JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

NINETY-FOURTH SESSION

STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
Senate Chamber, Pierre
Tuesday, January 8, 2019

BE IT REMEMBERED, That on the ninth day of January, A.D., two thousand nineteen, at the hour of twelve o'clock meridian, being the date and hour fixed by the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, for the convening of the Legislature, the Ninety-fourth regular session of the Senate of the State of South Dakota was called to order by Lieutenant Governor Larry Rhoden in the Senate Chamber in the Capitol, in the City of Pierre, the seat of our government.

The following prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Rev. Craig Wexler, Pierre/Ft. Pierre Ministerial Association:

Creator God, you have brought each and every one of us into this world to serve a purpose. For many, their purpose seems unknown - for others, it seems clear. For each of us in this place today, we have been called to serve. We have been called to serve the people who have elected us - the people of our communities back at home - the people of this great state of South Dakota. Humble us all as we submit to Your will - humble us all as we take our places to listen - to learn - and to discern what is best for all of whom we serve.

But most of all, give us discernment as we work together as leaders in this state, to do the work of the people, for the people, and by the people, so that we can bring the opportunity of prosperity and harmony to all those who live in this beautiful place that you have created. May all of the senators in this place, be a model to the rest of our country how we might actually work together to bring unity in our decisions, rather than further division. Forgive us our trespasses, give us courage, and bring us your wisdom. In Christ's name we pray. Amen.

The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States was led by Senate page Tracy Eich.

Unless there is an objection, we will place the Secretary of State's certification of members of the Senate for the Ninety-fourth Legislative Session in the record without reading.

Hearing no objections, the certification is submitted.

I, STEVE BARNETT, Secretary of State of the state of South Dakota, do hereby certify that the following members, having been duly elected to the Senate at the general election held on November 6, 2018, and were certified by former Secretary Shantel Krebs on November 13, 2018, are hereby certified as members of the Senate of the 2019-2020 Legislative Sessions:

District No. 1 Brown, Day, Marshall and Roberts Counties
Susan Wismer, Britton

District No. 2 Brown, Clark, Hamlin and Spink Counties
Brock L. Greenfield, Clark

District No. 3 Brown County
Al Novstrup, Aberdeen

District No. 4 Brookings, Codington, Deuel, and Grant Counties
John Wiik, Big Stone City

District No. 5 Codington County
Lee Schoenbeck, Watertown

District No. 6 Lincoln County
Ernie Otten, Tea

District No. 7 Brookings County
V.J. Smith, Brookings

District No. 8 Lake, Miner, Moody and Sanborn Counties
Jordan Youngberg, Madison

District No. 9 Minnehaha County
Wayne Steinhauer, Hartford

District No. 10 Minnehaha County
Margaret Sutton, Sioux Falls

District No. 11 Minnehaha County
Jim Stalzer, Sioux Falls

District No. 12 Lincoln and Minnehaha Counties
Blake Curd, Sioux Falls

District No. 13 Lincoln and Minnehaha Counties
Jack Kolbeck, Sioux Falls

District No. 14 Minnehaha County
Deb Soholt, Sioux Falls

District No. 15 Minnehaha County
Reynold F. Nesiba, Sioux Falls

District No. 16 Lincoln and Union Counties
Jim Bolin, Canton

District No. 17 Clay and Turner Counties
Arthur L. Rusch, Vermillion

District No. 18 Yankton County
Craig Kennedy, Yankton

District No. 19 Bon Homme, Douglas, Hanson, Hutchinson and McCook Counties
Stace Nelson, Fulton

District No. 20 Aurora, Davison and Jerauld Counties
Joshua Klumb, Mount Vernon

District No. 21 Bon Homme, Charles Mix, Gregory and Tripp Counties
Rocky Dale Blare, Ideal

District No. 22 Beadle and Kingsbury Counties
James White, Huron

District No. 23 Campbell, Edmunds, Faulk, Hand, McPherson, Potter, Spink and Walworth Counties
Justin R. Cronin, Gettysburg

District No. 24 Hughes, Hyde, Stanley and Sully Counties
Jeff Monroe, Pierre

District No. 25 Minnehaha County
Kris Langer, Dell Rapids

District No. 26 Brule, Buffalo, Jones, Lyman, Mellette and Todd Counties
Troy E. Heinert, Mission

District No. 27 Bennett, Haakon, Jackson, Oglala Lakota and Pennington Counties
Red Dawn Foster, Pine Ridge

District No. 28 Butte, Corson, Dewey, Harding, Perkins and Ziebach Counties
Ryan M. Maher, Isabel

District No. 29 Butte, Meade and Pennington Counties
Gary L. Cammack, Union Center

District No. 30 Custer, Fall River and Pennington Counties
Lance Russell, Hot Springs

District No. 31 Lawrence County
Bob Ewing, Spearfish

District No. 32 Pennington County
Alan D. Solano, Rapid City

District No. 33 Meade and Pennington Counties
Phil Jensen, Rapid City

District No. 34 Pennington County
Jeffrey D. Partridge, Rapid City

District No. 35 Pennington County
Lynne Disanto, Box Elder

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Great Seal of the state of South Dakota, this 8th day of January 2019.

(SEAL) Steve Barnett
Secretary of State

I, STEVE BARNETT, Secretary of State of the state of South Dakota, do hereby certify that on the fifth day of January, A.D., two thousand nineteen, at the hour of twelve o'clock meridian, the Honorable David Gilbertson, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the state of South Dakota, in the rotunda of the Capitol Building, at the seat of state government in Pierre and in the presence of the legislators there assembled, administered the oath of office to the following state constitutional and public utilities commissioner officers-elect which was subscribed to and placed on file in the office of the Secretary of State of the state of South Dakota:

Governor _ Kristi Noem

Lieutenant Governor _ Larry Rhoden

Secretary of State _ Steve Barnett

Attorney General _ Jason Ravnsborg

State Auditor _ Richard L. Sattgast

State Treasurer _ Josh Haeder

Commissioner of School and Public Lands - Ryan L. Brunner

Public Utilities Commissioner _ Kristie Fiegen

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Great Seal of the state of South Dakota this 5th day of January 2019.

