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    On page 1, line 8, of the printed bill, after "Commission" delete "for reporting and" and insert "only for".

    On page 1, line 8, after "purposes." insert "The board is solely responsible for all contractors and employment of any personnel working for the board and retains responsibility for all funds of the board and all expenditures thereof. The board is solely responsible for all functions and duties vested in the board and the board shall exercise those functions and duties independent of the Public Utilities Commission.".

    On page 2, after line 4, insert:

"    Section 2. That § 49-7A-28 be amended to read:

    49-7A-28. If the amount of the penalty is not paid to the board, the Public Utilities Commission, at the request of the board, shall bring an action in the name of the State of South Dakota to recover the penalty in accordance with § 49-7A-33. No action may be commenced until after the time has expired for an appeal from the findings, conclusions, and order of the board. The costs and expenses on the part of the commission shall be paid by the board.

    Section 3. That chapter 49-7A be amended by adding a NEW SECTION to read:

    On the first day of January of each year, the board shall make an annual report of its activities to the Governor and the Legislature containing the facts, statements, and explanations deemed necessary by the board to fully disclose its transactions and conduct.".