92^nd Legislative Session _ 2017

Committee: Senate Commerce and Energy

                                            P - Present
                                            E - Excused
                                            A - Absent

Roll Call
P    Kennedy
P    Kolbeck
P    Netherton
P    Novstrup
P    Tapio
P    Nelson, Vice-Chair
P    Jensen (Phil), Chair

OTHERS PRESENT: See Original Minutes

The meeting was called to order by Phil Jensen, Chair.

MOTION:    TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2017

Moved by:    Netherton
Second by:    Kolbeck
Action:    Prevailed by voice vote.

    SB 104: protect certain easement holders and rural customers from shutoffs by certain energy companies.

        THE CHAIR DEFERRED SB 104 UNTIL FEBRUARY 16, 2017

    SB 75: revise certain provisions regarding the purchase from a municipality of malt beverages by certain alcoholic beverage licensees.

Presented by:    Senator Rusch
Proponents:    John "Jack" Powell, Vermillion, self
        John Prescott, Vermillion, self (Handouts: #1)

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Opponents:    Rod Bradley, Sturgis, self
        Matt Krogman, SD Licensed Beverage Dealers and Gaming Association

MOTION:    DO PASS SB 75

Moved by:    Kennedy
Second by:    Kolbeck
Action:    Prevailed by roll call vote. (5-2-0-0)

Voting Yes:    Kennedy, Kolbeck, Novstrup, Tapio, Jensen (Phil)

Voting No:    Netherton, Nelson

    SB 81: prohibit the manufacture, sale, or possession of alcohol in a powdered, condensed, or other concentrated form under most circumstances.

Presented by:    Senator Kolbeck (Handouts: #2)
Proponents:    Jeromy Pankratz, Office of the Attorney General
        Dale Bartscher, Family Heritage Alliance Action
        Matt Krogman, SD Licensed Beverage Dealers and Gaming Association
        Joyce Glynn, White River, self
        Robert Riter, South Dakota Beer Distributers Association
        Cindy Flakoll, Concerned Women For America Legislative Action Committee
        Jeremiah Murphy, Republic National Distributing Company

MOTION:    DO PASS SB 81

Moved by:    Kennedy
Second by:    Nelson
Action:    Prevailed by roll call vote. (7-0-0-0)

Voting Yes:    Kennedy, Kolbeck, Netherton, Novstrup, Tapio, Nelson, Jensen (Phil)

MOTION:    PLACE SB 81 ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Moved by:    Tapio
Second by:    Netherton
Action:    Failed by voice vote.

    SB 128: provide an exception for alcohol manufacturer and wholesaler licensees to participate in certain charitable retail events.

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Presented by:    Senator Novstrup
Proponents:    Jason Evans, Department of Revenue
        Matt Krogman, SD Licensed Beverage Dealers and Gaming Association
        Shawn Lyons, South Dakota Retailers Association
        Robert Riter, South Dakota Beer Distributers Association
Others:    Jeremiah Murphy, Republic National Distributing Company

MOTION:    AMEND SB 128

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    On page 1, line 5, of the printed bill, delete "or wholesaler".

Moved by:    Kennedy
Second by:    Netherton
Action:    Prevailed by voice vote.

MOTION:    AMEND SB 128

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    On page 1, line 6, of the printed bill, delete "a charitable organization" and insert "one of the following types of organizations".

    On page 1, line 7, before "." insert ":

            (1)    A civic organization;

            (2)    A charitable organization;

            (3)    An educational organization;

            (4)    A fraternal organization; or

            (5)    A veterans organization".

    On page 1, after line 7, insert:

"    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.".

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Moved by:    Novstrup
Second by:    Nelson
Action:    Withdrawn.

MOTION:    DO PASS SB 128 AS AMENDED

Moved by:    Netherton
Second by:    Nelson
Action:    Was not acted on.

MOTION:    AMEND SB 128

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    On page 1, line 6, of the printed bill, delete "a charitable organization" and insert "one of the following types of organizations".

    On page 1, line 7, before "." insert ":

            (1)    A civic organization;

            (2)    A charitable organization;

            (3)    An educational organization;

            (4)    A fraternal organization; or

            (5)    A veterans organization".

Moved by:    Novstrup
Second by:    Kennedy
Action:    Prevailed by voice vote.

THE MOTION TO DO PASS SB 128 AS AMENDED

Moved by:    Netherton
Second by:    Nelson
Action:    PREVAILED BY ROLL CALL VOTE. (7-0-0-0)

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Voting Yes:    Kennedy, Kolbeck, Netherton, Novstrup, Tapio, Nelson, Jensen (Phil)

MOTION:    AMEND SB 128

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    On page 1, line 1, of the printed bill, delete "and".

    On page 1, line 2, delete "wholesaler".

Moved by:    Netherton
Second by:    Kennedy
Action:    Prevailed by voice vote.

    SB 122: provide for certain alcoholic beverage licensees to allow consumption of distilled spirits under certain circumstances.

Presented by:    Senator Maher
Proponents:    Larry Nelson, Hy-Vee Inc. (Handouts: #3)
Opponents:    Matt Krogman, SD Licensed Beverage Dealers and Gaming Association
        Shawn Lyons, South Dakota Retailers Association
        Jason Evans, Department of Revenue

MOTION:    AMEND SB 122

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    On page 1 of the printed bill, delete lines 14 and 15.

    On page 2, delete lines 1 to 5, inclusive.

Moved by:    Netherton
Second by:    Nelson
Action:    Prevailed by voice vote.

MOTION:    DEFER SB 122 TO THE 41^ST LEGISLATIVE DAY

Moved by:    Netherton
Second by:    Novstrup
Action:    Prevailed by roll call vote. (5-2-0-0)

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Voting Yes:    Kennedy, Kolbeck, Netherton, Novstrup, Tapio

Voting No:    Nelson, Jensen (Phil)

MOTION:    ADJOURN

Moved by:    Kolbeck
Second by:    Tapio
Action:    Prevailed by voice vote.

Glenda Woodburn

Committee Secretary

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