(SEAL) Steve Barnett
Secretary of State

I, Steve Barnett, Secretary of State of the state of South Dakota, do hereby certify that the following members of the Senate of the State of South Dakota for the term 2019-2020 were administered the oath of office at 11:00 a..m. on the fifth day of January, 2019, in the Senate Chamber, at the seat of government in Pierre by the Honorable David Gilbertson, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the state of South Dakota and subscribed to the same and that such oath is now on file in the office of the Secretary of State of South Dakota:

    Rocky Blare    Jeff Partridge
    Jim Bolin    V.J. Smith
    Gary L. Cammack    Deb Soholt
    Red Dawn Foster    Alan Solano
    Brock L. Greenfield    Jim Stalzer
    Troy Heinert    Wayne H. Steinhauer
    Phil Jensen    Margaret A. Sutton
    Joshua Klumb    Jim White
    Jack Kolbeck    John Wiik
    Kris K. Langer    Jordan Youngberg
    Jeff Monroe

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have set my hand and affixed the Great Seal of the State of South Dakota this 8th day of January, 2019.

(SEAL) Steve Barnett
Secretary of State

I, Steve Barnett, Secretary of State of the state of South Dakota, do hereby certify that the following senators were not present January 5, 2019, for the swearing-in ceremonies or have yet to take the oath of office:

    Justin R. Cronin    Al Novstrup
    R. Blake Curd    Ernie Otten
    Lynne DiSanto    Arthur Rusch
    Bob Ewing    Lance Russell
    Craig Kennedy    Lee Schoenbeck
    Ryan M. Maher    Susan Wismer
    Stace Nelson
    Reynold F. Nesiba

    IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have set my hand and affixed the Great Seal of the state of South Dakota this 8^th day of January, 2019.

(SEAL) Steve Barnett

The oath of office was administered by the Honorable Mark Salter, Justice of the Supreme Court of the state of South Dakota, to the following Senators-elect:

    Justin R. Cronin    Al Novstrup
    R. Blake Curd    Ernie Otten
    Lynne DiSanto    Arthur Rusch
    Bob Ewing    Lee Schoenbeck
    Craig Kennedy    Susan Wismer
    Ryan M. Maher
    Stace Nelson
    Reynold F. Nesiba

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

When the roll was called, all members were present except Sen. Russell who was excused.

COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS

The Committee on Legislative Procedure respectfully reports that the Governor has been notified that the Legislature is duly organized and ready to meet in Joint Session to receive any

communications she may desire to transmit and that the Governor is ready to appear before the Joint Session to deliver her message.

The Committee on Legislative Procedure respectfully reports that arrangements have been made for a Joint Session of the Senate and the House of Representatives to receive the message of the Governor. And:

That the Senate and the House will convene in Joint Session in the Chamber of the House of Representatives at 1:00 p.m., January 8, 2019.

That the President of the Senate preside over the Joint Session and that the Secretary of the Senate and the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives act as clerks of the Joint Session.

That the Justices of the Supreme Court and the elective and appointed officials of the state government be invited to attend the Joint Session.

That when the message of the Governor has been received, the Joint Session be dissolved.

That the message of the Governor be printed in the Senate Journal.

The Committee on Legislative Procedure respectfully reports that arrangements have been made for a Joint Session of the Senate and the House of Representatives to receive a message of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. And:

That the Senate and the House convene in Joint Session in the Chamber of the House of Representatives at 1:30 p.m. January 9, 2019.

That the President of the Senate preside over the Joint Session and that the Secretary of the Senate and the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives act as clerks of the Joint Session.

That the Justices of the Supreme Court, the Governor and elective and appointed officials of the state government be invited to attend the Joint Session.

That when the message of the Chief Justice has been received, the Joint Session be dissolved.

That the message of the Chief Justice be printed in the Senate Journal.

That the Senate and the House convene in Joint Session in the Chamber of the House of Representatives at 1:30 p.m., January 10, 2019.

That the President of the Senate preside over the Joint Session and that the Secretary of the Senate and the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives act as clerks of the Joint Session.

That the Justices of the Supreme Court, the Governor and elective and appointed officials of the state government be invited to attend the Joint Session.

That when the message of the Tribal Chairman has been received, the Joint Session be dissolved.

That the message of the Tribal Chairman be printed in the Senate Journal.

MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS

Sen. Langer moved that the Senate do now proceed with the organization of the Senate.

Which motion prevailed.

Sen. Langer moved that Sen. Brock L. Greenfield be elected President Pro tempore of the
Senate for the 2019-2020 legislative term.

The question being on Sen. Langer's motion that Sen. Greenfield be elected President Pro tempore of the Senate of 2019-2020 legislative term.

And the roll being called:

Yeas 34, Nays 0, Excused 1, Absent 0

Yeas:
Blare; Bolin; Cammack; Cronin; Curd; DiSanto; Ewing; Foster; Heinert; Jensen (Phil); Kennedy; Klumb; Kolbeck; Langer; Maher; Monroe; Nelson; Nesiba; Novstrup; Otten (Ernie); Partridge; Rusch; Schoenbeck; Smith (VJ); Soholt; Solano; Stalzer; Steinhauer; Sutton; White; Wiik; Wismer; Youngberg; Greenfield (Brock)

Excused:
Russell

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

The oath of office was administered by the Honorable Mark Salter, Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of South Dakota, to President Pro tempore Sen. Greenfield.

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

Sen. Langer moved that Kay Johnson be elected Secretary of the Senate for the
Ninety-fourth Legislative Session.

The question being on Sen. Langer's motion that Kay Johnson be elected Secretary of the Senate for the Ninety-fourth Legislative Session.

And the roll being called:

Yeas 34, Nays 0, Excused 1, Absent 0

Excused:
Russell

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

The oath of office was administered by the Honorable Mark Salter, Justice of the
Supreme Court of the State of South Dakota, to Secretary of the Senate Kay Johnson.

