Report: LAW0300L Jun. 04, 2001 at 03:07 PM 2001 MONTANA LEGISLATURE - (406)444-306 57th Regular Session BILL DRAFT REQUESTS BY REQUESTER REPORT - For All Requesters (Includes All Requests) - -------------------------------------------------------------------- Bill drafts can be requested by a legislator or by a legislative committee. -------------------------------------------------------------------- TIP: If you download this report, open it in either WORDPAD or NOTEPAD to display. Both of these word processing softwares are found in Windows via the Programs -> Accessories menu. ------------------------------------------------------------------- -- Requester: Adams, Darrel LC1600 HJ 22 Drafter: Mitchell, L Sponsor: Curtiss, A Urge commitment to original forest service mandate LC1608 HB 364 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Curtiss, A Constitutional defense fund -- state-federal issues -- Requester: Andersen, Joan LC0548 HB 81 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Andersen, J Student alcohol , tobacco, & drug testing for extra curricular activities LC1259 Drafter: MacMaster, J Increase penalty for negligent vehicular assault LC1298 Drafter: Erickson, C Fingerprinting & criminal background check new school employees & volunteers LC1744 HJ 41 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Andersen, J Study transfer of territory between school districts -- Requester: Bales, Keith LC0998 HB 358 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Bales, K Allow opening or reopening of elementary school in mid-year LC0999 HB 246 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Bales, K Clarify liability for damages to property caused by livestock on highways LC1000 Drafter: Martin, J Tax credit for donation of conservation easement LC1001 HB 573 Drafter: Mitchell, L Sponsor: Bales, K Allow oil and gas board to permit certain coal bed methane gas wells LC1002 HB 572 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Bales, K Adjust and redistribute money derived from natural gas from coal LC1685 HJ 27 Drafter: Mitchell, L Sponsor: Bales, K EQC oversight for EIS on proposed coal-bed natural gas resources development -- Requester: Balyeat, Joe LC0710 HB 617 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Balyeat, J Simplify and reduce Montana income taxes LC0711 Drafter: Kurtz, L Eliminate needless county regulations LC0836 HB 555 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Balyeat, J Tax credit for education expenses; excellence in teaching award program LC0951 HB 618 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Balyeat, J Use tobacco settlement funds for income tax credits for health insurance LC0953 HB 250 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Balyeat, J Clarify school equalization clause in constitution LC0954 HB 306 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Balyeat, J Requirements for setting aside nonresident big game and deer combined licenses LC1391 HB 588 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Balyeat, J Require objectivity in science education LC1544 HB 432 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Balyeat, J Revise right turn law for multiple traffic lanes -- Requester: Barrett, Debby LC0701 HB 458 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Barrett, D Required managed care medical director to be physician -- Requester: Beck, Tom LC0838 SB 333 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Beck, T Remove prison ranch PILT sunset LC0985 SB 484 Drafter: Mitchell, L Sponsor: Beck, T hard rock mining reclamation debt service fund LC1139 HB 496 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Jent, L Generally revise procedures in civil cases LC1140 Drafter: Lane, V Reduce civil filing fees & funding for legal assistance for dom. viol. victims LC1339 SJ 12 Drafter: Menzies, L Sponsor: Beck, T Authorize permanent placement of busts, statues, memorials in Capitol -- Requester: Berry, Dale LC0479 Drafter: Heiman, L Increase tobacco tax By request of: Governor LC0714 SB 215 Drafter: Higgins, G Sponsor: Berry, D Full cost accounting for county and district solid waste programs LC0715 SB 216 Drafter: Higgins, G Sponsor: Berry, D Full cost accounting for municipal solid waste programs LC0716 SB 278 Drafter: Higgins, G Sponsor: Berry, D Remove city's authority to ban competition from private garbage providers LC0717 SB 407 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Berry, D Allow city contract renewals for physical plant operations for water, power LC0718 Drafter: Niss, D Restrict lobbying by governmental entities LC0780 SB 119 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Berry, D Increase cigarette tax and revise distribution for education -- referendum By request of: Governor Department Of Revenue LC0781 SB 342 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Berry, D Allow property manager to bring landlord-tenant action LC0782 SB 340 Drafter: Higgins, G Sponsor: Berry, D Revise real estate law on depositing funds in broker's trust account LC0784 SB 337 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Berry, D Revise small claims court jurisdiction for landlord tenant actions LC0785 SB 343 Drafter: Mitchell, L Sponsor: Berry, D Allow general power local government clean indoor air act authority LC0786 SB 341 Drafter: Higgins, G Sponsor: Berry, D Revise sale of tobacco products LC0787 SB 481 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Berry, D Enhance local government authority to regulate youth access to tobacco LC0788 SB 339 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Berry, D Revise funding of public assistance, foster care, and protective services LC1382 SB 336 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Berry, D Tobacco trust interest for health care center LC1426 SB 338 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Berry, D Increase poverty level for CHIP LC1601 SB 434 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Berry, D Restrict nursing rule on name badges LC1618 SB 435 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Berry, D Revise limit for lobbyist registration LC1723 SB 480 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Berry, D State participation in pacific northwest economic region By request of: (S) Business And Labor Standing Committee -- Requester: Bishop, Al LC0016 SB 35 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Bishop, A Require uniforms in public schools LC0017 SB 36 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Bishop, A Dress code for teachers LC0018 SB 13 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Bishop, A Restrict campaign duration LC0020 Drafter: Campbell, B Authorize PSC to regulate motor fuel prices LC0021 SB 14 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Bishop, A Require smooth road surface and bridge approaches LC0046 SB 15 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Bishop, A Revise law governing trespass on land adjoining public land LC0061 Drafter: Lane, V Registered owner liable for littering from vehicle, allow reporting by lic. # LC0166 SB 22 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Bishop, A An Act repealing the Electric Utility Industry Restructuring Act LC0167 SB 201 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Bishop, A Prohibit automatic teller machines on gambling premises LC0650 SB 95 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Bishop, A Revise criminal trespass laws--repeal permission to hunt requirement LC1517 HB 424 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Peterson, K Health carriers & managed care entities responsible - health treatment decision LC1630 Drafter: Everts, T Operations for power generation equipment -- Requester: Bitney, Rod LC1317 HB 204 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Bitney, R Cancel voter registration for failure to vote in 2 consecutive federal elections LC1333 HB 596 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Bitney, R Private golf course beer and wine license LC1336 HB 285 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Bitney, R Revise laws on utility use of public right-of-way LC1469 HB 284 Drafter: Higgins, G Sponsor: Bitney, R Agency commercial services inventory LC1498 HB 422 Drafter: Higgins, G Sponsor: Bitney, R Eliminate liability of railroads and mining companies for employee negligence -- Requester: Bixby, Norma LC1219 HB 366 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Bixby, N Study public assistance and TANF programs LC1220 HB 344 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Bixby, N Ed activities fulfill work reqs for FAIM; revise child care prov for family LC1299 HJ 32 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Bixby, N Request legislative performance audit on child protective services LC1374 HB 310 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Sponsor: Bixby, N Require water quality permit for coal bed methane discharge to surface water LC1453 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Beef checkoff fee for benefit of Indian ranchers LC1575 HJ 40 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Bixby, N Interim study of use of pre-professional skills test in teacher licensure -- Requester: Bohlinger, John LC0001 SB 24 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Bohlinger, J Revise basic entitlement for school funding LC0004 Drafter: Kurtz, L Prison industry prefabrication of low income housing LC0012 SB 123 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Bohlinger, J Annual legislative sessions - constitutional amendment LC0013 SB 124 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Bohlinger, J Require bill summaries LC0014 Drafter: Niss, D Laptop computers for legislators LC0075 Drafter: Campbell, B Commerce Dept. to adopt rules facilitating rehab of buildings LC0100 SB 64 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Bohlinger, J Revise seatbelt requirement -- standard violation LC0126 SB 125 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Bohlinger, J Require driving with lighted headlights at all times LC0127 SB 126 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Bohlinger, J Require adoption of sulfur dioxide emission control plans LC0168 SB 127 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Bohlinger, J Increase lodging facility tax by 2 percent to fund local government LC0205 SB 372 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Bohlinger, J Specify standing committees if annual sessions are enacted LC0296 SB 128 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Bohlinger, J Increase penalties for promoting and compelling prostitution LC0384 SB 66 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Bohlinger, J County attorney salaries are to be based on the percentage of judges' salaries LC0448 SB 257 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Bohlinger, J Providing for protection of abandoned children LC0728 SB 220 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Bohlinger, J Earned income tax credit LC0729 SB 258 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Bohlinger, J Revise education savings account laws LC1224 HB 503 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Buzzas, R State contribution for insurance for HIV victims -- Requester: Bookout-Reinicke, Sylvia LC0667 Drafter: Martin, J Income tax credit for cost of herbicides used for noxious weeds LC1255 HB 194 Drafter: McClure, E Value error Revise overtime and minimum wage exemptions for outside sales LC1550 HB 393 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Mangan, J Allow video conferencing for youth