74th Legislative Session -- 1999

Committee: Joint Appropriations Subcommittee #2

                                            P - Present
                                            E - Excused
                                            A - Absent

Roll Call
P      Sen. Dennert
P      Rep. Burg
E      Sen. Lange
P      Rep. Klaudt
P      Sen. Bogue
E      Sen. Hainje
E      Sen. Kleven
P      Rep. Derby
P      Rep. Putnam, Vice-Chair
P      Sen. Frederick, Chair


OTHERS PRESENT: See Original Minutes

The meeting was called to order by Chair Frederick.

South Dakota Livestock Brand Board

Mr. Bob Gadd, Director, South Dakota Livestock Brand Board, presented background information on the Board. He stated there are 28,423 brands registered in South Dakota, of which approximately 10,000 are active. Mr. Gadd noted the Board receives approximately 100 applications per month. Some brands are renewed although there are no cattle under the brand. The Board no longer issues split brands. There are about 30 new brands issued per month out of the 100 applications. The brand books are published every 5 years.

In response to Representatives Putnam's question, Mr. Gadd explained freeze brands are permitted on horses but are not recognized as proof of ownership on cattle. Mr. Gadd distinguished between livestock investigators and inspectors. He noted the Board has submitted legislation to raise the cap on the fee for brand renewals from $5.00/year to $10.00/year. The Board does not receive reimbursement from fines collected for stolen livestock. The Board does receive $36,000/year from brand inspections. Mr. Gadd indicated the Board also has submitted legislation to raise the cap on the fee charged for brand inspections.

MOTION:      ADJOURN

Moved by:      Representative Klaudt
Second by:      Senator Bogue
Action:          Prevailed by voice vote.

Deborah Rumrill

Committee Secretary