Committee: House Transportation
MOTION:
TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 3, 1997
Moved by:
Representative Schrempp
Second by:
Representative Sperry
Action:
Prevailed by voice vote.
HB 1092:
to revise certain provisions related to the operation of motorboats.
Proponents:
Mike Shaw, National Association of Independent Insurers, Pierre
Opponents:
None.
Presented by:
Representative Deb Fischer-Clemens, prime sponsor, Mitchell (Document 1)
Comments by:
Doug Hofer, Director, Dept. of Game, Fish and Parks, Pierre
MOTION:
AMEND HB 1092
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Section
1.
That
§
42-8-58
be amended to read as follows:
42-8-58.
The operator of a boat on public waters shall, in the case of a collision or an accident
resulting in damage to a boat or other property in excess of five hundred dollars or resulting in death
or injury to a person requiring medical attention,
give notice to and
immediately, by the quickest
means of communication, give notice of the collision or accident to the nearest conservation officer
or other peace officer and shall
file with the Department of Game, Fish and Parks a full description
of the collision or accident upon forms provided by the department and available from any state or
county law enforcement agency. If the collision or accident resulted in death or injury to a person
requiring medical attention, the operator shall file within forty-eight hours. If the collision or
accident resulted in damage to a boat or other property in excess of five hundred dollars but does not
result in death or injury, the operator shall file within ten days. If the operator is unable to file, then
someone acting for the operator may file. The secretary of game, fish and parks may investigate the
circumstances of the accident. Any person who fails to file a report as required by this section is
guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor.
Section
2.
That
§
42-8-69
be amended to read as follows:
42-8-69.
No owner of a motorboat which is propelled by a motor of more than six horsepower
may allow any person under twelve years of age to operate such a motorboat unless such person is
accompanied by a person of at least eighteen years of age.
This section does not apply to personal
watercraft as defined in
§
42-8-2.
A violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor.
Section
3.
That
§
42-8-102
be amended to read as follows:
42-8-102.
No person may operate a personal watercraft:
apply to a performer engaged in a professional exhibition or a person preparing to participate or
participating in an officially-sanctioned regatta, race, marine parade, tournament, or exhibition. A
violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor.
"
"
Section
4.
That
§
42-8-58
be amended to read as follows:
42-8-58.
The operator of a boat on public waters shall, in the case of a collision or an accident
resulting in damage to a boat or other property in excess of five hundred dollars or resulting in death
or injury to a person requiring medical attention,
give notice to and
immediately, by the quickest
means of communication, give notice of the collision or accident to the nearest conservation officer
or other peace officer and shall
file with the Department of Game, Fish and Parks a full description
of the collision or accident upon forms provided by the department and available from any state or
county law enforcement agency. If the collision or accident resulted in death or injury to a person
requiring medical attention, the operator shall file within forty-eight hours. If the collision or
accident resulted in damage to a boat or other property in excess of five hundred dollars but does not
result in death or injury, the operator shall file within ten days. If the operator is unable to file, then
someone acting for the operator may file. The secretary of game, fish and parks may investigate the
circumstances of the accident. Any person who fails to file a report as required by this section is
guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor.
Section
5.
That
§
42-8-69
be amended to read as follows:
42-8-69.
No owner of a motorboat which is propelled by a motor of more than six horsepower
may allow any person under twelve years of age to operate such a motorboat unless such person is
accompanied by a person of at least eighteen years of age.
This section does not apply to personal
watercraft as defined in
§
42-8-2.
A violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor.
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HB 1120:
to increase the minimum age requirement of certain persons aboard
personal watercraft.
Proponents:
None.
Opponents:
None.
Presented by:
Representative Dan Matthews, prime sponsor, Mitchell
MOTION:
DEFER HB 1120 UNTIL THE 41ST LEGISLATIVE DAY
Moved by:
Representative Napoli
Second by:
Representative Schrempp
Action:
Prevailed by roll call vote.
(11-0-2-0)
Voting yes:
Duenwald, Konold, Kooistra, Matthews, Smidt, Wetz, Wick, Schrempp, Sperry,
Napoli, Koskan
Excused:
Lee, Volesky
HB 1131:
FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to exempt certain agricultural
equipment from motor vehicle registration and licensing requirements.
HB 1131 was originally heard on February 3, 1997.
Proponents:
Kevin Rowe, representing self, Carter
Comments by:
Deb Hillmer, Director, Motor Vehicles, Dept. of Revenue, Pierre (for clarification)
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Section 2. That
§
32-12-12
be amended to read as follows:
32-12-12.
A restricted minor's permit may be issued, upon application and payment of the proper
fee as provided for in
§
32-12-16, and passage of all driver's license examination tests, to any minor
between the ages of
fourteen
fifteen
and sixteen years. A restricted minor's permit entitles the holder
,
while
having the permit
in
his
immediate physical possession
,
of the permit
to operate a motor
vehicle during the hours of 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. standard time if the motor vehicle is being operated with
the permission of the minor's parents or guardian and during the hours of 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. if the
motor vehicle is being operated under the direction of the minor's parent or guardian who is
occupying a seat beside the driver. The restrictions as to time of operation and operation under the
direction of a parent or guardian do not apply to the holder of a valid restricted minor's permit
operating a self-propelled agricultural machine which is not subject to registration under chapter
32-5.
Section 3. That
§
32-12-29
be amended to read as follows:
32-12-29.
The Department of Commerce and Regulation
shall
may
not issue any license under
this chapter to any person who is under the age of sixteen years, except that the department may
issue a restricted license as provided in
§
§
32-12-11 to 32-12-15, inclusive, to any person who is at
least
fourteen
fifteen
years of age.
"
HB 1138:
to provide for a graduated driver's licensing system.
Proponents:
Mike Shaw, National Association of Independent Insurers, Pierre
Craig Matson, State Farm Insurance, Sioux Falls
Wyland Borth, concerned citizen, former director of drivers' education, Pierre
Opponents:
Noel Pesall, representing self, Brookings
Presented by:
Representative Dick Brown, prime sponsor, Sioux Falls (Document 2), Craig
Matson, State Farm Insurance, Sioux Falls (explained the technical aspects of
HB1138)
MOTION:
AMEND HB 1138
Moved by:
Representative Kooistra
Second by:
Representative Duenwald
Action:
Prevailed by voice vote.
HB 1270 was deferred until Monday, February 10, 1997.
MOTION: ADJOURN
Moved by: Representative Schrempp
Second by:
Representative Duenwald
Action:
Prevailed by voice vote.
Jenelle Busse