Senate Journal 2/27/2015 01:00 PM

Also MR. PRESIDENT:

The Committee on Transportation respectfully reports that it has had under consideration HB 1030 and 1124 and returns the same with the recommendation that said bills do pass.

Also MR. PRESIDENT:

The Committee on Transportation respectfully reports that it has had under consideration HB 1031 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 Transportation respectfully reports that it has had under consideration the nomination of Darin Bergquist of Hughes County, Pierre, South Dakota, to the position of Secretary of the Department of Transportation and returns the same with the recommendation that the Senate advise and consent to the confirmation of said reappointment.

Also MR. PRESIDENT:

The Committee on State Affairs respectfully reports that it has had under consideration HB 1177 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 1064 and 1144 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 State Affairs respectfully reports that it has had under consideration the nomination of Tom Jones of Turner County, Viborg, South Dakota, to the Board of Economic Development and returns the same with the recommendation that the Senate advise and consent to the confirmation of said appointment.

Also MR. PRESIDENT:

The Committee on State Affairs respectfully reports that it has had under consideration the nomination of Steve Emery of Hughes County, Pierre, South Dakota, to the position of Secretary of the Department of Tribal Affairs and returns the same with the recommendation that the Senate advise and consent to the confirmation of said appointment.

Also MR. PRESIDENT:

The Committee on State Affairs respectfully reports that it has had under consideration the nomination of James Hagen of Hughes County, Pierre, South Dakota, to the position of Secretary of the Department of Tourism and returns the same with the recommendation that the Senate advise and consent to the confirmation of said reappointment, and that said reappointment be placed on the consent calendar.

SCR 6: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION, to direct the Department of Education to ensure South Dakota students are well-versed in civics and government.

Was read the second time.

Sen. Soholt moved that SCR 6 as found on page 392 of the Senate Journal be adopted.

The question being on Sen. Soholt's motion that SCR 6 be adopted.

And the roll being called:

Yeas 32, Nays 0, Excused 3, Absent 0

Yeas:
Bradford; Brown; Buhl O'Donnell; Cammack; Curd; Ewing; Greenfield (Brock); Haggar (Jenna); Haverly; Heinert; Holien; Hunhoff (Bernie); Jensen (Phil); Lederman; Monroe; Olson; Omdahl; Otten (Ernie); Parsley; Peters; Peterson (Jim); Rampelberg; Rave; Rusch; Soholt; Solano; Sutton; Tidemann; Tieszen; Van Gerpen; Vehle; White

Excused:
Frerichs; Heineman (Phyllis); Novstrup (David)

So the motion having received an affirmative vote of a majority of the members-elect, the President declared the motion carried and SCR 6 was adopted.

HCR 1007: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION, opposing the EPA's guidelines to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from existing fossil fuel-fired power plants in a manner that will cause economic harm.

Was read the second time.

Sen. Rampelberg moved that the Senate do concur in HCR 1007 as found on page 492 of the House Journal.

The question being on Sen. Rampelberg's motion that HCR 1007 be concurred in.

And the roll being called:

Yeas 32, Nays 0, Excused 3, Absent 0

Excused:
Frerichs; Heineman (Phyllis); Novstrup (David)

So the motion having received an affirmative vote of a majority of the members-elect, the President declared the motion carried and HCR 1007 was concurred in.

Sen. Rave moved that HCR 1008 be deferred to Tuesday, March 3, the 30^th legislative day.

Which motion prevailed.

HCR 1009: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION, Designating 2015 as the "Year of Remembrance for the Centennial Since the Commencement of the Armenian Genocide of 1915-1923" in South Dakota and urging Congress and the President of the United States to formally and consistently recognize and reaffirm the historical truth that the atrocities committed against the Armenian, Greek, and other Christians living in their historical homelands in Anatolia constituted genocide and to work towards equitable, stable, and durable Armenian-Turkish relations and a fair, just, and comprehensive international resolution of this crime against humanity.

Was read the first time, the President waived the referral to committee, and placed HCR 1009 on the calendar of Tuesday, March 3, the 30^th legislative day.

The Senate proceeded to the consideration of the executive reappointment of Melody Schopp of Perkins County, Meadow, South Dakota, to the position of Secretary of Education.

The question being "Does the Senate advise and consent to the executive reappointment of Melody Schopp pursuant to the executive message as found on page 430 of the Senate Journal?"

