91
st Legislative Session _ 2016
Committee: House Agriculture and Natural Resources
Tuesday, February 16, 2016
P - Present
E - Excused
A - Absent
Roll Call
P Brunner
P Craig
P Feickert
P Harrison
P Marty
P Otten (Herman)
P Peterson (Kent)
P Schaefer
P Schoenfish
P Schrempp
P Werner
P Klumb, Vice-Chair
P Qualm, Chair
OTHERS PRESENT: See Original Minutes
The meeting was called to order by Rep. Qualm.
MOTION: TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 11, 2016
Moved by: Schrempp
Second by: Peterson (Kent)
Action: Prevailed by voice vote.
THE CHAIR DEFERRED HB 1223 UNTIL FEBRUARY17, 2013
HB 1206: authorize the use of handguns in the hunting of game birds.
Presented by: Representative Werner
Proponents: Harry Christensen, Self
Dick Tieszen, Self
Opponents: Tony Leif, Department of Game, Fish and Parks (Handouts: #1,#2)
MOTION: AMEND HB 1206
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On page 1, line 7, of the printed bill, delete everything after "may" and insert "only be used by
a person who is at least eighteen years of age in the hunting of".
Moved by: Harrison
Second by: Schaefer
Action: Prevailed by voice vote.
MOTION: DO PASS HB 1206 AS AMENDED
Moved by: Klumb
Second by: Otten (Herman)
Action: Prevailed by roll call vote. (10-3-0-0)
Voting Yes: Brunner, Craig, Harrison, Marty, Otten (Herman), Schaefer, Schoenfish, Werner,
Klumb, Qualm
Voting No: Feickert, Peterson (Kent), Schrempp
HB 1180: limit the terms of certain conservation easements.
Presented by: Representative McCleerey (Handouts: #1,#2)
Proponents: Representative Bolin
David Sigestnd, self
Jeremiah Murphy, SD Stockgrowers' Association
Senator Olson
Opponents: Bill Nevin, Department of Transportation
Dennis Larson, self
Larry Wagner, self
Jim Headly, self
Jim Faulstich, self
Eric Lindstrom, Ducks Unlimited (Handouts: #1,#2)
George Van Del, Pierre, Self
Steve Sanford, North American Prarie Land Trust
Tom Barnett, State Bar of South Dakota
Paul Lepisto, South Dakota Division Izaak Walton League of America
Angela Ehlers, SD Assn of Conservation Districts
Brenda Forman, South Dakota Cattlemen's Association
MOTION: AMEND HB 1180
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On page 1, after line 12 of the printed bill, insert:
" Section 2. That the code be amended by adding a NEW SECTION to read:
Before any agricultural land may be purchased by a nonprofit organization for the purpose of
conserving natural areas and habitats for natural plant and wildlife, the Governor shall approve the
proposed acquisition. A nonprofit organization that desires to purchase agricultural land for the
purpose of conserving natural areas and habitats for natural plant and wildlife shall first submit a
proposed acquisition plan to the secretary of the Department of Game, Fish and Parks who shall
convene an advisory committee consisting of the secretary of the Department of Game, Fish and
Parks, the secretary of the Department of Agriculture, the state forester, the president of the South
Dakota Farmers Union, the president of the South Dakota Farm Bureau, the president of the South
Dakota Stock Growers Association, the president of the South Dakota Cattlemen's Association, and
the chair of the county commission of any county affected by the acquisition. The advisory
committee shall hold a public hearing with the board of county commissioners concerning the
proposed acquisition plan and shall make recommendations to the Governor within forty-five days
after receipt of the proposed acquisition plan. The Governor shall approve or disapprove any
proposed acquisition plan, or any part thereof, within thirty days after receipt of the
recommendations from the advisory committee.".
Moved by: Werner
Second by: Klumb
Action: Failed by voice vote.
MOTION: DEFER HB 1180 TO THE 41
ST LEGISLATIVE DAY
Moved by: Harrison
Second by: Craig
Action: Was not acted on.
MOTION: SUBSTITUTE MOTION DO PASS HB 1180
Moved by: Brunner
Second by: Marty
Action: Prevailed by roll call vote. (7-6-0-0)
Voting Yes: Brunner, Craig, Marty, Schaefer, Schrempp, Klumb, Qualm
Voting No: Feickert, Harrison, Otten (Herman), Peterson (Kent), Schoenfish, Werner
MOTION: ADJOURN
Moved by: Klumb
Second by: Brunner
Action: Prevailed by voice vote.
Mary Kirk
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Committee Secretary
Lee Qualm, Chair
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