2008 Legislative Session _ 2008
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On the printed bill, delete everything after the enacting clause and insert:
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Section 1. The Department of Education, in collaboration with the Department of Social
Services, is directed to undertake a study of the statewide systems of providing preschool in South
Dakota. The study shall include consideration of the following factors:
(1) Review data regarding the current preschool system in South Dakota;
(2) Review potential accreditation standards for preschools;
(3) Review potential standards for preschool teacher qualifications;
(4) Review potential delivery systems of a state supported preschool system;
(5) Review potential instructional support for existing preschool providers;
(6) Discuss cooperative efforts between public, private, and faith-based preschools;
(7) Discuss the potential target population of a state supported preschool system; and
(8) Discuss finance mechanisms for a state supported preschool system.
Section 2. The Governor and the Executive Board of the Legislative Research Council shall
appoint an Early Learning Commission to study preschool issues. The Governor shall appoint two
public preschool representatives, two private preschool providers, two faith-based providers, one
representative of Head Start, one representative of a tribal Head Start, one member of an advocacy
organization, two business and industry representatives, one higher education faculty member, and
one representative of a licensed child care center. The Executive Board of the Legislative Research
Council shall appoint four members of the Legislature including at least one member of each party
from both the Senate and House of Representatives.
Section 3. The Early Learning Commission shall submit a report to the Governor and the
Legislature by November 14, 2008."
Moved by: Bradford
Second by: Hills
Action: Failed by roll call vote. (7-5-3-0)
Voting Yes: Bradford, Elliott, Hills, McLaughlin, Olson (Ryan), Thompson, Heineman
Voting No: DeVries, Gilson, Hackl, Novstrup (Al), Weems
Excused: Buckingham, Van Norman, Wick
MOTION:
AMEND SB 26
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On the printed bill, delete everything after the enacting clause and insert:
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Section 1. The Executive Board of the Legislative Research Council shall appoint an interim
committee to study the education of sixth to ninth grade students in the state. The committee shall
review the processes used to educate students in these classes and to explore ways to re-engage
children of these grade ages back into the education process. The committee shall report its findings
to the 2009 Legislature by December 1, 2008."
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On the printed bill, delete everything after the enacting clause and insert:
"
Section 1. The Department of Education, in collaboration with the Department of Social
Services, is directed to undertake a study of the statewide systems of providing preschool in South
Dakota. The study shall include consideration of the following factors:
(1) Review data regarding the current preschool system in South Dakota;
(2) Review potential accreditation standards for preschools;
(3) Review potential standards for preschool teacher qualifications;
(4) Review potential delivery systems of a state supported preschool system;
(5) Review potential instructional support for existing preschool providers;
(6) Discuss cooperative efforts between public, private, and faith-based preschools;
(7) Discuss the potential target population of a state supported preschool system; and
(8) Discuss finance mechanisms for a state supported preschool system.
Section 2. The Governor and the Executive Board of the Legislative Research Council shall
appoint an Early Learning Commission to study preschool issues. The Governor shall appoint two
public preschool representatives, two private preschool providers, two faith-based providers, one
representative of Head Start, one representative of a tribal Head Start, one member of an advocacy
organization, two business and industry representatives, one higher education faculty member, and
one representative of a licensed child care center. The Executive Board of the Legislative Research
Council shall appoint four members of the Legislature including at least one member of each party
from both the Senate and House of Representatives.
Section 3. The Early Learning Commission shall submit a report to the Governor and the
Legislature by November 14, 2008."
Moved by: Hills
Second by: Thompson
Action: Failed by roll call vote. (7-6-2-0)
Voting Yes: Bradford, Elliott, Hills, McLaughlin, Thompson, Van Norman, Heineman
Voting No: DeVries, Gilson, Hackl, Novstrup (Al), Olson (Ryan), Weems
Excused: Buckingham, Wick
MOTION:
AMEND SB 26
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On the printed bill, delete everything after the enacting clause and insert:
"
Section 1. The Executive Board of the Legislative Research Council shall appoint an interim
committee to study the education of sixth to ninth grade students in the state. The committee shall
review the processes used to educate students in these classes and to explore ways to re-engage
children of these grade ages back into the education process. The committee shall report its findings
to the 2009 Legislature by December 1, 2008."
