75th Legislative Session -- 2000

Committee: House Commerce

                                            P - Present
                                            E - Excused
                                            A - Absent

Roll Call
P      Brown (Jarvis)
P      Diedtrich (Elmer)
P      Fischer-Clemens
P      Heineman
P      Koehn
P      Konold
P      Michels
P      Patterson
P      Solum
P      Sutton (Duane)
P      Wilson
P      Peterson, Vice-Chair
P      Roe, Chair

OTHERS PRESENT: See Original Minutes

The meeting was called to order by Rep. Robert Roe, Chair.

MOTION:      TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF February 1, 2000.

Moved by:      Representative Diedtrich (Elmer)
Second by:      Representative Wilson
Action:      Prevailed by voice vote.

MOTION:      Approve the permanent rules.

Moved by:      Representative Patterson
Second by:      Representative Koehn
Action:      Prevailed by voice vote.

          HB 1224:   exempt certain church plans from certain insurance provisions.

Presented by:      Rep. Elmer Diedtrich
Proponents:      Mike Shaw, Pierre, Church Alliance
          Bob Rydland, Mpls, Church Alliance, Bd. of Pensions, ELCA
          Darla Lyon, Pierre, Div. of Insurance

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MOTION:      DO PASS HB 1224

Moved by:      Representative Solum
Second by:      Representative Diedtrich (Elmer)
Action:      Prevailed by roll call vote.   (13-0-0-0)

Voting yes:      Brown (Jarvis), Diedtrich (Elmer), Fischer-Clemens, Heineman, Koehn, Konold, Michels, Patterson, Solum, Sutton (Duane), Wilson, Peterson, Roe

MOTION:      PLACE HB 1224 ON CONSENT

Moved by:      Representative Peterson
Second by:      Representative Konold
Action:      Prevailed by voice vote.

          HB 1288:   permit tribal identification cards in lieu of other identification when applying for a driver's license.

Presented by:      Rep. Dick Hagen
Opponents:      Cindy Gerber, Pierre, Driver Licensing

MOTION:      AMEND HB 1288

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     On page 1 , line 8 of the printed bill , after " card " insert " containing the applicant's full name and date of birth " .

Moved by:      Representative Wilson
Second by:      Representative Koehn
Action:      Prevailed by voice vote.

MOTION:      DO PASS HB 1288 AS AMENDED

Moved by:      Representative Fischer-Clemens
Second by:      Representative Patterson
Action:      Prevailed by roll call vote.   (8-4-1-0)

Voting yes:      Brown (Jarvis), Diedtrich (Elmer), Fischer-Clemens, Koehn, Patterson, Wilson, Peterson, Roe

Voting no:      Heineman, Konold, Solum, Sutton (Duane)

Excused:      Michels

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          HB 1302:   allow certain interstate shipments of wine.

Presented by:      Rep. Jaspers
Proponents:      Dave Gerdes, Pierre, self
          R. Van Johnson, Sioux Falls, SDADA
         
Opponents:      Bill Dougherty, Sioux Falls, Sodak
          Jeremiah Murphy, Sioux Falls, self
          Tim Dougherty, Sioux Falls, SD Retail Liquor Dealers
          Gary Viken, Pierre, Department of Revenue
          Jerry Wheeler, Pierre, SD Retailers

MOTION:      DEFER HB 1302 UNTIL THE 36TH LEGISLATIVE DAY

Moved by:      Representative Koehn
Second by:      Representative Sutton (Duane)
Action:      Prevailed by roll call vote.   (11-1-1-0)

Voting yes:      Brown (Jarvis), Diedtrich (Elmer), Fischer-Clemens, Heineman, Koehn, Konold, Patterson, Solum, Sutton (Duane), Wilson, Peterson

Voting no:      Roe

Excused:      Michels

          HB 1102:   repeal certain provisions relating to insurance arbitration.

