House of Representatives Journal 1/22/2018 02:00 PM

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

NINETY-THIRD SESSION

NINTH DAY

STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
House of Representatives, Pierre
Monday, January 22, 2018

The House convened at 2:00 p.m., pursuant to adjournment, the Speaker presiding.

The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Rev. Josh Baumann, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by House pages Samantha Gortmaker and Katie Tieman.

Roll Call: All members present except Reps. Bordeaux, Gosch, Jensen (Kevin), McPherson, Soli, Stevens, and Tulson who were excused.

APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL

MR. SPEAKER:

The Committee on Legislative Procedure respectfully reports that the Chief Clerk of the House has had under consideration the House Journal of the eighth day.

All errors, typographical or otherwise, are duly marked in the temporary journal for correction.

And we hereby move the adoption of the report.

Respectfully submitted,

G. Mark Mickelson, Chair

Which motion prevailed.

The oath of office was administered by Speaker Mickelson to the following named pages:

Jessica Benson, Samantha Gortmaker, Morgan Graham, Wyatt Jorgensen, Lane Carter, Parker Rieffenberger, Matthew Rounds, Ashlyn Simons, Mark Smith, Katie Tieman, Eda Uzunlar, Leah Waid, and Grace Wolff.

Which was subscribed to and placed on file in the office of the Secretary of State.

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

MR. SPEAKER:

The Committee on State Affairs respectfully reports that it has had under consideration

HB 1100 and 1103 and returns the same with the recommendation that said bills do pass.

Also MR. SPEAKER:

The Committee on State Affairs respectfully reports that it has had under consideration

HB 1102 and returns the same with the recommendation that said bill be amended as follows:

1102oa

On page 2, line 2, of the printed bill, after the first "seal" insert "that is greater than one-half inch in diameter and used for an official purpose or a for-profit commercial use".

On page 2, line 3, after "." insert "These requirements do not infringe upon or limit any artistic or satirical use of the seal.".

And that as so amended said bill do pass.

Respectfully submitted,
Larry Rhoden, Chair

Also MR. SPEAKER:

The Committee on Commerce and Energy respectfully reports that it has had under consideration HB 1031, 1032, 1086, and 1087 and returns the same with the recommendation that said bills do pass and be placed on the consent calendar.

Respectfully submitted,
Tim Rounds, Chair

MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE

MR. SPEAKER:

I have the honor to transmit herewith SB 13, 23, 32, and 73 which have passed the Senate and your favorable consideration is respectfully requested.

Respectfully,
Kay Johnson, Secretary

MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS

HCR 1001: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION, Calling for statewide recognition of the brain drain currently taking place in South Dakota and urging state and local officials to take action to attract new residents to the state after they graduate.

Was read the second time.

Rep. Qualm moved that HCR 1001 be referred to the Committee on Education.

Which motion prevailed.

HCR 1002: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION, Recognizing the great need and offering support for additional mental health services in western South Dakota.

Was read the second time.

Rep. Johns moved that HCR 1002 as found on page 110 of the House Journal be adopted.

The question being on Rep. Johns' motion that HCR 1002 be adopted.

And the roll being called:

Yeas 62, Nays 1, Excused 7, Absent 0

Yeas:
Ahlers; Anderson; Bartels; Barthel; Bartling; Beal; Brunner; Campbell; Carson; Chase; Clark; Conzet; Dennert; Diedrich; DiSanto; Duvall; Frye-Mueller; Glanzer; Goodwin; Greenfield (Lana); Haugaard; Hawley; Heinemann; Holmes; Hunhoff; Jamison; Johns; Johnson; Kaiser; Karr; Kettwig; Lake; Latterell; Lesmeister; Livermont; Lust; Marty; May; McCleerey; Mills; Otten (Herman); Peterson (Kent); Peterson (Sue); Pischke; Qualm; Rasmussen; Reed; Rhoden; Ring; Rounds; Rozum; Schaefer; Schoenfish; Smith; Steinhauer; Turbiville; Wiese; Willadsen; Wismer; York; Zikmund; Speaker Mickelson

Nays:
Howard

Excused:
Bordeaux; Gosch; Jensen (Kevin); McPherson; Soli; Stevens; Tulson

So the motion having received an affirmative vote of a majority of the members-elect, the Speaker declared the motion carried and HCR 1002 was adopted.

CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

Rep. Qualm moved that the reports of the Standing Committees on

Education on HB 1016 as found on page 104 of the House Journal; also

State Affairs on HB 1050 as found on page 105 of the House Journal; also

Commerce and Energy on HB 1024 as found on page 106 of the House Journal be adopted.

Which motion prevailed.

CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS OF SELECT COMMITTEES

Rep. Qualm moved that the report of the House Select Committee relative to the house rules for the Ninety-third Legislative Session as found on page 107 of the House Journal be adopted.

The question being on Rep. Qualm's motion that the report of the House Select Committee relative to the house rules for the Ninety-third Legislative Session as found on page 107 of the House Journal be adopted.

And the roll being called:

Yeas 60, Nays 3, Excused 7, Absent 0

Yeas:
Ahlers; Anderson; Bartels; Barthel; Bartling; Beal; Brunner; Campbell; Carson; Chase; Clark; Conzet; Dennert; Diedrich; DiSanto; Duvall; Frye-Mueller; Glanzer; Goodwin; Greenfield (Lana); Haugaard; Hawley; Heinemann; Holmes; Howard; Hunhoff; Jamison; Johns; Johnson; Kettwig; Lake; Lesmeister; Livermont; Lust; Marty; May; McCleerey; Mills; Otten (Herman); Peterson (Kent); Peterson (Sue); Pischke; Qualm; Rasmussen; Reed; Rhoden; Ring; Rounds; Rozum; Schaefer; Schoenfish; Smith; Steinhauer; Turbiville; Wiese; Willadsen; Wismer; York; Zikmund; Speaker Mickelson

Nays:
Kaiser; Karr; Latterell

Excused:
Bordeaux; Gosch; Jensen (Kevin); McPherson; Soli; Stevens; Tulson

So the motion having received an affirmative vote of a majority of the members-elect, the Speaker declared the motion carried.

FIRST READING OF HOUSE BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS

HB 1113 Introduced by: Representatives Duvall, Bartling, Campbell, Chase, Clark, Glanzer, Goodwin, Livermont, Marty, Mills, and Rhoden and Senators Monroe, Bolin, Cammack, Ewing, Frerichs, Heinert, Otten (Ernie), and Wiik

FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain provisions regarding the vehicles required to stop at a state weighing station.

Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation.

HB 1114 Introduced by: Representatives Steinhauer, Clark, Conzet, Glanzer, Heinemann, Holmes, Jamison, Johns, Kettwig, Marty, Otten (Herman), Reed, Rhoden, Stevens, Willadsen, Wismer, York, and Zikmund and Senators Peters, Frerichs, Jensen (Phil), and Stalzer

FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to establish certain requirements for students enrolling in resident school districts or assigned schools after participating in open enrollment.

Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.

HB 1115 Introduced by: Representatives Duvall, Bartling, Brunner, Chase, Gosch, Hawley, Hunhoff, Lake, McCleerey, Mickelson, Peterson (Kent), Qualm, Reed, Rhoden, Schaefer, and Wismer and Senators Ewing, Cammack, Cronin, Frerichs, Heinert, Klumb, Monroe, Otten (Ernie), and Tidemann

FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain provisions regarding crop liens.

Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

HB 1116 Introduced by: Representatives Zikmund, Barthel, Beal, Brunner, Campbell, Carson, Clark, DiSanto, Gosch, Jensen (Kevin), Johnson, Karr, Lake, Lesmeister, Marty, May, Mickelson, Otten (Herman), Peterson (Sue), Pischke, Qualm, Smith, Steinhauer, and Tulson and Senators Kolbeck, Bolin, Cammack, Frerichs, Haverly, Jensen (Phil), Killer, Nelson, Netherton, Partridge, Soholt, and Wiik

FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain provisions regarding special interest motor vehicle license plates.

Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation.

HB 1117 Introduced by: Representatives Zikmund, Barthel, Beal, Brunner, Campbell, Carson, Clark, DiSanto, Duvall, Gosch, Jensen (Kevin), Johnson, Karr, Lake, Lesmeister, Marty, May, Mickelson, Otten (Herman), Peterson (Sue), Pischke, Qualm, Smith, Steinhauer, and Tulson and Senators Kolbeck, Bolin, Cammack, Frerichs, Haverly, Jensen (Phil), Killer, Nelson, Netherton, Partridge, and Wiik

FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain provisions regarding the licensing of historical motor vehicles.

Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation.

HB 1118 Introduced by: Representatives Zikmund, Ahlers, Barthel, Bartling, Beal, Brunner, Campbell, Clark, DiSanto, Gosch, Hawley, Holmes, Jamison, Jensen (Kevin), Johnson, Kettwig, Lesmeister, McCleerey, Mickelson, Otten (Herman), Peterson (Sue), Pischke, Rasmussen, Schoenfish, Smith, Steinhauer, Tulson, and Willadsen and Senators Stalzer, Bolin, Frerichs, Jensen (Phil), Kennedy, Killer, Kolbeck, Nelson, and Nesiba

FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to make an appropriation to allow the Veterans Services Center in Sioux Falls to resume and enhance operational services on Saturdays.

Was read the first time and referred to the Joint Committee on Appropriations.

HB 1119 Introduced by: Representatives Otten (Herman), Ahlers, Brunner, Duvall, Hawley, Lesmeister, and Reed and Senators Frerichs, Heinert, Kennedy, Klumb, Otten (Ernie), and Tidemann

FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain provisions regarding riparian buffer strips.

Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Local Government.

HB 1120 Introduced by: Representatives Peterson (Sue), Ahlers, Barthel, Beal, Bordeaux, Brunner, Campbell, Carson, Chase, Clark, Dennert, DiSanto, Frye-Mueller, Goodwin, Haugaard, Heinemann, Howard, Jamison, Jensen (Kevin), Johnson, Kaiser, Karr, Lesmeister, Livermont, Lust, Marty, May, McCleerey, Mills, Peterson (Kent), Pischke, Qualm, Rhoden, Rounds, Schaefer, Steinhauer, Turbiville, Wiese, York, and Zikmund and Senators Langer, Cronin, Greenfield (Brock), Jensen (Phil), Killer, Klumb, Kolbeck, Monroe, Nelson, Netherton, Novstrup, Russell, Stalzer, Wiik, and Youngberg

FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to provide equal access for all students to activities sponsored by the South Dakota High School Activities Association or school districts.

Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.

HJR 1003 Introduced by: Representatives Johnson, Ahlers, Campbell, Clark, Conzet, Dennert, Diedrich, Duvall, Goodwin, Greenfield (Lana), Holmes, Johns, Kaiser, Lake, Lesmeister, McCleerey, McPherson, Rasmussen, Ring, Rozum, Schaefer, Smith, Turbiville, and York and Senators Greenfield (Brock), Cronin, Ewing, Haverly, Nesiba, Partridge, Rusch, Russell, and Solano

A JOINT RESOLUTION, Rescinding House Joint Resolution 1001, adopted by the Ninetieth Legislature of the State of South Dakota.

Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on State Affairs.

FIRST READING OF SENATE BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS

SB 13: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain provisions regarding the director of the Legislative Research Council issuing fiscal notes for certain ballot measures.

Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on State Affairs.

SB 23: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to reduce the driver license renewal requirements regarding the submittal of documentation of social security numbers and to update certain references to federal regulations.

Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation.

SB 32: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to place certain substances on the controlled substances schedule and to declare an emergency.

Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services.

SB 73: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to authorize a vehicle dealer to lease space in the common area of a shopping mall for displaying new vehicles.

Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Energy.

SECOND READING OF CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS

Rep. Schoenfish requested that HB 1084 be removed from the Consent Calendar.

Which request was granted.

Rep. Howard requested that HB 1009 be removed from the Consent Calendar.

Which request was granted.

HB 1038: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain provisions regarding the medical support obligations to a child.

Was read the second time.

The question being “Shall HB 1038 pass?”

And the roll being called:

Yeas 63, Nays 0, Excused 7, Absent 0

Yeas:
Ahlers; Anderson; Bartels; Barthel; Bartling; Beal; Brunner; Campbell; Carson; Chase; Clark; Conzet; Dennert; Diedrich; DiSanto; Duvall; Frye-Mueller; Glanzer; Goodwin; Greenfield (Lana); Haugaard; Hawley; Heinemann; Holmes; Howard; Hunhoff; Jamison; Johns; Johnson; Kaiser; Karr; Kettwig; Lake; Latterell; Lesmeister; Livermont; Lust; Marty; May; McCleerey; Mills; Otten (Herman); Peterson (Kent); Peterson (Sue); Pischke; Qualm; Rasmussen; Reed; Rhoden; Ring; Rounds; Rozum; Schaefer; Schoenfish; Smith; Steinhauer; Turbiville; Wiese; Willadsen; Wismer; York; Zikmund; Speaker Mickelson

Excused:
Bordeaux; Gosch; Jensen (Kevin); McPherson; Soli; Stevens; Tulson

So the bill having received an affirmative vote of a majority of the members-elect, the Speaker declared the bill passed and the title was agreed to.

