Report: LAW0330L Mar. 28, 2001 at 1:54 PM 2001 MONTANA LEGISLATURE - (406)444-3064 57th Regular Session DAILY SUMMARY OF FLOOR ACTIONS REPORT - House Floor Actions for: 03/28/2001 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Coding Key: -- Fiscal Note Indicated A -- Appropriation R -- Revenue ----------------------------------------------------------------------- OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Committee Report--Bill Concurred (H) Agriculture SB 389 F Cobb, J Expand state hail insurance program to include fire insurance Carried by Rep. Waitschies (H) Fish, Wildlife And Parks SB 163 Grosfield, L Reclassify certain species for management purposes Carried by Rep. Facey SB 286 F Stonington, E Prepare headwaters state park for Lewis & Clark bicentennial Carried by Rep. Balyeat SB 304 F Nelson, L Clarify upland game bird habitat enhancement Carried by Rep. Hedges (H) Local Government SB 333 F Beck, T Remove prison ranch PILT sunset Carried by Rep. Rome SB 407 Berry, D Allow city contract renewals for physical plant operations for water, power Carried by Rep. Laible (H) State Administration SB 289 F Tester, J Allow transfer of certain firefighters between retirement systems Carried by Rep. Whitaker SB 397 Grosfield, L Increase voter participation in statutory initiative process Carried by Rep. Mangan OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Committee Report--Bill Concurred as Amended OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Committee Report--Bill Concurred as Amended (H) Appropriations SB 326 F Taylor, M Weed Eradication Through Native Environmental Techniques Carried by Rep. Brueggeman (H) Business And Labor SB 322 F Shea, D Natural resource worker education and retraining Carried by Rep. McKenney SB 339 F Berry, D Revise funding of public assistance, foster care, and protective services Carried by Rep. R. Brown (H) Education SB 65 F Ellis, A Revise out of district tuition laws Carried by Rep. J. Andersen (H) Federal Relations, Energy, And Tele SB 243 F Johnson, R Provide stability for future electric rates Carried by Rep. Story (H) Fish, Wildlife And Parks SB 431 Stonington, E Clarify laws on commercial collection of nongame wildlife Carried by Rep. P. Clark SB 437 F Cole, M Special landowner big game license based on acreage Carried by Rep. Brueggeman (H) Human Services SB 477 Jergeson, G Clarify use of safety restraints in nursing homes Carried by Rep. Raser (H) Judiciary SB 489 F Grosfield, L Revise 4th offense DUI sentencing to consider fiscal impacts Carried by Rep. Shockley (H) Local Government SB 138 F Nelson, L Revise local government accounting laws Carried by Rep. Mangan SB 241 F Wells, J Revise zoning district laws Carried by Rep. Younkin OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Committee Report--Bill Concurred as Amended (H) Local Government SB 429 Sprague, M Revise local government referendum/election laws Carried by Rep. K. Peterson (H) Natural Resources SB 377 F Grimes, D Revise MEPA Carried by Rep. Mood (H) State Administration SB 396 Grosfield, L Increase voter participation in constitutional initiative process Carried by Rep. Mangan SJ 12 Beck, T Authorize permanent placement of busts, statues, memorials in Capitol Carried by Rep. Thomas (H) Taxation SB 398 Miller, K Temporary power generation facilities Carried by Rep. Story OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Committee Report--Bill Passed as Amended (H) Taxation HB 623 F R Mangan, J Tax credit for business providing day care facility OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Sent to Enrolling HB 190 Witt, J Revise matching fund requirement for treasure state regional water system HB 213 F Newman, B Uniform enforcement of domestic violence protection orders act HB 219 Mckenney, J Suspend license for failure to pay for fuel at retail; presumption of guilt HB 332 Dale, R Revise underground storage tank inspection laws HB 408 Schmidt, T Clarify law on obstruction of county roads HB 419 F Shockley, J Create natural resources enforcement program in AG's office OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Sent to Enrolling HB 444 A Somerville, R Reauthorize natural resource damage program HJ 24 Wanzenried, D Study annexation laws HJ 25 Haines, D Urge salvage of burned timber HJ 29 Carney, E Ambient air quality standards for asbestos HJ 33 Gillan, K Assistance for sugar beet growers OB # 6 -First Reading and Commitment of Bills First Reading HB 651 Lewis, D Implement HB 2 by revising use of MTAP account HJ 41 Andersen, J Study transfer of territory between school districts OB # 6 -First Reading and Commitment of Bills Introduced HB 651 Lewis, D Implement HB 2 by revising use of MTAP account HJ 41 Andersen, J Study transfer of territory between school districts OB # 6 -First Reading and Commitment of Bills Referred to Committee (H) Appropriations HB 651 Lewis, D Implement HB 2 by revising use of MTAP account (H) Education HJ 41 Andersen, J Study transfer of territory between school districts Referred to Committee (H) Appropriations SB 176 F Mcnutt, W Revise district court funding SB 338 F Berry, D Increase poverty level for CHIP SB 483 F Christiaens, C Revise 4th DUI sentencing OB # 7 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Concurred