House of Representatives Journal 2/28/2018 02:00 PM

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

NINETY-THIRD SESSION

THIRTY-FIRST DAY

STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
House of Representatives, Pierre
Wednesday, February 28, 2018

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

The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Rev. Cory Rajek, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by House pages Annabelle Simpson and Samantha Soukup.

Roll Call: All members present except Reps. McPherson, Rounds, and Soli 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 thirtieth 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.

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

MR. SPEAKER:

The Committee on State Affairs respectfully reports that it has had under consideration
SB 76 and 128 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
SB 144 and 212 and returns the same with the recommendation that said bills do pass and be placed on the consent calendar.

Also MR. SPEAKER:

The Committee on State Affairs respectfully reports that it has had under consideration
SB 214 and returns the same with the recommendation that said bill be amended as follows:

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On the printed bill, delete everything after the enacting clause and insert:

"Section 1. That § 2-4-2 be amended to read:

2-4-2. The salary of each member of the Legislature is ~~six thousand dollars~~ equal to one-fifth of the South Dakota median household income reported by the United States Census Bureau Current Population Survey, as ascertained and adjusted each year by the State Board of Finance to take effect on the first day of January of each year for every regular legislative session. In addition, each legislator shall receive:

(1) Reimbursement to be paid after the legislative session for actual mileage or its equivalent traveled to and from home not more than once each weekend or between days of recess during the regular legislative session, at state rates established by the Board of Finance;

(2) Expenses of one hundred twenty-three dollars per day for each day of a regular or special legislative session as prepaid reimbursement for living expenses, including meals and lodging, laundry, cleaning and pressing of clothing, and all other uncompensated expenses as defined in § 2-4-2.1 incident to the performance of legislative services, or at the amount fixed for the per diem allowance that is authorized by the United States Internal Revenue Service to be excluded from the gross income without itemization as of October first each year, whichever of the two is greater; and

(3) Five cents once each session for every mile of necessary travel in going to and returning from the place of meeting of the Legislature by the most usual route.

For each day's attendance at special sessions, each member, in addition to mileage and expenses, shall receive a per diem calculated by the director of the Legislative Research Council

equal to the normal daily compensation for the regular session immediately preceding the special session. ""

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On page 1, line 1, of the printed bill, delete everything after "Act to" and insert "revise certain provisions regarding legislator salaries.".

On page 1, delete line 2.

And that as so amended said bill do pass.

Respectfully submitted,
Larry Rhoden, Chair

Also MR. SPEAKER:

The Committee on Judiciary respectfully reports that it has had under consideration SB 65 and returns the same with the recommendation that said bill do pass.

Also MR. SPEAKER:

The Committee on Judiciary respectfully reports that it has had under consideration SB 63 and returns the same with the recommendation that said bill be amended as follows:

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On page 3, line 3, of the Senate engrossed bill, after "Act" insert "or § 22-42-2".

And that as so amended said bill do pass.

Also MR. SPEAKER:

The Committee on Judiciary respectfully reports that it has had under consideration SB 84, 92, and 191 which were deferred to the 41^st Legislative Day.

Respectfully submitted,
Mike Stevens, Chair

Also MR. SPEAKER:

The Committee on Legislative Procedure respectfully reports that the Office of Engrossing and Enrolling has carefully compared HB 1012, 1070, 1137, 1157, 1163, 1168, 1178, and 1183 and finds the same correctly enrolled.

Respectfully submitted,

G. Mark Mickelson, Chair

Also MR. SPEAKER:

The Committee on Legislative Procedure respectfully reports that HB 1077 and 1213 were delivered to his Excellency, the Governor, for his approval at 10:15 a.m., February 28, 2018.

Respectfully submitted,
G. Mark Mickelson, Chair

MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE

MR. SPEAKER:

I have the honor to return herewith HB 1007, 1116, and 1268 which have been amended by the Senate and your concurrence in the amendments is respectfully requested.

Also MR. SPEAKER:

I have the honor to inform your honorable body that HB 1184 was deferred to the
41^st legislative day.

Also MR. SPEAKER:

I have the honor to inform your honorable body that HB 1199 was lost on second reading and final passage.

Also MR. SPEAKER:

I have the honor to return herewith HB 1012, 1070, 1137, 1163, 1157, 1168, 1178, and 1183 which have passed the Senate without change.

