73rd Legislative Session -- 1998
Committee: Senate Commerce
Tuesday, February 3, 1998
P - Present
E - Excused
A - Absent
Roll Call
P
Daugaard
P
Lawler
P
Olson
P
Staggers
P
Valandra
P
Munson (David), Vice-Chair
P
Shoener, Chair
OTHERS PRESENT: See Original Minutes
The meeting was called to order by Senator Shoener
MOTION:
TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Moved by:
Senator Munson (David)
Second by:
Senator Lawler
Action:
Prevailed by voice vote.
SB 223:
to revise certain provisions regarding insurance coverage for and after
delivery of a baby.
Proponents:
Senator Lawler
Darla Pollman-Rogers, SDALU
Sid Schroeder, Insurance Agent
Randy Moses, Division of Insurance
MOTION:
AMEND SB 223
j-223
On the printed bill,
delete everything after the enacting clause and insert:
"
Section
1.
That
§
58-17-88
be amended to read as follows:
58-17-88.
If a health insurance policy that is issued or renewed on or after July 1, 1996, provides
maternity coverage, the policy shall provide coverage for a minimum of forty-eight hours of
inpatient care following a vaginal delivery and a minimum of ninety-six hours of inpatient care
following delivery by cesarean section for a mother and her newborn child in a health care facility
licensed pursuant to chapter 34-12, except as otherwise provided in
§
58-17-89.
Any policy that
provides coverage for complications of pregnancy, and does not provide other maternity benefits,
is not required to comply with this section.
Section
2.
That
§
58-18-76
be amended to read as follows:
58-18-76.
If a group health insurance policy that is issued or renewed on or after July 1, 1996,
provides maternity coverage, the policy shall provide coverage for a minimum of forty-eight hours
of inpatient care following a vaginal delivery and a minimum of ninety-six hours of inpatient care
following delivery by cesarean section for a mother and her newborn child in a health care facility
licensed pursuant to chapter 34-12, except as otherwise provided in
§
58-18-77.
Any policy issued
to employers with less than fifteen employees that provides coverage for complications of
pregnancy, and does not provide other maternity benefits, is not required to comply with this section.
Section
3.
That
§
58-18B-50
be amended to read as follows:
58-18B-50.
If a health benefit plan of a small employer carrier that is issued or renewed on or
after July 1, 1996, provides maternity coverage, the plan shall provide coverage for a minimum of
forty-eight hours of inpatient care following a vaginal delivery and a minimum of ninety-six hours
of inpatient care following delivery by cesarean section for a mother and her newborn child in a
health care facility licensed pursuant to chapter 34-12, except as otherwise provided in
§
58-18B-51.
Any policy issued to employers with less than fifteen employees that provides coverage for
complications of pregnancy, and does not provide other maternity benefits, is not required to comply
with this section.
Section
4.
That
§
58-38-37
be amended to read as follows:
58-38-37.
If a service or indemnity-type contract issued or renewed on or after July 1, 1996, by
a nonprofit medical and surgical service plan corporation provides maternity coverage, the contract
shall provide coverage for a minimum of forty-eight hours of inpatient care following a vaginal
delivery and a minimum of ninety-six hours of inpatient care following delivery by cesarean section
for a mother and her newborn child in a health care facility licensed pursuant to chapter 34-12,
except as otherwise provided in
§
58-38-38.
Any individual policy and any policy issued to
employers with less than fifteen employees that provides coverage for complications of pregnancy,
and does not provide other maternity benefits, is not required to comply with this section.
Section
5.
That
§
58-40-34
be amended to read as follows:
58-40-34.
If a service or indemnity-type contract issued or renewed on or after July 1, 1996, by
a nonprofit hospital service plan corporation provides maternity coverage, the contract shall provide
coverage for a minimum of forty-eight hours of inpatient care following a vaginal delivery and a
minimum of ninety-six hours of inpatient care following delivery by cesarean section for a mother
and her newborn child in a health care facility licensed pursuant to chapter 34-12, except as
otherwise provided in
§
58-40-35.
Any individual policy and any policy issued to employers with
less than fifteen employees that provides coverage for complications of pregnancy, and does not
provide other maternity benefits, is not required to comply with this section.
Section
6.
That
§
58-41-112
be amended to read as follows:
58-41-112.