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

Unless there is an objection, we will waive the reading of the appointments of the
employees of the Senate for the Ninety-fourth Legislative Session.

Hearing no objection, the reading was waived.

The President announced the appointment of the following named persons as employees of the Senate for the Ninety-fourth Legislative Session:

First Assistant to the Secretary _ Judy Rapp

Second Assistant to the Secretary _ Jill Wellhouse

Third Assistant to the Secretary _ Carol Nowak

Chief Chaplain _ Craig Wexler

Secretary to the President Pro Tempore _ Mary Beth Fravel

Secretary to the Majority Party _ Marilyn Seymour

Secretary to the Minority Party _ Brooke Abdallah

Appropriations Secretary _ Mary Turner

Committee Secretaries _ Lois Henry, Mary Kirk, Mona Oehlerking, Rena Ortbahn

Sergeant at Arms _ Dave Bonde

Assistant Sergeants at Arms _ Gary Hoscheid, Tom Dravland

            Pages (1st term) - Tracy Eich, Casondra Gerlach, William Kessler, Camryn MacDonell, Sydney Marso, Sam Schleich, Claire St. Pierre, Emma Tardy

            Pages (2nd term) - Ty Ducheneaux, Bryn Ellwein, Kodi Fees, Nancy Flaherty,
        Justin Goetz, Sara Hemmingson, Maria Pazour, Julia Russell, Liza Schoenbeck,
        Maycee Wieczorek

            Pages (3th term) - Meagan Canfield, Jade Evans, Emily Foiles, Erica Howard,
        Sabrina Kintz, Anna M. Schwader, Kaelyn Somsen, Bethany Swift,
        Vanessa Tschetter, Denim Varland, Ronni Walton

            Pages (4th term) - Melody Beaulieu, Taylor Eggert, Adam Forman,
        Caitlin Kroemer, Abby Moon, Tori Rasmussen, Mary-Katherine Schlichte,
        Grace Trefz, Layne Uecker, Reese Uecker, Avery Weinheimer

Pages (5th term) - Britta Hervi, James Lees, Tomi Niles, Matthias J. Olsen,
Claire Rydberg, Kennedy Tesch, Lauren Wittler

Legislative Interns - Josiah Aberson, Matthew Bogue, Ally Brandner, Mykaylan Burner, Dalton Erskin, Robel Kelkile, Harlie Petrak, Mitch Rave, Paden Sexton

Legislative Aide - Baylee Dittman

The oath of office was administered by the Honorable Mark Salter, Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of South Dakota, to the following named employees:

First Assistant to the Secretary _ Judy Rapp

Second Assistant to the Secretary _ Jill Wellhouse

Third Assistant to the Secretary _ Carol Nowak

Chief Chaplain _ Craig Wexler

Secretary to the President Pro Tempore _ Mary Beth Fravel

Secretary to the Majority Party _Marilyn Seymour

Secretary to the Minority Party _ Brooke Abdallah

Appropriations Secretary _ Mary Turner

Committee Secretaries _ Lois Henry, Mary Kirk, Mona Oehlerking, Rena Ortbahn

Sergeant at Arms _ Dave Bonde

Assistant Sergeants at Arms _ Gary Hoscheid

Pages - Tracy Eich, Casondra Gerlach, William Kessler, Camryn MacDonell,
Sydney Marso, Sam Schleich, Claire St. Pierre, Emma Tardy

Legislative Interns - Josiah Aberson, Matthew Bogue, Mykaylan Burner, Dalton Erskin, Robel Kelkile, Harlie Petrak, Mitch Rave, Paden Sexton

Legislative Aide _ Baylee Dittman

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

Sen. Langer moved that the permanent joint rules of the Ninety-third Legislative Session with the recommended changes to those joint rules for the Ninety-fourth Legislative Session as adopted in March, 2018, be adopted as the temporary joint rules for the Ninety-fourth Legislative Session.

The question being on Sen. Langer's motion that the permanent joint rules of the Ninety-third Legislative Session with the recommended changes to those joint rules for the Ninety-fourth Legislative Session as adopted in March, 2018, be adopted as the temporary joint rules for the Ninety-fourth Legislative Session.

And the roll being called:

Yeas 34, Nays 0, Excused 1, Absent 0

Excused:
Russell

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

Sen. Langer moved that the permanent rules of the Senate for the Ninety-third Legislative Session be adopted as the temporary Senate rules for the Ninety-fourth Legislative Session.

The question being on Sen. Langer's motion that the permanent rules of the Senate for the Ninety-third Legislative Session be adopted as the temporary Senate rules for the Ninety-fourth Legislative Session.

And the roll being called:

Yeas 34, Nays 0, Excused 1, Absent 0

Excused:
Russell

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

Sen. Langer moved that a committee of three on the part of the Senate be appointed to meet with a committee of four on the part of the House for the purpose of arranging a memorial recognition of deceased former members of the Senate and House.

Which motion prevailed and the President announced as such committee Sens. Cammack, Blare, and Wismer.

Sen. Langer moved that when we adjourn today, we adjourn to convene at 1:00 pm, Wednesday, January 9, 2019, the 2^nd legislative day.

SCR 1 Introduced by: Senators Nesiba, Bolin, Maher, Monroe, and Youngberg and Representatives Schoenfish, Bartels, Duvall, and Smith (Jamie) at the request of the Extraordinary Cost Fund for Special Education Study Committee

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION, Urging Congress to increase federal funding for special education.