HB 1010: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain provisions regarding federal protections for National Guard members ordered to active duty.

Was read the second time.

The question being “Shall HB 1010 pass?”

And the roll being called:

Yeas 63, Nays 0, Excused 7, Absent 0

Yeas:
Ahlers; Anderson; Bartels; Barthel; Bartling; Beal; Brunner; Campbell; Carson; Chase; Clark; Conzet; Dennert; Diedrich; DiSanto; Duvall; Frye-Mueller; Glanzer; Goodwin; Greenfield (Lana); Haugaard; Hawley; Heinemann; Holmes; Howard; Hunhoff; Jamison; Johns; Johnson; Kaiser; Karr; Kettwig; Lake; Latterell; Lesmeister; Livermont; Lust; Marty; May; McCleerey; Mills; Otten (Herman); Peterson (Kent); Peterson (Sue); Pischke; Qualm; Rasmussen; Reed; Rhoden; Ring; Rounds; Rozum; Schaefer; Schoenfish; Smith; Steinhauer; Turbiville; Wiese; Willadsen; Wismer; York; Zikmund; Speaker Mickelson

Excused:
Bordeaux; Gosch; Jensen (Kevin); McPherson; Soli; Stevens; Tulson

So the bill having received an affirmative vote of a majority of the members-elect, the Speaker declared the bill passed and the title was agreed to.

HB 1018: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to update and revise certain references and provisions regarding state agencies and the employment of certain public employees.

Was read the second time.

The question being “Shall HB 1018 pass?”

And the roll being called:

Yeas 63, Nays 0, Excused 7, Absent 0

Yeas:
Ahlers; Anderson; Bartels; Barthel; Bartling; Beal; Brunner; Campbell; Carson; Chase; Clark; Conzet; Dennert; Diedrich; DiSanto; Duvall; Frye-Mueller; Glanzer; Goodwin; Greenfield (Lana); Haugaard; Hawley; Heinemann; Holmes; Howard; Hunhoff; Jamison; Johns; Johnson; Kaiser; Karr; Kettwig; Lake; Latterell; Lesmeister; Livermont; Lust; Marty; May; McCleerey; Mills; Otten (Herman); Peterson (Kent); Peterson (Sue); Pischke; Qualm; Rasmussen; Reed; Rhoden; Ring; Rounds; Rozum; Schaefer; Schoenfish; Smith; Steinhauer; Turbiville; Wiese; Willadsen; Wismer; York; Zikmund; Speaker Mickelson

Excused:
Bordeaux; Gosch; Jensen (Kevin); McPherson; Soli; Stevens; Tulson

So the bill having received an affirmative vote of a majority of the members-elect, the Speaker declared the bill passed and the title was agreed to.

HB 1023: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to repeal certain provisions regarding pipeline safety.

Was read the second time.

The question being “Shall HB 1023 pass?”

And the roll being called:

Yeas 63, Nays 0, Excused 7, Absent 0

Yeas:
Ahlers; Anderson; Bartels; Barthel; Bartling; Beal; Brunner; Campbell; Carson; Chase; Clark; Conzet; Dennert; Diedrich; DiSanto; Duvall; Frye-Mueller; Glanzer; Goodwin; Greenfield (Lana); Haugaard; Hawley; Heinemann; Holmes; Howard; Hunhoff; Jamison; Johns; Johnson; Kaiser; Karr; Kettwig; Lake; Latterell; Lesmeister; Livermont; Lust; Marty; May; McCleerey; Mills; Otten (Herman); Peterson (Kent); Peterson (Sue); Pischke; Qualm; Rasmussen; Reed; Rhoden; Ring; Rounds; Rozum; Schaefer; Schoenfish; Smith; Steinhauer; Turbiville; Wiese; Willadsen; Wismer; York; Zikmund; Speaker Mickelson

Excused:
Bordeaux; Gosch; Jensen (Kevin); McPherson; Soli; Stevens; Tulson

So the bill having received an affirmative vote of a majority of the members-elect, the Speaker declared the bill passed and the title was agreed to.

