84th Legislative Session _ 2009

Committee: Senate State Affairs
Friday, February 20, 2009

                                            P - Present
                                            E - Excused
                                            A - Absent

Roll Call
P    Abdallah
P    Gray, Vice-Chair
P    Hanson (Gary)
P    Heidepriem
P    Knudson
P    Olson (Russell)
P    Rhoden
P    Turbak Berry
P    Dempster, Chair

OTHERS PRESENT: See Original Minutes

The meeting was called to order by Senator Thomas A. Dempster.

MOTION:     TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2009

Moved by:    Rhoden
Second by:    Turbak Berry
Action:    Prevailed by voice vote.

        
SB 41: revise the definition of wind easements.

Presented by:    Hunter Roberts, Department of Tourism and State Development
Proponents:    Dave Gerdes, Titan Wind
Opponents:    Ed Anderson, SD Rural Electric Association (Handout: 1)
        Steve Tomac, Basin Electric Power Coop
        John Koskan, Self, Wood, SD

MOTION:     AMEND SB 41


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     On the printed bill, delete everything after the enacting clause and insert:

     "      Section 1. For the purposes of this Act and § §  43-13-16 to 43-13-19, inclusive, an option for a wind easement, as defined by §  43-13-16, or a wind lease, as set forth in §  43-13-19, means a contract by which an owner or real property agrees with another person that the latter shall have the privilege of buying a wind easement or wind lease at a specified price within a specified time and which imposes no obligation to purchase upon the person to whom it is given.

     Section 2. Any option to purchase a wind easement or wind lease shall be created in writing and shall include:

             (1)    A description of the real property subject to the option and for which the wind easement or wind lease may be purchased;

             (2)    The term of the option period;

             (3)    Any terms and conditions under which the option to purchase the wind easement or wind lease may be exercised or may be terminated;

             (4)    Any terms and conditions which are to be included in the wind easement or wind lease to be purchased; and

             (5)    Any other provisions necessary or desirable to execute the instrument.

     Any option described in section 1 of this Act shall be filed, duly recorded, and indexed in the office of the register of deeds of the county in which the option is granted. However, the parties may agree to file a memorandum of the option in lieu of the option. The memorandum shall include at least the information described in subdivisions (1) and (2) of this section.

     Section 3. Any option defined in section 1 of this Act is void if it is not exercised within five years after the option is granted. This period of time is in addition to the five-year development period for a wind easement stated in §  43-13-17 and the five-year development period for a wind lease stated in §  43-13-19."



Moved by:    Knudson
Second by:    Gray
Action:    Failed by roll call vote. (3-6-0-0)

Voting Yes:    Gray, Knudson, Dempster

Voting No:    Abdallah, Hanson (Gary), Heidepriem, Olson (Russell), Rhoden, Turbak Berry

MOTION:     DO PASS SB 41

Moved by:    Olson (Russell)
Second by:    Turbak Berry
Action:    Prevailed by roll call vote. (6-3-0-0)

Voting Yes:    Abdallah, Hanson (Gary), Heidepriem, Olson (Russell), Turbak Berry, Dempster

Voting No:    Gray, Knudson, Rhoden

        
SB 169: revise certain provisions relating to wind easements.

Presented by:    Senator Jim Peterson
        Representative Bernie Hunhoff
Proponents:    Bob Sahr, East River Electric
Opponents:    Brett Koenecke, Iberdrola Renewables

MOTION:     AMEND SB 169

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     On the printed bill, delete everything after the enacting clause and insert:

     "      Section 1. That § 43-13-17 be amended to read as follows:

     43-13-17.   Any property owner may grant a wind easement in the same manner and with the same effect as a conveyance of an interest in real property. The easement shall be created in writing , and the documents referenced in § 43-13-16 shall be filed, duly recorded, and indexed in the office of the register of deeds of the county in which the easement is granted. Any wind easement not filed within six months from the date of execution is void. Any such wind easement runs with the land or lands benefited and burdened and terminates upon the conditions stated in the easement, except that the term of any such easement may not exceed fifty years. Any such wind easement is void if no development of the potential to produce energy from wind power associated with the easement has occurred within five years after the easement began. Any payments associated with the granting or continuance of any such wind easement shall be made on an annual basis to the owner of record of the real property at the time the payment is made. "



Moved by:    Heidepriem
Second by:    Olson (Russell)
Action:    Prevailed by voice vote.

MOTION:     DEFER SB 169 TO THE 41ST LEGISLATIVE DAY

Moved by:    Knudson
Second by:    Gray
Action:    Was not acted on.