If a health maintenance contract issued or renewed on or after July 1, 1996, by a
health maintenance organization provides maternity coverage, the contract shall provide coverage
for a minimum of forty-eight hours of inpatient care following a vaginal delivery and a minimum
of ninety-six hours of inpatient care following delivery by cesarean section for a mother and her
newborn child in a health care facility licensed pursuant to chapter 34-12, except as otherwise
provided in
§
58-41-113.
Any individual policy and any policy issued to employers with less than
fifteen employees that provides coverage for complications of pregnancy, and does not provide other
maternity benefits, is not required to comply with this section.
"
Moved by:
Senator Olson
Second by:
Senator Daugaard
Action:
Prevailed by voice vote.
MOTION:
DO PASS SB 223 AS AMENDED
Moved by:
Senator Olson
Second by:
Senator Munson (David)
Action:
Prevailed by roll call vote.
(5-0-2-0)
Voting yes:
Lawler, Olson, Staggers, Munson (David), Shoener
Excused:
Daugaard, Valandra
MOTION:
PLACE SB 223 ON CONSENT
Moved by:
Senator Olson
Second by:
Senator Munson (David)
Action:
Prevailed by voice vote.
HB 1041:
to authorize the Banking Commission to promulgate certain
administrative rules regarding the mortgage lending business.
Proponents:
Richard Duncan, Division of Banking
Mike Pellett, Mortgage Lender
Jeff Rodman, SD Bankers Assoc.
MOTION:
AMEND HB 1041
j-1041a
On page
2
,
line
2 of the House engrossed bill
,
after "
who
"
insert "
acts as an intermediary
between borrower and lender in securing a mortgage loan, or
"
.
Moved by:
Senator Munson (David)
Second by:
Senator Olson
Action:
Prevailed by voice vote.
MOTION:
DO PASS HB 1041 AS AMENDED
Moved by:
Senator Olson
Second by:
Senator Lawler
Action:
Prevailed by roll call vote.
(7-0-0-0)
Voting yes:
Daugaard, Lawler, Olson, Staggers, Valandra, Munson (David), Shoener
MOTION:
PLACE HB 1041 ON CONSENT
Moved by:
Senator Olson
Second by:
Senator Lawler
Action:
Prevailed by voice vote.
SB 209:
to provide notice and benefits to certain employees affected by plant
closings and mass layoffs.
Proponents:
Senator Flowers
Paul Alyward, AFSCME & AFL-CIO
Opponents:
Ray Trankle, Industry & Commerce Assn.
Dan Nelsen, SF Chamber of Commerce
Jerry Wheeler, SD Retailers Assoc.
MOTION:
DEFER SB 209 UNTIL THE 36TH LEGISLATIVE DAY
Moved by:
Senator Daugaard
Second by:
Senator Munson (David)
Action:
Prevailed by roll call vote.
(5-2-0-0)
Voting yes:
Daugaard, Olson, Staggers, Munson (David), Shoener
Voting no:
Lawler, Valandra
HB 1042:
to revise certain authority relating to installment loan licensing and
lending requirements.
Proponents:
Richard Duncan, Division of Banking
Ross Johnson, Division of Banking
John Brown, SD Consumer Finance
Bob Sahr, SD Bankers Assoc.
MOTION:
AMEND HB 1042
j-1042d
On page
2
,
line
24 of the House Commerce committee engrossed bill
,
after "
dollars.
"
insert "
If
the application of an existing licensee is for an additional location, the application need only include
the location and identity of the location manager, plus any changes from the existing license, or such
other information the director may consider necessary.
"
.
On page
3
,
delete lines
1
to
4
, inclusive
.
On page
3
,
delete lines
21
to
24
, inclusive
.
On page
5
,
between lines
8
and
9
,
insert:
"
Section 19A. Any money received by the division pursuant to this Act shall be deposited in the
banking revolving fund.
"
On page
5
,
line
12
,
delete everything after "
dollars.
"
.
On page
5
,
delete line
13
.
On page
5
,
line
15
,
delete "
20
"
and insert "
19
"
.
Moved by:
Senator Lawler
Second by:
Senator Daugaard
Action:
Prevailed by voice vote.
MOTION:
DO PASS HB 1042 AS AMENDED
Moved by:
Senator Lawler
Second by:
Senator Valandra
Action:
Prevailed by roll call vote.