probable cause hearing LC1686 HB 600 Drafter: Martin, J Value error Tax exemption for energy generating equipment for a business -- Requester: Branae, Gary LC1163 HB 498 Drafter: Mitchell, L Sponsor: Branae, G Revise laws governing solid waste management district service charges LC1393 Drafter: Mitchell, L Revise requirements prior to commencing oil or gas drilling LC1398 Drafter: Everts, T Revise deregulation laws LC1477 HB 540 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Branae, G State purchase of prescription drugs for mental health patients LC1513 Drafter: McClure, E RSID for private road -- Requester: Brown, Dee LC0816 HB 321 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Brown, D Second alternative for electing additional high school trustees LC1375 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Broaden access to public land surrounded by private land LC1376 HB 243 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Brown, D Restrict bill introductions LC1533 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Water banking and leasing LC1636 Drafter: Bohyer, D Pilot program for providing assistance to at-risk youth and families -- Requester: Brown, Roy LC1228 HB 242 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Brown, R Implement authority to prohibit CB radio interference with ham radio frequencies LC1262 HB 612 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Brown, R Generally revising election laws LC1386 HB 506 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Brown, R Prohibit leaving construction equipment or vehicles in construction clear zone LC1578 HB 543 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Sponsor: Brown, R Revise subdivision and growth policy laws -- Requester: Brueggeman, John LC1480 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Urge opposition to roadless order LC1611 HB 598 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Brueggeman, J Government accountability act; scheduled termination of state programs -- Requester: Business and Labor Interim Committee, LC0007 SB 121 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Shea, D Require registration and bond for postsecondary schools By request of: Business And Labor Interim Committee LC0069 SB 122 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Shea, D Generally revise cooperative association laws By request of: Business And Labor Interim Committee LC0118 SB 96 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Mahlum, D Revise waiting period for temporary total disability benefits - work comp By request of: Business And Labor Interim Committee LC0119 Drafter: McClure, E Revise rehabilitation benefits By request of: Business And Labor Interim Committee LC0120 SB 97 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Mahlum, D Revise travel expenses for medical treatment for work comp By request of: Business And Labor Interim Committee LC0121 SB 151 Drafter: Higgins, G Sponsor: Mahlum, D Prohibit government sale of fitness services By request of: Business And Labor Interim Committee LC0122 HB 73 Drafter: Higgins, G Sponsor: Brown, R Full cost accounting pilot program By request of: Business And Labor Interim Committee LC0123 Drafter: Higgins, G Commercial services inventory - monitor offer of goods and services By request of: Business And Labor Interim Committee LC0124 SB 98 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Mahlum, D Revise permanent partial disability benefits - work comp By request of: Business And Labor Interim Committee LC0125 Drafter: Martin, J Fund safety inspections By request of: Business And Labor Interim Committee -- Requester: Butcher, Edward LC0359 Drafter: MacMaster, J Increase driving w/o insurance penalties and apply them when citation issued LC0579 SB 202 Drafter: Higgins, G Sponsor: Butcher, E Authorize licensed chiropractors to practice animal chiropractics LC0669 SB 195 Drafter: Higgins, G Sponsor: Butcher, E Regulate method of providing intrastate long distance telephone service LC0670 SB 444 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Butcher, E Portability for teacher salary steps and lanes LC0835 Drafter: Niss, D Revise voter registration LC1165 Drafter: Petesch, G Allow access to marriage license information LC1366 SR 2 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Butcher, E Urge opposition to designation of Missouri River breaks LC1597 Drafter: McClure, E Revise employment related laws LC1684 SB 443 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Butcher, E Prohibit public record disposal without offering to public -- Requester: Buzzas, Rosalie (Rosie) LC0996 HB 575 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Buzzas, R Funds to develop high-wage, high-skill training for disadvantaged LC0997 HB 509 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Buzzas, R Fund remodeling of heritage center at Fort Missoula LC1173 HB 217 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Buzzas, R Authorize application for WIC purchase at farmers' market LC1176 HB 630 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Buzzas, R Establish Child and Youth Development Grant Program LC1606 Drafter: Martin, J Tax credit for business cooperating with university research and development LC1612 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Extend period for zoning regulations based on master plan -- Requester: Callahan, Tim LC0801 HB 180 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Callahan, T Allow examine by Phys. Ass't. or APRN of youth under order of commitment LC0802 HB 278 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Callahan, T Clarify youth probation officer authority under youth court act LC0803 Drafter: Fox, S Clarify placement restrictions under multiagency service placement plan LC0804 SB 386 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Waterman, M Make intervention in delinquency pilot program permanent LC1401 Drafter: Higgins, G Eliminate unisex insurance requirements LC1632 HB 517 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Mangan, J Technology seed capital and business assistance -- Requester: Carney, Eileen LC0748 HB 237 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Carney, E Voluntary home care registry LC1394 HJ 29 Drafter: Mitchell, L Sponsor: Carney, E Ambient air quality standards for asbestos LC1395 HB 269 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Carney, E FTE for asbestos community liaison LC1397 Drafter: Martin, J Address use of capital gains proceeds from MPC sale LC1461 Drafter: McClure, E Unemployment compensation for school aides LC1587 Drafter: Higgins, G Distance elimination technologies program development -- Requester: Children, Families, Health, and Human Services Interim Committee, LC0097 HB 38 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Schmidt, T Purchase state surplus vehicles for participants in state TANF- funded programs By request of: Children, Families, Health, And Human Services Interim Committee -- Requester: Christiaens, Chris LC0025 HB 486 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Jayne, J Revise and fund foster care services LC0026 Drafter: Niss, D Violence prevention program LC0027 SB 447 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Christiaens, C Ban cellular phone use while operating motor vehicle LC0037 Drafter: Campbell, B Clarify clerk of court issuance of passports LC0038 HB 395 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Thomas, B Establish dental hygiene program in university system LC0039 SB 261 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Christiaens, C Legalize growing industrial hemp LC0040 SB 448 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Christiaens, C Funding for transportation for senior citizens and persons with disabilities LC0114 Drafter: Erickson, C County road damage recovery LC0181 SB 9 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Christiaens, C Allow agricultural production of St. Johnswort LC0521 HB 312 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Golie, G Fund planning for expansion of GF college of technology LC0525 SJ 8 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Christiaens, C Study privatization of foster care and adoption LC0558 SB 414 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Cobb, J Prohibit all products clauses in health insurance LC0559 SB 412 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Cobb, J Bargaining for health care providers LC0560 SB 288 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Christiaens, C Distribution of unused drugs to low income individuals LC0561 SB 415 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Cobb, J Health care insurance payments sent to provider LC0562 SB 440 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Christiaens, C Disclosure to consumers health care service cost participation requirements LC0563 SB 413 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Cobb, J Prohibit nonprofit entities from owning for profit venture LC0564 Drafter: Fox, S Review of conversion of nonprofit healthcare entities LC0580 Drafter: Petesch, G Forgive debt to McLaughlin research center LC1233 HB 414 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Clark, E Use TANF funding for low and moderate housing thru board of housing LC1495 Drafter: Niss, D Revise genetics programs LC1496 Drafter: Lane, V Revise DUI sentencing LC1497 SB 483 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Christiaens, C Revise 3rd DUI sentencing -- Requester: Clancy, Gilda LC0516 HB 137 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Clancy, G State vehicles as courtesy cars at rural airports LC1177 SB 240 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: McNutt, W Remove termination for alternative oil recovery rates LC1268 HB 342 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Clancy, G Dedicate public service commission revenue LC1471 HB 266 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Clancy, G Revise governmental accountability act LC1472 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Revise criteria for local subdivision and platting criteria where state has crit LC1473 HB 304 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Sponsor: Clancy, G Revise provisions for more stringent local subdivision regulations LC1689 HB 430 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Clancy, G Provide grants for airport courtesy cars -- Requester: Clark, Edith LC0360 HB 74 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Clark, E Increase game wardens' and peace officers' service retirement benefit formula LC0510 HB 75 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Clark, E Penalty for allowing unauthorized individual to drive owner's vehicle LC0568 HB 188 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Clark, E Transfer portion of video gaming revenue to horse racing -- Requester: Clark, Paul LC0769 HB 454 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Clark, P Allow issuance of landowner either-sex elk permits LC0776 HB 360 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Clark, P Revise sexual offense laws LC0777 Drafter: Lane, V Revise statute of limitations for felony offenses LC1078 Drafter: Kurtz, L Revise speed limit on secondary highways LC1079 Drafter: Martin, J Business equipment tax reciprocity LC1080 HB 359 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Clark, P Expand DNA database to all felonies LC1081 Drafter: Sternberg, D Mountain lion validation LC1082 HB 538 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Clark, P Require hunter safety course for first time licensee LC1083 