72nd Legislative Session -- 1997

Committee: Senate State Affairs

January 17, 1997

                                            P - Present
                                            E - Excused
                                            A - Absent

Roll Call
P      Dunn (Jim)
P      Everist
P      Munson (David)
P      Dunn (Rebecca)
P      Hunhoff
P      Lawler
P      Whiting
P      Rounds, Vice-Chair
P      Halverson, Chair


OTHERS PRESENT: See Original Minutes

The meeting was called to order by Sen. Halverson.    
        
The 1996 rules will be followed until the 1997 rules are adopted.

Confirmation of Robert D. Hofer of Pierre, SD to the Board of Pardons and Paroles.

Moved By:    Sen. Rounds
Seconded By:     Sen. Everist
Action:      Prevailed by roll call vote.   (9-0-0-0)

Voting yes:      Dunn (Jim), Everist, Munson (David), Dunn (Rebecca), Hunhoff, Lawler, Whiting, Rounds, Halverson

          SCR1:   Urging the South Dakota Board of Regents to continue to pursue collaborative efforts with the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education

Proponents:      Dr. Tad Perry, SD Board of Regents
Presented by:      Sen. Everist

MOTION:      DO PASS SCR1

Moved by:      Senator Lawler
Second by:      Senator Whiting


Action:      Prevailed by roll call vote.   (9-0-0-0)

Voting yes:      Dunn (Jim), Everist, Munson (David), Dunn (Rebecca), Hunhoff, Lawler, Whiting, Rounds, Halverson

          SB 19:   to provide for the investment by the state investment council of certain school and public lands funds.

Proponents:      Malcom McKillop, ASBSA
Presented by:      Curt Johnson, School and Public Lands

MOTION:      DO PASS SB 19

Moved by:      Senator Rounds
Second by:      Senator Whiting
Action:      Prevailed by roll call vote.   (9-0-0-0)

Voting yes:      Dunn (Jim), Everist, Munson (David), Dunn (Rebecca), Hunhoff, Lawler, Whiting, Rounds, Halverson

          SB 20:   to appropriate money for the repair of certain small dams.

Proponents:      None
Opponents:      Kathleen Zander, Fertilizer & Ag Chemical Assn
          J.D. Lynd, SD Assn of Cooperatives
          Marie Ingalls, SD Farm Bureau
Presented by:      Curt Johnson, School and Public Lands

MOTION:      TO TABLE SB 20

Moved by:      Senator Lawler
Second by:      Senator Dunn (Jim)
Action:      Prevailed by roll call vote.   (7-2-0-0)

Voting yes:      Dunn (Jim), Everist, Munson (David), Lawler, Whiting, Rounds, Halverson

Voting no:      Dunn (Rebecca), Hunhoff

          SB 21:   to abolish straight-party voting and to revise certain provisions relating to election ballots.

Proponents:      Chris Nelson, Sec. Of State Office
Presented by:      Joyce Hazeltine, Sec. Of State


MOTION:
     DO PASS SB 21

Moved by:      Senator Everist
Second by:      Senator Whiting
Action:      Prevailed by roll call vote.   (8-0-1-0)

Voting yes:      Everist, Munson (David), Dunn (Rebecca), Hunhoff, Lawler, Whiting, Rounds, Halverson

Excused:      Dunn (Jim)

          SB 52:   to reclassify a certain state park to a state recreation area, to authorize a park license to be required at certain state recreation and lakeside use areas, and to declare an emergency.

Presented by:      Doug Hofer, Dept. Of Game Fish & Parks

MOTION:      DO PASS SB 52

Moved by:      Senator Rounds
Second by:      Senator Everist
Action:      Prevailed by roll call vote.   (8-0-1-0)

Voting yes:      Dunn (Jim), Everist, Munson (David), Dunn (Rebecca), Lawler, Whiting, Rounds, Halverson

Excused:      Hunhoff

          SB 53:   to repeal certain provisions relating to the qualifications, compensation, and reimbursement of certain Department of Game, Fish and Parks employees.

Presented by:      Doug Hansen, Dept. Of Game Fish & Parks

MOTION:      DO PASS SB 53

Moved by:      Senator Lawler
Second by:      Senator Whiting
Action:      Prevailed by roll call vote.   (7-0-2-0)

Voting yes:      Dunn (Jim), Everist, Munson (David), Dunn (Rebecca), Lawler, Whiting, Halverson

Excused:      Hunhoff, Rounds

MOTION:      PLACE SB 53 ON CONSENT

Moved by:      Senator Lawler
Second by:      Senator Whiting
Action:      Prevailed by voice vote.

          SB 65:   to revise certain citations to federal statutes and regulations regarding pipeline safety.

Presented by:      Bill Bullard, SD PUC

MOTION:      DO PASS SB 65

Moved by:      Senator Whiting
Second by:      Senator Lawler
Action:      Prevailed by roll call vote.   (7-0-2-0)

Voting yes:      Dunn (Jim), Everist, Munson (David), Dunn (Rebecca), Lawler, Whiting, Halverson

Excused:      Hunhoff, Rounds


MOTION:      PLACE SB 65 ON CONSENT

Moved by:      Senator Whiting
Second by:      Senator Everist
Action:      Prevailed by voice vote.

MOTION:      ADJOURN

Moved by:      Senator Munson (David)
Second by:      Senator Everist
Action:      Prevailed by voice vote.



Marcia Bourk

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Committee Secretary
Harold W. Halverson, Chair






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