House of Representatives Journal 3/1/2018 01:00 PM

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

NINETY-THIRD SESSION

THIRTY-SECOND DAY

STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
House of Representatives, Pierre
Thursday, March 1, 2018

The House convened at 1:00 p.m., pursuant to adjournment, the Speaker Pro tempore presiding.

The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Rev. Jarvis Wipf, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by House page Megan King.

Roll Call: All members present except Reps. Anderson, Gosch, Karr, Kettwig, Lust, May, McPherson, Mickelson, Kent Peterson, Soli, and Stevens 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 thirty-first 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.

COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS

March 1, 2018

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House of Representatives:

I have the honor to inform you that on February 28, 2018, I approved House Bills 1017, 1028, 1029, 1031, 1032, 1050, 1052, 1072, 1078, 1079, 1082, 1084, 1085, 1086, 1087, 1088, 1095, 1096, 1097, 1100, 1112, 1136, 1205, 1219, 1244, and 1249, and the same have been deposited in the office of the Secretary of State.

Respectfully submitted,
Dennis Daugaard
Governor

MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE

MR. SPEAKER:

I have the honor to return herewith HB 1081, 1106, 1121, 1146, 1161, 1165, and 1221 which have passed the Senate without change.

Also MR. SPEAKER:

I have the honor to inform your honorable body that HB 1204 and 1255 were tabled.

Also MR. SPEAKER:

I have the honor to inform your honorable body that HB 1111, 1230, and 1254 were deferred to the 41^st legislative day.

Also MR. SPEAKER:

I have the honor to inform your honorable body that HB 1123 was lost for failure to be placed on the Senate calendar.

Also MR. SPEAKER:

I have the honor to return herewith HB 1174 and 1248 and HJR 1004 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 the Senate has concurred in House amendments to SB 80, 89, and 90.

Also MR. SPEAKER:

I have the honor to transmit herewith SB 91 and 183 which have passed the Senate and your favorable consideration is respectfully requested.

Respectfully,
Kay Johnson, Secretary

MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS

HOUSE PAGE RESOLUTION 4 Introduced by: Representatives 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; McPherson; Mickelson; Mills; Otten, Herman; Peterson, Kent; Peterson, Sue; Pischke; Qualm; Rasmussen; Reed; Rhoden; Ring; Rounds; Rozum; Schaefer; Schoenfish; Smith; Soli; Steinhauer; Stevens; Tulson; Turbiville; Wiese; Willadsen; Wismer; York; Zikmund.

A RESOLUTION, Expressing the appreciation and gratitude of the House of Representatives of the Ninety-third Legislature of the State of South Dakota to Melody Beaulieu, George Dennert, Allison Engel, Keith Grant, Victoria Heinecke, Abigail Julian, Megan King, Sky Nockels, Summer Raderschadt, Bess Seaman, Annabelle Simpson, Samantha Soukup, Erika Van Nieuwenhuyse, and Erika Waxdahl.

WHEREAS, the above named served loyally as pages for the House of Representatives of the Ninety-third Legislative Session; and

WHEREAS, the members of the Ninety-third House of Representatives express their most sincere appreciation to these young people for their service to the state; and

    WHEREAS, the members extend to these young people their wishes for every success in life:

    NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the House of Representatives of the Ninety-third Legislature of the State of South Dakota, that a personal copy of this resolution be duly certified and furnished to each page on this last day of service.

Rep. Latterell moved that House Page Resolution 4 be adopted.

Which motion prevailed and the resolution was adopted.

Rep. Reed moved that the House do concur in Senate amendments to HB 1007.

The question being on Rep. Reed's motion that the House do concur in Senate amendments to HB 1007.

And the roll being called:

Yeas 48, Nays 10, Excused 12, Absent 0

Yeas:
Bartels; Barthel; Beal; Brunner; Campbell; Carson; Chase; Clark; Conzet; Dennert; Diedrich; DiSanto; Duvall; Frye-Mueller; Glanzer; Goodwin; Greenfield (Lana); Haugaard; Heinemann; Holmes; Hunhoff; Jamison; Jensen (Kevin); Johns; Johnson; Lake; Latterell; Livermont; Marty; Mills; Otten (Herman); Peterson (Sue); Pischke; Qualm; Rasmussen; Reed; Rhoden; Rounds; Rozum; Schaefer; Schoenfish; Steinhauer; Tulson; Turbiville; Wiese; Willadsen; York; Zikmund

Nays:
Ahlers; Bartling; Bordeaux; Hawley; Kaiser; Lesmeister; McCleerey; Ring; Smith; Wismer

Excused:
Anderson; Gosch; Howard; Karr; Kettwig; Lust; May; McPherson; Peterson (Kent); Soli; Stevens; Speaker Mickelson

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.

