The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Father Joe Holzhauser, followed by the Pledge
of Allegiance led by Senate page Bryn Ellwein.
Roll Call: All members present.
The Committee on Legislative Procedure respectfully reports that the Secretary of the
Senate has had under consideration the Senate Journal of the tenth day.
All errors, typographical or otherwise, are duly marked in the temporary journal for
correction.
And we hereby move the adoption of the report.
The Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources respectfully reports that it has had
under consideration the nomination of Kelly Hepler of Hughes County, Pierre, South Dakota,
to the position of Secretary of the Department of Game, Fish and Parks and returns the same
with the recommendation that the Senate advise and consent to the confirmation of said
appointment, and that said appointment be placed on the consent calendar
Also MR. PRESIDENT:
The Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources respectfully reports that it has had
under consideration the nomination of Jonathan E. Locken of Brown County, Bath, South
Dakota, to the Game, Fish and Parks Commission and returns the same with the
recommendation that the Senate advise and consent to the confirmation of said appointment,
and that said appointment be placed on the consent calendar
MR. PRESIDENT:
The Committee on Education respectfully reports that it has had under consideration
SB 49 which was deferred to the 41st Legislative Day.
MR. PRESIDENT:
The Committee on Commerce and Energy respectfully reports that it has had under
consideration SB 51 and returns the same with the recommendation that said bill do pass.
Also MR. PRESIDENT:
The Committee on Commerce and Energy respectfully reports that it has had under
consideration SB 56 and returns the same with the recommendation that said bill be amended
as follows:
MR. PRESIDENT:
I have the honor to transmit herewith HB 1008, 1025, and 1026 which have passed the
House and your favorable consideration is respectfully requested.
Sen. Langer moved that SB 52 be deferred to Friday, January 25th, the 12th legislative day.
Which motion prevailed.
Sen. Langer moved that when we adjourn today, we adjourn to convene at 1:00 p.m. on
Friday, January 25th, the 12th legislative day.
Which motion prevailed.
Sen. Langer moved that the reports of the Standing Committees on
Health and Human Services on SB 22 as found on page 150 of the Senate Journal be
adopted.
Which motion prevailed.
The Senate proceeded to the consideration of the executive appointment of David Flute
of Traverse County, Browns Valley, Minnesota, to the position of Secretary of the Department
of Tribal Relations.
The question being Does the Senate advise and consent to the executive appointment of
David Flute pursuant to the executive message as found on page 86 of the Senate Journal?
And the roll being called:
Yeas 33, Nays 0, Excused 2, Absent 0
Yeas:
Blare; Bolin; Cammack; Curd; DiSanto; Ewing; Foster; Greenfield (Brock); Heinert; Jensen
(Phil); Kennedy; Klumb; Kolbeck; Langer; Maher; Monroe; Nelson; Nesiba; Novstrup; Otten
(Ernie); Partridge; Rusch; Russell; Schoenbeck; Smith (VJ); Soholt; Solano; Stalzer;
Steinhauer; Sutton; White; Wismer; Youngberg
Excused:
Cronin; Wiik
So the question having received an affirmative vote of a majority of the members-elect,
the President declared the appointment confirmed.
The Senate proceeded to the consideration of the executive appointment of
Shawnie Rechtenbaugh of Hughes County, Pierre, South Dakota, to the position of Interim
Secretary of the Department of Human Services.
The question being Does the Senate advise and consent to the executive appointment of
Shawnie Rechtenbaugh pursuant to the executive message as found on page 88 of the Senate
Journal?
And the roll being called:
Yeas 33, Nays 0, Excused 2, Absent 0
Yeas:
Blare; Bolin; Cammack; Curd; DiSanto; Ewing; Foster; Greenfield (Brock); Heinert; Jensen
(Phil); Kennedy; Klumb; Kolbeck; Langer; Maher; Monroe; Nelson; Nesiba; Novstrup; Otten
(Ernie); Partridge; Rusch; Russell; Schoenbeck; Smith (VJ); Soholt; Solano; Stalzer;
Steinhauer; Sutton; White; Wismer; Youngberg
Excused:
Cronin; Wiik
SB 79 Introduced by: Senators Nelson, Curd, DiSanto, Ewing, Jensen (Phil), Maher,
Monroe, Otten (Ernie), Russell, and Stalzer and Representatives Jensen (Kevin), Goodwin,
Howard, Marty, Mulally, Otten (Herman), Pischke, and Randolph
FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to increase the penalty for theft of a firearm.
Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
SB 80 Introduced by: Senators Cronin, Heinert, Kennedy, Langer, Maher, Partridge,
Rusch, Schoenbeck, Soholt, Solano, and Wiik and Representatives Johns, Bartels, Barthel,
Cwach, Diedrich, Duvall, Hansen, Hunhoff, Lake, Olson, and Perry
FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to make an appropriation to the Equal Access to Our
Courts Commission.