MOTION:     SUBSTITUTE MOTION DO PASS SB 169 AS AMENDED

Moved by:    Heidepriem
Second by:    Hanson (Gary)
Action:    Prevailed by roll call vote. (5-4-0-0)

Voting Yes:    Abdallah, Hanson (Gary), Heidepriem, Olson (Russell), Turbak Berry

Voting No:    Gray, Knudson, Rhoden, Dempster

MOTION:     AMEND TITLE OF SB 169

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     On page 1, line 1, of the printed bill, delete everything after "Act to" and insert "revise certain provisions relating to wind easements.".

     On page 1, delete line 2.


Moved by:    Heidepriem
Second by:    Rhoden
Action:    Prevailed by voice vote.

        
SB 184: require the terms of wind easements or options to accommodate other easements for essential services.

Presented by:    Senator Gary Hanson
Proponents:    Bob Sahr, East River Electric
        Greg Dean, SD Telecommunications Association
Opponents:    Brett Koenecke, Iberdrola Renewables
        Dave Gerdes, Titan Wind

MOTION:     AMEND SB 184

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     On page 1, line 9, of the printed bill, delete "energy generation facilities,".


Moved by:    Hanson (Gary)
Second by:    Knudson
Action:    Prevailed by voice vote.

MOTION:     DO PASS SB 184 AS AMENDED

Moved by:    Heidepriem
Second by:    Olson (Russell)
Action:    Prevailed by roll call vote. (9-0-0-0)

Voting Yes:    Abdallah, Gray, Hanson (Gary), Heidepriem, Knudson, Olson (Russell), Rhoden, Turbak Berry, Dempster

        
SB 141: establish certain requirements regarding the siting of certain wind turbine towers.

Presented by:    Senator Dan Ahlers (Handout: 2)

MOTION:     DO PASS SB 141

Moved by:    Heidepriem
Second by:    Turbak Berry
Action:    Prevailed by roll call vote. (7-0-2-0)

Voting Yes:    Gray, Hanson (Gary), Heidepriem, Knudson, Rhoden, Turbak Berry, Dempster

Excused:    Abdallah, Olson (Russell)

MOTION:     PLACE SB 141 ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Moved by:    Knudson
Second by:    Gray
Action:    Prevailed by voice vote.

        
SB 170: authorize certain schools to own and operate wind energy conversion systems, to establish a grant program for such purposes, and to make an appropriation therefor.

Presented by:    Senator Frank Kloucek (Handout: 3,4)
Opponents:    Hunter Roberts, Department of Tourism and State Development
        Steve Willard, SD Electric Utilities

MOTION:     DEFER SB 170 TO THE 41ST LEGISLATIVE DAY

Moved by:    Rhoden
Second by:    Olson (Russell)
Action:    Was not acted on.

MOTION:     SUBSTITUTE MOTION DO PASS SB 170

Moved by:    Heidepriem
Second by:    Hanson (Gary)
Action:    Failed by roll call vote. (4-5-0-0)

Voting Yes:    Hanson (Gary), Heidepriem, Turbak Berry

Voting No:    Abdallah, Gray, Knudson, Olson (Russell), Rhoden, Dempster

MOTION:     DEFER SB 170 TO THE 41ST LEGISLATIVE DAY

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

Voting Yes:    Abdallah, Gray, Knudson, Olson (Russell), Rhoden, Dempster

Voting No:    Hanson (Gary), Heidepriem, Turbak Berry

        
SB 100: revise the method of sale of certain tobacco products.

Presented by:    Senator Dave Knudson
Proponents:    Tim Dougherty, Anhauser-Busch
        Jennifer Stalley, American Cancer Society
        Shawn Lyons, SD Retailers Association

MOTION:     AMEND SB 100

100sa

     On the printed bill, delete everything after the enacting clause and insert:

     "      Section 1. That § 34-46-1 be amended to read as follows:

     34-46-1.   Terms used in this chapter mean:

             (1)      "Proof of age," a driver's license, nondriver identification card, or other generally accepted means of identification that contains a picture of the individual and appears on its face to be valid;

             (2)      "Sample," tobacco products distributed to members of the general public at no cost for purposes of promoting the product;

             (3)      "Sampling," the distribution of samples to members of the general public in a public place;

             (4)      "Self-service display," a display that contains tobacco products and is located in an area openly accessible to the merchant's consumers, and from which such consumers can readily access tobacco products without the assistance of the merchant or an employee or agent of the merchant. A display case that holds tobacco products behind locked doors does not constitute a self-service display;

             (5)     "Tobacco product," any item made of tobacco intended for human consumption, including cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco, and smokeless tobacco ;

             (6)    "Tobacco speciality store," a business that derives at least seventy-five percent of its revenue from the sale of tobacco products .

