76th Legislative Session _ 2001

Committee: House Judiciary
Friday, February 02, 2001

                                            P - Present
                                            E - Excused
                                            A - Absent

Roll Call
P    Bartling
P    Gillespie
P    Hennies (Thomas)
P    Jensen
P    Madsen
P    McCaulley
P    Monroe
P    Murschel
P    Nachtigal
P    Sebert
A    Valandra
P    Michels, Vice-Chair
P    Brown (Jarvis), Chair

OTHERS PRESENT: See Original Minutes

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Jarvis Brown

MOTION:     TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF JANUARY 31, 2001

Moved by:    Michels
Second by:    Jensen
Action:    Prevailed by voice vote.

          HB 1120: allow a medical necessity to be used as a defense in certain cases involving the possession or use of marijuana.

Presented By:    Representative Thomas Hennies
Proponents:    None
Opponents:    Bill Mickelson (SD Highway Patrol)

        Dick Tieszen (SD Chiefs/Sheriffs Association)
        Charlie McGuigan (SD Attorney General)
        Jerry Hofer (SD Dept. of Health)

MOTION:     AMEND HB 1120

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

"      Section  1.  Any person eighteen years of age or older arrested or prosecuted for the misdemeanor possession or use of marijuana, pursuant to §  22-42-6, has an affirmative defense of medical necessity if the following is met:

             (1)    The person has a medical condition for which marijuana is a palliative; and

             (2)    Prior to the arrest, or conduct leading to the arrest, the person has a recommendation for the medicinal use of marijuana dated and signed by a physician licensed pursuant to chapter 36-4; and

             (3)    That the recommendation identifies the medical condition for which the recommendation has been made; and

             (4)    That the recommendation contains an expiration date after which the medicinal use of marijuana recommendation is terminated; and

             (5)    That notice of the affirmative defense of medical necessity is provided pursuant to section 4 of this Act.

     Section  2.  The affirmative defense of medical necessity provided for in section 1 of this Act is unavailable for:

             (1)    Any crimes other than misdemeanor possession or use of marijuana pursuant to §  22-42- 6; or

             (2)    Possession or use of marijuana prior to the signature date of the recommendation defined in section 1 of this Act or after the expiration date contained in the recommendation.

     Section  3.  The defendant has the burden of proof establishing each of the elements of the affirmative defense described in section 1 of this Act.

     Section  4.  That § 23A-8-3 be amended to read as follows:

     23A-8-3.   Any defense, objection, or request which is capable of determination without the trial of the general issue may be raised before trial by motion. Motions may be written or oral at the discretion of the judge. The following must be raised prior to trial:

             (1)      Defenses and objections based on defects in the institution of the prosecution;

             (2)      Defenses and objections based upon prior conviction or acquittal;

             (3)      Defenses and objections based on defects in the indictment or information (other than that it fails to show jurisdiction in the court or to charge an offense which objections shall be noticed by the court at any time during the pendency of the proceedings);

             (4)      Motions to suppress evidence;

             (5)      Requests for discovery under chapter 23A-13; or

             (6)      Requests for a severance of charges or defendants under §  23A-11-2 ; or

             (7)    The defense of medical necessity in prosecutions for misdemeanor possession or use of marijuana . ".

Moved by:    Hennies (Thomas)
Second by:    Bartling
Action:    Failed by voice vote.

 MOTION:     DEFER HB 1120 TO THE 41ST LEGISLATIVE DAY

Moved by:    Michels
Second by:    Madsen
Action:    Prevailed by roll call vote.(9-3-0-1)

Voting Yes:    Bartling, Gillespie, Hennies (Thomas), Jensen, Madsen, McCaulley, Sebert, Michels, Brown (Jarvis)

Voting No:    Monroe, Murschel, Nachtigal

Absent:    Valandra

          HB 1246: prohibit the occupation of a motor vehicle knowing that any controlled drug or substance is illegally being stored or used therein and to provide penalties therefor.


Presented By:    Dave Nelson (Minnehaha County State's Attorney)
Proponents:    None
Opponents:    Rex Hagg (SD Trial Lawyers Association)

MOTION:     AMEND HB 1246

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     On page 1, line 8 of the printed bill, after " substance " insert "or marijuana".

     On page 1 , line 9, after " substance " insert "or marijuana".

Moved by:    Michels
Second by:    McCaulley
Action:    Prevailed by voice vote.

 MOTION:     AMEND HB 1246

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     On page 1, line 8 of the printed bill, delete " Any person who remains in a " .

     On page 1 , delete lines 9 to 11 , inclusive.

Moved by:    Monroe
Second by:    Nachtigal
Action:    Prevailed by roll call vote.(7-5-0-1)

Voting Yes:    Bartling, Gillespie, Hennies (Thomas), Jensen, Monroe, Murschel, Nachtigal

Voting No:    Madsen, McCaulley, Sebert, Michels, Brown (Jarvis)

Absent:    Valandra

 MOTION:     DEFER HB 1246 TO THE 41ST LEGISLATIVE DAY

Moved by:    Murschel
Second by:    Gillespie
Action:    Was not acted on.