Proponents:      Ron Schmidt, Pierre, AIA
          Tom Barnett, Pierre, State Bar
          Dick Tieszen, Pierre, State Farm
         
Opponents:      Rex Hagg, Rapid City, SDTL
    
MOTION:      AMEND HB 1102

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     On the printed bill, delete everything after the enacting clause and insert:

"      Section 1. That § 21-25A-3 be amended to read as follows:

     21-25A-3.   This chapter does not apply to insurance policies and every provision in any such policy requiring arbitration or restricting a party thereto or beneficiary thereof from enforcing any right under it by usual legal proceedings in ordinary tribunals or limiting the time to do so is void and unenforceable. However, nothing in this chapter may be deemed to impair the enforcement of or invalidate a contractual provision for arbitration entered into between insurance companies. The

parties to a dispute may agree in writing to arbitrate after the occurrence of an event concerning the enforceability, terms, conditions, damages, or any other dispute involving the insurance policy. "

Moved by:      Representative Brown (Jarvis)
Second by:      Representative Sutton (Duane)
Action:      Prevailed by voice vote.

MOTION:      SUBSTITUTE MOTION DEFER HB 1102 UNTIL THE 36TH LEGISLATIVE DAY

Moved by:      Representative Wilson
Second by:      Representative Fischer-Clemens
Action:      Failed by roll call vote.   (4-8-1-0)

Voting yes:      Fischer-Clemens, Patterson, Sutton (Duane), Wilson

Voting no:      Brown (Jarvis), Diedtrich (Elmer), Heineman, Koehn, Konold, Solum, Peterson, Roe

Excused:      Michels

MOTION:      DO PASS HB 1102 AS AMENDED

Moved by:      Representative Brown (Jarvis)
Second by:      Representative Heineman
Action:      Prevailed by roll call vote.   (8-4-1-0)

Voting yes:      Brown (Jarvis), Diedtrich (Elmer), Heineman, Koehn, Konold, Solum, Peterson, Roe

Voting no:      Fischer-Clemens, Patterson, Sutton (Duane), Wilson

Excused:      Michels

MOTION:      TO AMEND TITLE OF HB 1102

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     On page 1 , line 1 of the printed bill , delete " repeal " and insert " revise " .

Moved by:      Representative Peterson
Second by:      Representative Diedtrich (Elmer)
Action:      Prevailed by voice vote.

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          HB 1212:   revise certain provisions regarding dealer franchises to include motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles, and snowmobiles.

Presented by:      Rep. Mark Young
Proponents:      R. Van Johnson, Sioux Falls, SDADA

MOTION:      DO PASS HB 1212

Moved by:      Representative Peterson
Second by:      Representative Sutton (Duane)
Action:      Prevailed by roll call vote.   (12-0-1-0)

Voting yes:      Brown (Jarvis), Diedtrich (Elmer), Fischer-Clemens, Heineman, Koehn, Konold, Patterson, Solum, Sutton (Duane), Wilson, Peterson, Roe

Excused:      Michels

MOTION:      PLACE HB 1212 ON CONSENT

Moved by:      Representative Peterson
Second by:      Representative Diedtrich (Elmer)
Action:      Failed by voice vote.

          HB 1305:   allow for insurance against legal liability for exemplary or punitive damages.

    See Minutes of February 1, 2000 for testimony on this Bill.

MOTION:      DEFER HB 1305 UNTIL THE 36TH LEGISLATIVE DAY

Moved by:      Representative Peterson
Second by:      Representative Wilson
Action:      Failed by roll call vote.   (4-9-0-0)

Voting yes:      Patterson, Wilson, Peterson, Roe

Voting no:      Brown (Jarvis), Diedtrich (Elmer), Fischer-Clemens, Heineman, Koehn, Konold, Michels, Solum, Sutton (Duane)

MOTION:      SUBSTITUTE MOTION WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION

Moved by:      Representative Koehn
Second by:      Representative Brown (Jarvis)
Action:      Failed by roll call vote.   (4-9-0-0)

Voting yes:      Brown (Jarvis), Diedtrich (Elmer), Heineman, Koehn

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Voting no:      Fischer-Clemens, Konold, Michels, Patterson, Solum, Sutton (Duane), Wilson, Peterson, Roe