Rep. Zikmund moved that the House do concur in Senate amendments to HB 1116.

The question being on Rep. Zikmund's motion that the House do concur in Senate amendments to HB 1116.

And the roll being called:

Yeas 58, Nays 0, Excused 12, Absent 0

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

Excused:
Anderson; Gosch; Howard; Karr; Kettwig; Lust; May; McPherson; Peterson (Kent); Soli; Stevens; Speaker Mickelson

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.

Rep. Dennert moved that the House do not concur in Senate amendments to HB 1268 and that a committee of three on the part of the House be appointed to meet with a like committee on the part of the Senate to adjust the differences between the two houses.

Which motion prevailed and the Speaker appointed as such committee Reps. May, Dennert, and Lesmeister.

There being no objection, the House reverted to Order of Business No. 5 - Reports of Standing Committees.

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

MR. SPEAKER:

The House Committee on Appropriations respectfully reports that it has had under consideration SB 100 and returns the same with the recommendation that said bill do pass.

Also MR. SPEAKER:

The House Committee on Appropriations respectfully reports that it has had under consideration SB 174 which was tabled.

Also MR. SPEAKER:

The House Committee on Appropriations respectfully reports that it has had under consideration SB 176 which was deferred to the 41^st Legislative Day.

Respectfully submitted,
Jean Hunhoff, Vice-Chair

Also MR. SPEAKER:

The Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources respectfully reports that it has had under consideration SB 137 and returns the same with the recommendation that said bill do pass.

Also MR. SPEAKER:

The Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources respectfully reports that it has had under consideration SB 166 and returns the same with the recommendation that said bill be amended as follows:

166ab

On page 1 of the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee engrossed bill, delete lines 4 to 12, inclusive.

On page 2, delete lines 1 to 14, inclusive.

166atb

On page 1, line 1, of the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee engrossed bill, delete everything after "Act to" and insert "repeal certain provisions regarding the inspection of moisture and protein-measuring devices.".

On page 1, delete line 2.

And that as so amended said bill do pass.

Also MR. SPEAKER:

The Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources respectfully reports that it has had under consideration SB 29 and returns the same with the recommendation that said bill be amended as follows:

29ab

On page 1, line 9, of the printed bill, delete "fifty" and insert "thirty-five".

On page 1, line 10, delete "twenty" and insert "fourteen".

On page 1, line 11, delete "one hundred" and insert "seventy".

On page 1, line 12, delete "fifty" and insert "thirty-five".

On page 2, line 3, delete "twenty" and insert "ten".

On page 2, delete line 6.

On page 2, line 7, delete "(11)" and insert "(10)".

On page 2, line 11, delete "~~one~~ two hundred" and insert "one hundred fifty".

On page 2, line 13, delete "~~one~~ two hundred" and insert "one hundred fifty".

And that as so amended said bill do pass.

Respectfully submitted,
Herman Otten, Chair

Also MR. SPEAKER:

The Committee on Local Government respectfully reports that it has had under consideration SB 98 and returns the same with the recommendation that said bill do pass.

Also MR. SPEAKER:

The Committee on Local Government respectfully reports that it has had under consideration SB 187 and returns the same with the recommendation that said bill be amended as follows:

187ca

On page 2 of the Senate engrossed bill, delete lines 20 to 23, inclusive.

On page 3, line 4, delete everything after "." .

On page 3, delete lines 5 to 8, inclusive, and insert:

"Section 10. Any license issued pursuant to this Act is effective from July 1, 2018, until July 1, 2019, and may not be renewed.".

187cta

On page 1, line 1, of the Senate engrossed bill, delete everything after "to" and insert "establish certain provisions regarding the licensing of wine manufacturers.".

On page 1, delete line 2.

And that as so amended said bill do pass.

Respectfully submitted,
Kristin A. Conzet, Chair

Also MR. SPEAKER:

The Committee on Legislative Procedure respectfully reports that the Office of Engrossing and Enrolling has carefully compared HB 1081, 1106, 1121, 1146, 1161, 1165, 1221, and 1270 and finds the same correctly enrolled.