WHEREAS, Congress, in 1975, passed the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) mandating that all children with disabilities be provided a free appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment; and

WHEREAS, at the same time, Congress promised the states that the federal government would provide forty percent of the average per pupil expenditure to help offset the cost of educating eligible students; and

WHEREAS, in the nearly forty-four years since the law was passed and the promise was made, Congress has never in any of those years provided the level of funding promised; in fact, the past several decades have seen few significant increases and, more important, a decline in funding as a percentage of the average per pupil expenditure, which peaked at eighteen percent in 2004; and

WHEREAS, this persistent underfunding has contributed to poor outcomes for some students and has left states and school districts burdened to find the fiscal resources needed to meet their obligations under IDEA, especially at times like these when the relative costs of serving children in special education are escalating; and

WHEREAS, coalitions comprised of education organizations and concerned parents have worked tirelessly for years to secure increased appropriations for IDEA; their efforts have been supported by the introduction of IDEA full funding bills in almost every session of Congress, and support for increased funding has been largely bipartisan, but despite all of that, significant increases in funding remain elusive:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Senate of the Ninety-Fourth Legislature of the State of South Dakota, the House of Representatives concurring therein, that the United States Congress be urged to begin to honor the promise made in 1975 by working toward funding forty percent of the average per pupil expenditure for students eligible for special education; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the speaker and clerk of the United States House of Representatives, to the president pro tempore and secretary of the United States Senate, and to the members of the South Dakota Congressional delegation.

Was read the first time, the President Pro Tempore waived the referral to committee, and placed SCR 1 on the calendar of Wednesday, January 9th, the second legislative day.

SCR 2 Introduced by: Senators Soholt, Ewing, Kennedy, Langer, Solano, Stalzer, and Wismer and Representatives Otten (Herman), Diedrich, Haugaard, Howard, Hunhoff, Jensen (Kevin), Johns, and Reed at the request of the Access to Mental Health Services Study Committee

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION, To provide for legislative task forces to study, report, and develop and consider recommendations and proposed legislation regarding sustainable improvements to the continuum of mental health services available in the state.

WHEREAS, mental health issues in the State of South Dakota constitute a public health crisis; and

WHEREAS, communities, families, and individuals face a broad spectrum of mental health challenges on a daily basis; and

WHEREAS, South Dakota is faced with a high rate of suicide; and

WHEREAS, productive, long-term solutions are needed to address mental health access; and

WHEREAS, regionally focused solutions are the pathway to provide mental health access for all citizens; and

WHEREAS, separate task forces should be established to study, review, and identify each of the following:

(1) Redefine acute mental health hospitalizations in the areas of short, intermediate, and long-term placement, with emphasis on keeping individuals needing placement in community whenever possible;

(2) Reduce the overall use of acute mental health hospitalizations by developing and supporting existing alternatives where appropriate, create community-based short-stay alternatives, and develop day treatment options;

(3) Leverage telehealth and telemedicine to the full appropriate extent, with focus on the areas of acute assessment and crisis supports, along with mental health assessments and counseling;

(4) Redefine Human Service Center nursing home admission criteria and build mental health nursing home capacity for persons with organic brain damage; and

(5) Increase the capacity for transitional housing and residential services in communities to keep individuals closer to home, and develop caregiver supports; and

WHEREAS, the task forces should consist of subgroups to study each recommended area, as appointed by the Legislature, and task force subgroups should meet at least three times per year; and

WHEREAS, the task forces should make recommendations in a report to the Legislature no later than December 31, 2019, which should address changes necessary within state and county programs and any other areas deemed necessary:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Senate of the Ninety-Fourth Legislature of the State of South Dakota, the House of Representatives concurring therein, that the Executive Board of the Legislative Research Council is hereby directed to establish task forces on the status of mental health care in order to further the objectives described in this resolution.

Was read the first time, the President Pro Tempore waived the referral to committee, and placed SCR 2 on the calendar of Wednesday, January 9^th, the second legislative day.

SCR 3 Introduced by: Senators Nelson, Curd, Jensen (Phil), Russell, and Stalzer and Representatives Marty, Dennert, Goodwin, and Randolph

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION, Commending, honoring, and thanking South Dakota's numerous women veterans for their service to our country and state.

WHEREAS, throughout the history of the United States, during times of peace and of war, women have served honorably in the military, upholding the nation's ideals and protecting freedom through dedication to duty and sacrifice; and

WHEREAS, while women were not formally part of the United States Armed Forces until the inception of the Army Nurse Corps in 1901, they have served in an unofficial capacity dating back to the American Revolution; and

WHEREAS, during the American Revolution, the Mexican-American War, and the Civil War, women disguised themselves as men and served alongside their brothers and husbands on the front lines. Off the battlefield, women made vital contributions to the war effort as nurses, couriers, and spies; and

WHEREAS, around 35,000 American women served as nurses and support staff in World War I, and during World War II, some 350,000 women served with the Women's Army Corps, the Navy's Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service, the Marine Corps Women's Reserve, the Coast Guard Women's Reserve, and the Women Airforce Service Pilots; and

WHEREAS, Congress made women a permanent part of the military with the Women's Armed Services Integration Act of 1948, but until 1967, it limited the proportion of women in each branch of the military; and

WHEREAS, women nurses served on ships and in combat zones during the Korean War, and during the Vietnam War, thousands of female military personnel were deployed to Southeast Asia; and

WHEREAS, with the transition to an all-volunteer military in 1973, women experienced a dramatic increase in opportunity in the military, including leadership positions; and

WHEREAS, more than 40,000 women participated in the Gulf War, and since September 11, 2001, over 300,000 women have served in the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq; and

WHEREAS, in 2016, the United States Department of Defense opened all previously closed combat roles to women service members; women patrol war zones, fly combat aircraft, and command ships at sea; and

WHEREAS, today, there are over two million women veterans in the United States; women are the fastest growing segment of the veteran community and make up roughly ten percent of all American veterans; and

WHEREAS, South Dakota is home to more than 7,000 women veterans, who have distinguished themselves both on and off the battlefield, and they continue to serve their communities as leaders in both the public and private sectors; and

WHEREAS, South Dakota women veterans have served in every branch of the military, and in various roles including gunners, police, pilots, truck drivers, and fuel suppliers; and

WHEREAS, women bring a unique skill set and perspective to military service; and

WHEREAS, South Dakota women veterans continue to selflessly and courageously serve our country; and

WHEREAS, because of historic cultural limitations women veterans have experienced, their service has not always been fully recognized or appreciated; and

WHEREAS, South Dakota women veterans deserve to be recognized for their incredible sacrifices and service:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Senate of the Ninety-Fourth Legislature of the State of South Dakota, the House of Representatives concurring therein, that South Dakotans are committed to all South Dakota's veterans and are eternally grateful for the selfless sacrifices of all our veterans and are dedicated to remembering the hurdles women veterans overcame, and their selfless commitment to our country and state; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the South Dakota Legislature commends, honors, and thanks our women veterans for their service to our state and our great nation.