HB 1042: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain references regarding the Division of Insurance.

Was read the second time.

The question being “Shall HB 1042 pass?”

And the roll being called:

Yeas 63, Nays 0, Excused 7, Absent 0

Yeas:
Ahlers; Anderson; Bartels; Barthel; Bartling; Beal; Brunner; Campbell; Carson; Chase; Clark; Conzet; Dennert; Diedrich; DiSanto; Duvall; Frye-Mueller; Glanzer; Goodwin; Greenfield (Lana); Haugaard; Hawley; Heinemann; Holmes; Howard; Hunhoff; Jamison; Johns; Johnson; Kaiser; Karr; Kettwig; Lake; Latterell; Lesmeister; Livermont; Lust; Marty; May; McCleerey; Mills; Otten (Herman); Peterson (Kent); Peterson (Sue); Pischke; Qualm; Rasmussen; Reed; Rhoden; Ring; Rounds; Rozum; Schaefer; Schoenfish; Smith; Steinhauer; Turbiville; Wiese; Willadsen; Wismer; York; Zikmund; Speaker Mickelson

Excused:
Bordeaux; Gosch; Jensen (Kevin); McPherson; Soli; Stevens; Tulson

So the bill having received an affirmative vote of a majority of the members-elect, the Speaker declared the bill passed and the title was agreed to.

SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS

Rep. Qualm moved that HB 1058 be deferred to Tuesday, January 23, 2018, the tenth legislative day.

Which motion prevailed.

HB 1057: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to authorize the Board of Regents to contract for the construction of the Madison Cyber Labs (MadLabs) and the demolition of Lowry Hall at Dakota State University, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.

Was read the second time.

The question being “Shall HB 1057 pass?”

And the roll being called:

Yeas 63, Nays 0, Excused 7, Absent 0

Yeas:
Ahlers; Anderson; Bartels; Barthel; Bartling; Beal; Brunner; Campbell; Carson; Chase; Clark; Conzet; Dennert; Diedrich; DiSanto; Duvall; Frye-Mueller; Glanzer; Goodwin; Greenfield (Lana); Haugaard; Hawley; Heinemann; Holmes; Howard; Hunhoff; Jamison; Johns; Johnson; Kaiser; Karr; Kettwig; Lake; Latterell; Lesmeister; Livermont; Lust; Marty; May; McCleerey; Mills; Otten (Herman); Peterson (Kent); Peterson (Sue); Pischke; Qualm; Rasmussen; Reed; Rhoden; Ring; Rounds; Rozum; Schaefer; Schoenfish; Smith; Steinhauer; Turbiville; Wiese; Willadsen; Wismer; York; Zikmund; Speaker Mickelson

Excused:
Bordeaux; Gosch; Jensen (Kevin); McPherson; Soli; Stevens; Tulson

So the bill having received an affirmative vote of a two-thirds majority of the members-elect, the Speaker declared the bill passed and the title was agreed to.

HB 1077: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to update certain language regarding capital punishment and to revise the mandatory sentence for persons with an intellectual disability convicted of murder in the first degree.

Was read the second time.

The question being “Shall HB 1077 pass?”

And the roll being called:

Yeas 62, Nays 0, Excused 8, Absent 0

Yeas:
Ahlers; Anderson; Bartels; Barthel; Bartling; Beal; Brunner; Campbell; Carson; Chase; Clark; Conzet; Dennert; Diedrich; DiSanto; Duvall; Frye-Mueller; Glanzer; Goodwin; Greenfield (Lana); Haugaard; Hawley; Heinemann; Holmes; Howard; Hunhoff; Jamison; Johns; Johnson; Kaiser; Karr; Kettwig; Latterell; Lesmeister; Livermont; Lust; Marty; May; McCleerey; Mills; Otten (Herman); Peterson (Kent); Peterson (Sue); Pischke; Qualm; Rasmussen; Reed; Rhoden; Ring; Rounds; Rozum; Schaefer; Schoenfish; Smith; Steinhauer; Turbiville; Wiese; Willadsen; Wismer; York; Zikmund; Speaker Mickelson

Excused:
Bordeaux; Gosch; Jensen (Kevin); Lake; McPherson; Soli; Stevens; Tulson

So the bill having received an affirmative vote of a majority of the members-elect, the Speaker declared the bill passed and the title was agreed to.

