98th Legislative Session – 2023
Committee: House Judiciary Friday, January 13, 2023 10:00 AM
Roll Call
Present: Rep. Fitzgerald, Rep. Kull, Rep. Massie, Rep. Odenbach, Rep. Pourier, Rep. Reimer, Rep. Reisch, Rep. Soye, Rep. St. John, Rep. Teunissen, Rep. Tordsen, Rep. Stevens, and Rep. Hansen
OTHERS PRESENT: See Original Minutes
The meeting was called to order by Representative Hansen
MOTION: INTRODUCE A BILL AT THE REQUEST OF THE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE ENTITLED:
An Act to repeal provisions regarding criminal jury trials effective upon the adoption of Supreme Court rules.
Moved by: Stevens
Second by: Reimer
Action: Prevailed by voice vote
MOTION: INTRODUCE A BILL AT THE REQUEST OF THE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE ENTITLED:
An Act to clarify the convening of recount boards for primary elections.
Moved by: Stevens
Second by: Reimer
Action: Prevailed by voice vote
MOTION: INTRODUCE A BILL AT THE REQUEST OF THE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE ENTITLED:
An Act to require the Unified Judicial System to assemble a task force to address barriers to services for emerging adults involved in the justice system in South Dakota.
Moved by: Stevens
Second by: Reimer
Action: Prevailed by voice vote
MOTION: INTRODUCE A BILL AT THE REQUEST OF THE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE ENTITLED:
An Act to require the Unified Judicial System to assemble a task force to address the provision of legal services to indigent parties within the South Dakota court system.
Moved by: Stevens
Second by: Reimer
Action: Prevailed by voice vote
Informational Briefing
Introductions and information were shared by:
Greg Sattizahn, State Court Administrator, Unified Judicial System
Kellie Wasko, Secretary, Department of Corrections
Brittni Skipper, Director of Finance & Administration, Department of Corrections
Charlie McGuigan, Deputy Attorney General for the Civil Division, Attorney General's Office
Stephen Gemar, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
MOTION: ADJOURN
Moved by: Soye
Second by: Odenbach
Action: Prevailed by voice vote
Janelle Toman, Committee Secretary
/s/ JON HANSEN
Jon Hansen, Chair
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