     Section 2. That § 34-46-2 be amended to read as follows:

     34-46-2.   The following actions are unlawful:

             (1)      To knowingly sell or distribute a tobacco product to a person under the age of eighteen;

             (2)      To purchase or attempt to purchase, to receive or attempt to receive, to possess, or to consume a tobacco product if a person is under the age of eighteen;

             (3)      To purchase a tobacco product on behalf of, or to give a tobacco product to, any person under the age of eighteen;

             (4)      To sell cigarettes other than in an unopened package originating with the manufacturer and depicting the warning labels required by federal law;

             (5)      To sell tobacco products through a vending machine located in a place other than the following:

             (a)      A factory, business, office, or other place not open to the general public;

             (b)      A place that is open to the public but to which persons under the age of eighteen are denied access; or

             (c)      An establishment licensed under chapter 35-4 to sell alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises where sold;

             (6)      To sell tobacco products through a self-service display other than a display that is:

             (a)    A vending machine permitted under subdivision (5) of this section; or

             (b)    Located in a tobacco speciality store; or

             (7)     To distribute tobacco product samples in or on a public street, sidewalk, or park that is within five hundred feet of a playground, school, or other facility when the facility is being used primarily by persons under the age of eighteen. "


Moved by:    Knudson
Second by:    Rhoden
Action:    Prevailed by roll call vote. (7-2-0-0)

Voting Yes:    Hanson (Gary), Heidepriem, Knudson, Olson (Russell), Rhoden, Turbak Berry, Dempster

Voting No:    Abdallah, Gray

MOTION:     AMEND SB 100

100sb

     On the previously adopted amendment (100sa), in Section 1, subdivision (4), after " contains " delete " tobacco products " and insert " cigarettes or smokeless tobacco, or both, " and after " access " delete " tobacco products " and insert " cigarettes or smokeless tobacco, or both, ".

     On the previously adopted amendment (100sa), in Section 2, subdivision (6), delete " tobacco products " and insert " cigarettes or smokeless tobacco, or both, ".


Moved by:    Rhoden
Second by:    Gray
Action:    Prevailed by voice vote.

MOTION:     DO PASS SB 100 AS AMENDED

Moved by:    Heidepriem
Second by:    Rhoden
Action:    Prevailed by roll call vote. (8-1-0-0)

Voting Yes:    Abdallah, Hanson (Gary), Heidepriem, Knudson, Olson (Russell), Rhoden, Turbak Berry, Dempster

Voting No:    Gray

MOTION:     AMEND TITLE OF SB 100

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     On page 1, line 1, of the printed bill, delete "taxation" and insert "sale".


Moved by:    Knudson
Second by:    Rhoden
Action:    Prevailed by voice vote.

        
SB 147: provide for public access to public records, to provide certain exemptions, and to provide for judicial remedies for noncompliance.

Presented by:    Senator Dave Knudson
Proponents:    David Bordewyk, SD Newspaper Association
        Steve Willard, SD Broadcasters Association
Opponents:    Neil Fulton, Governor's Office (Handout: 5)
        Yvonne Taylor, SD Municipal League
        Tad Perry, SD Board of Regents (Handout: 6)
        Chris Nelson, Secretary of State
        Julie Johnson, Absolutely Aberdeen

MOTION:     AMEND SB 147

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     On page 2, line 2, of the printed bill, delete "city" and insert "municipality".

     On page 2, line 5, delete "computer files" and insert "any other form".

     On page 2, line 8, delete "city" and insert "municipality".

     On page 2, line 24, after "." insert "Use of funds as needed for criminal investigatory/confidential informant purposes is not subject to this section, but any budgetary information summarizing total sums used for such purposes is public. Records which, if disclosed, would impair present or pending contract awards or collective bargaining negotiations are exempt from disclosure.".

     On page 3, delete lines 7 to 9, inclusive, and insert:

"

     The following records may not be disclosed:".

     On page 3, line 15, delete everything after "(2)" and insert "Medical records, including all records of a drug or alcohol testing, treatment, or counseling, other than records of births and deaths. This law in no way abrogates or changes existing state and federal law pertaining to birth and death records;".

     On page 3, line 18, delete "and" and insert "or".

     On page 3, line 18, before "public" insert "material".

     On page 3, line 19, delete everything after "(4)" and insert "Records which consist of attorney work product or which are subject to any privilege recognized in chapter 19-13;".

     On page 3, delete lines 20 and 21.

     On page 4, line 5, after "person" insert ", and this subdivision does not apply to a 911 recording or a transcript of a 911 recording, if the agency or a court determines that the public interest in disclosure outweighs the interest in nondisclosure. This law in no way abrogates or changes § §  23-5- 7 and 23-5-11 or testimonial privileges applying to the use of information from confidential informants".

     On page 4, line 16, delete "or".

     On page 4, line 17, after ";" insert "or any blueprints, building plans, or infrastructure records regarding any building or facility owned, operated, or occupied by a government entity that expose or create vulnerability through disclosure of the location, configuration, or security of critical systems;".

     On page 4, line 24, delete "city" and insert "municipality".