HB 1029: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to increase certain fees for self-insurance by employers.

Was read the second time.

The question being “Shall HB 1029 pass?”

And the roll being called:

Yeas 46, Nays 16, Excused 8, Absent 0

Yeas:
Ahlers; Anderson; Bartels; Barthel; Bartling; Beal; Campbell; Carson; Chase; Conzet; Diedrich; DiSanto; Duvall; Glanzer; Greenfield (Lana); Haugaard; Hawley; Heinemann; Holmes; Hunhoff; Jamison; Johns; Kettwig; Lust; McCleerey; Mills; Otten (Herman); Peterson (Kent); Pischke; Qualm; Reed; Rhoden; Ring; Rounds; Rozum; Schaefer; Schoenfish; Smith; Steinhauer; Turbiville; Wiese; Willadsen; Wismer; York; Zikmund; Speaker Mickelson

Nays:
Brunner; Clark; Dennert; Frye-Mueller; Goodwin; Howard; Johnson; Kaiser; Karr; Latterell; Lesmeister; Livermont; Marty; May; Peterson (Sue); Rasmussen

Excused:
Bordeaux; Gosch; Jensen (Kevin); Lake; McPherson; Soli; Stevens; Tulson

So the bill not having received an affirmative vote of a two-thirds majority of the members-elect, the Speaker declared the bill lost.

Speaker Mickelson announced his intention to reconsider the vote by which HB 1029 lost.

COMMEMORATIONS

HC 1005 Introduced by: Representatives Qualm, Brunner, Otten (Herman), Peterson (Kent), Rhoden, Rounds, Schaefer, and Turbiville and Senators Frerichs, Maher, Rusch, and Soholt

A LEGISLATIVE COMMEMORATION, Honoring the South Dakota Association of Rural Water Systems, Inc. on being named 2017 State Association of the Year.

WHEREAS, the South Dakota Association of Rural Water Systems, Inc. received the State Association of the Year award at the annual Tribute to Excellence awards ceremony, held on September 18, 2017, at the National Rural Water Association's WaterPro Conference in Reno, Nevada; and

WHEREAS, the recipient of this award has demonstrated excellence in all areas of professional association operations and member service which is only accomplished by teamwork, strong leadership, and member support; and

WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper that the South Dakota Legislature acknowledge the South Dakota Association of Rural Water Systems, Inc. for its excellence and dedication to provide the highest quality services to meet the needs of and support the collective efforts of water and wastewater systems in South Dakota:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT COMMEMORATED, by the Ninety-Third Legislature of the State of South Dakota, that the South Dakota Association of Rural Water Systems, Inc. be honored on receiving the 2017 State Association of the Year Award and for its services to the State of South Dakota.

HC 1006 Introduced by: Representatives Zikmund, Ahlers, Bartels, Barthel, Bartling, Beal, Bordeaux, Brunner, Campbell, Carson, Chase, Clark, Dennert, Diedrich, DiSanto, Duvall, Frye-Mueller, Glanzer, Goodwin, Gosch, Greenfield (Lana), Haugaard, Hawley, Holmes, Howard, Jamison, Jensen (Kevin), Johnson, Kaiser, Karr, Kettwig, Lake, Latterell, Lesmeister, Livermont, Lust, Marty, May, McCleerey, McPherson, Mickelson, Mills, Otten (Herman), Peterson (Sue), Pischke, Qualm, Rasmussen, Reed, Ring, Rozum, Schoenfish, Smith, Steinhauer, Tulson, Turbiville, Willadsen, Wismer, and York and Senators Stalzer, Bolin, Cammack, Cronin, Curd, Ewing, Frerichs, Greenfield (Brock), Haverly, Heinert, Jensen (Phil), Kennedy, Killer, Klumb, Kolbeck, Langer, Maher, Monroe, Nelson, Nesiba, Netherton, Novstrup, Otten (Ernie), Partridge, Peters, Rusch, Russell, Soholt, Solano, Sutton, Tapio, Tidemann, White, Wiik, and Youngberg

A LEGISLATIVE COMMEMORATION, Expressing gratitude and admiration for all the men and women who are in active military service, who are veterans, or who are or have been first responders in our state.

