Senate Calendar 02/06/2002 2:00 PM

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MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS

SB 152* (intent to reconsider vote by which lost, amended SJ 21^st LD) allow the offer of an individual health benefit plan without certain mandates.

CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

Amended SJ 21^st LD: SB 70, 81, 103 (Consent Calendar), 157, 168, 179, 180, HB 1091
DO NOT PASS: SB 155 (JR 7-7, amended SJ 21^st LD)
WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION: SB 151

SECOND READING OF CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
* Refer to Daily Reader for engrossed (amended) bill

         SB 141*    authorize total return unitrusts.
         SB 165    require school systems to allow military recruiters access to students and school facilities.
         SB 172    revise the effective date of certain provisions related to insurance taxes.
         HB 1172    modify the duration period and signing requirements for vehicle weight restrictions.

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

         SB 164*    (deferred from 19^th LD) require damage disclosure statements for certain large boats.
         SB 83*    reduce the capitalization rate for determining nonagricultural acreage.
         SB 149    allow a school district to impose additional taxes.
         SB 166    make an appropriation to the Department of Education and Cultural Affairs to reimburse fees and provide a stipend for National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certified teachers.

         SB 181*     ~~provide for increases to the state minimum wage.~~
              provide for a study of the state minimum wage.

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

         HB 1074    (removed from Consent Calendar) repeal certain inheritance tax provisions and to re-enact a provision regarding access to a safe deposit box upon the death of a person having access.
         HB 1131*    (deferred from 21^st LD) provide for civil recovery of unpaid property and services.
         HB 1138*    (deferred from 21^st LD) increase the penalty for the stalking of certain children.
         HB 1224*    (deferred from 21^st LD) prohibit interference with the use of communication devices to summon aid to an emergency.
         HB 1032*    revise certain retirement system provisions to comply with the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001, to authorize members to acquire credited service by transferring certain retirement funds, to protect the confidentiality of member information, and to declare an emergency.
         HB 1033    provide benefit improvements for certain members of the South Dakota Retirement System, to revise the provisions for the purchase of uncredited service by members of the system, and to provide for increased contributions for certain members.
         HB 1034*    reduce the legal blood alcohol limits for motor vehicle drivers and boat operators.
         HB 1065    expand the South Dakota Retirement System board membership.
         HB 1170*    provide certain provisions regarding assaults against law enforcement personnel and to provide a criminal penalty therefor.
         HB 1180*    increase the amount of the lien that is permitted on the parents of a minor child for whom legal counsel has been provided.
         HB 1189*    establish the crime of air piracy.
         HB 1222*    provide for the compensation of librarians and library employees.

         LEGISLATIVE COMMEMORATIONS

         SC 11    (SJ 21^st LD) Honoring Betty Schultes, an outstanding special education teacher at Pine Ridge High School.