Was read the first time, the President Pro Tempore waived the referral to committee, and placed SCR 3 on the calendar of Wednesday, January 9^th, the second legislative day.

SCR 4 Introduced by: Senators Nelson, Curd, DiSanto, Jensen (Phil), Monroe, and Russell and Representatives Randolph, Brunner, Dennert, Frye-Mueller, Goodwin, Howard, Jensen (Kevin), Marty, and Pischke

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION, Commending and thanking the men and women of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), urging Congress and the President to fund construction of the southern border wall, and urging Congress and the President to ensure compliance with and enforcement of federal immigration laws.

WHEREAS, the national security interests of the United States are dependent on the brave men and women who enforce our Nation's immigration laws; and

WHEREAS, any call to abolish ICE is an insult to the heroic law enforcement officers who make sacrifices every day to secure our borders, enforce our laws, and protect our safety and security; and

WHEREAS, the abolishment of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) would mean open and uncontrolled borders through elimination of the main agency responsible for expelling people who enter or remain in our country unlawfully; and

WHEREAS, the abolishment of ICE would permit dangerous criminal aliens, including violent and ruthless members of the MS-13 gang, to enter and remain in American communities; and

WHEREAS, during fiscal year 2017, ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) arrested more than 127,000 aliens with a history of criminal convictions or current charges; and

WHEREAS, ICE ERO made 5,225 administrative arrests of suspected gang members in fiscal year 2017; and

WHEREAS, criminal aliens arrested by ICE ERO in fiscal year 2017 were responsible for more than:

(A) 76,000 dangerous drug offenses;

(B) 48,000 assault offenses;

(D) 5,000 sexual assault offenses;

(E) 2,000 kidnapping offenses; and

(F) 1,800 homicide offenses; and

WHEREAS, ICE Homeland Security Investigations made 4,818 gang-related arrests in fiscal year 2017; and

WHEREAS, ICE identified or rescued 904 sexually exploited children and identified or rescued 518 victims of human trafficking; and

WHEREAS, the abolishment of ICE would allow countless illegal aliens who pose a threat to public safety to roam freely on American soil with no fear of deportation; and

WHEREAS, the abolishment of ICE would mean more dangerous illegal drugs would flow into our communities, causing more Americans to suffer needlessly; and

WHEREAS, ICE plays a critical role in combating the drug crisis facing our Nation; and

WHEREAS, ICE seized more than 980,000 pounds of narcotics in fiscal year 2017, including thousands of pounds of the deadly drugs fueling the opioid crisis; and

WHEREAS, ICE seized 2,370 pounds of fentanyl and 6,967 pounds of heroin in fiscal year 2017; and

WHEREAS, ICE logged nearly 90,000 investigative hours to interrupt the flow of fentanyl in fiscal year 2017; and

WHEREAS, the abolishment of ICE would cause our communities even more devastation from the free flow of these drugs; and

WHEREAS, the abolishment of ICE would eliminate the agency that deports aliens who pose a terrorist threat to the United States; and

WHEREAS, ICE was created in 2003 to protect national security and public safety after the revelation of how the 9/11 terrorists exploited immigration laws to gain entry into the United States; and

WHEREAS, ICE is one of the first lines of defense against terrorists gaining access to inflict harm to citizens of the towns and cities in the United States; and

WHEREAS, the abolishment of ICE would weaken United States defenses against terrorism and enable the hundreds of thousands of foreign nationals who illegally overstay a visa each year to remain in the United States indefinitely and with impunity; and

WHEREAS, national security and law enforcement agencies have repeatedly identified the entire United States border with Mexico as a major national security concern; and

WHEREAS, walls have been historically effective protection for the sovereignty of nations and security of citizens from terrorists and criminals, from the ancient Great Wall of China to the walls erected by the modern nations of Hungary and Israel; and

WHEREAS, a 2018 National Border Patrol Council survey, of more than 600 agents in two of the Border Patrol's busiest sectors, resulted in 89 percent of line agents affirming a "wall system in strategic locations is necessary to securing the border"; and

WHEREAS, according to estimates, eleven to twenty-two million illegal aliens are present in the United States in violation of Federal immigration laws; and

WHEREAS, in August 2018, the Bureau of Labor Statistics' employment situation report listed between 6.2 and 7.4 Million Americans who are unemployed, and 4.4 million Americans who are either employed part-time for economic reasons or who are involuntarily part-time workers; and

WHEREAS, in 1995 the United States Government Accountability Office estimated the 3.4 million illegal aliens in the United States at that time, were a net cost of up to $19 billion. Current estimates are the 11-22 million illegal aliens in the United States are a net cost of $175-$275 billion a year; and

WHEREAS, illegal labor takes jobs away from American workers, lowers American wages, transfers the costs of subsidizing illegal labor to South Dakotans, and has a negative effect on America's poorest; and

WHEREAS, the United States of America takes in more legal immigrants than any nation in the world. Those legal immigrants have overwhelmingly proven to be assets to the communities they settle in, and South Dakotans welcome all races, religions, and creeds to our beloved state who immigrate legally to South Dakota to mix with and to add to our great American melting pot; and

WHEREAS, existing federal immigration laws ardently and equally enforced honor the rich tradition of immigration and the rule of law upon which the American Republic was founded; and

WHEREAS, it is the duty and responsibility of the federal government to protect national borders and secure the sovereignty of the United States of America as well as to enforce immigration and employment laws for the protection of American citizens; and

WHEREAS, the enforcement of existing federal immigration laws, especially those regarding national security, immigration, and employment are necessary for the preservation of the sovereignty of this nation and the well-being of the American people:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Senate of the Ninety-Fourth Legislature of the State of South Dakota, the House of Representatives concurring therein, that the South Dakota Legislature commends and thanks the brave men and women of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and encourages them to continue their diligent and steadfast service to the citizens of our nation; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the South Dakota Legislature urges Congress and the President of the United States to immediately provide for the security of our nation by controlling and securing our national borders with appropriate legislation to fund the construction of the southern border wall and then immediately commence construction of the southern border wall; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the South Dakota Legislature urges Congress and the President of the United States to immediately provide for the security of our nation through the ardent and equal enforcement of our existing federal immigration laws.

