second time.
The question being "Shall SB 111 pass?"
And the roll being called:
Yeas 34, Nays 0, Excused 1, Absent 0
Yeas:
Bradford; Brown; Buhl O'Donnell; Cammack; Curd; Ewing; Frerichs; Greenfield (Brock);
Haggar (Jenna); Haverly; Heineman (Phyllis); Heinert; Holien; Hunhoff (Bernie); Jensen (Phil);
Lederman; Monroe; Novstrup (David); Olson; Otten (Ernie); Parsley; Peters; Peterson (Jim);
Rampelberg; Rave; Rusch; Soholt; Solano; Sutton; Tidemann; Tieszen; Van Gerpen; Vehle;
White
Excused:
Omdahl
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 57: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to authorize and regulate the playing of craps,
roulette, and keno within the city limits of the city of Deadwood.
Was read the second time.
The question being "Shall SB 57 pass?"
And the roll being called:
Yeas 27, Nays 7, Excused 1, Absent 0
Yeas:
Bradford; Brown; Buhl O'Donnell; Curd; Ewing; Frerichs; Greenfield (Brock); Haverly;
Heineman (Phyllis); Heinert; Holien; Hunhoff (Bernie); Jensen (Phil); Lederman; Novstrup
(David); Olson; Parsley; Peters; Peterson (Jim); Rampelberg; Rave; Soholt; Solano; Sutton;
Tidemann; Tieszen; Vehle
Nays:
Cammack; Haggar (Jenna); Monroe; Otten (Ernie); Rusch; Van Gerpen; White
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 66: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain provisions regarding the
county renaming process.
Was read the second time.
The question being "Shall SB 66 pass as amended?"
And the roll being called:
Yeas 34, Nays 0, Excused 1, Absent 0
Yeas:
Bradford; Brown; Buhl O'Donnell; Cammack; Curd; Ewing; Frerichs; Greenfield (Brock);
Haggar (Jenna); Haverly; Heineman (Phyllis); Heinert; Holien; Hunhoff (Bernie); Jensen (Phil);
Lederman; Monroe; Novstrup (David); Olson; Otten (Ernie); Parsley; Peters; Peterson (Jim);
Rampelberg; Rave; Rusch; Soholt; Solano; Sutton; Tidemann; Tieszen; Van Gerpen; Vehle;
White
Excused:
Omdahl
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 39: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to make an appropriation for costs related to
disasters in the state and to declare an emergency.
Was read the second time.
The question being "Shall SB 39 pass as amended?"
And the roll being called:
Yeas 33, Nays 0, Excused 2, Absent 0
Yeas:
Bradford; Brown; Buhl O'Donnell; Cammack; Curd; Ewing; Frerichs; Greenfield (Brock);
Haggar (Jenna); Haverly; Heineman (Phyllis); Holien; Hunhoff (Bernie); Jensen (Phil);
Lederman; Monroe; Novstrup (David); Olson; Otten (Ernie); Parsley; Peters; Peterson (Jim);
Rampelberg; Rave; Rusch; Soholt; Solano; Sutton; Tidemann; Tieszen; Van Gerpen; Vehle;
White
Excused:
Heinert; Omdahl
So the bill having received an affirmative vote of a two-thirds majority of the members-elect, the President declared the bill passed and the title was agreed to.
Sen. Rave moved that SB 100 and HB 1058, 1059, 1063, 1043, 1057, 1051, and 1013 be
deferred to Friday, February 6, the 17th legislative day.
Which motion prevailed.
The President publicly read the title to
HB 1012: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain provisions regarding child
welfare agencies.
HB 1016: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain provisions regarding
references for auditing standards used by the Department of Revenue.
HB 1017: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to repeal certain outdated and unnecessary
provisions related to the Department of Revenue.
HB 1018: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise the sales and use tax exemptions
for farm machinery.
HB 1019: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain provisions regarding exemptions from sales and use taxation of farm machinery, attachment units, and irrigation equipment used exclusively for agricultural purposes.
Sen. Jensen (Phil) moved that the Senate do now adjourn, which motion prevailed and at
3:40 p.m. the Senate adjourned.