MOTION:      DO PASS HB 1305

Moved by:      Representative Solum
Second by:      Representative Brown (Jarvis)
Action:      Prevailed by roll call vote.   (8-5-0-0)

Voting yes:      Brown (Jarvis), Diedtrich (Elmer), Heineman, Koehn, Konold, Michels, Solum, Sutton (Duane)

Voting no:      Fischer-Clemens, Patterson, Wilson, Peterson, Roe

          HB 1089:   require the provision of health insurance coverage for diagnostic screening for prostate cancer.

    See Minutes of Jan. 20, 2000 for testimony on this Bill.

MOTION:    AMEND HB 1089

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     On page 1 , line 6 of the printed bill , after " Every " insert " major medical " .

     On page 1 , line 8 , after " benefit coverage " insert " or other plans providing limited outpatient benefits " .

     On page 1 , line 8 , after " shall " insert " , subject to copayments and deductibles, " .

Moved by:      Representative Fischer-Clemens
Second by:      Representative Patterson
Action:      Was not acted on.

MOTION:      DEFER HB 1089 UNTIL THE 36TH LEGISLATIVE DAY

Moved by:      Representative Diedtrich (Elmer)
Second by:      Representative Solum
Action:      Prevailed by roll call vote.   (7-6-0-0)

Voting yes:      Diedtrich (Elmer), Heineman, Koehn, Michels, Solum, Sutton (Duane), Roe

Voting no:      Brown (Jarvis), Fischer-Clemens, Konold, Patterson, Wilson, Peterson

          SB 33:   define the duty of insurers and rights of consumers with regard to auto insurance damage claims.

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Presented by:      Darla Lyon, Pierre, Div. of Insurance
         
Proponents:      Mike Shaw, Pierre, NAII
          R. Van Johnson, Sioux Falls, SDADA
          Dick Tieszen, Pierre, State Farm
         
Opponents:      Rex Hagg, Rapid City, SDTLA
         
MOTION:      DO PASS SB 33

Moved by:      Representative Brown (Jarvis)
Second by:      Representative Diedtrich (Elmer)
Action:      Was not acted on.

MOTION:      SUBSTITUTE MOTION AMEND SB 33

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     On page 1 , line 13 of the Senate Commerce committee engrossed bill , delete " substantially " .

     On page 2 , line 2 , delete " substantially " .

     On page 2 , line 14 , delete " substantially " .

Moved by:      Representative Patterson
Second by:      Representative Koehn
Action:      Failed by voice vote.

MOTION:      DO PASS SB 33

Moved by:      Representative Brown (Jarvis)
Second by:      Representative Diedtrich (Elmer)
Action:      Prevailed by roll call vote.   (13-0-0-0)

Voting yes:      Brown (Jarvis), Diedtrich (Elmer), Fischer-Clemens, Heineman, Koehn, Konold, Michels, Patterson, Solum, Sutton (Duane), Wilson, Peterson, Roe

MOTION:      PLACE SB 33 ON CONSENT

Moved by:      Representative Brown (Jarvis)
Second by:      Representative Solum
Action:      Prevailed by voice vote.

          SB 34:   eliminate differential treatment between insurance licensees and to allow monetary penalties in lieu of licensure denial.

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Presented by:      Randy Moses, Pierre, Div. of Insurance

MOTION:      DO PASS SB 34

Moved by:      Representative Diedtrich (Elmer)
Second by:      Representative Heineman
Action:      Prevailed by roll call vote.   (12-1-0-0)

Voting yes:      Brown (Jarvis), Diedtrich (Elmer), Fischer-Clemens, Heineman, Konold, Michels, Patterson, Solum, Sutton (Duane), Wilson, Peterson, Roe

Voting no:      Koehn

MOTION:      ADJOURN

Moved by:      Representative Solum
Second by:      Representative Sutton (Duane)
Action:      Prevailed by voice vote.

Beverly Jennings

Committee Secretary