Respectfully,
Kay Johnson, Secretary

MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS

Rep. Tulson moved that the House do concur in Senate amendments to HB 1270.

The question being on Rep. Tulson's motion that the House do concur in Senate amendments to HB 1270.

And the roll being called:

Yeas 58, Nays 9, Excused 3, Absent 0

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

Nays:
Clark; Diedrich; DiSanto; Jensen (Kevin); Karr; Latterell; Otten (Herman); Pischke; Willadsen

Excused:
McPherson; Rounds; Soli

So the motion having received an affirmative vote of a majority of the members-elect, the Speaker declared the motion carried and the amendments were concurred in.

SCR 15: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION, making formal application to the United States Congress to lawfully change the medical enrollment criteria for the Veterans Health Administration, to include all veterans who served in World War II and the Korean War and who received an honorable discharge or discharge under honorable conditions for their service regardless of current income status.

Was read the second time.

Rep. Lesmeister moved that SCR 15 as found on page 349 of the Senate Journal be concurred in.

The question being on Rep. Lesmeister's motion that SCR 15 be concurred in.

And the roll being called:

Yeas 67, Nays 0, Excused 3, Absent 0

Yeas:
Ahlers; Anderson; Bartels; Barthel; Bartling; Beal; Bordeaux; Brunner; Campbell; Carson; Chase; Clark; Conzet; Dennert; Diedrich; DiSanto; Duvall; Frye-Mueller; Glanzer; Goodwin; Gosch; Greenfield (Lana); Haugaard; Hawley; Heinemann; Holmes; Howard; Hunhoff; Jamison; Jensen (Kevin); 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; Rozum; Schaefer; Schoenfish; Smith; Steinhauer; Stevens; Tulson; Turbiville; Wiese; Willadsen; Wismer; York; Zikmund; Speaker Mickelson

Excused:
McPherson; Rounds; Soli

So the motion having received an affirmative vote of a majority of the members-elect, the Speaker declared the motion carried and SCR 15 was concurred in.

Rep. Qualm moved that SB 9 be placed to follow SB 146; also

SB 11 be placed to follow SB 9; also

SB 13 be placed to follow SB 11 on today's calendar.

Which motion prevailed.

Rep. Qualm moved that when we adjourn today, we adjourn to convene at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 1, 2018, the 32^nd legislative day.

Which motion prevailed.

SECOND READING OF CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS

SB 155: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain provisions regarding the liability of the cost of jail confinement.

Was read the second time.

The question being “Shall SB 155 pass as amended?”

And the roll being called:

Yeas 67, Nays 0, Excused 3, Absent 0

Excused:
McPherson; Rounds; Soli

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.

SB 82: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain provisions providing for the inspections of large passenger vehicles used by nonprofit organizations.

Was read the second time.

The question being “Shall SB 82 pass?”

And the roll being called:

Yeas 67, Nays 0, Excused 3, Absent 0

Excused:
McPherson; Rounds; Soli

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.

Speaker Pro tempore Haugaard now presiding.

SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS

SB 8: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to establish provisions as to how campaign contribution limits apply to certain aggregate contributions.

Was read the second time.

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Rep. Lust moved that SB 8 be amended as follows:

On page 1, line 7, of the printed bill, delete everything before "including" and insert "person or entity,".

Which motion prevailed.

The question being “Shall SB 8 pass as amended?”

And the roll being called:

Yeas 64, Nays 2, Excused 4, Absent 0

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

Nays:
Karr; Latterell

Excused:
McPherson; Rounds; Soli; Speaker Mickelson

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.

SB 148: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise the list of organizations that may approve and accredit a nonpublic school.

Was read the second time.

The question being “Shall SB 148 pass as amended?”

