91^st Legislative Session _ 2016

Committee: House Agriculture and Natural Resources

                                            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

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        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

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        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

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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

Committee Secretary

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