75th Legislative Session -- 2000

Committee: House Appropriations

                                            P - Present
                                            E - Excused
                                            A - Absent

Roll Call
P      Cerny
E      Burg
P      Sutton (Daniel)
P      Derby
P      Clark
P      Pummel
P      Klaudt
P      Wudel
P      Putnam, Vice-Chair
P      Richter, Chair


OTHERS PRESENT: See Original Minutes

The meeting was called to order by Chair Richter

SOUTH DAKOTA LOTTERY

Mr. Dale Bertsch, LRC, provided budget information for the committee (Document #1).

Mr. Roger Leonard, Director, South Dakota Lottery, presented the committee with written documentation that reviewed the milestones for the Lottery. Mr. Leonard reported that lottery sales have stabilized and added that if the people vote to repeal video lottery it would not be effective until July, 2001.

Mr. Leonard reviewed the statistics of the instant games pointing out that some new type of game is introduced every two to three weeks, this helps in keeping the interest up. The general fund receives 50% of all proceeds after all prizes and commissions are paid out. Since the start of the lottery the revenues to the general fund have included: instant tickets $45,082,930; lotto tickets $31,026,908 and video lottery $586,257,761.

Mr. Leonard reported that the only significant change in the budget is a reduction of $2,840,000
which represents a one-time payment for a new video lottery central system.

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A motion was made by Representative Klaudt, Seconded by Representative Wudel that the minutes from January 15, 2000 be approved as submitted. Motion prevailed on a voice vote.

The committee recessed at 9:15 and reconvened at 9:30.

UNIFIED JUDICIAL SYSTEM

Ms. Annie Mertz, LRC, provided budget information for the committee (Document #3).

Mr. Michael Buenger, State Court Administrator, presented budget and caseload information to the committee (Document #4).

Major increases in the proposed budget request includes 5.0 FTE for a total of $206,860; court technology $345,847 other funds; $27,810 child support modification hearings and miscellaneous travel $30,355,and $31,829 in contractual services.

Mr. Buenger provided copies of the Six-Month Report on Intensive Juvenile Probation (Document #6). In the discussion that followed Mr. Buenger explained that the program was a last chance program for some kids, although it is not for everyone.

Representative Wudel presiding.

DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AND VETERANS' AFFAIRS

Ms. Annie Mertz, LRC, provided budget information for the committee (Document #7).

General Philip G. Killey, Adjutant General, Department of Military and Veterans Affairs,
reviewed prepared documentation of the agencies within the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs (Document #8).

General Killey said the overall budget increase of $582,273 included $55,195 in general funds and $601,800 federal funds.

At the request of the committee the Department will provide further information on the 50% tuition reduction program.

General Killey advised the committee that the Department is behind in the upkeep of facilities throughout the state and they would be coming to the committee at a later time with a ten year plan for maintenance.

GOVERNOR'S OFFICE

Mr. Dale Bertsch, LRC, provided budget information for the committee (Document #9).

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Ms. Pam Roberts, Chief of Operations, informed the committee that the Executive Operations budget included an increase of $162,728 of general funds for personal services. The $555,000 of other funds and 5.0 FTE to fund the Early Childhood Development Program.

Ms. Deb Bauman responded to questions from the committee on the operation and funding the Early Childhood Development Program. She explained that funding will come from a number of sources, including TANF from Department of Social Services and the Health Department. She said the program would be started in Sioux Falls and Rapid City.

State Tribal Relations - Mr. Webster Two Hawk will appear before the committee at a later date.

Representative Sutton Moved, Seconded by Representative Klaudt that the minutes of January 14, 2000 be approved as submitted. Motion prevailed on a voice vote.

MOTION:      ADJOURN

Moved by:      Representative Klaudt
Second by:      Representative Sutton (Daniel)
Action:      Prevailed by voice vote.

Jeanette Black

Committee Secretary