Was read the first time, the President Pro Tempore waived the referral to committee, and placed SCR 4 on the calendar of Wednesday, January 9^th, the second legislative day.

Unless there is an objection, we will waive the reading of the President Pro Tem's Appointments of Standing Committees and place them in the record.

Hearing no objections, the reading was waived.

** Denotes Chair * Denotes Vice-Chair

Agriculture and Natural Resources (9)

** Cammack, *Youngberg, Blare, Ewing, Klumb, Otten (Ernie), Soholt, Foster, Heinert

Appropriations (9)

**Wiik, *Cronin, Greenfield, Kolbeck, Maher, Partridge, Sutton, White, Nesiba

Commerce and Energy (7)

**Stalzer, *Schoenbeck, Curd, Monroe, Nelson, Novstrup, Kennedy

**Solano, *Curd, Bolin, Jensen (Phil), Smith (V.J.), Steinhauer, Heinert

Government Operations and Audit (5)

**Maher, *Cronin, Rusch, Wiik, Wismer

Health and Human Services (7)

**Soholt, *Steinhauer, Disanto, Jensen (Phil), Rusch, Solano, Foster

**Russell, *Rusch, DiSanto, Nelson, Schoenbeck, Stalzer, Kennedy

Legislative Procedure (7)

**Greenfield (Brock), *Kolbeck, Bolin, Langer, Novstrup, Schoenbeck, Nesiba

Local Government (7)

**Jensen, *DiSanto, Cammack, Ewing, Novstrup, Steinhauer, Wismer

Military and Veterans Affairs (5)

**Nelson, *Sutton, Smith (V.J.), Stalzer, Foster

Retirement Laws (5)

**White, *Bolin, Smith (V.J.), Nesiba, Wismer

State Affairs (9)

**Ewing, *Klumb, Bolin, Greenfield (Brock), Langer, Novstrup, Heinert, Kennedy

**Monroe, *Smith (V. J.), Cammack, Otten (Ernie), Russell, Stalzer, Wismer

Transportation (7)

**Otten (Ernie), *Blare, Monroe, Russell, Soholt, Solano, Foster

FIRST READING OF SENATE BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS

SB 1 Introduced by: Senators Maher, Bolin, Monroe, Nesiba, and Youngberg and Representatives Smith (Jamie), Bartels, Duvall, and Schoenfish at the request of the Extraordinary Cost Fund for Special Education Study Committee

FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to add a legislator to the membership of the Extraordinary Cost Oversight Board, to establish the board in statute, and to repeal the administrative rules creating the board.

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

SB 2 Introduced by: Senators Bolin, Maher, Nesiba, and Youngberg and Representatives Duvall, Bartels, Schoenfish, and Smith (Jamie) at the request of the Extraordinary Cost Fund for Special Education Study Committee

FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to adjust for inflation the amount of the special education appropriation that may be set aside for extraordinary expenses.

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

SB 3 Introduced by: Senators Bolin, Maher, Nesiba, and Youngberg and Representatives Schoenfish, Bartels, Duvall, and Smith (Jamie) at the request of the Extraordinary Cost Fund for Special Education Study Committee

FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to create the Special Education Task Force.

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

SB 4 Introduced by: Senators Cammack and Kennedy and Representative McCleerey at the request of the Agricultural Land Assessment Implementation and Oversight Advisory Task Force

FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain provisions regarding the classification of agricultural land for property tax purposes.

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

SB 5 Introduced by: Senator Rusch at the request of the Code Commission

FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to codify legislation enacted in 2018.

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

SB 6 Introduced by: Senators Nelson, Jensen (Phil), Monroe, and Russell and Representatives Howard, Brunner, Dennert, Frye-Mueller, Goodwin, Gosch, Livermont, Marty, Mulally, Peterson (Sue), Pischke, and Wiese

FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain provisions regarding sonogram and heart auscultation prior to an abortion.

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

SB 7 Introduced by: Senator Nelson and Representative Dennert

FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain provisions regarding prohibited activities near polling places.

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

SB 8 Introduced by: Senators Stalzer, Ewing, Kennedy, Langer, Soholt, Solano, and Wismer and Representatives Hunhoff, Diedrich, Haugaard, Jensen (Kevin), Johns, Otten (Herman), and Reed at the request of the Access to Mental Health Services Study Committee

FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to provide for a statewide resource information system.

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

SB 9 Introduced by: Senators Nelson, Curd, DiSanto, Greenfield (Brock), Jensen (Phil), Monroe, Otten (Ernie), Russell, and Stalzer and Representatives Randolph, Brunner, Dennert, Frye-Mueller, Goodwin, Gosch, Howard, Jensen (Kevin), Lesmeister, Marty, and Mulally

FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to provide for the Servicemember Firearms Protection Act.

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

SB 10 Introduced by: The Committee on Transportation at the request of the Department of Public Safety

FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to update references to certain federal motor carrier regulations.

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

SB 11 Introduced by: The Committee on Transportation at the request of the Department of Public Safety

FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain provisions regarding the granting of work permits to minors who refuse to submit to chemical analyses.