Moved by: Gilson
Second by: DeVries
Action: Failed by roll call vote. (7-6-2-0)
Voting Yes: DeVries, Gilson, Hackl, Hills, Novstrup (Al), Olson (Ryan), Weems
Voting No: Bradford, Elliott, McLaughlin, Thompson, Van Norman, Heineman
Excused: Buckingham, Wick
MOTION:
DEFER SB 26 TO THE 36TH LEGISLATIVE DAY
Moved by: Novstrup (Al)
Second by: Gilson
Action: Was not acted on.
MOTION:
SUBSTITUTE MOTION AMEND SB 26
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On the printed bill, delete everything after the enacting clause and insert:
"Section 1. The Department of Education, in collaboration with the Department of Social
Services, is directed to undertake a study of the statewide systems of providing preschool in South
Dakota. The study shall include consideration of the following factors:
(1) Review data regarding the current preschool system in South Dakota;
(2) Review potential accreditation standards for preschools;
(3) Review potential standards for preschool teacher qualifications;
(4) Review potential delivery systems of a state supported preschool system;
(5) Review potential instructional support for existing preschool providers, including home
school providers;
(6) Discuss cooperative efforts between public, private, and faith-based preschools;
(7) Discuss the potential target population of a state supported preschool system; and
(8) Discuss finance mechanisms for a state supported preschool system.
Section 2. The Governor and the Executive Board of the Legislative Research Council shall
appoint an Early Learning Commission to study preschool issues. The Governor shall appoint two
public preschool representatives, two private preschool providers, two faith-based providers, one
representative of Head Start, one representative of a tribal Head Start, one member of an advocacy
organization, two business and industry representatives, one higher education faculty member, and
one representative of a licensed child care center. The Executive Board of the Legislative Research
Council shall appoint four members of the Legislature including at least one member of each party
from both the Senate and House of Representatives.
Section 3. The Early Learning Commission shall submit a report to the Governor and the
Legislature by November 14, 2008."
Moved by: Bradford
Second by: Van Norman
Action: Failed by roll call vote. (7-8-0-0)
Voting Yes: Bradford, Elliott, Hills, McLaughlin, Thompson, Van Norman, Heineman
Voting No: Buckingham, DeVries, Gilson, Hackl, Novstrup (Al), Olson (Ryan), Weems, Wick
MOTION:
DEFER SB 26 TO THE 36TH LEGISLATIVE DAY
Moved by: Novstrup (Al)
Second by: Gilson
Action: Was not acted on.
MOTION:
SUBSTITUTE MOTION AMEND SB 26
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On the printed bill, delete everything after the enacting clause and insert:
"Section 1. The Department of Education, in collaboration with the Department of Social
Services, is directed to undertake a study of the statewide systems of providing preschool in South
Dakota. The study shall include consideration of the following factors:
(1) Review data regarding the current preschool system in South Dakota;
(2) Review potential accreditation standards for preschools;
(3) Review potential standards for preschool teacher qualifications;
(4) Review potential delivery systems of a state supported preschool system;
(5) Review potential instructional support for existing preschool providers;
(6) Discuss cooperative efforts between public, private, and faith-based preschools;
(7) Discuss the potential target population of a state supported preschool system; and
(8) Discuss finance mechanisms for a state supported preschool system.
Section 2. The Governor and the Executive Board of the Legislative Research Council shall
appoint an Early Learning Commission to study preschool issues. The Governor shall appoint two
public preschool representatives, two private preschool providers, two faith-based providers, one
representative of Head Start, one representative of a tribal Head Start, one member of an advocacy
organization, two business and industry representatives, and two representatives of a licensed child
care center. The Executive Board of the Legislative Research Council shall appoint four members
of the Legislature including at least one member of each party from both the Senate and House of
Representatives.