     On page 5, line 1, delete "With respect to public utilities, personally" and insert "Personally".

     On page 5, line 6, delete everything after "(12)".

     On page 5, delete lines 7 to 14, inclusive.

     On page 6, delete lines 4 to 13, inclusive, and insert "(15)".

     On page 6, line 15, after "dates;" insert "passport numbers, driver license numbers; or other personally identifying numbers or codes;".

     On page 6, delete line 16, and insert "governments by citizens or held by state and local governments regarding employees or contractors;".

     On page 6, delete line 17, and insert:

"

             (17)    Any emergency or disaster response plans or protocols, safety or security audits or reviews, or lists of emergency or disaster response personnel or material; any location or listing of weapons or ammunition; nuclear, chemical, or biological agents; or other military or law enforcement equipment or personnel;

             (18)    Any test questions, scoring keys, results, or other examination data for any examination to obtain licensure, employment, or academic credit;

             (19)    Personal correspondence, memoranda, notes, calendars or appointment logs, or other personal records or documents of any public official or employee used solely for that official's or employee's own personal use and having no official purpose;

             (20)    Any document declared closed or confidential by court order, contract, or stipulation of the parties to any civil or criminal action or proceeding;

             (21)    Any list of names or other personally identifying data of occupants of camping facilities from the Department of Game, Fish and Parks;

             (22)    Any other confidential or closed record under state statute or as provided by federal statutes or rules or as necessary to participate in federal programs and benefits.".

     On page 6, line 23, after "data" insert "invented, discovered, authored, developed, or".

     On page 7, line 9, delete everything after "(5)" and insert "Financial and commercial information, including related legal assistance and advice, supplied to or developed by the state investment council or the division of investment if the information relates to investment strategies or research, potential investments, or existing investments of public funds;".

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

     On page 7, line 15, delete "Date" and insert "Data".

     On page 7, line 22, delete "Preliminary drafts" and insert "Drafts".

     On page 7, line 22, delete "intra-agency".

     On page 8, delete lines 7 to 24, inclusive, and insert:

"      Section 10. That chapter 1-27 be amended by adding thereto a NEW SECTION to read as follows:

     Each government entity or elected or appointed government official shall, during normal business hours, make available to the public for inspection and copying in the manner set forth in this chapter all official records held by that entity or official."

     On page 9, delete lines 1 to 4, inclusive.

     On page 9, line 17, after " electronic " insert " or other ".

     On page 9, line 17, delete " section " and insert " chapter ".

     On page 10, delete line 24, and insert:

"      Section 17. That chapter 1-27 be amended by adding thereto a NEW SECTION to read as follows:

     Any subscription or license holder list maintained by the Department of Game, Fish and Parks may be made available to the public for a reasonable fee. State agencies are exempt from payment of this fee for approved state use. The Game, Fish and Parks Commission may promulgate rules pursuant to chapter 1-26 to establish criteria for the sale and to establish the fee for the sale of such lists.

     Any automobile liability insurer licensed in the state, or its certified authorized agent, may have access to the name and address of any person licensed or permitted to drive a motor vehicle solely for the purpose of verifying insurance applicant and policyholder information. An insurer requesting any such name and address shall pay a reasonable fee to cover the costs of producing such name and address. The Department of Public Safety shall set such fee by rules promulgated pursuant to chapter 1-26.

     Any list released or distributed under this section may not be resold or redistributed. Violation of this section by the resale or redistribution of any such list is a Class 2 misdemeanor.

     Section 18. That chapter 1-27 be amended by adding thereto a NEW SECTION to read as follows:

     The provisions of this chapter do not apply to records and documents of the Unified Judicial System.

     Section 19. That § 23-5-11 be amended to read as follows:

     23-5-11.   The provisions of § 1-27-1 do not apply to confidential criminal justice information. Information about calls for service revealing the date, time, and general location and general subject matter of the call is not confidential criminal justice information and may be released to the public, at the discretion of the executive of the law enforcement agency involved, unless the information contains intelligence or identity information that would jeopardize an ongoing investigation. The provisions of this section do not supersede more specific provisions regarding public access or confidentiality elsewhere in state or federal law. ".



Moved by:    Knudson
Second by:    Gray
Action:    Prevailed by voice vote.

MOTION:     DO PASS SB 147 AS AMENDED

Moved by:    Gray
Second by:    Knudson
Action:    Prevailed by roll call vote. (9-0-0-0)

Voting Yes:    Abdallah, Gray, Hanson (Gary), Heidepriem, Knudson, Olson (Russell), Rhoden, Turbak Berry, Dempster

MOTION:     ADJOURN

Moved by:    Knudson
Second by:    Olson (Russell)
Action:    Prevailed by voice vote.

Cheri Hauschild

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Committee Secretary
Thomas A. Dempster, Chair