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

SB 12 Introduced by: The Committee on Transportation at the request of the Department of Public Safety

FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain provisions pertaining to the disqualification of commercial driver license holders for failure to consent to chemical analyses.

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

SB 13 Introduced by: The Committee on Transportation at the request of the Department of Transportation

FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain provisions regarding authorization for public transportation assistance grants.

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

SB 14 Introduced by: The Committee on Commerce and Energy at the request of the Public Utilities Commission

FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to define solar energy facilities and to establish certain provisions regarding solar energy permits.

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

SB 15 Introduced by: The Committee on Commerce and Energy at the request of the Public Utilities Commission

FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to extend the timeline for granting wind energy permits.

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

SB 16 Introduced by: The Committee on Commerce and Energy at the request of the Public Utilities Commission

FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to establish certain provisions regarding financial security for the decommissioning of wind turbines.

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

SB 17 Introduced by: The Committee on Commerce and Energy at the request of the Public Utilities Commission

FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain provisions regarding certain indemnity bonds that the Public Utilities Commission may require.

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

SB 18 Introduced by: The Committee on Commerce and Energy at the request of the Public Utilities Commission

FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to update certain references to federal laws and regulations regarding pipeline safety inspections and to increase the maximum civil penalty for certain pipeline safety violations.

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

SB 19 Introduced by: The Committee on Judiciary at the request of the Office of the Attorney General

FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to repeal presumptive probation.

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

SB 20 Introduced by: The Committee on Judiciary at the request of the Office of the Attorney General

FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to update certain provisions regarding consumer protection.

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

SB 21 Introduced by: The Committee on Judiciary at the request of the Office of the Attorney General

FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to authorize certain tobacco manufacturers to assign to the state the interest of the manufacturer in any money in a qualified escrow fund.

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

SB 22 Introduced by: The Committee on Health and Human Services at the request of the Department of Health

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 23 Introduced by: The Committee on Education at the request of the Department of Education

FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain references to repealed or obsolete provisions regarding the Department of Education.

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

SB 24 Introduced by: The Committee on Education at the request of the Department of Education

FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain provisions relating to state assessments.

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

SB 25 Introduced by: The Committee on Taxation at the request of the Department of Revenue

FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise the authority of Department of Revenue special agents.

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

SB 26 Introduced by: The Committee on State Affairs at the request of the Department of Revenue

FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to clarify certain provisions regarding the regulation of limited gaming in Deadwood, South Dakota.

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

SB 27 Introduced by: The Committee on Taxation at the request of the Department of Revenue

FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to repeal the annual license fee for coin operated washers and dryers.

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

SB 28 Introduced by: The Committee on Taxation at the request of the Department of Revenue

FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to repeal provisions regarding the amusement device tax and amusement device registration.

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

SB 29 Introduced by: The Committee on Retirement Laws at the request of the Office of the State Treasurer

FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise provisions related to unclaimed property and to declare an emergency.

Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Retirement Laws.

SB 30 Introduced by: The Committee on Health and Human Services at the request of the Department of Social Services

FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to remove certain unnecessary federal references and dates from certain provisions relating to the Department of Social Services.

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

SB 31 Introduced by: The Committee on Health and Human Services at the request of the Department of Social Services

FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain provisions regarding criminal background checks for assistant behavior analysts and paraprofessionals.

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

SB 32 Introduced by: The Committee on Health and Human Services at the request of the Department of Social Services

FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise the composition of the South Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners.

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

SB 33 Introduced by: The Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources at the request of the Office of School and Public Lands

FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to authorize the commissioner of school and public lands to sell and acquire certain real property.

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

SB 34 Introduced by: The Committee on Appropriations at the request of the Office of School and Public Lands

FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to make an appropriation for the replacement of the Elm Lake Dam spillway and to declare an emergency.

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

SB 35 Introduced by: The Committee on State Affairs at the request of the Department of Labor and Regulation

FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise and repeal provisions regarding revocation of occupational licenses.

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

SB 36 Introduced by: The Committee on State Affairs at the request of the Department of Labor and Regulation

FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise the membership of the State Workers' Compensation Advisory Council.

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

SB 37 Introduced by: The Committee on Commerce and Energy at the request of the Department of Labor and Regulation

FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain provisions regarding association health plans.

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

SB 38 Introduced by: Senators Russell, Monroe, Nelson, and Stalzer and Representatives Dennert, Frye-Mueller, Howard, Marty, and Weis

FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to provide for the carrying of a concealed pistol without a permit.

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

SB 39 Introduced by: Senator Nelson

FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to prohibit the state employment of certain relatives.

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

SB 40 Introduced by: The Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources at the request of the Board of Regents

FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to authorize the transfer of certain real property to the Animal Industry Board.

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

SB 41 Introduced by: The Committee on Appropriations at the request of the Board of Regents

FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to provide for the disposition of South Dakota Building Authority refinancing revenues for the Board of Regents.

Was read the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on Appropriations

SB 42 Introduced by: The Committee on Retirement Laws at the request of the Board of Regents

FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise the definition of campus security officers for purposes of the South Dakota Retirement System.

Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Retirement Laws.

SB 43 Introduced by: The Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources at the request of the Board of Regents

FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to redirect funding to a collaborative program in rural veterinary medical education and to provide tax revenue for the support of veterinary students.

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

SB 44 Introduced by: The Committee on Appropriations at the request of the Board of Regents

FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise the permanent endowment trust, to authorize the Board of Regents to sell certain extraneous real property and to purchase certain real property, to make an appropriation of sale proceeds, and to declare an emergency.

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

SC 1 Introduced by: Senator Nelson and Representatives Dennert, Frye-Mueller, and Randolph

A LEGISLATIVE COMMEMORATION, Honoring, commending, and thanking South Dakota Highway Patrol Sergeant Steve Swenson upon his retirement for his many dedicated years of service to South Dakotans as a highway patrolman.