Drafter: Sternberg, D Regulate number of nonresident fishing licenses LC1084 HB 520 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Clark, P Student hunter safety education or hunting activity release time program LC1085 HB 305 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Gutsche, G Alternative livestock ranch bonding requirement for license renewal LC1128 HB 563 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Clark, P Increase time limit for commencing prosecution of certain sexual offenses LC1454 HB 492 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Clark, P Change prairie dog classification to species in need of management LC1641 Drafter: Sternberg, D Increase nonresident hunting fee for block management -- Requester: Cobb, John LC0301 SB 187 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Cobb, J Revise and standardize local government notice provisions LC0452 SB 181 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Cobb, J Include nonprofit family support services as industrial development projects LC0823 SB 193 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Cobb, J Regents as Carl Perkins agency LC0919 SB 185 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Cobb, J Revise campaign finance and reporting law LC0920 SB 205 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Cobb, J Revise ethics laws LC0921 Drafter: Petesch, G Montana supreme court campaign financing act LC0936 SB 346 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Cobb, J Property tax penalty and interest amnesty LC0937 SB 344 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Cobb, J Increase rate for school transportation contracts LC0938 SB 365 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Cobb, J Allow installment payments of delinquent property taxes LC0939 SB 347 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Cobb, J Allow quarterly payment of most property taxes LC0940 SB 186 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Cobb, J Clarify terms of resident temporary fishing license LC1021 Drafter: Heiman, L Allow installment payments of property taxes LC1022 SB 183 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Cobb, J Revise campaign contributions by candidate LC1023 SB 364 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Cobb, J Conservation district exemption under streambed and land preservation laws LC1026 SB 184 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Cobb, J Expand interagency coordinating council for prevention programs members LC1053 Drafter: Mitchell, L Revise MEPA LC1054 Drafter: Everts, T Revise environmental laws LC1055 SB 518 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Cobb, J Offset impacts of major energy generation facility development LC1069 SB 506 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Cobb, J Encourage alternative energy and electrical generation LC1147 SB 204 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Cobb, J Revise criminal restitution laws LC1148 SB 381 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Cobb, J Require agencies to develop strategic plans with performance measures LC1149 SB 345 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Cobb, J Voluntary sharing of irrigation water rights LC1150 SB 188 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Cobb, J Transfer school district's general fund balance into misc. programs fund LC1151 HB 488 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Wolery, M Consolidated districts to keep basic entitlements for 6 years LC1152 SB 182 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Cobb, J Revise interlocal agreements to include shared school positions LC1153 Drafter: McClure, E Revise hours of employment by retired teacher LC1154 Drafter: MacMaster, J Revise restitution notice to and assistance for victims LC1337 Drafter: Everts, T Carbon and pollution offset credits LC1352 SB 389 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Cobb, J Expand state hail insurance program to include fire insurance LC1353 SB 247 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Cobb, J Revise Medicaid fraud law LC1354 SB 217 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Cobb, J No appearance necessary to pay fine for misdemeanor LC1381 Drafter: Sternberg, D Allow property owner kill permits for game damaging property LC1474 SB 390 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Cobb, J Revise school finance laws - flexibility program By request of: Office Of Public Instruction LC1584 SB 442 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Cobb, J Revolving fund for low-income working families LC1621 Drafter: Petesch, G Generally revise gambling laws -- Requester: Cocchiarella, Vicki LC0461 SJ 9 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Cocchiarella, V Resolution on 20th anniversary of sister state relationship with Kumamoto LC0483 SB 156 Drafter: Higgins, G Sponsor: Cocchiarella, V Clarify work comp assessments paid by private insurer LC0484 SB 157 Drafter: Higgins, G Sponsor: Cocchiarella, V Revise eligibility for temporary total disability benefits under work comp LC0485 SB 306 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Cocchiarella, V Revise public retirement after 25 years of service LC0497 SB 235 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Cocchiarella, V Revise GABA if become member of another retirement system LC0766 HB 448 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Forrester, G Revise construction prompt payment law LC0837 SB 229 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Cocchiarella, V Not marital status discrimination to hire spouse LC0839 HB 526 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Branae, G Create summer youth employment program LC0855 SB 311 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Cocchiarella, V Revise occupational disease law LC1263 SB 251 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Cocchiarella, V Provide occupational deafness coverage under occupational disease act LC1437 Drafter: Petesch, G Change election of certain statewide elected officials LC1449 SB 252 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Cocchiarella, V Revise rehabilitation benefits -- work comp LC1450 SB 305 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Cocchiarella, V Alternative position for work comp when no position available LC1451 Drafter: Heiman, L Notice of tax payment by other than owner LC1560 SB 383 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Glaser, B Revise wiring requirements for commercial buildings LC1658 Drafter: Higgins, G Resolution on timber, jobs, & economic development -- Requester: Cole, Mack LC0156 SB 203 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Cole, M Replace truck axle weight limit with federal standard LC0157 SB 21 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Cole, M County regulation of fireworks LC0470 SB 319 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Cole, M Revise major facility siting act -- eliminating generation facilities LC1204 SB 237 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Cole, M Revise multistate highway transportation agreement LC1242 Drafter: Kurtz, L Railroad crossing safety review LC1340 SB 437 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Cole, M Supplemental game damage licenses LC1515 SB 508 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Cole, M Encourage electrical generation in Montana -- property tax incentive LC1736 SB 491 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Taylor, M Revise telemarketing laws By request of: (S) Energy And Telecommunications Standing Committee -- Requester: Crismore, William LC0875 SB 282 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Crismore, W Create special court to handle asbestos cases LC1183 SB 354 Drafter: Mitchell, L Sponsor: Crismore, W Full compensation for school trust for natural areas LC1244 SB 355 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Crismore, W Revise requirements for securing logs on pole trailers LC1427 SJ 13 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Crismore, W Urge reciprocity on state timber sales LC1589 SJ 11 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Tester, J Oppose DOT proposal on truck driver hours of service -- Requester: Curtiss, Aubyn LC1490 HJ 14 Drafter: Maly, S Sponsor: Curtiss, A Urge state role in managing Columbia River Basin LC1610 HJ 20 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Curtiss, A Urge federal implementation of power generation LC1639 HJ 19 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Curtiss, A Urge support for multiple use of national forests; oppose roadless initiative LC1753 HJ 44 Drafter: Maly, S Sponsor: Curtiss, A Request federal intervention for wholesale electricity price stability -- Requester: Cyr, Larry LC1466 HB 337 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Forrester, G Families health first, revise Medicaid and CHIP provisions LC1505 Drafter: Martin, J Allow marketing of state historic preservation tax credit -- Requester: Dale, Rick LC1057 HB 332 Drafter: Mitchell, L Sponsor: Dale, R Revise underground storage tank inspection laws LC1058 Drafter: MacMaster, J Crime of theft of services LC1059 Drafter: MacMaster, J Civil shoplifting penalty LC1556 SB 361 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: McNutt, W Revise physician's lien law -- Requester: Davies, Bob LC1072 HB 202 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Davies, B Revise law on public employees carrying concealed weapons LC1073 Drafter: MacMaster, J Lifetime concealed weapons permit LC1074 Drafter: MacMaster, J Allow concealed weapon carrying in Montana without permit LC1075 HB 203 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Davies, B Limit punitive damages LC1117 HB 201 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Davies, B Create offense of theft by embezzlement LC1118 HB 200 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Davies, B Legislative override of supreme court decisions -- constitutional amendment LC1119 Drafter: Erickson, C Eliminate fees for off-road vehicles LC1120 HB 475 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Davies, B Create loser pays system of attorney fees LC1121 HB 252 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Davies, B Stay district court injunction during constitutional appeal LC1122 HJ 26 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Davies, B Urge nondelegation to international tribunals LC1132 Drafter: Niss, D Revise lobbying by public entities LC1133 Drafter: Higgins, G Privatize certain state functions LC1134 HB 547 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Davies, B Criminalize injury to fetus LC1135 Drafter: Fox, S Sanctions for FAIM violations LC1355 HB 253 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Davies, B Direct attorney general to sue federal government over land ownership LC1462 HB 254 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Davies, B Continuing execution on garnishment until debt paid LC1591 HB 413 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Davies, B Pharmacist's conscience clause -- Requester: DePratu, Bob LC0030 Drafter: Heiman, L Repeal inheritance tax LC0390 SB 191 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: DePratu, B Specialty license plate decals for organizations LC0528 Drafter: Heiman, L Require agencies to have Dept. of Revenue collect debts LC0529 SB 192 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: DePratu, B Inheritance tax clean up legislation LC0530 SB 446 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: DePratu, B Authorize agreements between electric facility providers LC0700 SB 486 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: DePratu, B Allow stock investment in qualifying Montana business without tax consequence LC0922 HB 415 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Somerville, R Revise ethanol incentive program funding LC0923 SB 331 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: DePratu, B Revise highway patrol funding LC1186 Drafter: McClure, E Revise definition of employee for work comp LC1207 Drafter: Heiman, L Extend charitable endowment tax credit -- decrease credit percentage LC1368 SB 376 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Sponsor: DePratu, B Exemption from environmental review for certain actions related to state lands LC1572 SB 469 Drafter: Higgins, G Sponsor: DePratu, B Coordinate workforce development programs LC1583 Drafter: Heiman, L Jobs credit for taxation purposes By request of: Governor LC1592 Drafter: Petesch, G Streamline certain fee collections LC1743 SB 511 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Thomas, F Revise university system funding through trust land use By request of: (S) Taxation Standing Committee LC1749 SJ 21 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Grosfield, L Interim study of taxation of nonagricultural land By request of: (S) Taxation Standing Committee -- Requester: Dell, Tom LC0725 HB 179 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Dell, T Voter mill levy advisory language LC0726 Drafter: Fox, S Preschool immunization promotion LC0742 HB 505 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Dell, T Prior 3-yr. aver. enrollment to calculate certain reversions in university funds LC1555 HB 423 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Dell, T Road transfer consideration prior to abandonment LC1581 Drafter: Maly, S Goals for electrical industry restructuring -- Requester: Doherty, Steve LC0003 Drafter: Mitchell, L Permit denial for unpaid reclamation debt LC0015 Drafter: McClure, E Constitutional trust fund for tobacco settlement funds LC0081 Drafter: Petesch, G Create biomedical research endowment fund within coal trust LC0098 SB 475 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Doherty, S Prohibit unfair electricity profits LC0099 HB 595 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Newman, B Montana Prescription Drug Fair Pricing Act LC0182 SB 314 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Doherty, S Regulate and certify entities that euthanize animals LC0183 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Revise cruelty to animals laws LC0184 Drafter: Higgins, G Revise capital company tax credit LC0185 Drafter: Martin, J Hi-tech company capital loss carryforward LC0186 Drafter: Martin, J S corporation pass through losses for hi-tech companies LC0187 Drafter: Martin, J Tax deduction for technology scholarship contributions LC0188 Drafter: Heiman, L Tax incentives for licensing intellectual property LC0189 Drafter: Heiman, L Prohibit discriminatory taxes targeting internet companies LC0232 SB 509 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Doherty, S Revise tax credits for alternative fuel vehicles LC0375 SB 512 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Halligan, M Impose energy excess revenue tax for stable prices and other LC0402 SB 49 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Doherty, S Revise fair campaign practice laws LC0413 SB 327 Drafter: Higgins, G Sponsor: Doherty, S Restrict government competition with private internet service providers LC0418 SB 296 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Doherty, S Acceptance or rejection of independent expenditures by candidates LC1008 Drafter: Everts, T Revise default electricity supplier licensing laws LC1197 HB 352 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Callahan, T Interest on unpaid child support at judgment interest rate LC1594 SB 455 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Doherty, S Clarify subdivision documents recorded when no state jurisdiction -- Requester: Education Interim Committee, LC0128 HB 62 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Mangan, J Revise juvenile probation officer salary structure By request of: Education Interim Committee LC0173 SB 65 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Ellis, A Revise out of district tuition laws By request of: Education Interim Committee -- Requester: Eggers, Bill LC0712 HB 107 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Eggers, B Equitable distribution of sport fish and wildlife restoration revenue LC0859 HB 629 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Eggers, B Statewide program of computer education LC1185 Drafter: Erickson, C Authorize Indian made license plates LC1274 HB 189 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Eggers, B Require collection of data from traffic stops -- racial profiling LC1525 HB 374 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Eggers, B Revise law on coordinator of Indian affairs -- Requester: Ekegren, Pete LC0295 Drafter: Kurtz, L Revise truck speed limits LC1251 SB 267 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Ekegren, P Revise laws governing minors in possession LC1307 SB 223 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Ekegren, P Carryforward and carryback of contractor's gross receipts tax credits LC1371 Drafter: Kurtz, L Fee for rural fire protection in fire service areas LC1534 SB 318 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Ekegren, P Eliminate truck speed limit for agricultural harvest LC1559 Drafter: Martin, J Phase-down adjustment of market value of industrial property -- Requester: Ellingson, Jon LC0006 Drafter: Heiman, L General fund appropriation to fund economic development programs By request of: State Administration, Public Retirement Systems, And Veterans' Affairs Interim C LC0175 HB 607 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Facey, T Public campaign financing LC0567 HB 641 Drafter: Higgins, G Sponsor: Lindeen, M Plant closure impacts LC0876 Drafter: MacMaster, J Moratorium on death sentences LC0877 SB 387 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Ellingson, J Revise net metering law LC0878 Drafter: Mitchell, L Urge EPA to require long-term solution to contamination from Milltown Dam LC0909 Drafter: Niss, D Prescription drug fair pricing act LC0910 SB 485 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Ellingson, J Insurance service privacy LC0911 SB 488 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Ellingson, J Fine for insurer or health care provider releasing patient information LC1269 SB 350 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Ellingson, J Income tax credit for contributions to housing trust fund LC1270 SB 388 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Ellingson, J Earned income tax credit LC1504 SB 351 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Ellingson, J Revise business equipment tax to 6% with first $25,000 exempt LC1660 Drafter: Heiman, L Tax credit for expanding alternative transportation -- Requester: Elliott, Jim LC0517 SB 507 Drafter: Higgins, G Sponsor: Elliott, J Business Montana agency to advertise Montana business LC0673 Drafter: Campbell, B Revise laws governing massage therapy LC0674 Drafter: Heiman, L Revise business equipment tax - keep at 3% with first $25,000 exempt LC0675 Drafter: Kurtz, L Require state reimbursement for erosion of local government revenue LC0676 Drafter: Kurtz, L Revise laws governing left turns LC0677 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Revise teachers' retirement system return-to-work provisions LC0678 SB 297 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Elliott, J Revise highway patrol retirement LC0721 Drafter: McClure, E Statewide teacher salary and benefit matrix funded by state LC0722 Drafter: Lane, V Increase probation and parole officers LC0723 Drafter: Lane, V Polygraph parole pilot project LC0724 SB 312 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Elliott, J Establish ANB using 5-year average LC0793 Drafter: McClure, E Special education costs to be paid at state level LC0794 Drafter: Niss, D State to bid prescription drug costs for citizens LC1136 Drafter: McClure, E Revise law on transfer of property between counties LC1137 Drafter: McClure, E Pool for health care benefits for teachers LC1708 SB 513 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Elliott, J Tax on excess profits of electrical generation and transmission facilities LC1709 Drafter: Heiman, L Tax relief to offset increased energy costs -- Requester: Ellis, Alvin LC0052 SB 173 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Ellis, A Revise and reform income taxes By request of: Revenue And Taxation Interim Committee LC0093 SB 110 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Ellis, A Revise primary election and school election dates LC0094 Drafter: McClure, E School funding increase tied to criteria testing LC0095 Drafter: Erickson, C Establish reading levels for schools LC0464 SB 111 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Ellis, A Revise law for transfer of property between school districts LC0511 Drafter: Sternberg, D Revise laws governing fire districts LC1202 Drafter: McClure, E Revise teacher tenure laws LC1300 SB 436 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Ellis, A Revise school district operating expense and purchasing laws LC1302 SB 423 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Ellis, A Petition to create single member school trustee districts LC1567 SB 462 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Ellis, A Delinquent property taxes -- interest and penalty when revenue bonds issued -- Requester: Environmental Quality Council, LC0158 SB 33 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: McCarthy, B Revise MEPA - remand of new issues By request of: Environmental Quality Council LC0159 SJ 3 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: McCarthy, B Study MEPA related issues By request of: Environmental Quality Council LC0160 HB 92 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Sponsor: Gillan, K Appropriate funds for land use planning grants By request of: Environmental Quality Council LC0161 SB 6 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Cole, M Limit landowner liability for condemned property By request of: Environmental Quality Council LC0162 SB 7 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Cole, M Clarify eminent domain laws By request of: Environmental Quality Council LC0163 HB 22 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Lindeen, M Clarify that easement is preferred interest taken in eminent domain By request of: Environmental Quality Council LC0164 HB 93 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Gillan, K Include damage reduction measures in eminent domain proceedings By request of: Environmental Quality Council LC0165 HB 94 Drafter: Mitchell, L Sponsor: Gillan, K Clarify notice to potentially liable persons for environmental release By request of: Environmental Quality Council -- Requester: Erickson, Ron LC0466 HB 58 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Erickson, R Increase tax on cigarettes and tobacco products for education funding LC0467 HB 59 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Erickson, R Capital costs for schools in subdivisions -- funding through subdivider fees LC0499 HB 70 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Erickson, R Inflation adjustment for retirement tax exemption LC0565 HB 61 