84^th Legislative Session _ 2009

Committee: Senate Transportation

                                            P - Present
                                            E - Excused
                                            A - Absent
Roll Call
P    Fryslie
P    Hanson (Gary)
P    Howie
P    Kloucek
P    Maher
P    Schmidt, Vice-Chair
P    Vehle, Chair

OTHERS PRESENT: See Original Minutes

The meeting was called to order by Senator Mike Vehle, Chair.

MOTION:     TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2009

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

         HB 1121: establish certain procedural requirements related to the relocation of electrical lines, communication lines, and pipelines.

Presented by:    Senator Art Fryslie
Proponents:    Jeff Carmon, QWest Communications (Handouts: #1)
        Greg Dean, SD Telecommunications Association
        Ed Anderson, SD Rural Electric Association
        Nettie Myers, Utility Shareholders of SD
        Representative Manny Steele

MOTION:     DO PASS HB 1121

Moved by:    Howie
Second by:    Schmidt

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Action:    Prevailed by roll call vote. (7-0-0-0)

Voting Yes:    Fryslie, Hanson (Gary), Howie, Kloucek, Maher, Schmidt, Vehle

MOTION:     PLACE HB 1121 ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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

         HB 1281: enhance funding for state highways by increasing fees on certain signs, displays, or devices.

Presented by:    Representative Mark Kirkeby (Handouts: #2)
Proponents:    Darin Bergquist, Department of Transportation
Opponents:    Lorin Pankratz, Visitor Industry Alliance
        Dick Gregerson, LaMarr Signs
        Ron Olinger, SD Retailers Association
        Michele Brich, SD Inn keepers Association
MOTION:     AMEND HB 1281