Respectfully submitted,

G. Mark Mickelson, Chair

Also MR. SPEAKER:

The Committee on Legislative Procedure respectfully reports that HB 1093, 1094,
1107, and 1236 were delivered to his Excellency, the Governor, for his approval at 10:45 a.m., March 1, 2018.

Respectfully submitted,
G. Mark Mickelson, Chair

There being no objection, the House proceeded to Order of Business No. 9 - Consideration of Reports of Committees.

CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

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

State Affairs on SB 214 as found on page 642 of the House Journal; also

Judiciary on SB 63 as found on page 643 of the House Journal be adopted.

Which motion prevailed.

FIRST READING OF SENATE BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS

SB 91: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to authorize the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide for the design, construction, and equipping of a state veterans cemetery in Minnehaha County, to create a veterans cemetery fund, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.

Was read the first time and the Speaker waived the referral to the standing committee pursuant to Joint Rule 6D-1.

SB 183: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to authorize the Board of Regents to contract for the construction of a precision agriculture classroom and laboratory building and renovation of the first and second floors of Berg Agriculture Hall at South Dakota State University and to make an appropriation therefor.

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

SECOND READING OF CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS

SB 144: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain provisions related to party affiliation on voter registration cards.

Was read the second time.

The question being “Shall SB 144 pass as amended?”

And the roll being called:

Yeas 57, Nays 0, Excused 13, Absent 0

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

Excused:
Anderson; Conzet; Gosch; Howard; Karr; Kettwig; Lust; May; McPherson; Peterson (Kent); Soli; Stevens; 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 212: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain provisions regarding the Bureau of Information and Telecommunications assistance to schools.

Was read the second time.

The question being “Shall SB 212 pass as amended?”

And the roll being called:

Yeas 57, Nays 0, Excused 13, Absent 0

Excused:
Anderson; Conzet; Gosch; Howard; Karr; Kettwig; Lust; May; McPherson; Peterson (Kent); Soli; Stevens; 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.

SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS

SB 24: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to extend the effective date of certain provisions regarding the recreational use of nonmeandered water.

Was read the second time.

Rep. Qualm moved that SB 24 be laid on the table.

The question being on Rep. Qualm's motion that SB 24 be laid on the table.

And the roll being called:

Yeas 54, Nays 4, Excused 12, Absent 0

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

Nays:
Diedrich; Otten (Herman); Pischke; Rounds

Excused:
Anderson; Gosch; Howard; Karr; Kettwig; Lust; May; McPherson; Peterson (Kent); Soli; Stevens; Speaker Mickelson

So the motion having received an affirmative vote of a majority of the members-elect, the Speaker declared the motion carried and SB 24 was tabled.

Rep. Qualm moved that the balance of the calendar including SB 76, 128, and 65 be deferred to Monday, March 5, 2018, the 33^rd legislative day.

Which motion prevailed.

COMMEMORATIONS

HC 1022 Introduced by: Representatives Ahlers, Anderson, Bartels, Barthel, Bartling, Brunner, Campbell, Carson, Chase, Clark, Dennert, Frye-Mueller, Glanzer, Hawley, Heinemann, Holmes, Howard, Hunhoff, Karr, Kettwig, Latterell, Lesmeister, Livermont, Marty, May, McCleerey, Mills, Otten (Herman), Peterson (Sue), Pischke, Rasmussen, Reed, Rhoden, Schoenfish, Wiese, Wismer, York, and Zikmund and Senators Langer, Curd, Frerichs, Heinert, Kennedy, Killer, Nesiba, Partridge, Peters, Soholt, Solano, Sutton, Tidemann, Wiik, and Youngberg

A LEGISLATIVE COMMEMORATION, Commending and honoring Shannon Tjaden for being selected as the 2017-18 Elementary Teacher of the Year by the Society for Health And Physical Educators (SHAPE) of South Dakota.