WHEREAS, throughout our country's history, generations of men and women have answered the call to leave their families and their jobs, and put their futures and even their lives on the line to valiantly defend our nation and its inalienable rights; and

WHEREAS, first responders, including professional and volunteer fire, police, emergency medical technician, and paramedic workers, tirelessly and fearlessly serve others at times of greatest need, even when it requires putting themselves in harm's way; and

WHEREAS, the active military members, veterans, and first responders in our state deserve to be recognized for their commitment to safety, defense, and honor, and are owed a debt of gratitude for the countless sacrifices they have made; and

WHEREAS, for too many, the sacrifices made have ended in permanent injury or death, but yet their spirit remains in the continued protection of and service to others:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT COMMEMORATED, by the Ninety-Third Legislature of the State of South Dakota, that the Legislature hereby acknowledges the tremendous contributions of the active military members, veterans, and first responders of this state and expresses to them profound gratitude and appreciation for the services and protections they provide and for the sacrifices they have made along the way.

HC 1007 Introduced by: Representatives Zikmund, Ahlers, Barthel, Bartling, Beal, Brunner, Campbell, Clark, DiSanto, Duvall, Gosch, Haugaard, Hawley, Holmes, Howard, Jamison, Jensen (Kevin), Johnson, Karr, Kettwig, Lake, Latterell, Lesmeister, Marty, May, McCleerey, Mickelson, Mills, Otten (Herman), Peterson (Sue), Pischke, Qualm, Rasmussen, Smith, Steinhauer, Tulson, and Willadsen and Senators Kolbeck, Bolin, Frerichs, Kennedy, Killer, Klumb, Langer, Nesiba, Netherton, Novstrup, Peters, Soholt, and Stalzer

A LEGISLATIVE COMMEMORATION, Recognizing and congratulating Sioux Falls Little League on their historic first season of Little League Baseball in 2017.

WHEREAS, the first-ever chartered Little League baseball game in Sioux Falls was played on May 2, 2017, and that was followed by an exciting regular season including an interleague schedule with Harrisburg Little League that ended with an in-house tournament; and

WHEREAS, the first-ever Sioux Falls Little League All Star team was drafted and began tournament play at the East River Little League Sub District Tournament in Valley Springs, South Dakota; the team won that tournament and proceeded to win the North Dakota/South Dakota District Little League Tournament in Rapid City; and

WHEREAS, Sioux Falls Little League went on to win the Midwest Region Little League Tournament in Westfield, Indiana, after competing against state champion teams from Missouri, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Minnesota and then advancing to the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania; and

WHEREAS, despite the team's season-ending loss to a team from Sydney, Australia, at the World Series, the opportunity to participate provided lifetime memories not only for the players on the team, but also for the coaches, families, and friends of the team from across South Dakota:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT COMMEMORATED, by the Ninety-Third Legislature of the State of South Dakota, that the 2017 Sioux Falls Little League All Star team be recognized and congratulated for the team's tremendous successes in this historic first season.

HC 1008 Introduced by: Representatives Zikmund, Ahlers, Bartels, Barthel, Bartling, Beal, Bordeaux, Brunner, Campbell, Carson, Chase, Clark, Dennert, Diedrich, DiSanto, Duvall, Frye-Mueller, Glanzer, Goodwin, Gosch, Greenfield (Lana), Hawley, Holmes, Howard, Jamison, Jensen (Kevin), Johnson, Kaiser, Karr, Kettwig, Lake, Latterell, Lesmeister, Livermont, Lust, Marty, May, McCleerey, McPherson, Mickelson, Mills, Otten (Herman), Peterson (Sue), Pischke, Qualm, Reed, Ring, Rozum, Schoenfish, Smith, Steinhauer, Tulson, Turbiville, Wiese, Willadsen, Wismer, and York and Senators Kolbeck, Bolin, Jensen (Phil), Killer, Klumb, Nelson, Nesiba, Netherton, Otten (Ernie), Partridge, Soholt, Stalzer, and Wiik

A LEGISLATIVE COMMEMORATION, Honoring and commending Jermaine Robinson and Brandon Peguese for their bravery in pulling Tami Crate from a burning vehicle and saving her life.

