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j_lc_2017a_2017-04-28t12:24:11z5 Hearing Summary

Date: 04/28/2017

Location: RM 271

Final

BILL SUMMARY for Review of Interim Committee Requests



SENATE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL


Votes: View--> Action Taken:
Approve interim request letter 2017-10. The motion

Approve interim request letter 2017-11. The motion

Approve interim request letter 2017-12. The motion

Approve interim request letter 2017-14. The motion

Approve interim request letter 2017-15. The motion

Approve interim request letter 2017-1. The motion

Approve interim request letter 2017-2. The motion

Approve interim request letter 2017-3. The motion

Approve interim request letter 2017-5. The motion

Approve interim request letter 2017-6. The motion

Approve interim request letter 2017-9. The motion

Approve the number of meetings and bills for reque
PASS

FAIL

FAIL

TIE

PASS

TIE

PASS

TIE

TIE

PASS

FAIL

PASS







12:51 PM -- Review of Interim Committee Requests



Mike Mauer, Director, Legislative Council Staff, came to the table to explain the process for approving requests for interim committees. Mr. Mauer talked about the voting process for the next portion of the meeting, and explained that there are 26 meetings to give out. A memorandum explaining the funding available for interim committee meetings (Attachment B) was distributed to the committee. Mr. Mauer explained that according to the rules, all appointments to interim committees must be made by June 1, 2017, and that the Senate President will appoint the chair, and the Speaker of the House will appoint the vice-chair, to committees originating in the Senate, and vice versa for committees originating in the House.



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12:55 PM



Speaker Duran presented Interim Committee Request 2017-1, which concerns housing and homelessness. A copy of the request letter can be found as Attachment C. Speaker Duran explained the need for the interim committee.



170428 AttachC.pdf170428 AttachC.pdf



12:57 PM




Representative Pettersen presented Interim Committee Request 2017-2, which concerns the opioid addiction epidemic. A copy of the request letter can be found as Attachment D. Representative Pettersen explained the need for the interim committee. Senator Jahn and Representative Wilson came to the table to express their support for the request. The presenters answered questions from the committee.



170428 AttachD.pdf170428 AttachD.pdf



01:04 PM



Representative Kennedy presented Interim Committee Request 2017-3, which concerns the implementation of recommendations of the Commission on Affordable Health Care. A copy of the request letter can be found as Attachment E.



170428 AttachE.pdf170428 AttachE.pdf



01:06 PM



Representative Singer presented Interim Committee Request 2017-5, which concerns child endangerment. A copy of the request letter can be found as Attachment F. Representative Singer answered questions from the committee.



170428 AttachF.pdf170428 AttachF.pdf



01:09 PM



Senator Donovan presented Interim Committee Request 2017-6, which concerns programs for young farmers. A copy of the request letter can be found as Attachment G.



170428 AttachG.pdf170428 AttachG.pdf



01:11 PM



Representative Beckman presented Interim Committee Request 2017-9, which concerns finding efficiencies in state government. A copy of the request letter can be found as Attachment H.



170428 AttachH.pdf170428 AttachH.pdf



01:14 PM



Representatives Lee and Wist presented Interim Committee Request 2017-10, which concerns comprehensive sentencing reform in the criminal justice system. A copy of the request letter can be found as Attachment I.



170428 AttachI.pdf170428 AttachI.pdf



01:17 PM



Representative Carver presented Interim Committee Request 2017-11, which concerns State Data Privacy. A copy of the request letter can be found as Attachment J.



170428 AttachJ.pdf170428 AttachJ.pdf



01:20 PM



Representative Landgraf presented Interim Committee Request 2017-12, which concerns access to disability support programs. A copy of the request letter can be found as Attachment K.



170428 AttachK.pdf170428 AttachK.pdf



01:22 PM



Senator Garcia presented Interim Committee Request 2017-14, which concerns the Black Hills Energy utility company. A copy of the request letter can be found as Attachment L. Senator Garcia answered questions from the committee. Mr. Mauer came back to the table to answer questions from the committee.