WHEREAS, Shannon Tjaden is a physical education teacher at the Dell Rapids Elementary School, where he teaches non-traditional sports and activities including cricket, archery, kanjam, spikeball, snowshoeing, indoor bowling, and several that utilize a 4-foot-tall omnikin ball; and

WHEREAS, Shannon Tjaden has dedicated nineteen years to teaching. After graduating with a bachelor's degree from South Dakota State University, he taught physical education in the Lead-Deadwood School district at the middle school and high school. Shannon was previously named SHAPE's Middle School Teacher of the Year in 2011; and

WHEREAS, Shannon Tjaden also coaches the fifth grade boys' basketball team, is an assistant varsity boys' basketball coach, varsity girls' golf head coach, and is the teener baseball coach; and

WHEREAS, the Elementary Teacher of the Year by the Society for Health And Physical Educators (SHAPE) is given to physical education teachers who conduct a quality physical education program as reflected in NASPE standards and guidelines for K-12 Physical Education programs; utilize various teaching methodologies and plans innovative learning experiences to meet the needs of all students; serve as a positive role model epitomizing personal health and fitness, enjoyment of activity, sportsmanship, and sensitivity to the needs of students; participate in professional development opportunities; and provide service to the profession through leadership, presentations, and writing:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT COMMEMORATED, by the Ninety-Third Legislature of the State of South Dakota, that the Legislature honors and commends Shannon Tjaden as the 2017-18 Elementary Teacher of the Year by the Society for Health And Physical Educators (SHAPE) of South Dakota.

HC 1023 Introduced by: Representatives Ahlers, Anderson, Bartels, Barthel, Bartling, Brunner, Campbell, Carson, Chase, Clark, Dennert, Frye-Mueller, Glanzer, Gosch, Hawley, Heinemann, Holmes, Howard, Hunhoff, Karr, Kettwig, Latterell, Lesmeister, Livermont, Marty, May, McCleerey, Mills, Otten (Herman), Peterson (Sue), Pischke, Rasmussen, Reed, Rhoden, Schoenfish, Wiese, Wismer, York, and Zikmund and Senators Langer, Curd, Frerichs, Heinert, Kennedy, Killer, Nesiba, Partridge, Peters, Soholt, Solano, Sutton, Tidemann, Wiik, and Youngberg

A LEGISLATIVE COMMEMORATION, Recognizing and congratulating Oran Sorenson on his induction into the State Wrestling Hall of Fame.

WHEREAS, Oran Sorenson taught for thirty-one years and coached for over twenty years in Dell Rapids and as assistant coach with the Garretson wrestling program; and

WHEREAS, Oran Sorenson was part of the first wrestling team at Garretson High School and went on to wrestle at Sioux Falls College; and

WHEREAS, Oran Sorenson has demonstrated exceptional character in sharing his passion and dedication to excellence in wrestling:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT COMMEMORATED, by the Ninety-Third Legislature of the State of South Dakota, that Oran Sorenson be recognized for his induction to the State Wrestling Hall of Fame.

HC 1024 Introduced by: Representative Duvall and Senator Monroe

A LEGISLATIVE COMMEMORATION, Celebrating and honoring the life and service of Don Rounds.

WHEREAS, the state of South Dakota lost a true gentleman and unsung leader with the passing of Don Rounds on February 24, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Don was born in Iroquois on August 1, 1927, to Marion and Mary Rounds, graduated from Cavour High School in 1945, and then attended Catholic Seminary at Trinity Heights College and St. Ambrose Seminarian College in Iowa for two years before deciding to return to Cavour to teach and coach; and

WHEREAS, he joined the South Dakota National Guard in 1948 and was called to active duty during the Korean War before retiring with the rank of Major in 1982; and

WHEREAS, Don married Joyce Reinartz in May 1953 and later raised a family of ten sons and one daughter; and

WHEREAS, Governor Joe Foss hired Don to implement South Dakota's first state driver's licensing program in 1957 which necessitated a move to Pierre which would become his home for the next 61 years; and

WHEREAS, Don served in a variety of positions for the next several decades including with the South Dakota State Office of Highway Safety, the South Dakota Rural Electric Association and finally, the South Dakota Petroleum Council, where he worked for nearly 20 years before retiring in 1994; and

WHEREAS, Don consistently gave back to his community and state in a variety of ways including as a high school basketball and football official, a board member for the St. Joseph's Catholic School Home and School Association, a CCD instructor, a member of the Knights of Columbus, and serving Pierre Little League Baseball, Pierre Exchange Club, Pierre Elks Lodge, Pierre Rawlins Library Board, South Dakota Water Management Board, Countryside Hospice, and as Sergeant at Arms to the South Dakota Senate; and

WHEREAS, he took great joy and pride in the successes of his children including Governor and Senator Mike Rounds, and state Representative Tim Rounds, along with his 36 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Don's life has had a lasting and notable impact on people throughout the community of Pierre, the state of South Dakota, and across the United States and beyond:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT COMMEMORATED, by the Ninety-Third Legislature of the State of South Dakota, that the Legislature honors, commends, and remembers Don Rounds for his service to the people of South Dakota.

