76^th Legislative Session _ 2001

Committee: Senate Commerce

                                            P - Present
                                            E - Excused
                                            A - Absent

Roll Call
P    Bogue
P    McCracken
P    Sutton (Dan)
P    Volesky
P    Whiting
P    Daugaard, Vice-Chair
P    Munson, Chair

OTHERS PRESENT: See Original Minutes

The meeting was called to order by Chair Munson

MOTION:     TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 1

Moved by:    Volesky
Second by:    McCracken
Action:    Prevailed by voice vote.

         SB 156: require the provision of insurance coverage for the entire human musculoskeletal system of the jaw, face, and head under certain circumstances.

MOTION:     DEFER SB 156 TO THE 41^ST LEGISLATIVE DAY

Moved by:    Volesky
Second by:    McCracken
Action:    Prevailed by roll call vote.(5-0-2-0)

Voting Yes:    McCracken, Volesky, Whiting, Daugaard, Munson

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Excused:    Bogue, Sutton (Dan)

The Chair deferred SB 168 until Thursday, Feb 8.

The Chair deferred SB 173 until Thursday, Feb 8.

The Chair deferred SB 180 until Thursday, Feb 8.

The Chair deferred SB 225 until Thursday, Feb 8.

        Gavel passed to Vice Chair Daugaard

         SB 127: limit the Department of Labor's authority to recommend settlements in labor disputes.

Presented By:    Senator Munson, Sponsor
Proponents:    Bob Stevens, SDEA (Handout #1)
Opponents:    James Marsh, Department of Labor
        Dick Tieszen, ASBSD

MOTION:     DO PASS SB 127

Moved by:    Munson
Second by:    Volesky
Action:    Failed by roll call vote.(3-4-0-0)

Voting Yes:    Sutton (Dan), Volesky, Munson

Voting No:    Bogue, McCracken, Whiting, Daugaard

MOTION:     DEFER SB 127 TO THE 41^ST LEGISLATIVE DAY

Moved by:    Whiting
Second by:    Bogue
Action:    Prevailed by roll call vote.(4-3-0-0)

Voting Yes:    Bogue, McCracken, Whiting, Daugaard

Voting No:    Sutton (Dan), Volesky, Munson

        Gavel returned to Chair Munson

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         SB 181: revise certain provisions relating to underinsured motorist coverage limits.

Presented By:    Senator De Hueck, Sponsor
Proponents:    Rex Hagg, SD Trial Lawyers

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Assn (Handout #2)
Opponents:    Dick Tieszen, State Farm Insurance (Handout #3 and #4)
        Ron Schmidt, American Insurance Association
        Darla Lyon, Div of Insurance
        Mike Shaw, DeSmet Farm Mutual Insurance

MOTION:     DO PASS SB 181

Moved by:    Daugaard
Second by:    McCracken
Action:    Prevailed by roll call vote.(6-1-0-0)

Voting Yes:    McCracken, Sutton (Dan), Volesky, Whiting, Daugaard, Munson

Voting No:    Bogue

        Gavel to Vice Chair Daugaard

         SB 172: authorize additional off-sale retail liquor licenses in certain municipalities.

Presented By:    Senator Munson, Sponsor
Proponents:    Harry Christianson, Nash Finch
        Jeff Fox, Hy Vee
        Jerry Wheeler, SD Retailers

MOTION:     DO PASS SB 172

Moved by:    Whiting
Second by:    McCracken
Action:    Prevailed by roll call vote.(4-3-0-0)

Voting Yes:    McCracken, Sutton (Dan), Whiting, Munson

Voting No:    Bogue, Volesky, Daugaard

        Gavel returned to Chair Munson

         SB 185: revise certain provisions regarding the assets allowed in the determination of the financial condition of an insurer.

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Presented By:    Senator Sutton, Sponsor
Proponents:    Jason Harris, Dakota Homestead

MOTION:     DO PASS SB 185

Moved by:    Daugaard
Second by:    Volesky
Action:    Prevailed by roll call vote.(7-0-0-0)

Voting Yes:    Bogue, McCracken, Sutton (Dan), Volesky, Whiting, Daugaard, Munson

MOTION:     PLACE SB 185 ON CONSENT

Moved by:    Sutton (Dan)
Second by:    Volesky
Action:    Prevailed by voice vote.

MOTION:     ADJOURN

Moved by:    Daugaard
Second by:    McCracken
Action:    Prevailed by voice vote.

Margaret Nickels

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Committee Secretary

David R. Munson, Chair

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