Was read the first time and referred to the Joint Committee on Appropriations
SB 81 Introduced by: Senators Schoenbeck and Youngberg and Representatives Reed,
Bartels, and York
FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise provisions regarding minimum demand of
electric service.
Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Energy.
SB 82 Introduced by: Senators Schoenbeck and Youngberg and Representatives Reed,
Bartels, and York
FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise provisions regarding election of officers for
rural electric cooperatives
Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on State Affairs.
FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise provisions regarding meetings and records
of rural electric cooperatives.
Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on State Affairs.
SB 84 Introduced by: Senators Stalzer, Blare, Bolin, Cammack, Ewing, Jensen (Phil),
Kennedy, Kolbeck, Langer, Maher, Nelson, Nesiba, Novstrup, Partridge, Rusch, Schoenbeck,
Soholt, Solano, Steinhauer, White, and Wiik and Representatives Jensen (Kevin), Diedrich,
Duba, Greenfield (Lana), Johns, Otten (Herman), Peterson (Sue), Qualm, Reed, Ring,
Schoenfish, Steele, Sullivan, and Willadsen
FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to authorize the possession and administration of
opioid antagonists by school district and nonpublic school personnel.
Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 85 Introduced by: Senators Stalzer, Blare, Cammack, DiSanto, Jensen (Phil), Kolbeck,
Langer, Maher, Nelson, Novstrup, Partridge, Rusch, Steinhauer, and Wiik and Representatives
Rasmussen, Deutsch, Greenfield (Lana), Johns, Otten (Herman), Peterson (Sue), Qualm, Reed,
Schoenfish, Steele, and Willadsen
FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise the deadline for the Department of Health's
annual report regarding abortions.
Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 86 Introduced by: Senators Partridge, Blare, Cronin, Curd, Greenfield (Brock),
Kolbeck, Maher, Novstrup, Otten (Ernie), Rusch, Schoenbeck, Soholt, Solano, Steinhauer,
Sutton, White, Wiik, and Youngberg and Representatives Anderson, Bartels, Barthel, Borglum,
Diedrich, Duvall, Finck, Glanzer, Goodwin, Hunhoff, Johnson (David), Karr, Lake, Miskimins,
Peterson (Kent), Reed, Reimer, Schoenfish, and Zikmund
FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to provide for calculations of sales tax revenues from
sellers located outside of the state.
Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Taxation.
FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to enhance South Dakota.
Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on State Affairs.
SB 88 Introduced by: Senator Bolin and Representatives Beal and Qualm
FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to enhance education in South Dakota.
Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.
SB 89 Introduced by: Senator Bolin and Representatives Beal and Qualm
FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to enhance health care in South Dakota.
Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 90 Introduced by: Senators Otten (Ernie), Blare, Bolin, Cammack, Cronin, Curd,
DiSanto, Ewing, Foster, Greenfield (Brock), Heinert, Jensen (Phil), Kennedy, Klumb, Kolbeck,
Langer, Maher, Monroe, Nelson, Nesiba, Novstrup, Partridge, Rusch, Russell, Schoenbeck,
Smith (VJ), Soholt, Solano, Stalzer, Steinhauer, Sutton, White, Wiik, Wismer, and Youngberg
and Representatives Peterson (Kent), Anderson, Bartels, Barthel, Beal, Borglum, Brunner,
Chaffee, Chase, Deutsch, Duba, Duvall, Finck, Frye-Mueller, Glanzer, Goodwin, Gosch,
Hammock, Hansen, Hunhoff, Jensen (Kevin), Johns, Johnson (Chris), Johnson (David), Lake,
Miskimins, Otten (Herman), Pischke, Pourier, Qualm, Rasmussen, Ring, Rounds, Schoenfish,
Smith (Jamie), Steele, Sullivan, and York
FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise provisions regarding certain financial interest
statements filed by persons elected to state or local office.
Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on State Affairs.
SB 91 Introduced by: Senators Soholt, Heinert, and Novstrup and Representatives Reed,
Anderson, and Ring
FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain provisions regarding open meeting
requirements.
Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on State Affairs.
FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain provisions regarding the signature
requirements for municipal elections.
Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on State Affairs.
SB 93 Introduced by: Senators Soholt, Curd, Ewing, and Rusch and Representatives
Barthel, Duvall, McCleerey, and Willadsen
FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain provisions regarding instruction and
restricted driving permits.
Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
SB 94 Introduced by: Senators Youngberg, Blare, Monroe, Nesiba, Otten (Ernie), and
Soholt and Representatives Chase, Anderson, Duvall, Finck, Johnson (David), Lesmeister, and
Zikmund
FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise provisions regarding rule-making authority
to establish certain fuel standards.
Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Energy.