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Erickson, R Eliminate phase out of business equipment tax LC0569 HB 211 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Waddill, B Moratorium on genetically modified wheat LC0916 HB 299 Drafter: Mitchell, L Sponsor: Erickson, R Revise reclamation bonding for opencut mines LC0917 Drafter: Mitchell, L Time-frame for amendments to reclamation plans LC0918 Drafter: Mitchell, L Revise reclamation bonding for metal mines LC1060 Drafter: Heiman, L Notice to owner of property of payment of tax LC1188 HB 580 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Erickson, R Allowing local control of some aspects of gambling -- permits LC1281 HB 244 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Erickson, R Endowed research professorships for university system LC1289 HB 273 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Erickson, R Transfer $3.5 million of TANF funds to affordable housing revolving loan account LC1455 HB 565 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Erickson, R State contribution for university participation in TRS -- Requester: Esp, John LC1413 Drafter: Martin, J Tax credit for cooperative weed control efforts LC1414 Drafter: Niss, D Revise mental health facility law LC1415 HB 583 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Esp, J Mental heath advanced directive LC1416 HB 569 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Esp, J Revise outfitter laws LC1417 HB 556 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Esp, J Livestock damage indemnification and compensation program -- predation LC1604 HB 365 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Whitaker, J Designate state butterfly -- Requester: Facey, Tom LC0616 HB 72 Drafter: Higgins, G Sponsor: Facey, T Create rail passenger board LC0617 HB 51 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Facey, T Eliminate termination provision for partial payment of benefits under work comp LC0618 HB 367 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Facey, T Revise assessment and taxation of newly constructed improvements LC0619 Drafter: Sternberg, D Close hunting district to all bear hunting if grizzly illegally killed in dist. LC0783 HB 499 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Facey, T Encourage use of recycled, postconsumer glass -- credit against fees LC0789 HB 318 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Facey, T Matching funds to assist injured law enforcement officers, public safety workers LC0790 HB 265 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Facey, T Tuition free classes for certain high school students at vocational colleges LC1003 HB 218 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Facey, T Regulate potable water haulers and sellers LC1004 HB 384 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Facey, T Survey use of school buildings LC1288 Drafter: Kurtz, L Prohibit multiple trailer trucks on roads other than interstate LC1310 Drafter: Petesch, G Urge uniform, appropriate human sexuality education in public schools LC1400 HB 557 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Facey, T Require schools to report to OPI on health/human sexuality curriculum LC1507 HB 323 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Facey, T Revise laws on deviate sexual conduct LC1644 HB 589 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Sponsor: Facey, T Revise subdivision exemption for condominiums -- Requester: Fisher, Stanley LC0465 HB 274 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Fisher, S Elderly homestead property tax exemption LC0478 HB 135 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Fisher, S Provide an inventory of surplus state lands and improvements LC0481 HB 136 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Fisher, S Allow funeral directors to sell prepaid funeral insurance LC0658 HB 178 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Fisher, S Revise funding of educational services in residential treatment centers -- Requester: Forrester, Gary LC0931 HB 633 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Forrester, G Eliminate business equipment tax -block grant reimbursement to local government LC0932 Drafter: Heiman, L Exempt first $10,000 of residential and commercial lots LC0933 HB 428 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Forrester, G Reduce income tax rate from 11% to 7% and retain federal deductibility LC0934 Drafter: Martin, J 18 month tax holiday for new oil production LC0935 HB 426 Drafter: Higgins, G Sponsor: Forrester, G Establish standards for home inspectors LC1379 Drafter: Erickson, C Dedicate proceeds of certain leases to education funding LC1487 HB 601 Drafter: Mitchell, L Sponsor: Forrester, G Revise opencut mining laws LC1511 HB 562 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Forrester, G Transfer general fund to TSE account for Lockwood water and sewer LC1640 HB 551 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Forrester, G Increase vehicle dealers bonding requirement -- Requester: Franklin, Eve LC1277 SB 290 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Franklin, E Allow advanced practice RN's to prepare and file death certificates LC1278 SJ 14 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Franklin, E Urge establishing public service obligation for 18-year-olds LC1279 SB 404 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Franklin, E Clarify voting for residents of split school district LC1312 SB 459 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Franklin, E Allow APRNs to examine, report, and testify on defendant's mental condition LC1313 SB 461 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Franklin, E Informed consent for hysterectomy LC1603 SB 460 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Franklin, E Revise functional separation for utilities LC1659 SB 478 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Franklin, E Licensure of veterinary technicians -- Requester: Fritz, Nancy LC1200 HB 353 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Fritz, N School breakfast program funding LC1460 HB 493 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Fritz, N Licensure and distribution by Montana wineries LC1586 HB 584 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Fritz, N Allow certain retired teachers to work without loss of retirement benefits -- Requester: Fuchs, Daniel LC0645 HB 89 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Fuchs, D Judicial term limits LC0646 HB 635 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Fuchs, D Increase permissible rate of sales tax to 5% -- constitutional amendment LC0647 HB 636 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Fuchs, D Statewide sales tax replacing income tax LC0648 HB 82 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Fuchs, D Eliminate state land recreational use fees for residents LC0649 HJ 4 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Fuchs, D Urge uniform national polling hours LC0732 HB 585 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Sponsor: Fuchs, D Revise review of sanitation in subdivisions LC1142 HB 513 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Fuchs, D Revise water quality laws for nitrates for single-family systems LC1253 HB 228 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Fuchs, D Limit nonresident fishing on certain streams LC1254 HB 292 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Fuchs, D Fees to fund fishing access enhancement program LC1557 HB 386 Drafter: Higgins, G Sponsor: Fuchs, D Extend period for fireworks sales -- Requester: Gallik, Dave LC0500 HB 314 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Gallik, D Require proof of drivers license and liability insurance to register vehicle LC0501 HB 445 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Gallik, D Create rebate for high cost of electricity-increase wholesale energy trans tax LC0502 HB 197 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Gallik, D Allow filing federal tax return for state purposes LC0503 HB 199 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Gallik, D Revise definition of family unit for solid waste management LC0614 HB 71 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Gallik, D Clarify applicability of minimum wage and overtime laws LC0615 HB 139 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Gallik, D Property insurance rate reduction for certain fire resistant structures LC1090 Drafter: Higgins, G Rural development act LC1091 HB 315 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Gallik, D Enhanced penalties for animal abuse LC1092 HB 198 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Gallik, D Made in Montana virtual store on internet LC1093 Drafter: Martin, J Job enhancement and creation act LC1094 Drafter: Petesch, G Fund replacement of roof on governor's residence LC1095 HB 546 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Gallik, D Revise law on modification of child support LC1096 HB 316 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Gallik, D Ensure stability of child in amending parenting plans LC1097 HB 545 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Gallik, D Protect parent's due process in family law cases LC1098 Drafter: Lane, V Simplify calculation of child support LC1099 HB 501 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Gallik, D Study on feasibility of establishing agric-business center in Montana -- Requester: Gallus, Steven LC0522 Drafter: Higgins, G Revise laws governing barbers and cosmetologists LC0527 Drafter: Everts, T Generally revise major facility siting act LC1037 Drafter: Petesch, G Adopt uniform electronic transaction act LC1038 HB 307 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Gallus, S Fund agile virtual enterprise technology LC1157 HB 479 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Gallus, S Variable rates on spec. improvement & rural spec. improvement district bonds LC1158 HB 429 Drafter: Higgins, G Sponsor: Gallus, S Limit use of credit history in insurance LC1159 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Modify water use permits for highway construction LC1160 HB 185 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Gallus, S Revising the duration of & removing termination of youth comb. sports license LC1161 Drafter: Higgins, G Create venture capital fund LC1162 Drafter: Higgins, G Promote high technology and economic development LC1322 HB 481 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Gallus, S Prohibit operation plan changes on certain rivers LC1323 Drafter: Sternberg, D Cap fishing guide licenses LC1324 HB 480 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Gallus, S Moratorium on fishing outfitter licenses LC1622 HB 647 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Gillan, K Generally revise laws governing electrical energy LC1623 Drafter: MacMaster, J Temporary operating authority for gambling licenses LC1725 HJ 37 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Pattison, J Study bicycle safety re highway planning, design, and use; driver ed./licensing By request of: (H) Transportation Standing Committee LC1726 HB 611 Drafter: Menzies, L Sponsor: Pattison, J Revise law on equipment for bicycles By request of: (H) Transportation Standing Committee -- Requester: Galvin-Halcro, Kathleen LC1385 HB 319 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Galvin-Halcro, K Payment of fees owing on sale of vehicle -- disclosure required LC1492 HB 571 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Galvin-Halcro, K Restrict location of pesticide weed control facilities