72nd Legislative Session -- 1997

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Friday, February 14, 1997

                                            P - Present
                                            E - Excused
                                            A - Absent

Roll Call
P      Aker
P      Daugaard
P      Dunn (Rebecca)
P      Flowers
P      Valandra
P      Munson (David), Vice-Chair
P      Whiting, Chair


OTHERS PRESENT: See Original Minutes

The meeting was called to order by Senator Whiting, Chairman


MOTION:      TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 12, 1997

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

          SB 134:   to require that property owners be notified of the filing of certain instruments affecting their property.

Presented by:      Rick Sattgast, SD County Officials (Handout A)

MOTION:      TO TABLE SB 134

Moved by:      Senator Daugaard
Second by:      Senator Aker
Action:      Prevailed by roll call vote.   (4-0-2-0)

Voting yes:      Aker, Daugaard, Valandra, Whiting

Excused:      Dunn (Rebecca), Flowers


          SB 235:   to revise the applicability of the physician/patient privilege to criminal actions.

Proponents:      Jeff Hallem, Attorney General's Office
          Dave Gerdes, SD Medical Assn.
Presented by:      Senator Kenneth Albers

MOTION:      AMEND SB 235

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     On page 1 , line 13 , after " nature, " insert " if the physical or mental condition of any person is in issue, " .

     On page 1 , line 14 , after " waived " insert " for the purpose of proving the commission of a criminal offense or for the purpose of impeaching the testimony of the patient, " .

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

MOTION:      DO PASS SB 235 AS AMENDED

Moved by:      Senator Aker
Second by:      Senator Munson (David)
Action:      Prevailed by roll call vote.   (6-1-0-0)

Voting yes:      Aker, Daugaard, Flowers, Valandra, Munson (David), Whiting

Voting no:      Dunn (Rebecca)

          SB 174:   to revise the provisions concerning the procedure for filing a summons.

Opponents:      Tom Barnett, State Bar Association
          Dennis Duncan, SD Collectors Assn.
          Dave Gerdes, SD State Medical Assn.
          Jason Harris, SD Trial Lawyers Assn.
Presented by:      Senator Kenneth Albers

MOTION:      AMEND SB 174
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     On page 1 , line 6 of the printed bill , delete " summons , " and insert " summons " .

     On page 1 , line 6 , delete " courts, " and insert " courts " .

Moved by:      Senator Flowers
Second by:      Senator Valandra
Action:      Prevailed by voice vote.

MOTION:      DO PASS SB 174 AS AMENDED

Moved by:      Senator Aker
Second by:      Senator Daugaard
Action:      Was not acted on.

MOTION:      SUBSTITUTE MOTION DEFER SB 174 UNTIL THE 41ST LEGISLATIVE DAY

Moved by:      Senator Flowers
Second by:      Senator Dunn (Rebecca)
Action:      Prevailed by roll call vote.   (4-3-0-0)

Voting yes:      Dunn (Rebecca), Flowers, Munson (David), Whiting

Voting no:      Aker, Daugaard, Valandra

          SB 211:   to assure payment of health benefits for injuries sustained by an insured person operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Proponents:      Randy Moses, Division of Insurance
Opponents:      Darla Rogers, Health Insurance of America
          Dennis Duncan, SD Collectors Assn.
Presented by:      Senator Bob Drake

MOTION:      AMEND SB 211

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     On page 1 , line 6 of the printed bill , after " policy " insert " or certificate " .

     On page 1 , line 9 , delete " , while operating a motor vehicle " .

     On page 1 , line 12 , after " policy " insert " or certificate " .

     On page 1 , line 14 , delete " , while operating " and insert " . " .

     On page 1 , delete line 15 .

     On page 2 , line 5 , delete " , while operating a motor vehicle " .

     On page 2 , line 11 , delete " , while operating a motor vehicle " .

     On page 2 , line 17 , delete " , while operating a motor vehicle " .