WHEREAS, Sergeant Steve Swenson, with the generous support of his family, served South Dakotans with selfless dedication to their safety; and

WHEREAS, the actions, performance, and tenure of Sergeant Steve Swenson are in keeping with the highest traditions of the South Dakota Highway Patrol:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT COMMEMORATED, by the Ninety-Fourth Legislature of the State of South Dakota, that the Legislature honors, commends, and thanks South Dakota Highway Patrol Sergeant Steve Swenson for his outstanding career commitment and service to the citizens of South Dakota.

SC 2 Introduced by: Senator Nelson and Representatives Dennert, Frye-Mueller, and Randolph

A LEGISLATIVE COMMEMORATION, Honoring, commending, and thanking South Dakota Highway Patrol Lieutenant Paul Gerken upon his retirement for his many dedicated years of service to South Dakotans as a highway patrolman.

WHEREAS, Lieutenant Paul Gerken, with the generous support of his family, served South Dakotans with selfless dedication to their safety; and

WHEREAS, with his herculean service of 32 years, 6 months, and 5 days, Lieutenant Paul Gerken earned his current place as the third longest serving Trooper in the history of the South Dakota Highway Patrol; and

WHEREAS, the actions, performance, and tenure of Lieutenant Paul Gerken are in keeping with the highest traditions of the South Dakota Highway Patrol:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT COMMEMORATED, by the Ninety-Fourth Legislature of the State of South Dakota, that the Legislature honors, commends, and thanks South Dakota Highway Patrol Lieutenant Paul Gerken for his outstanding career commitment and service to the citizens of South Dakota.

SC 3 Introduced by: Senator Nelson and Representatives Dennert, Frye-Mueller, and Randolph

A LEGISLATIVE COMMEMORATION, Honoring, commending, and thanking South Dakota Highway Patrol Sergeant Trooper Darren Hall upon his retirement for his many dedicated years of service to South Dakotans as a highway patrolman.

WHEREAS, Trooper Darren Hall, with the generous support of his family, served South Dakotans with selfless dedication to their safety; and

WHEREAS, the actions, performance, and tenure of Trooper Darren Hall are in keeping with the highest traditions of the South Dakota Highway Patrol:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT COMMEMORATED, by the Ninety-Fourth Legislature of the State of South Dakota, that the Legislature honors, commends, and thanks South Dakota Highway Patrol Trooper Darren Hall for his outstanding career commitment and service to the citizens of South Dakota.

Sen. Soholt moved that the Senate do now adjourn, which motion prevailed and at 12:47 p.m. the Senate adjourned.

Kay Johnson, Secretary

The Senate convened with the House of Representatives in the House Chamber for the purpose of receiving a message from the Governor, Kristi Noem. The President of the Senate, Larry Rhoden, presided.

The following prayer was delivered by Rev. Craig Wexler, Pierre/Fort Pierre Ministerial Association, Pierre, South Dakota:

Heavenly Father, Creator God:

Centuries ago, You gave us Your law. You gave us Your commands so that human beings could learn to live in peace, in harmony, and experience prosperity. You gave us the Law out of the goodness of Your heart so that community could actually exist.

We come before you this day, as elected officials, as elected leaders in many different capacities. The people of our communities have lifted up and called each of these individuals by name, to serve them and the places they live. Their people have called them to create laws that should ultimately provide further prosperity, peace, and harmony in the lives of so many families in this great state of South Dakota. But we also know that there are challenges that lie ahead - challenges in politics - challenges in economy - challenges in

agriculture - challenges in healthcare, amongst others, across this state. As human beings, we struggle to lead amongst tension so we pray for peace. We struggle to lead when there is division so we pray for unity. We struggle to lead when there is darkness in our hearts and minds so we pray that your light would shine into the corners of all of us, and help us to show compassion, when the rest of the world would prefer bitterness. "A light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it" (John 1:5).

In Christ's name, we pray. Amen.

The Secretary of the Senate, Kay Johnson, called the roll of the Senate and the following members were present:

Blare; Bolin; Cammack; Cronin; Curd; DiSanto; Ewing; Foster; Greenfield, Brock; Heinert; Jensen, Phil; Kennedy; Klumb, Kolbeck; Langer; Maher; Monroe; Nelson; Nesiba; Novstrup, Al; Otten, Ernie; Partridge; Rusch; Schoenbeck; Smith, VJ; Soholt; Solano; Stalzer; Steinhauer; Sutton; White; Wiik; Wismer; Youngberg.

The Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives, Sandra J. Zinter, called the roll of the House and the following members were present:

Anderson; Bartels; Barthel; Beal; Bordeaux; Borglum; Brunner; Chaffee; Chase; Cwach; Dennert; Deutsch; Diedrich; Duba; Duvall; Finck; Frye-Mueller; Glanzer; Goodwin; Gosch; Greenfield, Lana; Gross; Hammock; Hansen; Howard; Hunhoff; Jensen, Kevin; Johns; Johnson, Chris; Johnson, David; Karr; Koth; Lake; Latterell; Lesmeister; Livermont; Marty; McCleerey; Mills; Milstead; Miskimins; Mulally; Olson; Perry; Peterson, Kent; Peterson, Sue; Pischke; Post; Qualm; Randolph; Rasmussen; Reed; Reimer; Ring; Rounds; Saba; Schoenfish; Smith, Jamie; St. John; Steele; Sullivan; Weis: Wiese; Willadsen; York; Zikmund; Speaker Haugaard.

Sen. Langer moved that a committee of three on the part of the Senate and a committee of four on the part of the House be appointed to escort the Honorable Kristi Noem, Governor of the State of South Dakota, to the rostrum.

Which motion prevailed and the President announced as such committee Sens. Greenfield, Langer, and Heinert on the part of the Senate and Reps. Qualm, Beal, Smith, and McCleerey on the part of the House.

The Lieutenant Governor, Larry Rhoden, introduced the Honorable Kristi Noem.

The Sergeant at Arms announced the arrival of the Honorable Kristi Noem, who was escorted to the rostrum and delivered the State of the State Address.

Sen. Langer moved that the Joint Session do now dissolve.

Which motion prevailed.