And the roll being called:

Yeas 31, Nays 1, Excused 3, Absent 0

Yeas:
Bradford; Brown; Buhl O'Donnell; Cammack; Curd; Ewing; Greenfield (Brock); Haggar (Jenna); Haverly; Heinert; Holien; Hunhoff (Bernie); Lederman; Monroe; Olson; Omdahl; Otten (Ernie); Parsley; Peters; Peterson (Jim); Rampelberg; Rave; Rusch; Soholt; Solano; Sutton; Tidemann; Tieszen; Van Gerpen; Vehle; White

Nays:
Jensen (Phil)

Excused:
Frerichs; Heineman (Phyllis); Novstrup (David)

So the question having received an affirmative vote of a majority of the members-elect, the President declared the reappointment confirmed.

The Senate proceeded to the consideration of the executive reappointment of Krista Heeren-Graber to the S.D. Interstate Compact for Adult Offender Supervision.

The question being "Does the Senate advise and consent to the executive reappointment of Krista Heeren-Graber pursuant to the executive message as found on page 402 of the Senate Journal?"

And the roll being called:

Yeas 32, Nays 0, Excused 3, Absent 0

Excused:
Frerichs; Heineman (Phyllis); Novstrup (David)

So the question having received an affirmative vote of a majority of the members-elect, the President declared the reappointment confirmed.

The Senate proceeded to the consideration of the executive appointment of Myron L. Rau to the S.D. Board of Pardons and Paroles.

The question being "Does the Senate advise and consent to the executive appointment of Myron L. Rau pursuant to the executive message as found on page 402 of the Senate Journal?"

And the roll being called:

Yeas 32, Nays 0, Excused 3, Absent 0

Excused:
Frerichs; Heineman (Phyllis); Novstrup (David)

So the question having received an affirmative vote of a majority of the members-elect, the President declared the appointment confirmed.

HB 1122: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to authorize township boards to designate certain roads as no maintenance roads.

Was read the second time.

The question being "Shall HB 1122 pass as amended?"

And the roll being called:

Yeas 32, Nays 0, Excused 3, Absent 0

Excused:
Frerichs; Heineman (Phyllis); Novstrup (David)

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 1097: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to provide for a reduced minimum fall enrollment for certain school districts.

Was read the second time.

The question being "Shall HB 1097 pass?"

And the roll being called:

Yeas 32, Nays 0, Excused 3, Absent 0

Excused:
Frerichs; Heineman (Phyllis); Novstrup (David)

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 1100: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to clarify how a vacancy on a school board is filled.

Was read the second time.

The question being "Shall HB 1100 pass?"

And the roll being called:

Yeas 32, Nays 0, Excused 3, Absent 0

Excused:
Frerichs; Heineman (Phyllis); Novstrup (David)

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 1137: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to exclude the passing time between classes in the number of hours required in the school term for secondary students.

Was read the second time.

The question being "Shall HB 1137 pass?"

And the roll being called:

Yeas 32, Nays 0, Excused 3, Absent 0

Excused:
Frerichs; Heineman (Phyllis); Novstrup (David)

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.

Sen. Rave moved that HB 1072, 1073, 1128, 1134, 1013, 1080, 1058, 1059, and 1145 be deferred to Tuesday, March 3, the 30^th legislative day.

Which motion prevailed.

The President publicly read the title to

SB 8: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to exempt certain transactions entered into by the State Investment Council and Division of Investment from certain procurement requirements.

SB 9: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain provisions regarding the transfer of funds administered by the state investment officer.

SB 10: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain provisions concerning the classes of investments used for state funds.

SB 29: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to establish provisions for auxiliary members to serve on the Board of Pardons and Paroles.

SB 38: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain provisions concerning the state communications system and the South Dakota law enforcement telecommunications system.

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.

SB 75: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise the effective period of the travel permit for certain livestock used for rodeo purposes and to declare an emergency.

SB 76: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to extend the length of time a local livestock ownership inspection certificate is valid for transportation.

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.

SB 90: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to require school districts to provide veterans a preference in employment.

SB 93: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to impose a gross receipts tax on the rental of certain motorcycles in lieu of the excise tax on motor vehicles.

HB 1005: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to repeal the foundation program fund and references thereto.

HB 1066: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to clarify that the required notice requirements related to continuing contracts do not apply to employees of postsecondary technical institutes.

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.

HB 1217: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain provisions regarding the James River Water Development District.

And signed the same in the presence of the Senate.

Sen. Greenfield (Brock) moved that the Senate do now adjourn, which motion prevailed and at 1:44 p.m. the Senate adjourned.

Kay Johnson, Secretary