Representative Mike Weisgram introduced House Bill 10‑98, a measure seeking an appropriation to increase respite-care payments for caregivers of South Dakotans with Alzheimer’s disease. Weisgram said negotiations with the Department of Social Services and Bureau of Finance and Management during prior Health and Human Services hearings had identified gaps in existing services and that DHS was committed to improving payment levels and communication about respite services.

After a short exchange, Representative Colbeck moved to lay HB 10‑98 on the table; Representative May seconded. The motion is non‑debatable under the rules. The committee conducted a roll call and recorded the motion carried; the clerk reported, “HB 10‑98 has been laid on the table.” No further action on the bill was taken during the hearing.

Committee members and representatives of DHS discussed existing respite‑care authority and the department’s willingness to review rates and communication about available services; Representative Weisgram said he was satisfied DHS was responsive, but asked the committee to table the bill while the parties continued those conversations.

Because the motion to table is a procedural disposition rather than a substantive passage or defeat, no implementation steps were recorded at the hearing.