Section 3. The Early Learning Commission shall submit a report to the Governor and the
Legislature by November 14, 2008."
Moved by: Buckingham
Second by: McLaughlin
Action: Prevailed by roll call vote. (8-7-0-0)
Voting Yes: Bradford, Buckingham, Elliott, Hills, McLaughlin, Thompson, Van Norman,
Heineman
Voting No: DeVries, Gilson, Hackl, Novstrup (Al), Olson (Ryan), Weems, Wick
MOTION:
DO PASS SB 26 AS AMENDED
Moved by: Buckingham
Second by: McLaughlin
Action: Failed by roll call vote. (7-8-0-0)
Voting Yes: Bradford, Buckingham, Elliott, Hills, McLaughlin, Thompson, Heineman
Voting No: DeVries, Gilson, Hackl, Novstrup (Al), Olson (Ryan), Van Norman, Weems, Wick
MOTION:
DEFER SB 26 AS AMENDED TO THE 36TH LEGISLATIVE DAY
Moved by: Hackl
Second by: DeVries
Action: Prevailed by roll call vote. (10-5-0-0)
Voting Yes: Buckingham, DeVries, Gilson, Hackl, McLaughlin, Novstrup (Al), Olson (Ryan),
Van Norman, Weems, Wick
Voting No: Bradford, Elliott, Hills, Thompson, Heineman
SB 99: exempt certain school districts from the requirement to reorganize due to low
enrollment.
Presented by: Senator Kenneth Albers
Proponents: Representative Margaret Gillespie
Greg Heeren, self, West Akron
Lance Nielsen, self, West Akron
Derek Briggs, self, West Akron (Handout #3,4,&5)
Ron Flynn, self, Akron, Iowa (Handout #6 & 7)
Cindy Waterman, self, Hawarden (Handout #8)
Larry Nelson, Greater Hoyt School District
Larry Nelson, Greater Scott School District 61-5 (Handout #9)
Opponents: Rick Melmer, Department of Education
Jerry Joachim, self, Alcester (Handout #10 & 11)
Keith Anderson, self, Alcester
MOTION:
DEFER SB 99 TO THE 36TH LEGISLATIVE DAY
Moved by: McLaughlin
Second by: Gilson
Action: Was not acted on.
MOTION:
SUBSTITUTE MOTION DO PASS SB 99
Moved by: Van Norman
Second by: Elliott
Action: Prevailed by roll call vote. (8-7-0-0)
Voting Yes: Bradford, DeVries, Elliott, Hackl, Hills, Novstrup (Al), Thompson, Van Norman
Voting No: Buckingham, Gilson, McLaughlin, Olson (Ryan), Weems, Wick, Heineman
SB 181: create the South Dakota secondary teachers tuition reimbursement and loan
forgiveness program and to make an appropriation therefor.
Presented by: Representative Paul Nelson
Proponents: John Pedersen, School Administrator of South Dakota
Sandra Waltman, SD Education Association
Opponents: Melody Schopp, Department of Education (Handout #12)
MOTION:
REFER SB 181 TO APPROPRIATIONS WITH A DO PASS RECOMMENATION.
Moved by: Hills
Second by: Hackl
Action: Was not acted on.
MOTION:
SUBSTITUTE MOTION DEFER SB 181 TO THE 36TH LEGISLATIVE DAY
Moved by: Novstrup (Al)
Second by: Weems
Action: Prevailed by roll call vote. (10-5-0-0)
Voting Yes: Bradford, Buckingham, Gilson, McLaughlin, Novstrup (Al), Olson (Ryan),
Thompson, Weems, Wick, Heineman
Voting No: DeVries, Elliott, Hackl, Hills, Van Norman
SB 201: revise certain eligibility requirements for the South Dakota opportunity
scholarship.
