74th Legislative Session -- 1999

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Monday, February 8, 1999

                                            P - Present
                                            E - Excused
                                            A - Absent

Roll Call
P      Dunn (Rebecca)
P      Everist
P      Flowers
P      Moore
P      Munson (David)
P      Daugaard, Vice-Chair
P      Whiting, Chair


OTHERS PRESENT: See Original Minutes

The meeting was called to order by Senator Whiting


MOTION:      TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF February 5,1999

Moved by:      Senator Moore
Second by:      Senator Daugaard
Action:      Prevailed by voice vote.

          SB 200:   increase the penalty for possessing certain drugs near schools and certain other youth-oriented facilities.

Proponents:      Jan Nicolay, self
          Ray Christensen, DECA
          Gene Enck, ASBSD
Opponents:      Nick Braune, South Dakota Peace and Justice
Presented by:      Senator Rounds

MOTION:      AMEND SB 200

r-200b

     On page 1 , line 5 of the printed bill , after " 22-42-4, " insert " or " .

     On page 1 , line 6 , delete " or 22-42-6 " .

     On page 1 , line 6 , after " § " insert " 22-42-6 or " .


Moved by:      Senator Whiting
Second by:      Senator Everist
Action:      Prevailed by voice vote.

MOTION:      AMEND SB 200

r-200a

     On page 1 , line 11 of the printed bill , overstrike " The sentence imposed for a conviction under this section carries a " .

     On page 1 , line 12 , overstrike " minimum sentence of imprisonment in the state penitentiary of five years. " .

     On page 1 , overstrike lines 14 to 17 , inclusive .

     On page 2 , overstrike lines 1 and 2 .


Moved by:      Senator Moore
Second by:      Senator Flowers
Action:      Prevailed by roll call vote.   (4-3-0-0)

Voting yes:      Everist, Flowers, Moore, Whiting

Voting no:      Dunn (Rebecca), Munson (David), Daugaard

MOTION:      DO PASS SB 200 AS AMENDED

Moved by:      Senator Moore
Second by:      Senator Everist
Action:      Prevailed by roll call vote.   (5-1-0-0)

Voting yes:      Dunn (Rebecca), Everist, Munson (David), Daugaard, Whiting

Voting no:      Flowers

MOTION:      TO AMEND TITLE OF SB 200

r-200t
     On page 1 , line 2 of the printed bill , after " facilities " insert " and to repeal certain minimum sentencing provisions relating thereto " .


Moved by:      Senator Moore
Second by:      Senator Flowers
Action:      Prevailed by voice vote.

          SB 176:   restrict the possession of firearms on certain off-road vehicles.

Presented by:      Senator Whiting

MOTION:      AMEND SB 176

r-176

     On page 1 , line 5 of the printed bill , after " person " insert " , " .

     On page 1 , line 5 , after " conservation officer " insert " , or any person on the person's own land or land leased by the person which is not located within a firearms big game hunting unit during an open season, " .


Moved by:      Senator Whiting
Second by:      Senator Munson (David)
Action:      Prevailed by roll call vote.   (6-0-1-0)

Voting yes:      Dunn (Rebecca), Flowers, Moore, Munson (David), Daugaard, Whiting

Excused:      Everist

MOTION:      DO PASS SB 176 AS AMENDED

Moved by:      Senator Moore
Second by:      Senator Munson (David)
Action:      Prevailed by roll call vote.   (6-0-1-0)

Voting yes:      Dunn (Rebecca), Flowers, Moore, Munson (David), Daugaard, Whiting

Excused:      Everist

MOTION:      PLACE SB 176 ON CONSENT

Moved by:      Senator Moore
Second by:      Senator Flowers
Action:      Prevailed by voice vote.

          SB 173:   limit the number of court-appointed attorneys for an indigent person in certain proceedings after judgment and conviction.

Proponents:      Chuck Schroyer, SD State's Attorneys Office
          Dick Howard, SDACC
          Mike Leidholt, Hughes Co. Sheriff
Opponents:      Mike Buenger, State Court Administrator
          Nick Braune, SD Peace and Justice
Presented by:      Senator Albers

MOTION:      DEFER SB 173 UNTIL THE 41ST LEGISLATIVE DAY

Moved by:      Senator Everist
Second by:      Senator Moore
Action:      Prevailed by roll call vote.   (6-0-1-0)

Voting yes:      Dunn (Rebecca), Everist, Flowers, Moore, Munson (David), Whiting

Excused:      Daugaard

          SB 78:   provide for the award of punitive damages in certain wrongful death cases.

Proponents:      Tom Barnett, State Bar Assoc.
Presented by:      Senator Lawler

MOTION:      TO TABLE SB 78

Moved by:      Senator Everist
Second by:      Senator Dunn (Rebecca)
Action:      Prevailed by roll call vote.   (7-0-0-0)

Voting yes:      Dunn (Rebecca), Everist, Flowers, Moore, Munson (David), Daugaard, Whiting

          HB 1090:   revise administrative procedures regarding the filing of a notice of appeal, an application for a stay pending appeal, and the time for serving briefs.

Proponents:      Tom Barnett, State Bar Assoc.
Presented by:      Representative Jarvis Brown

MOTION:      DO PASS HB 1090

Moved by:      Senator Everist
Second by:      Senator Dunn (Rebecca)
Action:      Prevailed by roll call vote.   (7-0-0-0)
Voting yes:      Dunn (Rebecca), Everist, Flowers, Moore, Munson (David), Daugaard, Whiting

MOTION:      PLACE HB 1090 ON CONSENT

Moved by:      Senator Everist
Second by:      Senator Daugaard
Action:      Prevailed by voice vote.

          HB 1180:   revise the penalty for certain assaults in jails and juvenile detention facilities.

Presented by:      Representative Wetz

MOTION:      TO TABLE HB 1180

Moved by:      Senator Everist
Second by:      Senator Flowers
Action:      Prevailed by roll call vote.   (6-0-1-0)

Voting yes:      Dunn (Rebecca), Everist, Flowers, Moore, Munson (David), Whiting

Excused:      Daugaard

          HB 1181:   revise certain provisions relating to small claims proceedings.

Proponents:      Brent Wilbur, Office of the Governor
          Mike Buenger, UJS
Presented by:      Representative Jarvis Brown

MOTION:      DO PASS HB 1181

Moved by:      Senator Flowers
Second by:      Senator Everist
Action:      Prevailed by roll call vote.   (7-0-0-0)

Voting yes:      Dunn (Rebecca), Everist, Flowers, Moore, Munson (David), Daugaard, Whiting

MOTION:      PLACE HB 1181 ON CONSENT

Moved by:      Senator Flowers
Second by:      Senator Everist
Action:      Prevailed by voice vote.

MOTION:      ADJOURN

Moved by:      Senator Everist
Second by:      Senator Dunn (Rebecca)
Action:      Prevailed by voice vote.



Carol A. Glass

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Committee Secretary
Fred Whiting, Chair

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