And the roll being called:

Yeas 50, Nays 17, Excused 3, Absent 0

Yeas:
Ahlers; Anderson; Bartels; Barthel; Bartling; Beal; Bordeaux; Carson; Chase; Diedrich; DiSanto; Duvall; Glanzer; Haugaard; Hawley; Heinemann; Holmes; Hunhoff; Jamison; Jensen (Kevin); Johns; Johnson; Karr; Kettwig; Latterell; Lesmeister; Livermont; Lust; Marty; May; McCleerey; Mills; Otten (Herman); Peterson (Kent); Qualm; Reed; Ring; Rozum; Schaefer; Schoenfish; Smith; Steinhauer; Stevens; Tulson; Turbiville; Willadsen; Wismer; York; Zikmund; Speaker Mickelson

Nays:
Brunner; Campbell; Clark; Conzet; Dennert; Frye-Mueller; Goodwin; Gosch; Greenfield (Lana); Howard; Kaiser; Lake; Peterson (Sue); Pischke; Rasmussen; Rhoden; Wiese

Excused:
McPherson; Rounds; Soli

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.

Speaker Mickelson now presiding.

SB 178: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to provide certain exceptions from alcoholic beverage provisions regarding events conducted by certain civic, charitable, educational, fraternal, or veterans organizations.

Was read the second time.

The question being “Shall SB 178 pass as amended?”

And the roll being called:

Yeas 58, Nays 9, Excused 3, Absent 0

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

Nays:
Beal; Dennert; Goodwin; Gosch; Haugaard; Latterell; Livermont; Marty; May

Excused:
McPherson; Rounds; Soli

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.

SB 97: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to provide a special motor vehicle license plate for certain women veterans.

Was read the second time.

The question being “Shall SB 97 pass?”

And the roll being called:

Yeas 53, Nays 14, Excused 3, Absent 0

Yeas:
Ahlers; Bartels; Barthel; Bartling; Bordeaux; Brunner; Campbell; Carson; Chase; Conzet; Dennert; Diedrich; DiSanto; Duvall; Glanzer; Goodwin; Gosch; Greenfield (Lana); Hawley; Holmes; Hunhoff; Jamison; Jensen (Kevin); Johns; Johnson; Kettwig; Lake; Latterell; Lesmeister; Lust; Marty; McCleerey; Mills; Otten (Herman); Peterson (Kent); Peterson (Sue); Rasmussen; Reed; Ring; Rozum; Schaefer; Schoenfish; Smith; Steinhauer; Stevens; Tulson; Turbiville; Wiese; Willadsen; Wismer; York; Zikmund; Speaker Mickelson

Nays:
Anderson; Beal; Clark; Frye-Mueller; Haugaard; Heinemann; Howard; Kaiser; Karr; Livermont; May; Pischke; Qualm; Rhoden

Excused:
McPherson; Rounds; Soli

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.

SB 146: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to exempt off-road vehicle dealers from certain special event permit fees.

Was read the second time.

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Rep. Chase moved that SB 146 be amended as follows:

On page 1, line 6, of the printed bill, delete "one-day" and insert "two-day".

On page 1, line 8, delete "one-day" and insert "two-day".

Which motion prevailed.

The question being “Shall SB 146 pass as amended?”

And the roll being called:

Yeas 54, Nays 13, Excused 3, Absent 0

Yeas:
Bartels; Barthel; Beal; Bordeaux; Brunner; Campbell; Chase; Clark; Dennert; Diedrich; DiSanto; Duvall; Frye-Mueller; Glanzer; Gosch; Greenfield (Lana); Haugaard; Hawley; Heinemann; Holmes; Howard; Hunhoff; Jamison; Jensen (Kevin); Johns; Johnson; Kaiser; Karr; Kettwig; Lake; Latterell; Lesmeister; Livermont; Lust; Marty; McCleerey; Mills; Peterson (Kent); Pischke; Qualm; Rasmussen; Rhoden; Ring; Rozum; Schaefer; Schoenfish; Smith; Steinhauer; Stevens; Tulson; Turbiville; Wiese; Zikmund; Speaker Mickelson

Nays:
Ahlers; Anderson; Bartling; Carson; Conzet; Goodwin; May; Otten (Herman); Peterson (Sue); Reed; Willadsen; Wismer; York

Excused:
McPherson; Rounds; Soli

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.

SB 9: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to require fiscal notes for certain initiated measures and initiated amendments to the Constitution.

Was read the second time.

The question being “Shall SB 9 pass?”

And the roll being called:

Yeas 58, Nays 9, Excused 3, Absent 0

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

Nays:
Ahlers; Bartling; Bordeaux; Hawley; Johns; Lesmeister; McCleerey; Ring; Smith

Excused:
McPherson; Rounds; Soli

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.