Presented by: Dale Bertsch, Governor's Office
Proponents: Paul Turman, Board of Regents
Information: Senator Jerry Apa
MOTION:
AMEND SB 201
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On page 1, line 14, of the Senate Appropriations Committee engrossed bill, after "
after
" insert
"
, and any eligible student who graduated from high school in 2007, and who also maintained a 4.0
grade point average on a 4.0 scale during the student's first semester of postsecondary education in
the fall of 2008.
".
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On page 1, line 8, of the Senate Appropriations Committee engrossed bill, delete "
24
23
" and
insert "24".
On page 1, line 12, delete everything after "
enrollment
" .
On page 1, delete line 13.
On page 1, line 14, delete everything before ";" .
Moved by: DeVries
Second by: Gilson
Action: Prevailed by roll call vote. (10-5-0-0)
Voting Yes: Buckingham, DeVries, Gilson, Hackl, McLaughlin, Novstrup (Al), Olson (Ryan),
Thompson, Wick, Heineman
Voting No: Bradford, Elliott, Hills, Van Norman, Weems
MOTION:
AMEND SB 201
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On page 1, line 11, of the Senate Appropriations Committee engrossed bill, remove the
overstrikes from everything after "before the" .
On page 1, line 12, delete everything before "
.
" .
On page 3, line 22, delete everything after "Complete" and insert "fifteen credit hours of
instruction per semester".
On page 3, delete line 23.
On page 3, delete line 24, and insert ". The student shall enroll in and complete at least fifteen".
On page 4, line 1, delete everything after "." .
On page 4, delete lines 2 and 3.
On page 4, line 4, delete everything before "If" .
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On the Senate Appropriations Committee engrossed bill, delete all amendments, thus restoring
the bill to the printed version.
Moved by: Van Norman
Second by: Bradford
Action: Failed by roll call vote. (4-11-0-0)
Voting Yes: Bradford, Elliott, Hills, Van Norman
Voting No: Buckingham, DeVries, Gilson, Hackl, McLaughlin, Novstrup (Al), Olson (Ryan),
Thompson, Weems, Wick, Heineman
MOTION:
AMEND SB 201
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On page 1, line 11, of the Senate Appropriations Committee engrossed bill, remove the
overstrikes from everything after "before the" .
On page 1, line 12, delete everything before "
.
" .
On page 3, line 22, delete everything after "Complete" and insert "fifteen credit hours of
instruction per semester".
On page 3, delete line 23.
On page 3, delete line 24, and insert ". The student shall enroll in and complete at least fifteen".
On page 4, line 1, delete everything after "." .
On page 4, delete lines 2 and 3.
On page 4, line 4, delete everything before "If" .
Moved by: Weems
Second by: Wick
Action: Prevailed by roll call vote. (9-6-0-0)
Voting Yes: Buckingham, Gilson, Hackl, McLaughlin, Novstrup (Al), Olson (Ryan), Weems,
Wick, Heineman
Voting No: Bradford, DeVries, Elliott, Hills, Thompson, Van Norman
MOTION:
DO PASS SB 201 AS AMENDED
Moved by: Gilson
Second by: Weems
Action: Prevailed by roll call vote. (10-5-0-0)
Voting Yes: Buckingham, Gilson, Hackl, McLaughlin, Novstrup (Al), Olson (Ryan), Thompson,
Weems, Wick, Heineman
Voting No: Bradford, DeVries, Elliott, Hills, Van Norman
SB 27: repeal the state requirement for inspection of school food service programs.
THE CHAIR DEFERRED SB 27 UNTIL FEBRUARY 22, 2008
MOTION:
ADJOURN
Moved by: Weems
Second by: Gilson
Action: Prevailed by voice vote.
Jeanette Black
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Committee SecretaryPhyllis M. Heineman, Chair
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