HC 1025 Introduced by: Representatives Rhoden, Brunner, Marty, May, Mickelson, and Qualm and Senator Cammack

A LEGISLATIVE COMMEMORATION, Commending and honoring Robert and JoDee Ingalls for their outstanding commitment to adoption and to family values.

WHEREAS, Robert and JoDee Ingalls of Faith, South Dakota, have adopted seven children and provided a comfortable life and home for these children in need; and

WHEREAS, Robert and JoDee Ingalls are parents of eleven biological children and are raising a family of eighteen children while maintaining the regular operation of a ranch in Faith, South Dakota; and

WHEREAS, Robert and JoDee Ingalls have been recognized by the Congressional Coalition of Adoption Institute as Adoption Angels dedicated to positively impacting the lives of children:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT COMMEMORATED, by the Ninety-Third Legislature of the State of South Dakota, that Robert and JoDee Ingalls be honored and commemorated for their outstanding commitment to adopting children in need and to family values.

HC 1026 Introduced by: Representatives Heinemann, Dennert, Johnson, Karr, McCleerey, Reed, Rounds, Rozum, Steinhauer, Tulson, and Wiese and Senators Cronin, Heinert, Jensen (Phil), Klumb, Partridge, Soholt, Solano, Stalzer, and Youngberg

A LEGISLATIVE COMMEMORATION, Honoring Sylvan Vigness, a veteran of the United States Navy, who received a Purple Heart for injuries sustained during the Second World War for his outstanding commitment and dedicated service to the people of the State of South Dakota and the United States.

WHEREAS, Sylvan Vigness has honorably and dutifully served his country as a signalman in the United States Navy and earned the Purple Heart during actions off the coast of Okinawa; and

WHEREAS, along with sailors aboard the assault transport USS Hinsdale, Sylvan Vigness directly supported the marine landings at Iwo Jima before embarking for Okinawa; and

WHEREAS, during the low light of early morning, the USS Hinsdale was struck in the engine room by an enemy suicide plane loaded with bombs which caused catastrophic damage and left the USS Hinsdale without power and quickly taking on water. During the explosion, Sylvan received injuries to his face and lost vision in his left eye; and

WHEREAS, after returning to Rutland and then moving to Flandreau, Sylvan began working as an educator and eventually served as a school superintendent until his retirement in 1988:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT COMMEMORATED, by the Ninety-Third Legislature of the State of South Dakota, that Sylvan Vigness be recognized for his exceptional dedication and service to the people of South Dakota and the United States of America.

HC 1027 Introduced by: Representatives Greenfield (Lana), Barthel, Frye-Mueller, Glanzer, Jensen (Kevin), Johns, Kaiser, Lake, and Tulson and Senators Greenfield (Brock),

Cronin, Curd, Ewing, Frerichs, Heinert, Kennedy, Killer, Klumb, Kolbeck, Maher, Nesiba, Novstrup, Partridge, Soholt, Solano, Sutton, Tapio, Tidemann, White, Wiik, and Youngberg

A LEGISLATIVE COMMEMORATION, Honoring and thanking Spink County Deputy Sheriff Jason Kraft for his brave and honorable service and his heroic life saving actions.

WHEREAS, Jason Kraft has honorably and dutifully served the people of South Dakota, serving in the Spink County Sheriff's Office and in the Edmunds County Sheriff's department before that, and has served in law enforcement for over twenty years; and

WHEREAS, after responding to a frantic 911 call on the night of January 13, 2018, and finding a 13 year old girl unconscious, turning blue, and not breathing, he quickly recognized the signs of opiate overdose; and

WHEREAS, Jason Kraft, having received proper opiate training a month prior, quickly and effectively administered Narcan to the unconscious girl, who awoke as she was being loaded into the ambulance; and

WHEREAS, Jason Kraft humbly denied credit for the heroic act and instead credited the ambulance crew, 911 dispatchers, and other officers; and

WHEREAS, Jason has been a committed husband to his wife Kelly and loving father to their four children during his selfless service to his community and the members thereof:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT COMMEMORATED, by the Ninety-Third Legislature of the State of South Dakota, that the Legislature recognizes and honors Spink County Deputy Sheriff Jason Kraft for his honorable and heroic service of twenty years and for his heroic life saving actions.

Rep. Beal moved that the House do now adjourn, which motion prevailed and at 1:46 p.m. the House adjourned.

Sandra J. Zinter, Chief Clerk