170428 AttachL.pdf170428 AttachL.pdf



01:25 PM



Senator Garcia presented Interim Committee Request 2017-15, which concerns state and local public safety solutions. A copy of the request letter can be found as Attachment M.



170428 AttachM.pdf170428 AttachM.pdf



01:26 PM



Mr. Mauer explained the next steps in the voting process to approve the interim committee requests.

BILL: Review of Interim Committee Requests
TIME: 01:27:41 PM
MOVED: Duran
MOTION: Approve interim request letter 2017-1. The motion failed on a 9-9 vote.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Becker K.
Yes
Buck
No
Garcia
Yes
Guzman
Yes
Holbert
No
Jones
Yes
Kerr
Yes
Lontine
Yes
Marble
No
Melton
Yes
Neville P.
No
Pabon
Yes
Scott
No
Sonnenberg
No
Williams D.
No
Wist
No
Duran
Yes
Grantham
No
Final YES: 9 NO: 9 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: TIE


BILL: Review of Interim Committee Requests
TIME: 01:29:25 PM
MOVED: Duran
MOTION: Approve interim request letter 2017-2. The motion passed on a vote of 11-7.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Becker K.
Yes
Buck
No
Garcia
Yes
Guzman
Yes
Holbert
Yes
Jones
Yes
Kerr
Yes
Lontine
Yes
Marble
No
Melton
Yes
Neville P.
No
Pabon
No
Scott
Yes
Sonnenberg
No
Williams D.
No
Wist
Yes
Duran
Yes
Grantham
No
Final YES: 11 NO: 7 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS


BILL: Review of Interim Committee Requests
TIME: 01:30:39 PM
MOVED: Duran
MOTION: Approve interim request letter 2017-3. The motion failed on a 9-9 vote.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Becker K.
Yes
Buck
No
Garcia
Yes
Guzman
Yes
Holbert
No
Jones
Yes
Kerr
Yes
Lontine
Yes
Marble
No
Melton
Yes
Neville P.
No
Pabon
Yes
Scott
No
Sonnenberg
No
Williams D.
No
Wist
No
Duran
Yes
Grantham
No
Final YES: 9 NO: 9 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: TIE


BILL: Review of Interim Committee Requests
TIME: 01:31:39 PM
MOVED: Duran
MOTION: Approve interim request letter 2017-5. The motion failed on a 9-9 vote.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Becker K.
Yes
Buck
No
Garcia
Yes
Guzman
Yes
Holbert
No
Jones
Yes
Kerr
Yes
Lontine
Yes
Marble
No
Melton
Yes
Neville P.
No
Pabon
Yes
Scott
No
Sonnenberg
No
Williams D.
No
Wist
No
Duran
Yes
Grantham
No
Final YES: 9 NO: 9 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: TIE


BILL: Review of Interim Committee Requests
TIME: 01:32:46 PM
MOVED: Duran
MOTION: Approve interim request letter 2017-6. The motion passed on a vote of 10-8.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Becker K.
Yes
Buck
No
Garcia
Yes
Guzman
Yes
Holbert
No
Jones
Yes
Kerr
Yes
Lontine
Yes
Marble
No
Melton
Yes
Neville P.
No
Pabon
Yes
Scott
Yes
Sonnenberg
No
Williams D.
No
Wist
No
Duran
Yes
Grantham
No
Final YES: 10 NO: 8 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS


BILL: Review of Interim Committee Requests
TIME: 01:34:00 PM
MOVED: Duran
MOTION: Approve interim request letter 2017-9. The motion failed on a vote of 5-13.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Becker K.
No
Buck
Yes
Garcia
No
Guzman
No
Holbert
Yes
Jones
No
Kerr
No
Lontine
No
Marble
Yes
Melton
No
Neville P.
Yes
Pabon
No
Scott
No
Sonnenberg
No
Williams D.
Yes
Wist
No
Duran
No
Grantham
No
Final YES: 5 NO: 13 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL


BILL: Review of Interim Committee Requests
TIME: 01:35:17 PM
MOVED: Wist
MOTION: Approve interim request letter 2017-10. The motion passed on a vote of 13-5.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Becker K.
Yes
Buck
Yes
Garcia
Yes
Guzman
Yes
Holbert
No
Jones
Yes
Kerr
Yes
Lontine
Yes
Marble
No
Melton
Yes
Neville P.
Yes
Pabon
Yes
Scott
No
Sonnenberg
No
Williams D.
Yes
Wist
Yes
Duran
Yes
Grantham
No
Final YES: 13 NO: 5 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS


BILL: Review of Interim Committee Requests
TIME: 01:36:28 PM
MOVED: Melton
MOTION: Approve interim request letter 2017-11. The motion failed on a vote of 6-12.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Becker K.
No
Buck
Yes
Garcia
No
Guzman
No
Holbert
No
Jones
No
Kerr
Yes
Lontine
No
Marble
No
Melton
Yes
Neville P.
Yes
Pabon
No
Scott
No
Sonnenberg
No
Williams D.
Yes
Wist
Yes
Duran
No
Grantham
No
Final YES: 6 NO: 12 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL


BILL: Review of Interim Committee Requests
TIME: 01:38:00 PM
MOVED: Duran
MOTION: Approve interim request letter 2017-12. The motion failed on a vote of 8-10.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Becker K.
Yes
Buck
No
Garcia
Yes
Guzman
Yes
Holbert
No
Jones
No
Kerr
Yes
Lontine
Yes
Marble
No
Melton
Yes
Neville P.
No
Pabon
Yes
Scott
No
Sonnenberg
No
Williams D.
No
Wist
No
Duran
Yes
Grantham
No
Final YES: 8 NO: 10 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL


BILL: Review of Interim Committee Requests
TIME: 01:39:02 PM
MOVED: Garcia
MOTION: Approve interim request letter 2017-14. The motion failed on a 9-9 vote.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Becker K.
Yes
Buck
No
Garcia
Yes
Guzman
Yes
Holbert
No
Jones
Yes
Kerr
Yes
Lontine
Yes
Marble
No
Melton
Yes
Neville P.
No
Pabon
Yes
Scott
No
Sonnenberg
No
Williams D.
No
Wist
No
Duran
Yes
Grantham
No
Final YES: 9 NO: 9 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: TIE


BILL: Review of Interim Committee Requests
TIME: 01:40:05 PM
MOVED: Garcia
MOTION: Approve interim request letter 2017-15. The motion passed on a vote of 11-7.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Becker K.
Yes
Buck
No
Garcia
Yes
Guzman
Yes
Holbert
No
Jones
Yes
Kerr
Yes
Lontine
Yes
Marble
No
Melton
Yes
Neville P.
No
Pabon
Yes
Scott
Yes
Sonnenberg
No
Williams D.
No
Wist
No
Duran
Yes
Grantham
Yes
Final YES: 11 NO: 7 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS


BILL: Review of Interim Committee Requests
TIME: 01:42:38 PM
MOVED: Duran
MOTION: Approve the number of meetings and bills for requests 2017-2, 2017-6, 2017-10, and 2017-15 as requested in each letter. The motion passed on a vote of 17-1.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Becker K.
Yes
Buck
Yes
Garcia
Yes
Guzman
Yes
Holbert
Yes
Jones
Yes
Kerr
Yes
Lontine
Yes
Marble
Yes
Melton
Yes
Neville P.
No
Pabon
Yes
Scott
Yes
Sonnenberg
Yes
Williams D.
Yes
Wist
Yes
Duran
Yes
Grantham
Yes
Final YES: 17 NO: 1 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS







01:46 PM



There was no further business to discuss. The committee adjourned.










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