SB 11: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain provisions regarding the time period during which petition sponsors may submit ballot measures to the Legislative Research Council for review and comment.

Was read the second time.

The question being “Shall SB 11 pass?”

And the roll being called:

Yeas 67, Nays 0, Excused 3, Absent 0

Excused:
McPherson; Rounds; Soli

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.

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 second time.

The question being “Shall SB 13 pass as amended?”

And the roll being called:

Yeas 65, Nays 2, Excused 3, Absent 0

Yeas:
Anderson; Bartels; Barthel; Beal; Bordeaux; Brunner; Campbell; Carson; Chase; Clark; Conzet; Dennert; Diedrich; DiSanto; Duvall; Frye-Mueller; Glanzer; Goodwin; Gosch; Greenfield (Lana); Haugaard; Hawley; Heinemann; Holmes; Howard; Hunhoff; Jamison; Jensen (Kevin); 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; Rozum; Schaefer; Schoenfish; Smith; Steinhauer; Stevens; Tulson; Turbiville; Wiese; Willadsen; Wismer; York; Zikmund; Speaker Mickelson

Nays:
Ahlers; Bartling

Excused:
McPherson; Rounds; Soli

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.

Rep. Qualm moved that the balance of the calendar including SB 24 be deferred to Thursday, March 1, 2018, the 32^nd legislative day.

Which motion prevailed.

SIGNING OF BILLS

The Speaker publicly read the title to

HB 1012: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain provisions regarding political party status and to declare an emergency.

HB 1070: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise and repeal certain provisions regarding alcoholic beverages.

HB 1137: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain provisions regarding the registration of lobbyists.

HB 1157: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to authorize certain alcohol manufacturers and wholesalers to enter into sponsorship agreements with certain alcohol retail licensees.

HB 1163: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain provisions regarding municipal publication deadlines.

HB 1168: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain provisions regarding the abandonment or dissolution of television translator districts.

HB 1178: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to provide a penalty for the failure to complete timely audits by certain entities.

HB 1183: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise the deadline for the certification of certain municipal ballot language to the county auditor.

SB 10: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to provide for the resolution of conflicts by multiple initiated measures and amendments to the Constitution adopted at the same election.

SB 50: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to authorize the Board of Regents to contract for the construction of the American Indian Student Center at South Dakota State University and to make an appropriation therefor.

SB 51: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to authorize the Board of Regents to contract for the construction of an athletic support facility at South Dakota State University and to make an appropriation therefor.

SB 53: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to authorize the Board of Regents to sell existing real property in Pennington County and to acquire real property in Pennington County for the use and benefit of the South Dakota State University West River Agriculture Center.

SB 54: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to make an appropriation for the payment of extraordinary litigation expenses and to declare an emergency.

SB 58: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain provisions regarding tax increment financing districts.

SB 106: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to establish certain provisions regarding the placement of a foster child with a relative or close family friend.

SB 110: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to establish certain findings pertaining to pre-abortion counseling practices by abortion providers in South Dakota and to amend provisions regarding mandatory third-party pre-abortion counseling.

SB 114: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain provisions regarding the removal and storage of abandoned vehicles.

SB 119: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to provide certain provisions regarding the furnishing of fraudulent disability documentation when renting accommodations.

SB 126: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain provisions regarding municipal annual reports.

SB 139: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain provisions relating to child support.

SB 147: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to authorize local governing bodies to establish the per diem rate for housing and development commissions.

SB 167: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain provisions regarding the consideration of joint physical custody of a minor.

SB 209: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain provisions regarding the Nutrient Research and Education Council.

And signed the same in the presence of the House.

COMMEMORATIONS

HC 1020 Introduced by: Representatives Otten (Herman), Anderson, Bartels, Bartling, Beal, Clark, Conzet, Dennert, Diedrich, DiSanto, Goodwin, Gosch, Hawley, Heinemann, Holmes, Hunhoff, Jensen (Kevin), Johns, Kaiser, Lake, Latterell, Lesmeister, Lust, Marty, McCleerey, Mickelson, Mills, Peterson (Kent), Pischke, Qualm, Rhoden, Rozum, Schaefer, Schoenfish, Steinhauer, Turbiville, Wiese, Willadsen, and Zikmund and Senators Otten (Ernie), Bolin, Cammack, Frerichs, Greenfield (Brock), Heinert, Kennedy, Klumb, Kolbeck, Langer, Monroe, Novstrup, Partridge, Stalzer, Sutton, Wiik, and Youngberg

A LEGISLATIVE COMMEMORATION, Commending the Department of Game, Fish and Parks and the landowners of South Dakota on thirty years of partnership to provide public hunting access through the Walk-In Area program.

