SOUTH DAKOTA SENATE
EIGHTY-FOURTH SESSION

Bob Gray
President Pro tempore   		Dennis Daugaard
PRESIDENT  
Trudy Evenstad
Secretary  
Calendar
Monday, March 9, 2009
35th Legislative Day
SENATE CONVENES AT 2:00 PM

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MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
* Refer to Daily Reader for engrossed (amended) bill

SCR 9     (SJ 34th LD) Opposing certain practices by corporations in the genetically modified and genetically engineered seed industry.
SB 55 *    (Consideration of House Amendment, HJ 598) revise the requirements regarding the licensing and regulation of grain buyers.
SB 115 *    (Consideration of House Amendments, HJ 599, 663) ) revise certain provisions related to the initiation of modifications to county comprehensive plans.
SB 126 *    (Consideration of House Amendments, HJ 575, 666) revise certain provisions regarding school attendance.

SECOND READING OF CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
* Amended

HB 1163 *     excuse certain elderly persons from jury duty upon request and to revise certain provisions relating to the minimum age for jury service.
     Provide for excusing certain elderly persons from jury duty upon request.
HB 1280 *    create reduced ignition propensity standards for cigarettes, to authorize the state fire marshal to monitor such standards, and to provide penalties therefor.

SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS
* Refer to Daily Reader for engrossed (amended) bill

HB 1007 *    (Deferred from 34th LD)) increase certain noncommercial and commercial motor vehicle license fees and to increase the fuel excise tax on certain fuel used by motor vehicles.
HB 1060 *    (Deferred from 34th LD) revise certain provisions regarding the mortgage lender business and to provide for fees and penalties related thereto.
HB 1070 *    (Deferred from 34th LD) revise certain fees pertaining to seed permits and nursery certificates of inspection.
HB 1072 *    (Deferred from 34th LD ) repeal certain provisions concerning the delayed remittance of sales and use taxes for certain businesses.
     Increase the gross receipts tax imposed on visitor-related businesses.
HB 1215 *    (Deferred from 34th LD ) transfer funds from the tax relief fund to the general fund and to revise certain provisions concerning the effective date of the collection allowance.
HB 1241 *     (Deferred from 34th LD) provide for the delivery of special education or special education and related services to a child during the child's transition from one state school district to another.
     Clarify that certain special education placements are not suspensions or expulsions.
HB 1252     (Deferred from 34th LD) repeal certain provisions relating to the education enhancement tobacco tax fund.
HB 1260 *    (Deferred from 34th LD) require that a request for proposals be issued for certain state contracts for professional services.
HB 1264 *    (Deferred from 34th LD) provide for the utilization of conditional early release bonds in regard to certain furloughs and paroles.
HB 1278 *    (Deferred from 34th LD) revise certain provisions prohibiting political subdivisions from restricting firearms.
HB 1281 *    (Deferred from 34th LD) enhance funding for state highways, to increase fees on certain signs, displays, or devices, and to provide certain penalties.
     Enhance funding for state highways by increasing fees on certain signs, displays, or devices.
HB 1153 *    revise the elements of the crime of indecent exposure involving a child.
HB 1176 *     clarify unemployment benefits.
     Revise the earnings requirement for the purpose of receiving unemployment insurance benefits.

LEGISLATIVE COMMEMORATIONS

SC 20     (SJ 34th LD) Commending Ray Hillenbrand of the Prairie Edge Trading Company and Galleries in Rapid City for his cultural sensitivity and good faith with respect to South Dakota's Native American community.
SC 21     (SJ 34th LD) Commending the outstanding efforts of William and Sharon Ratzlaff of Freeman, South Dakota, in offering generous, compassionate, and selfless foster and adopted child care service for the past forty-three years.
SC 22     (SJ 34th LD) Commending Steve Morgan for his election as South Dakota Sportscaster of the Year for 2008.
SC 23     (SJ 34th LD) Honoring Dr. Sam Holland, State Veterinarian, for his many years of service to the State of South Dakota.