     On page 2 , line 22 , delete " , while operating " and insert " . " .

     On page 2 , delete line 23 , and insert:

     "Section 7. Nothing in this Act precludes a health insurer, hospital or medical service plan, a health maintenance organization, or any self-funded plan from excluding coverage for an insured for any sickness or injury caused in the commission of a felony."


Moved by:      Senator Aker
Second by:      Senator Valandra
Action:      Was not acted on.

MOTION:      SUBSTITUTE MOTION TO TABLE PENDING AMENDMENT ON SB211

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

MOTION:      MOTION AMEND SB 211
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     On page 1 , line 6 of the printed bill , after " policy " insert " or certificate " .

     On page 1 , line 8 , after " person " insert " who is less than twenty-one years of age " .

     On page 1 , line 9 , delete " , while operating a motor vehicle " .

     On page 1 , line 12 , after " policy " insert " or certificate " .

     On page 1 , line 13 , after " person " insert " who is less than twenty-one years of age " .

     On page 1 , line 14 , delete " , while operating " and insert " . " .

     On page 1 , delete line 15 .

     On page 2 , line 4 , after " person " insert " who is less than twenty-one years of age " .

     On page 2 , line 5 , delete " , while operating a motor vehicle " .

     On page 2 , line 10 , after " person " insert " who is less than twenty-one years of age " .

     On page 2 , line 11 , delete " , while operating a motor vehicle " .

     On page 2 , line 16 , after " person " insert " who is less than twenty-one years of age " .

     On page 2 , line 17 , delete " , while operating a motor vehicle " .

     On page 2 , line 21 , after " person " insert " who is less than twenty-one years of age " .

     On page 2 , line 22 , delete " , while operating " and insert " . " .

     On page 2 , delete line 23 , and insert:

     "Section 7. Nothing in this Act precludes a health insurer, hospital or medical service plan, a health maintenance organization, or any self-funded plan from excluding coverage for an insured for any sickness or injury caused in the commission of a felony."


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

MOTION:      DO PASS SB 211 AS AMENDED

Moved by:      Senator Aker
Second by:      Senator Munson (David)
Action:      Prevailed by roll call vote.   (7-0-0-0)

Voting yes:      Aker, Daugaard, Dunn (Rebecca), Flowers, Valandra, Munson (David), Whiting

The gavel passed to Vice-chair Munson.

          SB 267:   to increase the penalties for possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia and for drug distribution and storage.

Presented by:      Jeff Fox, Governor's Office

MOTION:      AMEND SB 267

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     On page 2 , line 22 of the printed bill , after " . " insert " However, if the only controlled drug or substance being illegally stored or used therein is one-half pound or less of marijuana, the person is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. " .


Moved by:      Senator Valandra
Second by:      Senator Dunn (Rebecca)
Action:      Prevailed by roll call vote.   (6-0-1-0)

Voting yes:      Aker, Daugaard, Dunn (Rebecca), Flowers, Valandra, Munson (David)


Excused:      Whiting

MOTION:      DO PASS SB 267 AS AMENDED

Moved by:      Senator Aker
Second by:      Senator Daugaard
Action:      Was not acted on.

MOTION:      SUBSTITUTE MOTION TO TABLE SB 267

Moved by:      Senator Aker
Second by:      Senator Flowers
Action:      Failed by roll call vote.   (2-5-0-0)

Voting yes:      Flowers, Valandra

Voting no:      Aker, Daugaard, Dunn (Rebecca), Munson (David), Whiting

MOTION:      DO PASS SB 267 AS AMENDED

Moved by:      Senator Aker
Second by:      Senator Daugaard
Action:      Prevailed by roll call vote.   (4-3-0-0)

Voting yes:      Aker, Daugaard, Munson (David), Whiting

Voting no:      Dunn (Rebecca), Flowers, Valandra

The gavel passed to Chair Whiting.