LC1494 HB 468 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Galvin-Halcro, K Newborn hearing screening, tracking, & intervention LC1535 HB 326 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Galvin-Halcro, K Revise election laws -- nomination for only one party LC1628 HB 379 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Galvin-Halcro, K Clarify requirement for employee break time -- Requester: Gillan, Kim LC0661 HB 287 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Gillan, K Compensation for child care if not excused from jury service LC0662 HB 403 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Gillan, K Restricted driver's license for minors LC0663 Drafter: Higgins, G Small business development and expansion initiatives LC0664 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Candidate obligation to ensure proper marking of materials LC0665 Drafter: Campbell, B Clarify local government general obligation bond authority LC0666 HB 482 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Gillan, K Use tobacco settlement interest & income for participation in cancer drug trials LC0758 Drafter: Erickson, C Authorize charter schools LC0799 Drafter: McClure, E Invest in worker job training and development LC0800 HB 561 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Schmidt, T Revise personal property taxes LC0840 HB 406 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Gillan, K Insurance coverage for diabetes LC0979 Drafter: Higgins, G Regulate for profit fitness centers LC0980 Drafter: Erickson, C Revise school funding LC0981 Drafter: Erickson, C cost of living adjustment for school funding LC0982 HB 631 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Gillan, K Establish coal tax trust to support education LC1174 Drafter: Fox, S Revise funding for educational programs in youth detention facilities LC1175 Drafter: Erickson, C Initiatives to improve school attendance LC1373 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Protective measures for unprocessed game farm animal parts LC1488 HJ 33 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Gillan, K Urge assistance for sugar beet growers LC1642 HB 638 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Gillan, K Develop state electrical energy policy and plan -- Requester: Glaser, Bill LC0887 HB 229 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Peterson, K Per se offense of driving under influence of drugs LC0888 Drafter: Fox, S Internet technology for nursing home residents LC0889 SB 424 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Glaser, B Clarify recoverable electricity supply costs; require reasonable return rate LC0890 SB 496 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Glaser, B Temporarily exempt new energy storage facilities from property taxes LC0891 SB 213 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Glaser, B Local option sales taxes and fees LC0892 Drafter: Martin, J Revise motor vehicle registration fee LC0912 Drafter: Fox, S Revise social services laws LC0913 Drafter: Niss, D Revise health and safety laws LC0955 SB 299 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Glaser, B Contractor - subcontractor indemnification LC0956 SB 298 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Glaser, B Limit the amount of contractor retainage LC1063 Drafter: Petesch, G Provide local charter mill cap revision for decrease in taxable value LC1716 SB 425 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Glaser, B Clarify vocational education agency laws for receipt of federal funds By request of: (S) Education And Cultural Resources Standing Committee -- Requester: Golie, George LC0620 HB 330 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Golie, G Tax credit for higher education expenses LC0651 HB 102 Drafter: Higgins, G Sponsor: Golie, G Revise law on common elements of condominiums LC1215 HB 388 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Golie, G Revise information needed on hunting or fishing license application -- DL number LC1218 HB 574 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Golie, G Require escrow agents to record documents for contracts for deed transfers LC1334 HB 451 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Golie, G Revise disabled hunter law LC1489 HB 345 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Mangan, J Revise county official salaries LC1536 HB 646 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Golie, G Encourage development of electrical generation resources LC1703 HB 478 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Golie, G Revise reporting, release, and type of information for central tumor registry -- Requester: Grimes, Duane LC0008 SB 1 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Grimes, D Revise employer immunity laws -- references -- defamation LC0073 Drafter: Lane, V Provide that Art. II, sec. 10 (privacy) does not apply to abortion LC0472 Drafter: MacMaster, J State religious freedom restoration act LC0475 SB 231 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Grimes, D Revise ANB to include pupils educated via electronic curriculum LC0796 SB 236 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Grimes, D Modify optional PERS service membership for legislators LC0797 SB 418 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Grimes, D Board of Public Ed. to adopt rules on teaching sexual abstinence LC0798 Drafter: Heiman, L Modify assessment of centrally assessed property LC0861 Drafter: Lane, V Revise parenting plan laws LC0862 Drafter: Lane, V Require supermajority vote of Supreme Crt. to rule legislation unconstitutional LC0863 SB 377 Drafter: Mitchell, L Sponsor: Grimes, D Revise MEPA -- time limits and procedures LC0928 SB 422 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Grimes, D revise definitions for managed care plan networks LC0929 Drafter: Niss, D Revise health care access LC0930 Drafter: Niss, D Implement agency recommendation on access to health care LC0952 Drafter: Niss, D Coordinator of services for homeless veterans LC0957 Drafter: Mitchell, L Implement concept of environmental citizenship LC0958 SB 375 Drafter: Mitchell, L Sponsor: Grimes, D Revise opencut mining laws LC0959 Drafter: Erickson, C Right of way acquisition LC0960 HB 624 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Masolo, G Create and fund career and technical education grant program LC1077 SB 417 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Grimes, D Allow legislature to require parental notice before minor terminates pregnancy LC1178 SB 450 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Grimes, D Modify employment status of insurance and security sales personnel LC1179 Drafter: Campbell, B Insurer self reporting immunity LC1180 Drafter: Petesch, G Allow insurance companies to keep records other than at place of business LC1181 SB 438 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Christiaens, C Standards for property and casualty insurance utilization review LC1434 Drafter: Petesch, G Revise partial birth abortion laws LC1435 SB 416 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Grimes, D Reinstate parental notification laws for abortion upon a minor LC1436 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S PERS credit for accrued leave LC1654 Drafter: Niss, D Health care provider right of conscience LC1707 SB 419 Drafter: Menzies, L Sponsor: Grimes, D Revise laws governing legislative interns By request of: (S) Legislative Administration Standing Committee -- Requester: Grosfield, Lorents LC0047 Drafter: Lane, V Graduated license law for young drivers LC0049 SB 393 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Thomas, F Lewis & Clark license plates to fund activities LC0050 Drafter: Everts, T Revise construction industry electrical laws LC0051 SB 130 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Thomas, F Public procedure for transferring school property LC0053 SJ 18 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Taylor, M Revise income taxes LC0054 SB 334 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Grosfield, L Justice Department to contract for driver rehabilitation & improvement program LC0090 HB 124 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Story, B Revise local government funding (a.k.a. The Big Bill) By request of: Local Government Funding And Structure Committee LC0180 SB 313 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Thomas, F Technology acquisition and depreciation fund for schools LC0206 SB 80 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Mahlum, D Revise heritage preservation commission laws LC0255 HB 259 Drafter: Mitchell, L Sponsor: Mood, D Create forest stewardship program LC0256 HB 260 Drafter: Mitchell, L Sponsor: Mood, D Increase fire hazard reduction agreement fees LC0257 SB 391 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Grosfield, L Clarify academic freedom for tourism research LC0378 Drafter: Everts, T Revise electric restructuring transition periods LC0379 Drafter: Everts, T Electrical generation siting LC0417 HB 328 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Somerville, R Remove termination date on qualified endowment tax credit LC0420 SB 137 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Nelson, L Establish state-local relationships interim committee By request of: Local Government Funding And Structure Committee LC0421 SB 138 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Nelson, L Revise local government accounting laws By request of: Local Government Funding And Structure Committee LC0422 SB 162 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Grosfield, L Review of local government revenue dedication laws By request of: Local Government Funding And Structure Committee LC0423 SB 155 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Halligan, M Allow all cities and counties to adopt local option sales tax By request of: Local Government Funding And Structure Committee LC0424 Drafter: Petesch, G Local option realty transfer tax By request of: Local Government Funding And Structure Committee LC0532 Drafter: Kurtz, L Coal trust for Montana heritage preservation LC0768 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Authorize planning grants under treasure state endowment program LC0810 SB 501 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Grosfield, L Clarify and revise property taxation LC0811 SB 472 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Grosfield, L Revise laws governing ballot issues LC0812 SB 396 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Grosfield, L Increase voter participation in constitutional initiative process LC0813 SB 397 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Grosfield, L Increase voter participation in statutory initiative process LC0814 SB 395 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Grosfield, L Increase voter participation in referendum process - constitutional amendment LC0815 SB 385 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Grosfield, L Agency customer service training LC0829 SB 516 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Grosfield, L Revise taxation of certain rural lands LC0850 SB 439 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Grosfield, L Revise lodging facility use tax - rental car tax LC0987 Drafter: Sternberg, D Clarify authority to destroy injured game animals LC0988 SB 382 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Grosfield, L Allow mental commitment hearings on same day as initial appearance LC0989 Drafter: Mitchell, L Include economic considerations in permitting and other functions