Committee: Senate Transportation
Wednesday, February 08, 2017
P - Present
E - Excused
A - Absent
Roll Call
P Bolin
P Curd
P Russell
P Solano
P Frerichs
P Stalzer, Vice-Chair
P Otten (Ernie), Chair
OTHERS PRESENT: See Original Minutes
The meeting was called to order by Chair, Senator Otten.
MOTION: TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7TH.
Moved by: Solano
Second by: Frerichs
Action: Prevailed by voice vote.
SB 170: revise certain provisions regarding the maximum width restriction for farm
implements operated on a public highway
Presented by: Senator Klumb
Opponents: John Broers, Department of Public Safety (Handouts: #1)
Myron Rau, South Dakota Trucking Association
Bill Nevin, Department of Transportation
Dani Hanson, Department of Agriculture
Richard Howard, SD Association of Towns and Townships
Brenda Forman, South Dakota Association of Cooperatives
MOTION: AMEND SB 170
Notwithstanding the provisions of §§ 32-22-3 and 32-22-3.2, any self-propelled farm machinery
exceeding one hundred two inches but less than two hundred sixteen inches may operate on the state
trunk highway system between one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise if the
equipment has flashing or rotating white or amber warning lights placed at each side of the
equipment's widest extremity. The warning lights shall be clearly visible to motorists approaching
from front and rear. This section does not apply to the interstate highway system."
Moved by: Solano
Second by: Frerichs
Action: Prevailed by voice vote.
MOTION: DO PASS SB 170 AS AMENDED
Moved by: Frerichs
Second by: Russell
Action: Failed by roll call vote. (1-5-1-0)
Voting Yes: Frerichs
Voting No: Bolin, Curd, Russell, Solano, Otten (Ernie)
Excused: Stalzer
MOTION: DEFER SB 170 TO THE 41
ST LEGISLATIVE DAY
Moved by: Solano
Second by: Bolin
Action: Prevailed by roll call vote. (5-1-1-0)
Voting Yes: Bolin, Curd, Russell, Solano, Otten (Ernie)
Voting No: Frerichs
Excused: Stalzer
HB 1027: allow two-wheeled off-road vehicles that meet certain requirements to be
registered and licensed.
Presented by: Monica Weischedel, Department of Revenue
Proponents: Myron Rau, South Dakota Auto Dealers Association
MOTION: DO PASS HB 1027
Moved by: Russell
Second by: Frerichs
Action: Prevailed by roll call vote. (6-0-1-0)
Voting Yes: Bolin, Curd, Russell, Solano, Frerichs, Otten (Ernie)
Excused: Stalzer
MOTION: PLACE HB 1027 ON CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved by: Solano
Second by: Bolin
Action: Prevailed by voice vote.
HB 1029: update references to certain federal motor carrier regulations.
Presented by: John Broers, Department of Public Safety
Proponents: Bill Nevin, Department of Transportation
Dawna Leitzke, South Dakota Petroleum and Propane Marketers Association
Myron Rau, South Dakota Trucking Association
MOTION: DO PASS HB 1029
Moved by: Bolin
Second by: Curd
Action: Prevailed by roll call vote. (4-2-1-0)
Voting Yes: Bolin, Curd, Solano, Otten (Ernie)
Voting No: Russell, Frerichs
Excused: Stalzer
HB 1030: implement certain vehicle size and weight provisions required by federal law.
Presented by: John Broers, Department of Public Safety
Proponents: Bill Nevin, Department of Transportation
Myron Rau, South Dakota Trucking Association
MOTION: DO PASS HB 1030
Moved by: Frerichs
Second by: Curd
Action: Prevailed by roll call vote. (7-0-0-0)
Voting Yes: Bolin, Curd, Russell, Solano, Frerichs, Stalzer, Otten (Ernie)
MOTION: PLACE HB 1030 ON CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved by: Solano
Second by: Frerichs
Action: Prevailed by voice vote.
MOTION: ADJOURN
Moved by: Russell
Second by: Frerichs
Action: Prevailed by voice vote.
Lois Henry
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Committee Secretary
Ernie Otten, Chair
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