Hello everyone.

Some things that are of importance to our organization. I will be in Pierre on Thursday March 2^nd to support SB 101. At the time of this note amendments are coming from the House of Representatives. With these amendments this restores some protections that had been removed from the original bill.

Your State Treasurer, District Treasurer’s, and Financial Committee are working towards bringing the finances in order to meet IRS Tax Codes.

Your District Presidents are working hard in keeping all informed. These are dynamic times that require this communication. They have been contacting me with some pretty important questions, ideas, and changes. You have some great and dedicated Presidents.

Our State Vice President has returned from a class and has learned a lot. I am looking forward to our Council Meeting in April. One thing that I am hoping that we discuss will be adding a clause to the Conference Contract with host Motel / Convention Center site that will protect both them and the SDEMSA.

There are a lot of great people working behind the lines for you all. If you get a chance tell them thank you, they really are working hard for you.

Keith A. Sharisky

SDEMSA President

WEEKLY REPORT:

2.13 - 2.17.2023 LEGISLATIVE WEEKLY REPORT.pdf

NOTE FROM Maynard J. Konechne:

Well, here is the weekly update. This will be a huge week with crossover day being February 22. This means every bill has to be out of its original house of origin. we have heard that HB 1007 pertaining to the retirement will be in committee on Thursday afternoon. SB101 has not been scheduled yet but an amendment will be presented in committee when it is scheduled. The next big day to remember is March 9^th the next to last day of session with Veto Day being March 27th. Pass along to anyone you think wants to know what is happening at the Capitol. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me. 

Maynard Konechne, Advocacy Committee Chair

WEEKLY REPORT:

2.6 - 2.10.2023 LEGISLATIVE WEEKLY REPORT.pdf

NOTE FROM Maynard J. Konechne:

As you can see bills are moving through the system with crossover day Feb. 22. Which means each bill needs a hearing in the house of origin and either passed on or moved to the 41^st day. All bills have been put into the system for this year they have 450 pieces of legislation to consider plus resolutions.

HB 1007 to move EMS to the Class B retirement has moved out of committee and will be on floor early next week. We need to THANK Shawn Fischer for all her work to move EMS from Class A to Class B. 

Thanks to the Assoc. for allowing me to represent all of you in these important matters. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to contact me. 

Maynard J. Konechne | 605-730-0462 | mjkemtkc@hotmail.com