LC0990 SB 463 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Grosfield, L Clarify and balance environmental duties of state and individuals LC0991 Drafter: Lane, V Revise laws on discriminatory crimes LC0992 Drafter: Lane, V Revise declaratory judgments act LC0993 Drafter: Petesch, G Guidelines for balancing privacy v. right to know LC0994 Drafter: Petesch, G Guidelines for determining compelling state interest LC1155 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Revise water use laws LC1443 Drafter: Petesch, G Revise tourism advisory council LC1444 SB 521 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Doherty, S Revise governor's emergency powers -- energy emergency LC1445 Drafter: Martin, J Revise taxation of electrical generation facilities LC1446 SB 514 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Grosfield, L Revise reporting of gain or loss from sale of real property LC1673 SB 489 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Grosfield, L Revise 4th offense DUI sentencing to consider fiscal impacts LC1738 SR 20 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Thomas, F Confirm Justice Jim Rice LC1742 SR 21 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Bishop, A Confirm district court judge Gregory R. Todd -- Requester: Gutsche, Gail LC0686 HB 335 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Gutsche, G Public notice for proposed concentrated animal feeding operations LC0687 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Regulation of liquid animal waste LC0688 HB 522 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Gutsche, G Program to establish safe routes to schools LC0853 HB 456 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Gutsche, G Breast and cervical treatment act LC0854 HB 550 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Gutsche, G Earned income tax credit LC0864 HB 582 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Gutsche, G DPHHS feasibility report on chronic disease tracking and registry LC0865 HB 398 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Gutsche, G Fisheries enhancement emphasis for native species of special concern LC1410 HB 549 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Gutsche, G Increase awareness of links to breast cancer; grants LC1411 Drafter: Fox, S Program for at-home infant care LC1648 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Study maintenance of streamflow during drought -- Requester: Haines, Dick LC0549 Drafter: Sternberg, D Hunting heritage bill LC0550 HB 302 Drafter: Higgins, G Sponsor: Haines, D Clarify liability for fire suppression costs in wildland-urban interface LC0551 Drafter: Kurtz, L Graduated driver's licenses LC0552 Drafter: McClure, E Fund education for teachers who teach in Montana schools LC0553 HB 457 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Haines, D Building code enforcement in extended jurisdictional area--mail ballot election LC0948 HB 487 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Haines, D Lottery drawing for certain big game licenses LC0949 HB 350 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Haines, D End declaration of great depression LC0950 HB 410 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Haines, D Accept rights of way across federal land LC1222 HB 349 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Haines, D Allow university employee equity ownership in certain corporations LC1664 HB 599 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Haines, D Revise minimum slash hazard LC1665 HJ 25 Drafter: Mitchell, L Sponsor: Haines, D Urge salvage of burned timber LC1728 HB 608 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Haines, D Recording nonmonetary settlements of contested cases By request of: (H) Joint Approp Subcommittee On Natural Resources And Commerce LC1733 HJ 34 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Haines, D Study unfunded leave liability of state employees By request of: (H) Appropriations Standing Committee -- Requester: Halligan, Mike LC0064 SB 16 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Halligan, M Relinquish driver's license in lieu of bail for traffic violations LC0074 Drafter: Niss, D Revise campaign finance laws LC0080 SB 19 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Halligan, M Delay the implementation of full customer choice in electricity supply LC0083 Drafter: Lane, V District Court mediation process - abuse and neglect cases LC0153 Drafter: Lane, V Require oral pronouncement of sentence to be reduced to writing LC0154 Drafter: MacMaster, J Revise mental state for mitigated deliberate homicide LC0155 HB 117 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Andersen, J Increase penalty for negligent vehicular assault involving serious bodily injury LC0233 Drafter: Lane, V Revise joinder and transaction issues in criminal procedure LC0254 SB 23 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Halligan, M Adopt errata and revisions to article 9 of UCC LC0297 SB 132 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Halligan, M Abandoned baby legislation LC0339 Drafter: Lane, V Decriminalize certain misdemeanors LC0403 SB 154 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Cocchiarella, V Local vendor preference for municipal contracts LC0404 Drafter: Campbell, B Electronic bidding on municipal bond sales LC0405 Drafter: Martin, J Partial tax payments for new construction LC0406 SB 348 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Elliott, J Clarify sounding of locomotive horn at public crossings LC0407 HB 298 Drafter: Higgins, G Sponsor: Facey, T Allow local government adoption of state building codes by administrative action LC0408 HB 343 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Sponsor: Wanzenried, D Authorize park dedication for minor subdivisions LC0727 SB 487 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Halligan, M Child hearsay exception in criminal cases involving child witnesses or victims LC1005 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Revise water laws LC1030 SB 370 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Halligan, M Revising eligibility in the judges' retirement system LC1273 SB 244 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Halligan, M Revise treasure state endowment to include affordable housing criteria LC1617 SB 359 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Halligan, M Allow city or town to create annexation district outside the city or town LC1629 Drafter: Fox, S Tobacco use prevention program accountability -- Requester: Hargrove, Don LC0336 HB 405 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Younkin, C Increase victim & witness program funding; require victim notification LC0337 SB 265 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Hargrove, D Authorize temporary county mill levy reductions LC0430 SB 78 Drafter: Higgins, G Sponsor: Hargrove, D One stop licensing fee revision LC0431 Drafter: Mitchell, L Vapor containing systems for fuel pumps LC0706 Drafter: Fox, S Revise public assistance laws LC0707 SB 303 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Hargrove, D Mill levy exemption for property taxes imposed for open space bond LC0856 SB 453 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Hargrove, D Constitutional referendum to revise initiative process LC0857 SB 479 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Sponsor: Hargrove, D Subdivision review for cluster development LC1033 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Allow detention officer to transfer from PERS to sheriff's retirement LC1034 Drafter: Lane, V Education and certification for sheriff's and deputies LC1035 Drafter: Kurtz, L Clarify longevity pay for deputy sheriffs LC1056 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Revise herd district laws LC1238 SB 256 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Hargrove, D Compliance with selective service as condition for public employment LC1239 SB 275 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Hargrove, D Prohibit issuance of driver's license for failure to register for draft LC1338 SB 268 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Hargrove, D Resort area districts to receive lodging facility tax income LC1516 Drafter: Niss, D Restrict assignment of interim committee bills By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC1553 SB 295 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Hargrove, D Disallow expenditure of state resources in poisoning Cherry Creek LC1687 SR 7 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Franklin, E Confirm board of regents nominees By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC1688 SR 16 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Franklin, E Confirm board of public education nominee By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC1690 SR 5 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Elliott, J Confirm director of administration By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC1691 SR 6 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Butcher, E Confirm director of agriculture By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC1692 SR 13 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Hargrove, D Confirm director of commerce By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC1693 SR 11 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Hargrove, D Confirm director of corrections By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC1694 SR 12 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Hargrove, D Confirm director of environmental quality By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC1695 SR 14 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Hargrove, D Confirm director of fish, wildlife, and parks By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC1696 SR 15 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Ekegren, P Confirm director of labor and industry By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC1697 SR 10 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Hargrove, D Confirm director of military affairs By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC1698 SR 9 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Hargrove, D Confirm director of natural resources and conservation By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC1699 SR 8 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Toole, K Confirm director of public health and human services By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC1700 SR 17 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Elliott, J Confirm director of revenue By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC1701 SR 4 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Hargrove, D Confirm director of transportation By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC1702 SR 3 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Bohlinger, J Confirm members of NW power planning council By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC1712 SB 356 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Hargrove, D Attach board of review to department of revenue By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC1721 Drafter: Petesch, G Limit use of recorded voice answering at state agencies By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC1722 Drafter: Niss, D Support McCain-Feingold legislation By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC1737 SR 19 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Hargrove, D Confirm appointments to professional licensing boards