Senate Calendar 3/10/2009 11:00 AM

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

SB 90 *    (Consideration of House Amendment, HJ 615) increase the number of varieties of malt beverages, wine, distilled spirits, liqueur, and cordials that an off-sale alcoholic beverage licensee may offer for sampling in one day.
SB 159 *    (Consideration of House Amendments, HJ 616, 617) ~~permit counties to deposit funds in any state or national bank located within the state.~~
     ~~require the redaction of certain numbers before furnishing copies of information.~~
     revise certain provisions regarding bank names.
SB 202 *    (Consideration of House Amendment, HJ 617) ~~require implementation of certain energy-saving measures in facilities and equipment maintained by the state.~~
     require the Bureau of Administration to prepare a report regarding the energy efficiency of state agencies.
HCR 1017     (HJ 654) Urging a finding by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service that the black-tailed prairie dog is not likely to become an endangered species.
SCR 10     (SJ 35^th LD) Supporting legislative efforts in other states addressing the need to provide for equine slaughter and processing in the United States.

CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS OF CONFERENCE COMMITTEES

SB 105 (SJ 35^th LD) require the State Brand Board to provide certain reports and information and to provide for Senate confirmation for Brand Board members.

CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

Amended SJ 35^th LD: HB 1038, 1079, 1183, 1227

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

HB 1007 *    (Deferred from 35^th 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 1072 *     (Deferred from 35^th 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 1060 *    (Deferred from 35^th LD) revise certain provisions regarding the mortgage lender business and to provide for fees and penalties related thereto.
HB 1215 *    (Deferred from 35^th 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 1281 *    (Deferred from 35^th 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 1038 *    increase the license fees for coin-operated washers and dryers, to increase the brand registration fees on certain alcoholic beverages, to increase the fees for certain malt beverage and wine licenses, and to revise the distribution of certain malt beverage and wine license fees.
HB 1079 *    revise certain provisions regarding the sex offender registry.
HB 1163 *    (Removed from Consent Calendar) ~~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 1183 *    leverage public investments in higher education facilities and grant programs with private moneys, to authorize the Board of Regents and the South Dakota Building Authority to contract for construction of the Higher Education Center-West River, to fund certain postsecondary education grant programs, to authorize the use of higher education facilities funds to construct the new dairy manufacturing plant at South Dakota State University in Brookings, and to make an appropriation therefor.
HB 1207     provide for the reduction of certain sentences upon provision of substantial assistance from the recipient.
HB 1227 *    increase license fees for certain noncommercial motor homes and trailers.
HB 1237 *    make an appropriation to fund certain property and sales tax refunds for elderly persons and persons living with a disability.
HB 1246 *    revise certain provisions relating to service of garnishee summons, affidavit, and garnishment disclosure.
HB 1271 *    authorize the South Dakota Building Authority and the Department of Corrections to provide for the purchase, design, construction, and equipping of a combined minimum security/parole facility in Rapid City for the Department of Corrections

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HB 1280 * (Removed from Consent Calendar) create reduced ignition propensity standards for cigarettes, to authorize the state fire marshal to monitor such standards, and to provide penalties therefor.

LEGISLATIVE COMMEMORATIONS

SC 24     (SJ 35^th LD) Celebrating the life of Gerhard Storm of Mitchell, South Dakota, on the occasion of his 90^th birthday.
SC 25     (SJ 35^th LD) expressing the Legislature's respect and appreciation for the sixteen years of devoted service by Gil Koetzle, the first and only legislator in the history of South Dakota to be term limited out of the House of Represenatives and the Senate.
HC 1022     (HJ 690) Honoring Milo Smith of Pierre for his service to the South Dakota Legislature.
HC 1023     (HJ 691) Commending the Platte-Geddes High School Black Panthers Boys' Basketball Team for winning the 2008 State A Boys' Basketball Championship.
HC 1024     (HJ 692) Recognizing and congratulating Jeremiah Peterson of Canton for being named the Outstanding Wrestler at the 2009 State Class A Wrestling Tournament.