SB 95 Introduced by: Senator Langer and Representative Brunner
FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to establish standards regarding operation of certain
inflatable amusement devices.
Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Energy.
SB 96 Introduced by: Senators Schoenbeck and Stalzer and Representatives Hansen and
Glanzer
FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to expand application of the tax credit for
contributions to a scholarship granting organization.
Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.
FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise provisions regarding farm winery licensure.
Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Energy.
SB 98 Introduced by: Senators Solano, Cronin, DiSanto, Maher, and Partridge and
Representatives Diedrich, Finck, Howard, and Johnson (David)
FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to authorize licensed wine manufacturers to obtain
additional licenses.
Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Energy.
SB 99 Introduced by: Senators Nesiba, Foster, Heinert, Kennedy, and Wismer and
Representatives Schoenfish, Chase, Finck, Healy, Johnson (David), Pischke, and Smith (Jamie)
FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to establish certain provisions regarding commercial
security deposits.
Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Energy.
SB 100 Introduced by: Senators Maher, Blare, Cammack, Greenfield (Brock), and Wismer
and Representatives Dennert, Brunner, Duvall, McCleerey, Otten (Herman), Peterson (Kent),
Schoenfish, and Wiese
FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to reduce the number of petition signatures required
for conservation district supervisor elections.
Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Local Government.
SB 101 Introduced by: Senators Maher, Blare, and Wiik and Representatives Peterson
(Kent), Diedrich, and Reed
FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to establish certain provisions regarding out-of-state
businesses that provide disaster or emergency related work.
Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Energy.
A JOINT RESOLUTION, Proposing and submitting to the voters an amendment to the
Constitution of the State of South Dakota, providing for wagering on sporting events.
Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on State Affairs.
HB 1008: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain provisions regarding the
required notice for biennial state political party conventions.
Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on State Affairs.
HB 1025: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain provisions regarding voter
registration.
Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Local Government.
HB 1026: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain provisions regarding
petitions, notices, and statements of convention nominees and certifications of party officials.
Was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Local Government.
The Senate proceeded to the consideration of the executive appointment of Darin Berquist
of Hughes County, Pierre, South Dakota, to be the Secretary of the Department of
Transportation.
The question being Does the Senate advise and consent to the executive appointment of
Darin Berquist pursuant to the executive message as found on page 92 of the Senate Journal?
And the roll being called:
Yeas 33, Nays 0, Excused 2, Absent 0
Excused:
Cronin; Wiik
So the question having received an affirmative vote of a majority of the members-elect,
the President declared the appointment confirmed.
The Senate proceeded to the consideration of the executive appointment of Laurie Gill of
Hughes County, Pierre, South Dakota, to be the Commissioner of the Bureau of Human
Resources.
The question being Does the Senate advise and consent to the executive appointment of
Laurie Gill pursuant to the executive message as found on page 93 of the Senate Journal?
And the roll being called:
Yeas 33, Nays 0, Excused 2, Absent 0
Yeas:
Blare; Bolin; Cammack; Curd; DiSanto; Ewing; Foster; Greenfield (Brock); Heinert; Jensen
(Phil); Kennedy; Klumb; Kolbeck; Langer; Maher; Monroe; Nelson; Nesiba; Novstrup; Otten
(Ernie); Partridge; Rusch; Russell; Schoenbeck; Smith (VJ); Soholt; Solano; Stalzer;
Steinhauer; Sutton; White; Wismer; Youngberg
Excused:
Cronin; Wiik
So the question having received an affirmative vote of a majority of the members-elect,
the President declared the appointment confirmed.
HB 1017: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to provide for the destruction of certain
contraband cigarettes.
The question being Shall HB 1017 pass?
Yeas 33, Nays 0, Excused 2, Absent 0
Yeas:
Blare; Bolin; Cammack; Curd; DiSanto; Ewing; Foster; Greenfield (Brock); Heinert; Jensen
(Phil); Kennedy; Klumb; Kolbeck; Langer; Maher; Monroe; Nelson; Nesiba; Novstrup; Otten
(Ernie); Partridge; Rusch; Russell; Schoenbeck; Smith (VJ); Soholt; Solano; Stalzer;
Steinhauer; Sutton; White; Wismer; Youngberg
Excused:
Cronin; Wiik
So the bill having received an affirmative vote of a majority of the members-elect, the
President declared the bill passed and the title was agreed to.
SB 53: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to authorize certain retailers to offer quantity
discounts or cash discounts for the purchase of alcoholic beverages.
Was read the second time.
The question being Shall SB 53 pass as amended?
