84^th Legislative Session _ 2009

Committee: Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources

                                            P - Present
                                            E - Excused
                                            A - Absent

Roll Call
P    Bradford
P    Garnos
P    Hansen (Tom)
P    Howie, Vice-Chair
P    Kloucek
P    Maher
P    Peterson
P    Vehle
P    Rhoden, Chair

OTHERS PRESENT: See Original Minutes

The meeting was called to order by Senator Larry Rhoden, Chair.

MOTION:     TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2009

Moved by:    Howie
Second by:    Peterson
Action:    Prevailed by voice vote.

SENATOR RHODEN PASSED THE GAVEL TO SENATOR GORDON HOWIE, VICE CHAIR

         SB 188: provide for the appointment of members of the State Brand Board by district.

Presented by:    Senator Larry Rhoden
Proponents:    Larry Nelson, SD Stockgrowers
        Margaret Nachtigall, Self, Owanka
        Johnny Kerstiens, SD Farmers Union
Opponents:    Jason Glodt, Office of the Governor

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        Brenda Forman, SD Cattlemen's Association (Handout: 1)
        Scott Jones, Self, Midland

Jodie Hickman, Cattlemen's Association, Pierre was asked questions.

MOTION:     DO PASS SB 188

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

Voting Yes:    Bradford, Howie, Kloucek, Maher, Peterson, Rhoden

Voting No:    Garnos, Hansen (Tom), Vehle

SENATOR HOWIE PASSED THE GAVEL TO SENATOR LARRY RHODEN, CHAIR.

         HB 1062: increase the reward for certain information regarding livestock thefts.

Presented by:    Larry Stearns, SD Brand Board, Pierre
Proponents:    Kenny Fox, Self, Belvidere
        Jeremiah M. Murphy, SD Stockgrowers

MOTION:     DO PASS HB 1062

Moved by:    Howie
Second by:    Hansen (Tom)
Action:    Prevailed by roll call vote. (8-1-0-0)

Voting Yes:    Garnos, Hansen (Tom), Howie, Kloucek, Maher, Peterson, Vehle, Rhoden

Voting No:    Bradford

         HB 1063: revise certain brand registration provisions concerning out-of-state brands on cattle sold in the livestock inspection area.

Presented by:    Larry Stearns, SD Brand Board, Pierre
Proponents:    Larry Nelson, SD Stockgrowers

MOTION:     DO PASS HB 1063

Moved by:    Hansen (Tom)

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Second by:    Peterson
Action:    Prevailed by roll call vote. (8-0-1-0)

Voting Yes:    Garnos, Hansen (Tom), Howie, Kloucek, Maher, Peterson, Vehle, Rhoden

Excused:    Bradford

MOTION:     PLACE HB 1063 ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Moved by:    Hansen (Tom)
Second by:    Maher
Action:    Prevailed by voice vote.

MOTION:     ADJOURN

Moved by:    Peterson
Second by:    Howie
Action:    Prevailed by voice vote.

Cindy Louder

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Committee Secretary

Larry Rhoden, Chair