84th Legislative Session _ 2009

Committee: Senate State Affairs
Monday, February 02, 2009

                                            P - Present
                                            E - Excused
                                            A - Absent

Roll Call
P    Abdallah
P    Gray, Vice-Chair
P    Hanson (Gary)
P    Heidepriem
P    Knudson
P    Olson (Russell)
P    Rhoden
P    Turbak Berry
P    Dempster, Chair

OTHERS PRESENT: See Original Minutes

The meeting was called to order by Senator Thomas A. Dempster, Chair.

MOTION:     TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 2009

Moved by:    Gray
Second by:    Olson (Russell)
Action:    Prevailed by voice vote.

 MOTION:     TO INTRODUCE AT THE REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR AN ACT TO REVISE CERTAIN PROVISIONS RELATING TO PAYMENTS TO TEACHERS OBTAINING CERTAIN NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFICATION.

Moved by:    Gray
Second by:    Rhoden
Action:    Prevailed by voice vote.

 MOTION:     TO INTRODUCE AT THE REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR AN ACT TO REVISE CERTAIN ALLOCATIONS FOR DISABILITIES IN THE STATE AID FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION FORMULA.

Moved by:    Gray
Second by:    Olson (Russell)
Action:    Prevailed by voice vote.

         HB 1006: create a Highway Finance Task Force to study long-term highway needs and to reform the method of financing highways in the state.

Presented by:    Representative Shantel Krebs

MOTION:     TO TABLE HB 1006

Moved by:    Abdallah
Second by:    Gray
Action:    Prevailed by roll call vote. (8-1-0-0)

Voting Yes:    Abdallah, Gray, Hanson (Gary), Heidepriem, Olson (Russell), Rhoden, Turbak Berry, Dempster

Voting No:    Knudson

         SB 93: provide for the establishment of rural community-based energy development projects.

Presented by:    Senator Frank Kloucek (Handouts: 1, 2, 3)
Proponents:    Mark Holstein, Self, Rapid City (Handout: 4)
        Joe Voigt, Self, Tyndall (Handout: 5)
        Ron Hornstra, Self, Avon
        Silvia Christen, Dakota Rural Action
        Ed Anderson, SD Rural Electric Association
        Mel Thaler, Self, Sioux Falls
Opponents:    Hunter Roberts, Department of Tourism and State Development

MOTION:     DO PASS SB 93

Moved by:    Heidepriem
Second by:    Turbak Berry
Action:    Was not acted on.

MOTION:     SUBSTITUTE MOTION AMEND SB 93

93oa

     On page 3, line 7, of the printed bill, delete everything after "Section 2." .

     On page 3, line 8, delete everything before "This" .


Moved by:    Knudson
Second by:    Gray
Action:    Prevailed by voice vote.

 MOTION:     DO PASS SB 93 AS AMENDED

Moved by:    Heidepriem
Second by:    Turbak Berry
Action:    Failed by roll call vote. (3-6-0-0)

Voting Yes:    Hanson (Gary), Heidepriem, Turbak Berry

Voting No:    Abdallah, Gray, Knudson, Olson (Russell), Rhoden, Dempster

 MOTION:     DEFER SB 93 TO THE 41ST LEGISLATIVE DAY

Moved by:    Knudson
Second by:    Gray
Action:    Prevailed by roll call vote. (6-3-0-0)

Voting Yes:    Abdallah, Gray, Knudson, Olson (Russell), Rhoden, Dempster

Voting No:    Hanson (Gary), Heidepriem, Turbak Berry

         SB 95: authorize certain schools to own and operate wind energy conversion systems, to establish a grant program for such purposes, and to make an appropriation therefor.

MOTION:     TO TABLE SB 95

Moved by:    Hanson (Gary)
Second by:    Turbak Berry
Action:    Prevailed by roll call vote. (9-0-0-0)

Voting Yes:    Abdallah, Gray, Hanson (Gary), Heidepriem, Knudson, Olson (Russell), Rhoden, Turbak Berry, Dempster

         SB 124: require persons claiming reimbursement for state travel to sign affidavits of performance of duties.

Presented by:    Senator Margaret Gillespie
Opponents:    Lynne Valenti, Bureau of Personnel
        Rich Sattgast, State Auditor

MOTION:     AMEND SB 124

124ra

     On page 1, line 11, of the printed bill, after "attended all" insert "committee".

     On page 1, line 11, after "meetings" insert "or other meetings to which the person is a formal member or has been assigned".

     On page 1, line 15, delete everything after "." .

     On page 2, delete lines 1 to 12, inclusive.


Moved by:    Olson (Russell)
Second by:    Rhoden
Action:    Prevailed by voice vote.

 MOTION:     AMEND THE PENDING AMENDMENT

124oa

     On the previously adopted amendment (124ra), delete the last instruction.

     On page 2, delete lines 1 to 12, inclusive, and insert:

"      Section 3. The Office of the State Auditor shall promulgate rules pursuant to chapter 1-26 to prescribe the form and content of the affidavit and alternative affidavit provided for in this Act".



Moved by:    Gray
Second by:    Abdallah
Action:    Prevailed by voice vote.

MOTION:     DEFER SB 124 TO THE 41ST LEGISLATIVE DAY

Moved by:    Rhoden
Second by:    Gray
Action:    Prevailed by roll call vote. (6-3-0-0)

Voting Yes:    Abdallah, Gray, Knudson, Olson (Russell), Rhoden, Dempster

Voting No:    Hanson (Gary), Heidepriem, Turbak Berry

         SB 142: place certain limitations on legislative travel, expenses, and reimbursement.

Presented by:    Senator Dan Ahlers
Opponents:    Representative Deb Peters
        Representative Val Rausch
        Dennis Duncan, Self, Parker

MOTION:     DEFER SB 142 TO THE 41ST LEGISLATIVE DAY

Moved by:    Rhoden
Second by:    Gray
Action:    Prevailed by roll call vote. (6-3-0-0)

Voting Yes:    Abdallah, Gray, Knudson, Olson (Russell), Rhoden, Dempster

Voting No:    Hanson (Gary), Heidepriem, Turbak Berry

         SB 120: encourage energy conservation and efficiency by establishing certain procedures regarding the reporting, sale, and marketing of renewable energy and recycled energy certificates.

Proponents:    Mel Thaler, Self, Sioux Falls

MOTION:     ADJOURN

Moved by:    Gray
Second by:    Heidepriem
Action:    Prevailed by voice vote.


Cheri Hauschild
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Committee Secretary
Thomas A. Dempster, Chair