          SB 241:   to provide for a declaration of preferences and power of attorney for mental health treatment decisions.

Proponents:      Robert Kean, SD Advocacy Services
          Steve Lindquist, Dir. Of Mental Health
          Donna Yocom, self
Presented by:      Senator Flowers

Comments by:      Kevin Ruetz, self

MOTION:      AMEND SB 241

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     On page 2 , line 11 of the printed bill , delete " or refusal " .

     On page 2 , line 12 , delete " of " .

     On page 3 , line 15 , delete " or refusal " .

     On page 5 , line 2 , delete " and " and insert " or " .

     On page 5 , line 12 , delete everything after " action " .

     On page 5 , line 13 , delete everything before " . " .

     On page 6 , line 21 , delete " refuse or " .

     On page 7 , line 1 , delete " or withholding " .

     On page 7 , line 7 , delete " or withholding " .

     On page 7 , line 9 , delete " the following medications: " and insert " psychotropic medications. " .

     On page 7 , delete lines 10 to 12 , inclusive .

     On page 7 , line 13 , delete " Conditions and limitations " and insert " Comments " .

     On page 7 , line 17 , delete " or withholding " .

     On page 7 , delete line 20 .

     On page 7 , line 21 , delete " Conditions and limitations " and insert " Comments " .

     On page 8 , line 1 , delete " or withholding " .

     On page 8 , delete lines 5 and 6 .

     On page 8 , line 8 , delete " Conditions or limitations " and insert " Comments " .

     On page 8 , line 17 , delete " or withholding " .

     On page 11 , line 1 , delete " or withhold " .

     On page 11 , after line 21 , insert:

"      Section 19. That § 27A-12-3.15 be amended to read as follows:

     27A-12-3.15.   If the court finds by clear and convincing evidence that the person is incapable of consenting to treatment with psychotropic medication because his the person's judgment is so affected by his mental illness that he the person lacks the capacity to make a competent, voluntary , and knowing decision concerning the medication and the administration of the recommended

psychotropic medication is essential under the criteria in §   27A-12-3.13, the court may exercise a substituted judgment on may order the administration of psychotropic medication. "


Moved by:      Senator Flowers
Second by:      Senator Valandra
Action:      Prevailed by voice vote.

MOTION:      AMEND SB 241

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     On page 1 , line 6 , delete " health " and insert " illness " .

     On page 1 , line 8 , delete " health " and insert " illness " .

     On page 1 , line 9 , delete " health " and insert " illness " .

     On page 1 , line 10 , delete " health " and insert " illness " .

     On page 1 , line 11 , delete " health " and insert " illness " .

     On page 1 , line 12 , delete " health " and insert " illness " .

     On page 1 , line 13 , delete " health " and insert " illness " .

     On page 1 , line 14 , delete " health " and insert " illness " .

     On page 2 , line 3 , after " physicians, " insert " one of whom is the treating psychiatrist, if any, " .

     On page 2 , line 4 , delete " health " and insert " illness " .

     On page 2 , line 5 , delete " health " and insert " illness " .

     On page 2 , line 9 , delete " health " and insert " illness " .

     On page 2 , line 11 , delete " health " and insert " illness " .

     On page 2 , delete line 12 , and insert " of mental illness treatment. A declaration for mental illness treatment continues in effect for " .

     On page 2 , line 13 , delete " health " and insert " illness " .

     On page 2 , line 15 , delete everything after " until " and insert " there is a subsequent determination by the attending physician, treating psychiatrist, or the circuit court that the principal is capable of giving informed consent. " .

     On page 2 , line 16 , delete " health " and insert " illness " .

     On page 2 , line 18 , delete " health " and insert " illness " .

     On page 2 , line 20 , delete " health " and insert " illness " .

     On page 3 , line 2 , delete " health " and insert " illness " .

     On page 3 , line 4 , delete " health " and insert " illness " .

