AMENDMENT FOR PRINTED BILL
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___________________ moved that SB 116 be amended as follows:

     On the printed bill, delete everything after the enacting clause and insert:

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     Section  1.  There is hereby created the Energy Task Force. The Energy Task Force shall consist of fifteen members appointed by the Legislative Research Council Executive Board. The executive board shall appoint members from the list of nominees presented by the South Dakota Electric Utility Companies, South Dakota Rural Electric Association, South Dakota Municipal League, and Associated General Contractors of South Dakota for members required to represent subdivisions 1 to 4, inclusive, of this section. Each association shall submit at least two nominees by October first in even-numbered years. If any such association fails to provide nominees as provided in this Act, the executive board may appoint members at large without restriction. Any person, organization, or association may submit nominations for appointment for any position on the Energy Task Force by October first in even-numbered years to the Legislative Research Council Executive Board. The members of the Energy Task Force shall be appointed biennially for terms expiring on January first of each succeeding odd-numbered year and shall serve until their respective successors are appointed and qualified. Voting representation on the board shall be the following:

             (1)    One person from an investor-owned electrical company;

             (2)    One person from a rural electrical cooperative;

             (3)    One person from a municipally-owned electrical utility system;

             (4)    One person from the construction industry;

             (5)    Two persons from renewable energy organizations or associations;

             (6)    Two persons from a state supported university or postsecondary technical institute;

             (7)    One person from the Public Utilities Commission;

             (8)    Two legislators;

             (9)    Two agricultural producers; and

             (10)    Two persons at large.

     The executive board may appoint persons holding public office, appointive or elective, provided that no more than seven members of the task force, at any one time, shall hold public office. No more

than nine members may be of the same political party.

     Section 2. A majority of the Energy Task Force members is required to constitute a quorum. The task force shall select a chair and vice-chair and shall be provided with staff assistance from the Legislative Research Council.

     Section 3. The Energy Task Force shall study energy exploration, production, transmission, and consumption. The task force shall give particular study and consideration to matters concerning the environment and providing sufficient and affordable energy. The task force shall seek the development of energy exploration, production, and transmission from all sources and pursue activities making South Dakota an energy exporting state. The task force shall serve as a point of contact, provide a forum, disseminate information on the potential for energy development within this state, and draw upon public input from all those who may be concerned and knowledgeable about energy related activities. The task force may present draft legislation and policy recommendations to the Executive Board of the Legislative Research Council to effectuate its mission.

     Section 4. Any member of a Energy Task Force may receive travel and subsistence expense in accordance with the rules promulgated by the State Board of Finance. In addition, per diem, not to exceed one hundred dollars per day, may be paid each member for each day of actual service for attending meetings of the task force. Travel, subsistence, and per diem shall be paid on vouchers duly verified and approved according to the rules promulgated by the Board of Finance."