WHEREAS, the Walk-In Area program began in 1988 leasing public hunting access from 26 landowners on 23,161 acres, and has grown to partnering with 1,458 landowners, in 2017, who provide public hunting access to 1,239,580 acres of private land; and

WHEREAS, cumulatively over the last thirty years the Walk-In Area program has paid landowners over $35 million to provide public hunting access opportunities to over 23.2 million acres; and

WHEREAS, the Walk-In Area program plays a critical role in enhancing local economies across the state as hunters spend an estimated $15.9 million per year for the purposes of hunting on Walk-In Areas; and

WHEREAS, forty percent of hunters annually utilize Walk-In Areas for their annual hunting experiences and opportunities; and

WHEREAS, the Walk-In Area program has been a valuable asset in the efforts to retain, recruit, and reactivate hunters; and

WHEREAS, the Walk-In Area program has been an integral part of preserving South Dakota's hunting heritage:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT COMMEMORATED, by the Ninety-Third Legislature of the State of South Dakota, that the Legislature recognizes and honors the Department of Game, Fish and Parks' Walk-In Area program for successfully providing public hunting access through partnerships with South Dakota landowners for the past thirty years.

HC 1021 Introduced by: Representatives Howard, Ahlers, Anderson, Bartels, Barthel, Bartling, Beal, Brunner, Campbell, Carson, Chase, Clark, Conzet, Dennert, Diedrich, DiSanto, Duvall, Frye-Mueller, Glanzer, Goodwin, Gosch, Greenfield (Lana), Haugaard, Hawley, Heinemann, Holmes, Hunhoff, Jamison, Jensen (Kevin), Johns, Johnson, Kaiser, Karr, Kettwig, Lake, Latterell, Lesmeister, Livermont, Lust, Marty, McCleerey, Mills, Otten (Herman), Peterson (Kent), Peterson (Sue), Pischke, Qualm, Rasmussen, Reed, Rhoden, Ring, Rounds, Rozum, Schaefer, Schoenfish, Smith, Steinhauer, Stevens, Tulson, Turbiville, Wiese, Willadsen, Wismer, York, and Zikmund and Senators Tidemann, 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, Stalzer, Sutton, Tapio, White, Wiik, and Youngberg

A LEGISLATIVE COMMEMORATION, Honoring and thanking Bonnie Luecke for her thirty-one years of dedicated service to Detachment 780, Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps, at South Dakota State University.

WHEREAS, Bonnie Luecke has gone above and beyond her responsibilities by managing administrative functions not only for South Dakota State University but the United States Air Force. Bonnie encompasses the mission of a leader, encouraging others to reach their highest potential; and

WHEREAS, Bonnie Luecke has served as Detachment 780 secretary for fourteen detachment commanders; and

WHEREAS, Bonnie Luecke has worked hard to create a welcoming environment for cadets to gather throughout the years. Bonnie's dedication to all cadets and her encouraging words have made Detachment 780 feel like a home away from home; and

WHEREAS, Bonnie Luecke has been the dedicated liaison between South Dakota State University and the United States Air Force, whose connections spread across the campus, state, and world; and

WHEREAS, Bonnie Luecke has provided a wealth of information and continuity to Detachment 780's rotating cadre: shepherding, advising, and informing to ensure the successful mission completion of training and commissioning future leaders for the United States Air Force. Bonnie has had a positive impact on United States Air Force officers' lives who have served in the past and are still serving today:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT COMMEMORATED, by the Ninety-Third Legislature of the State of South Dakota, that Bonnie Luecke be honored and thanked for her dedicated service of thirty-one years to Detachment 780, Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps, at South Dakota State University.

Rep. Beal moved that the House do now adjourn, which motion prevailed and at 3:27 p.m. the House adjourned.

Sandra J. Zinter, Chief Clerk