     On page 3 , line 5 , delete " health " and insert " illness " .

     On page 3 , line 8 , delete " health " and insert " illness " .

     On page 3 , line 11 , delete " health " and insert " illness " .

     On page 3 , line 12 , delete " health " and insert " illness " .

     On page 3 , line 14 , delete " health " and insert " illness " .

     On page 3 , line 18 , delete " health " and insert " illness " .

     On page 3 , line 23 , delete " health " and insert " illness " .

     On page 4 , line 8 , delete " health " and insert " illness " .

     On page 4 , line 13 , delete " health " and insert " illness " .

     On page 4 , line 23 , delete " health " and insert " illness " .

     On page 5 , line 1 , delete " health " and insert " illness " .

     On page 5 , line 1 , delete " committed to " and insert " a patient of " .

     On page 5 , line 1 , after " pursuant to " insert " Title 27A or " .

     On page 5 , line 6 , delete " health " and insert " illness " .

     On page 5 , line 10 , delete " health " and insert " illness " .

     On page 5 , line 15 , delete " health " and insert " illness " .

     On page 5 , line 22 , delete " health " and insert " illness " .

     On page 5 , line 23 , delete " health " and insert " illness " .

     On page 6 , line 6 , delete " health " and insert " illness " .

     On page 6 , line 12 , delete " health " and insert " illness " .

     On page 6 , line 14 , delete " health " and insert " illness " .

     On page 6 , line 19 , delete " health " and insert " illness " .

     On page 6 , delete line 22 , and insert " illness treatment. "Mental illness treatment" means convulsive treatment, treatment of mental " .

     On page 7 , line 2 , delete " health " and insert " illness " .

     On page 7 , line 7 , delete " health " and insert " illness " .

     On page 7 , line 17 , delete " health " and insert " illness " .

     On page 8 , line 1 , delete " health " and insert " illness " .

     On page 8 , line 3 , delete " health " and insert " illness " .

     On page 8 , line 4 , delete " health " and insert " illness " .

     On page 8 , line 5 , delete " health " and insert " illness " .

     On page 8 , line 17 , delete " health " and insert " illness " .

     On page 9 , line 5 , delete " health " and insert " illness " .

     On page 9 , line 12 , after " us, " insert " that the principal has read the accompanying Notice to Person Making a Declaration and Power of Attorney for Mental Illness Treatment or has had the notice read and explained, " .

     On page 9 , line 14 , delete " health " and insert " illness " .

     On page 10 , line 5 , delete " health " and insert " illness " .

     On page 10 , line 7 , delete " health " and insert " illness " .

     On page 10 , line 16 , delete " HEALTH " and insert " ILLNESS " .

     On page 10 , line 17 , delete " health " and insert " illness " .

     On page 10 , line 21 , delete " health " and insert " illness " .

     On page 10 , line 23 , after " facility. " insert " It is very important that you declare your instructions carefully and review this document regularly. " .

     On page 11 , line 4 , after " incapable. " insert " Preference shall be given to immediate family members in the following order: spouse, parent, adult child, and sibling. It is important that your attorney-in-fact be knowledgeable about mental illness issues and the decisions you have made. " .

     On page 11 , line 11 , delete " health " and insert " illness " .

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

MOTION:      DO PASS SB 241 AS AMENDED

Moved by:      Senator Flowers
Second by:      Senator Munson (David)
Action:      Prevailed by roll call vote.   (5-0-1-0)

Voting yes:      Daugaard, Dunn (Rebecca), Flowers, Munson (David), Whiting

Excused:      Aker

MOTION:      TO AMEND TITLE OF SB 241

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     On page 1 , line 2 , delete " health " and insert " illness " .

Moved by:      Senator Flowers
Second by:      Senator Daugaard
Action:      Prevailed by voice vote.

MOTION:      ADJOURN

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



Cindy Nickels

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Committee Secretary
Fred Whiting, Chair


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