74th Legislative Session -- 1999

Committee: House Agriculture & Natural Resources

                                            P - Present
                                            E - Excused
                                            A - Absent

Roll Call
P      Crisp
P      Duenwald
P      Fryslie
P      Juhnke
P      Lintz
P      Sebert
P      Slaughter
P      Weber
P      Chicoine
P      Kazmerzak
P      Lockner
P      Wetz, Vice-Chair
P      Brooks, Chair


OTHERS PRESENT: See Original Minutes

The meeting was called to order by Representative Roger Brooks.

MOTION:      TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 4, 1999.

Moved by:      Representative Duenwald
Second by:      Representative Kazmerzak
Action:      Prevailed by voice vote.

          HB 1082:   revise certain provisions related to the impoundment of animals and the regulation of certain kennels.

Proponents:      Representative Roger Brooks
          Christine David, S.F. Humane Society (Doc. 1)
          Don Rieck, self
          Chuck Schroyer, SD States Attorney Association
Opponents:      Dennis Duncan, SD Veterinary Association
          Linda VanDenHoek, self (Doc.2)
          Ellen Searles, self (Doc. 3)

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          Marlow Jurisch, self
Presented by:      Representative Roger Brooks

MOTION:      AMEND HB 1082

t-1082a

     On page 3 , line 9 of the printed bill , delete " his " and insert " this " .

     On page 5 , line 11 , after " immediately. " insert " However, in a case involving an animal that has not become property of the impounding jurisdiction under this Act, the impounding jurisdiction shall provide written notice via certified mail to the owner or custodian of the animal of its intention to euthanize the animal. The impounding authority shall then wait seventy-two hours after sending the notice before euthanization of the animal, unless the owner or custodian agrees to have the animal euthanized. No veterinarian licensed pursuant to chapter 36-12 or any person assisting a veterinarian licensed pursuant to chapter 36-12 is liable for any civil damages arising out of the euthanization of the impounded animal. " .

Moved by:      Representative Crisp
Second by:      Representative Juhnke
Action:      Prevailed by voice vote.

MOTION:      DO PASS HB 1082 AS AMENDED

Moved by:      Representative Crisp
Second by:      Representative Kazmerzak
Action:      Prevailed by roll call vote.   (9-4-0-0)

Voting yes:      Crisp, Duenwald, Juhnke, Lintz, Sebert, Chicoine, Kazmerzak, Wetz, Brooks

Voting no:      Fryslie, Slaughter, Weber, Lockner

          HB 1213:   protect the normal operation and use of sport shooting ranges.

Proponents:      Representative William Napoli
          Tara Reilly, National Rifle Association
          Brent Wilbur, SD Game Bird Association
          Steve Willard, SD Police Chief's Assn. & SD Sheriff's Association
          Richard Barnett, United Sportsmen of SD
        David Conway, self
        Doug Hansen, Wildlife Director, Dept. of Game, Fish and Parks
        Chris Hesla, SD Wildlife Federation (Doc. 4)
        Bill Wells, self
        Nancy Errea, self
        Jim Stauzer, SD Shooting Sports Association

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        Greg Swanson, Pierre Police Department
        Cam Trent, self
Opponents:      Gary Mann, self (Documents 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
          Steven Rolinger, self
Presented by:      Representative William Napoli

MOTION:      AMEND HB 1213

f-1213

     On page 2 , line 9 of the printed bill , after " shooting. " insert " A sport shooting range includes a law enforcement shooting range. " .

Moved by:      Representative Crisp
Second by:      Representative Juhnke
Action:      Was not acted on.

MOTION:      ADJOURN

Moved by:      Representative Duenwald
Second by:      Representative Chicoine
Action:      Prevailed by voice vote.

Elizabeth L. Markley

Committee Secretary