(7-0-0-0)
Voting yes:
Daugaard, Lawler, Olson, Staggers, Valandra, Munson (David), Shoener
MOTION:
PLACE HB 1042 ON CONSENT
Moved by:
Senator Lawler
Second by:
Senator Valandra
Action:
Failed by voice vote.
HB 1043:
to revise the length of time financial responsibility must be maintained
by certain persons to have driving privileges.
Proponents:
Cindy Gerber, SD Drivers Licensing
Darla Lyon, Division of Insurance
Opponents:
Darla Pollman-Rogers, SDALU
MOTION:
DO PASS HB 1043
Moved by:
Senator Munson (David)
Second by:
None
Action:
Died for a lack of a second
MOTION:
DEFER HB 1043 UNTIL THE 36TH LEGISLATIVE DAY
Moved by:
Senator Lawler
Second by:
Senator Valandra
Action:
Prevailed by roll call vote.
(4-3-0-0)
Voting yes:
Daugaard, Lawler, Olson, Valandra
Voting no:
Staggers, Munson (David), Shoener
HB 1044:
to define certain bank dividends.
Proponents:
Richard Duncan, Division of Banking
Jeff Rodman, SD Bankers Assoc.
MOTION:
DO PASS HB 1044
Moved by:
Senator Lawler
Second by:
Senator Olson
Action:
Prevailed by roll call vote.
(7-0-0-0)
Voting yes:
Daugaard, Lawler, Olson, Staggers, Valandra, Munson (David), Shoener
MOTION:
PLACE HB 1044 ON CONSENT
Moved by:
Senator Lawler
Second by:
Senator Munson (David)
Action:
Prevailed by voice vote.
HB 1047:
to revise certain provisions regarding the licensing of marriage and
family therapists.
Proponents:
Jim Carlon, Board of Counselors
MOTION:
DO PASS HB 1047
Moved by:
Senator Daugaard
Second by:
Senator Munson (David)
Action:
Prevailed by roll call vote.
(6-1-0-0)
Voting yes:
Daugaard, Lawler, Olson, Valandra, Munson (David), Shoener
Voting no:
Staggers
HB 1048:
to revise certain provisions regarding the Board of Counselor
Examiners and the regulation of counseling.
Proponents:
Jim Carlon, Board of Counselors
MOTION:
DO PASS HB 1048
Moved by:
Senator Lawler
Second by:
Senator Munson (David)
Action:
Prevailed by roll call vote.
(7-0-0-0)
Voting yes:
Daugaard, Lawler, Olson, Staggers, Valandra, Munson (David), Shoener
MOTION:
PLACE HB 1048 ON CONSENT
Moved by:
Senator Lawler
Second by:
Senator Valandra
Action:
Prevailed by voice vote.
HB 1156:
to repeal the recording of certain licenses at the register of deeds office
and to require the licenses and renewal certificates to be displayed.
Proponents:
Richard Sattgast, SDACO
Jim Hood, SD Chiropractors
MOTION:
DO PASS HB 1156
Moved by:
Senator Staggers
Second by:
Senator Lawler
Action:
Prevailed by roll call vote.
(7-0-0-0)
Voting yes:
Daugaard, Lawler, Olson, Staggers, Valandra, Munson (David), Shoener
MOTION:
PLACE HB 1156 ON CONSENT
Moved by:
Senator Staggers
Second by:
Senator Lawler
Action:
Prevailed by voice vote.
HB 1172:
to revise certain provisions regarding the filing of financing statements
and continuation statements.
Proponents:
Bob Sahr, SDBA
MOTION:
DO PASS HB 1172
Moved by:
Senator Lawler
Second by:
Senator Olson
Action:
Prevailed by roll call vote.
(7-0-0-0)
Voting yes:
Daugaard, Lawler, Olson, Staggers, Valandra, Munson (David), Shoener
MOTION:
PLACE HB 1172 ON CONSENT
Moved by:
Senator Olson
Second by:
Senator Munson (David)
Action:
Prevailed by voice vote.
MOTION:
ADJOURN
Moved by:
Senator Olson
Second by:
Senator Daugaard
Action:
Prevailed by voice vote.
Doris J. Donner
Committee Secretary
_______________________________
Jerry J. Shoener, Chair
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