 MOTION:     SUBSTITUTE MOTION DO PASS HB 1246 AS AMENDED


Moved by:    McCaulley
Second by:    Michels
Action:    Failed by roll call vote.(6-6-0-1)

Voting Yes:    Bartling, Madsen, McCaulley, Sebert, Michels, Brown (Jarvis)

Voting No:    Gillespie, Hennies (Thomas), Jensen, Monroe, Murschel, Nachtigal

Absent:    Valandra

 MOTION:     ORIGINAL DEFER HB 1246 TO THE 41ST LEGISLATIVE DAY

Action:    Prevailed by roll call vote.(7-5-0-1)

Voting Yes:    Bartling, Gillespie, Hennies (Thomas), Jensen, Monroe, Murschel, Nachtigal

Voting No:    Madsen, McCaulley, Sebert, Michels, Brown (Jarvis)

Absent:    Valandra

          HB 1225: clarify the courts in which garnishment proceedings may be pursued.

Presented By:    Dean Krogman (SD Collections Association)
Proponents:    Greg Adamsen (SD Collections Association)
        Robert Nelson (Avera Health/AMI)
        Tom Barnett (SD State Bar Association)
Opponents:    None

MOTION:     AMEND HB 1225

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     On page 1, line 8 of the printed bill, after " person, " insert " as defined in §  15-7-1, ".

     On page 1 , line 8, delete " , any limited liability company, " .

     On page 1 , line 9, delete " or limited liability company " .

Moved by:    Michels
Second by:    Madsen
Action:    Prevailed by voice vote.

 MOTION:     DO PASS HB 1225 AS AMENDED

Moved by:    Michels
Second by:    Madsen
Action:    Prevailed by roll call vote.(11-1-0-1)

Voting Yes:    Bartling, Gillespie, Hennies (Thomas), Jensen, Madsen, McCaulley, Monroe, Murschel, Sebert, Michels, Brown (Jarvis)

Voting No:    Nachtigal

Absent:    Valandra

 MOTION:     DEFER HB 1202 UNTIL FEBRUARY 7, 2001

Moved by:    McCaulley
Second by:    Madsen
Action:    Prevailed by voice vote.

          HB 1177: revise when certain assessments have to be paid before an assessment may be appealed.

Presented By:    Representative Dale Slaughter
Proponents:    Bob Riter (Natl. Federation of Independent Businesses)
        Jack Magee (SD Dept. of Revenue)
Opponents:    None

MOTION:     AMEND HB 1177

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     On page 2, line 1 of the printed bill, delete everything after " secretary. " and insert " No If the secretary, pursuant to chapter 1-26D, accepts the final decision of the hearing examiner, no appeal from a final decision of the".

     On page 2 , line 2, remove the overstrikes from " secretary " .

     On page 2 , line 2, delete " to the South Dakota Supreme Court " .

     On page 2 , line 3, remove the overstrikes from " by the secretary " .

     On page 2 , line 3, after " amount. " insert "However, if the final decision of the secretary, pursuant to chapter 1-26D, rejects or modifies the decision of the hearing examiner regarding the amount due

on the assessment, an appeal may be taken without payment of the amount ordered to be paid and without filing of a bond. If the secretary's decision is affirmed by the circuit court, no appeal may be taken unless any amount ordered to be paid by the secretary is paid or a bond is filed to insure payment of such amount.".


Moved by:    Hennies (Thomas)
Second by:    Michels
Action:    Prevailed by voice vote.

 MOTION:     AMEND HB 1177

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     On page 1, line 13 of the printed bill, overstrike " chapter 1-26 " and insert " chapters 1-26 and 1- 26D ".

Moved by:    Michels
Second by:    Monroe
Action:    Prevailed by voice vote.

 MOTION:     DO PASS HB 1177 AS AMENDED

Moved by:    Monroe
Second by:    Madsen
Action:    Prevailed by roll call vote.(12-0-0-1)

Voting Yes:    Bartling, Gillespie, Hennies (Thomas), Jensen, Madsen, McCaulley, Monroe, Murschel, Nachtigal, Sebert, Michels, Brown (Jarvis)

Absent:    Valandra

 MOTION:     PLACE HB 1177 ON CONSENT

Moved by:    Michels
Second by:    Sebert
Action:    Prevailed by voice vote.

          HB 1122: modify the time required for a temporary custody hearing to be held in certain juvenile legal proceedings.

Presented By:    Dick Howard (SD Association of County Commissioners)

Proponents:    Mark Smith (Hughes Co. State's Attorney)
        Virgena Wieseler (SD Dept. of Social Services)
Opponents:    None

MOTION:     AMEND HB 1122

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     On page 1 , delete line 14 , and insert "hearing. The hearing shall be held within forty-eight hours if it concerns any apparent abused or neglected child or within twenty-four hours if it concerns any apparent delinquent child pursuant to §  26-8C-3 or any apparent child in need of supervision pursuant to §  26-8B-3 , excluding Saturdays,".

Moved by:    Madsen
Second by:    Monroe
Action:    Prevailed by voice vote.

 MOTION:     DO PASS HB 1122 AS AMENDED

Moved by:    Madsen
Second by:    Jensen
Action:    Prevailed by roll call vote.(11-0-0-1)

Voting Yes:    Bartling, Gillespie, Jensen, Madsen, McCaulley, Monroe, Murschel, Nachtigal, Sebert, Michels, Brown (Jarvis)

Absent:    Valandra

 MOTION:     PLACE HB 1122 ON CONSENT

Moved by:    Monroe
Second by:    McCaulley
Action:    Prevailed by voice vote.

 MOTION:     ADJOURN

Action:    Prevailed by voice vote.

Jeanne Bullard
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Committee Secretary
Jarvis W. Brown, Chair

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