OB # 7 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Concurred SJ 17 Vote: 89-9 Keenan, B Dictate disposition of Xanthopoulos building OB # 7 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Concurred as Amended SB 221 F Vote: 79-20 Johnson, R Eliminate certificate of need laws OB # 7 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Carried HB 121 F Vote: 55-45 Mood, D Increase per-ANB and basic entitlements HB 639 F Vote: 90-0 Barrett, D Fees charged by Secretary of State must be commensurate with costs SB 221 F Vote: 95-2 Johnson, R Eliminate certificate of need laws SB 221 F Vote: 94-0 Johnson, R Eliminate certificate of need laws OB # 7 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Not Passed HB 474 F R Vote: 49-51 Sliter, P Revise energy laws pertaining to large customers HB 636 F R Vote: 48-50 Fuchs, D Statewide sales tax replacing income tax OB # 7 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Passed HB 69 F Vote: 95-4 Mccann, M Revise mining laws HB 474 F R Vote: 57-41 Sliter, P Revise energy laws pertaining to large customers HB 600 F Vote: 100-0 Bookout-Reinicke, S Tax exemption for energy generating equipment for a business HB 623 F R Vote: 69-30 Mangan, J Tax credit for business providing day care facility HB 632 R Vote: 79-21 Mood, D Address price for commercial users of electricity HB 636 F R Vote: 52-48 Fuchs, D Statewide sales tax replacing income tax HB 640 F Vote: 61-39 Mcgee, D Generally revise laws on economic development HB 644 F R Vote: 64-35 Pattison, J Reduce state fuel tax on ethanol and biodiesel -- replacement OB # 7 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Passed for tax revenue HB 645 Vote: 94-6 Mangan, J Implement an electrical energy pool HB 646 F R Vote: 99-0 Golie, G Encourage development of generation resources HB 647 F R Vote: 74-25 Gillan, K Generally revise laws governing electrical energy HB 650 F Vote: 100-0 Mood, D Clearinghouse to consolidate all state loan programs OB # 7 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Passed as Amended HB 121 F Vote: 80-18 Mood, D Increase per-ANB and basic entitlements HB 639 F Vote: 90-10 Barrett, D Fees charged by Secretary of State must be commensurate with costs OB # 8 -Third Reading of Bills 3rd Reading Concurred SB 117 Vote: 70-30 Tester, J Exempt all school district levies from mill limit SB 128 F Vote: 99-0 Bohlinger, J Increase penalties for promoting and compelling prostitution SB 144 F Vote: 94-6 Nelson, L Transfer county collections report and other duties to department of revenue SB 182 Vote: 100-0 Cobb, J Revise interlocal agreements to include shared school positions SB 207 F Vote: 100-0 Keenan, B Remove requirement that former forensic unit be correctional facility SB 262 F Vote: 100-0 Wells, J Eliminate social security numbers on hunting and fishing applications SB 274 Vote: 100-0 Keenan, B Revise law on disclosure of underwriting information SB 282 F Vote: 100-0 Crismore, W Create special court to handle asbestos cases SB 290 Vote: 95-2 Franklin, E Allow advanced practice RN's to prepare and file death certificates SB 321 Vote: 97-1 Mahlum, D Generally revise laws governing physical therapists SB 357 Vote: 96-3 Ryan, D Revise viatical settlement laws SB 361 Vote: 90-9 Mcnutt, W Revise physician's lien law OB # 8 -Third Reading of Bills 3rd Reading Concurred SB 482 F Vote: 97-2 Ekegren, P Worker's compensation insurance for volunteer firefighters OB # 8 -Third Reading of Bills 3rd Reading Passed HB 248 A Vote: 92-6 Tropila, J Create interim committee to study Montana tax structure HB 357 F A Vote: 52-46 Fuchs, D Allocate % of video gaming tax to horse racing breeder purses and other purposes HB 420 Vote: 93-7 Shockley, J Notification of rights in eminent domain action HB 643 F R Vote: 73-27 Juneau, C Tax exemption for electricity generated on reservation HJ 38 Vote: 99-0 Waddill, B Urge support for Montana purple heart memorial OB # 9 -Motions Motion Carried HB 248 A Tropila, J Create interim committee to study Montana tax structure Rep. Lee recorded 3rd reading vote as Yes HB 636 F R Fuchs, D Statewide sales tax replacing income tax Rep. Lenhart changed second 2nd reading vote from Yes to No HB 647 F R Gillan, K Generally revise laws governing electrical energy Rep. Laible changed 2nd reading vote from No to Yes HB 647 F R Gillan, K Generally revise laws governing electrical energy Rep. Bales recorded 2nd reading vote as Yes HJ 38 Waddill, B Urge support for Montana purple heart memorial Rep. Keane recorded 3rd reading vote as yes HJ 38 Waddill, B Urge support for Montana purple heart memorial Rep. Dale recorded 3rd reading vote as Yes OB # 9 -Motions Reconsidered Previous Action; Placed on 2nd Reading OB # 9 -Motions Reconsidered Previous Action; Placed on 2nd Reading SJ 17 Keenan, B Dictate disposition of Xanthopoulos building OB # 9 -Motions Rules Suspended to Accept Late Transmittal of Bill SB 176 F Mcnutt, W Revise district court funding SB 338 F Berry, D Increase poverty level for CHIP SB 483 F Christiaens, C Revise 4th DUI sentencing OB # 9 -Motions Segregated from Committee of the Whole Report HB 474 F R Vote: 58-40 Sliter, P Revise energy laws pertaining to large customers HB 636 F R Vote: 55-45 Fuchs, D Statewide sales tax replacing income tax