WHEREAS, on September 3, 2017, Tami Crate was attempting to make a left turn when an oncoming vehicle slammed into her vehicle, the airbags deployed and within seconds, her vehicle caught on fire; and

WHEREAS, Sioux Falls Storm players, Jermaine Robinson and Brandon Peguese, were on their way to work at that time and saw Tami slumped over in her vehicle as flames erupted from under the hood; and

WHEREAS, the two men rushed to Tami, took turns reaching into the vehicle to attempt to free her while the wind blew flames into their faces, and were ultimately able to untangle her from the seatbelt and carry her ten feet away from her vehicle just as it became totally engulfed in flames; and

WHEREAS, Tami suffered a broken breast bone and three broken ribs, but her life was spared and she is forever grateful to the two brave men who saved her life:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT COMMEMORATED, by the Ninety-Third Legislature of the State of South Dakota, that Jermaine Robinson and Brandon Peguese be honored and commended for their heroic efforts in pulling Tami Crate from her burning vehicle.

HC 1009 Introduced by: Representatives Zikmund, Ahlers, Barthel, Bartling, Beal, Campbell, Carson, Clark, DiSanto, Duvall, Gosch, Hawley, Holmes, Howard, Jamison, Jensen (Kevin), Johnson, Karr, Kettwig, Lake, Lesmeister, Marty, May, McCleerey, Mickelson, Otten (Herman), Peterson (Sue), Pischke, Qualm, Rasmussen, Smith, Steinhauer, Tulson, and Willadsen and Senators Kolbeck, Bolin, Frerichs, Kennedy, Killer, Klumb, Langer, Nelson, Nesiba, Netherton, Peters, Soholt, and Stalzer

A LEGISLATIVE COMMEMORATION, Recognizing and congratulating the Sioux Falls Storm for the team's successes both on and off the playing field.

WHEREAS, the Sioux Falls Storm is a professional indoor football team that joined the indoor football league as an expansion team in 2000, and has become one of the most watched indoor football teams in the country averaging close to seven thousand fans per game; and

WHEREAS, the Storm has been led for the past fifteen years by head coach, Kurtiss Riggs, a University of Sioux Falls graduate and member of the school's athletic hall of fame, and during that time, the team has captured thirteen playoff conference titles and ten overall league playoff championships while recording a remarkable 214-37 win-loss record; and

WHEREAS, away from the playing field, the Storm has, in the last three seasons, helped raise and distribute over $400,000 to several area charities and local families in need, and for their efforts, the Storm has been recognized as the Indoor Football League's Community Team of the Year for each of the past three seasons; and

WHEREAS, Cory Johnsen, James Terry, Terrance Bryant, Charlie Sanders, Myniya Smith, Parker Douglass, and Tyler Knight are some of the former Storm players who have helped lead the team to their many championship seasons:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT COMMEMORATED, by the Ninety-Third Legislature of the State of South Dakota, that owner, Todd Tryon; head coach, Kurtiss Riggs; and all present and former players on the Sioux Falls Storm be recognized and congratulated for the team's many successes and contributions to the Sioux Falls community and to the State of South Dakota.

HC 1010 Introduced by: Representatives Rozum and Carson and Senator Klumb

A LEGISLATIVE COMMEMORATION, commending and honoring Neil Putnam, a member of the Mitchell School District Board of Education, on his selection as the Associated School Boards of South Dakota Outstanding School Board Member of South Dakota for 2017.

WHEREAS, Neil has served the Mitchell School Board for seventeen years and is highly visible in his community and engaged with the many activities taking place in the school district; and

WHEREAS, Neil, over the years, has been a strong advocate for kids and a true advocate for public education, serving in leadership roles not only locally, but also as President of ASBSD in 2011-2012 and for multiple years on ASBSD's Executive Committee; and

WHEREAS, Neil's advocacy efforts expand beyond the borders of South Dakota as he
represents his home state on the National School Board Association Board of Directors as a
Western Region Director, which lends South Dakota's voice to national educational policy; and

WHEREAS, Neil is an exemplary leader in and advocate for public education and for nearly twenty years has worked tirelessly to ensure the students in this great state and nation have a high quality public education:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT COMMEMORATED, by the Ninety-Third Legislature of the State of South Dakota, that Neil Putnam, of Mitchell, South Dakota, is hereby honored on his selection as the Outstanding School Board Member of South Dakota for 2017, and is designated as an official representative of the state and urged to continue in his efforts to seek improvement of the educational opportunities for the K-12 students of the state.

Rep. Beal moved that the House do now adjourn, which motion prevailed and at 3:06 p.m. the House adjourned.

Sandra J. Zinter, Chief Clerk