And the roll being called:
Yeas 33, Nays 0, Excused 2, Absent 0
Yeas:
Blare; Bolin; Cammack; Curd; DiSanto; Ewing; Foster; Greenfield (Brock); Heinert; Jensen
(Phil); Kennedy; Klumb; Kolbeck; Langer; Maher; Monroe; Nelson; Nesiba; Novstrup; Otten
(Ernie); Partridge; Rusch; Russell; Schoenbeck; Smith (VJ); Soholt; Solano; Stalzer;
Steinhauer; Sutton; White; Wismer; Youngberg
Excused:
Cronin; Wiik
So the bill having received an affirmative vote of a majority of the members-elect, the
President declared the bill passed and the title was agreed to.
SB 3: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to create the Special Education Task Force.
Was read the second time.
And the roll being called:
Yeas 29, Nays 5, Excused 1, Absent 0
Yeas:
Blare; Bolin; Cammack; Cronin; Curd; DiSanto; Ewing; Foster; Greenfield (Brock); Heinert;
Kennedy; Klumb; Kolbeck; Langer; Maher; Nesiba; Novstrup; Otten (Ernie); Rusch;
Schoenbeck; Smith (VJ); Soholt; Solano; Stalzer; Steinhauer; Sutton; White; Wismer;
Youngberg
Nays:
Jensen (Phil); Monroe; Nelson; Partridge; Russell
Excused:
Wiik
So the bill having received an affirmative vote of a majority of the members-elect, the
President declared the bill passed and the title was agreed to.
SB 50: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to remove restrictions regarding the carrying
of a concealed weapon in the state capitol by permit holders.
Was read the second time.
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Section 3. That chapter 22-14 be amended by adding a NEW SECTION to read:
Which motion prevailed.
SB 37: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to revise certain provisions regarding
association health plans.
Was read the second time.
The question being Shall SB 37 pass as amended?
And the roll being called:
Yeas 34, Nays 0, Excused 1, Absent 0
Yeas:
Blare; Bolin; Cammack; Cronin; Curd; DiSanto; Ewing; Foster; Greenfield (Brock); Heinert;
Jensen (Phil); Kennedy; Klumb; Kolbeck; Langer; Maher; Monroe; Nelson; Nesiba; Novstrup;
Otten (Ernie); Partridge; Rusch; Russell; Schoenbeck; Smith (VJ); Soholt; Solano; Stalzer;
Steinhauer; Sutton; White; Wismer; Youngberg
Excused:
Wiik
So the bill having received an affirmative vote of a majority of the members-elect, the
President declared the bill passed and the title was agreed to.
HB 1031: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to authorize certain wind and solar
easements and leases by the commissioner of School and Public Lands.
Was read the second time.
The question being Shall HB 1031 pass as amended?
And the roll being called:
Yeas 34, Nays 1, Excused 0, Absent 0
Nays:
Bolin
So the bill having received an affirmative vote of a majority of the members-elect, the
President declared the bill passed and the title was agreed to.
HB 1002: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to provide for criminal background checks
for certain applicants and employees of the Department of Public Safety.
Was read the second time.
The question being Shall HB 1002 pass?
And the roll being called:
Yeas 35, Nays 0, Excused 0, Absent 0
Yeas:
Blare; Bolin; Cammack; Cronin; Curd; DiSanto; Ewing; Foster; Greenfield (Brock); Heinert;
Jensen (Phil); Kennedy; Klumb; Kolbeck; Langer; Maher; Monroe; Nelson; Nesiba; Novstrup;
Otten (Ernie); Partridge; Rusch; Russell; Schoenbeck; Smith (VJ); Soholt; Solano; Stalzer;
Steinhauer; Sutton; White; Wiik; Wismer; Youngberg
So the bill having received an affirmative vote of a majority of the members-elect, the
President declared the bill passed and the title was agreed to.
HB 1005: FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to authorize a hearing panel of the Board
of Pardons and Paroles to make clemency recommendations.
Was read the second time.
The question being Shall HB 1005 pass?
And the roll being called:
Yeas 31, Nays 4, Excused 0, Absent 0
Nays:
Greenfield (Brock); Nelson; Russell; Wiik
So the bill having received an affirmative vote of a majority of the members-elect, the
President declared the bill passed and the title was agreed to.
SC 10 Introduced by: Senators Rusch, Bolin, Cammack, Heinert, Kolbeck, Smith (VJ),
Stalzer, and Youngberg and Representatives Rasmussen, Deutsch, Duba, Jensen (Kevin), Johns,
Johnson (David), Miskimins, Peterson (Kent), Reed, and Ring
SC 11 Introduced by: Senators Rusch, Blare, Bolin, Curd, Ewing, Foster, Heinert,
Kennedy, Monroe, Soholt, Solano, Steinhauer, and White and Representatives Ring, Bordeaux,
Duba, Glanzer, Greenfield (Lana), Healy, Latterell, Randolph, Rasmussen, Reed, Rounds,
Schoenfish, Sullivan, and Willadsen
Sen. Steinhauer moved that the Senate do now adjourn, which motion prevailed and at
3:08 p.m. the Senate adjourned.