By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC1745 SR 22 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Hargrove, D Confirm appointments to certain boards By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC1752 SR 23 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Hargrove, D Confirm additional nominees for specified entities By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC1754 SR 24 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Hargrove, D Confirm nominations By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC1755 SR 25 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Franklin, E Confirm regent Semmens By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee -- Requester: Harrington, Dan LC0533 SB 79 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Harrington, D Payment of wages and benefits for noncertified school employees during closure LC0534 SB 118 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Harrington, D Increase minimum wage by $.50 each fiscal year LC0739 SB 428 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Harrington, D Increase percentage of salary for unemployment calculation LC0740 SB 308 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Harrington, D Increase period of unemployment compensation LC0741 SB 307 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Harrington, D Revise school district budget cap for declining enrollment LC0765 SB 324 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Harrington, D Require claims against chemical dependency facilities to legal panel LC1476 Drafter: Higgins, G Clarify nonmonetary insurance benefit for chemical dependency treatment LC1545 SB 464 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Harrington, D Immunization requirements for long-term care facilities -- Requester: Harris, Christopher LC0535 HB 206 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Harris, C Bonus payment for teachers who earn doctorate LC0536 HB 209 Drafter: Mitchell, L Sponsor: Harris, C Revise remedial action upon release of hazardous substance laws LC0537 HB 66 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Harris, C Create commission on Montana code annotated reform LC0538 Drafter: Erickson, C Eliminate restrictions on principals teaching classes LC0539 HB 158 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Harris, C Create commission on gasoline pricing competition LC0540 Drafter: Fox, S State payment for costs of abandoned babies LC0541 HB 208 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Harris, C Revise contempt of court laws LC0542 Drafter: Martin, J Revise charitable foundation tax credit LC0621 HB 67 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Harris, C Offense of child endangerment for DUI with minor in vehicle LC0672 HB 205 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Harris, C Dollars for education -- car rental, realty transfer, bed, and tobacco taxes LC0734 HB 207 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Harris, C Require proof of insurance for vehicle registration LC1247 HB 293 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Harris, C Revise laws on breaking tie votes in elections LC1248 HB 535 Drafter: Mitchell, L Sponsor: Harris, C Require certification of bond adequacy by mine owner LC1249 HB 255 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Harris, C Conversion of beer license to all-beverages license -- allow multiple ownership LC1252 HJ 12 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Harris, C Urge dedication of all tobacco settlement proceeds to trust fund LC1389 HB 619 Drafter: Mitchell, L Sponsor: Harris, C Tax credit for preserving historically significant property LC1390 HJ 35 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Harris, C Interim study of prepayment of tuition LC1501 HB 411 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Harris, C Revise authority of medicaid fraud unit -- Requester: Hedges, Donald LC0512 HB 167 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Hedges, D Exempt certain entities from universal systems benefit charges LC0713 HB 280 Drafter: Mitchell, L Sponsor: Hedges, D Reduced-cost easements for infrastructure improvements on state lands LC1548 HB 368 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Hedges, D Use research and commercialization trust for agricultural production grants -- Requester: Himmelberger, Dennis LC1245 HB 216 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Himmelberger, D Increase fines for minor purchasing alcohol or tobacco LC1246 HB 591 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Himmelberger, D Revise major facility siting act LC1479 SB 317 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Ellis, A Sliding scale taxes on beer produced by brewers LC1667 SB 490 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Taylor, M Revise public contractor selection process -- Requester: Holden, Linda LC1144 HB 172 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Holden, L County hospital employee exemption from mandated leave LC1532 HB 347 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Holden, L Appropriate funds for Conrad water system LC1620 Drafter: Petesch, G Revise gambling laws -- Requester: Holden, Ric LC0011 SB 25 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Holden, R Flag burning as a crime LC0033 SB 86 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Holden, R Prohibit insurer from authorizing use on nonoriginal vehicle repair parts LC0062 SB 26 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Holden, R Limit noneconomic damages of uninsured motorists & prohibit recovery by felon LC0063 SB 27 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Holden, R Allow property and casualty insurance discounts based on marital status LC0425 SB 115 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Holden, R Repeal termination of agricultural motor fuel refund process LC0867 SB 245 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Holden, R Montana farm and ranch risk management account LC0868 HB 186 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Holden, L Fund predator control LC0869 SB 294 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Holden, R School Cafeteria Assistance and Food Equipment Program Act LC0871 SB 300 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Holden, R Allow executive order lifting weight limits on farm trucks LC0872 HB 226 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Bales, K Allocate portion of federal mineral royalty funds to counties LC0874 Drafter: Petesch, G Revise time limit for serving summons LC1141 SB 399 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Holden, R Licensure of sexually oriented business LC1318 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Clarify livestock owner immunity in open range LC1588 SB 398 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Miller, K Temporary power generation facilities -- air quality permit LC1676 SB 352 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Holden, R Grace period for property tax payment By request of: Governor LC1719 SJ 16 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Holden, R Support efforts for low cost energy for irrigation By request of: (S) Agriculture, Livestock, And Irrigation Standing Committee -- Requester: House Rules Committee, LC1209 HR 1 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Sliter, P House rules By request of: (H) Rules Standing Committee -- Requester: Hurdle, Joan LC0451 HB 96 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Hurdle, J Allocate tobacco settlement funds to Children's Health Care Initiative LC0581 HB 372 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Hurdle, J Remove exemption from MAPA for certain agencies LC0818 HB 224 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Hurdle, J Revise laws relating to incarcerated parents of young children LC0819 HJ 5 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Hurdle, J Urge redistribution of federal military budget LC1024 HB 604 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Hurdle, J Mandate treatment for certain nonviolent offenders - addiction involved LC1332 HB 484 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Hurdle, J Referendum on tobacco funds allocation LC1599 HB 590 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Hurdle, J Medicaid annualized income, no asset test, presume eligibility for infants LC1746 HJ 43 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Clark, P Study designation and distribution of hunting licenses -- Requester: Jackson, Verdell LC1006 HB 397 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Sponsor: Jackson, V Clark fork basin water use plan LC1614 Drafter: Lane, V Limit increase from certain state land leases -- Requester: Jacobson, Hal LC0946 SB 477 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Jergeson, G Clarify use of safety restraints in nursing homes LC0947 SB 476 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Keenan, B Clarify nursing home certification requirements; require rules LC1027 Drafter: Mitchell, L Revise allocation of funds from certain environmentally related taxes LC1028 Drafter: Mitchell, L Appropriate fund to DEQ to purchase federal debt obligation securities LC1032 Drafter: Niss, D Regulate group insurance pharmacy agreements LC1129 HB 439 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Jacobson, H Revise appointment process for housing authority commissioners LC1130 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Study punch card use in elections LC1131 Drafter: Martin, J Reduce limitation periods for tax and refund purposes LC1287 HB 440 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Jacobson, H Revise county commissioner residency requirements for election LC1514 HB 437 Drafter: Higgins, G Sponsor: Jacobson, H Require inspections of elevators and other devices for building code compliance LC1647 Drafter: Campbell, B Prohibit using funds otherwise to be paid as dividends for political purposes -- Requester: Jayne, Joey LC1406 HB 338 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Jayne, J Include federal /tribal entities in definition of government - criminal purposes LC1407 HB 442 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Jayne, J Revise definition of littering as traffic offense LC1408 HB 568 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Jayne, J Tree planting on school trust land LC1409 HB 576 Drafter: Mitchell, L Sponsor: Jayne, J State land timber sale costs and revenue accounted for on sale basis LC1643 HB 548 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Jayne, J DOR publication of annual effective tax rate for property classes -- Requester: Jent, Larry LC0805 HB 174 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Jent, L Presumption for deferred sentence for possession drug paraphernalia LC0806 HB 295 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Jent, L Revise laws governing driving under the influence LC0807 HB 176 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Jent, L Revise law on call of retired judge for duty LC1167 Drafter: Lane, V Prohibit possession of precursors to methamphetamine LC1168 HB 173 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Jent, L Establish governor's question time LC1169 HB 333 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Jent, L Work comp attorney fees for improperly denied medical benefit LC1170 HB 514 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Jent, L Telephone solicitation do not call register LC1171 Drafter: Lane, V Remove limit on noneconomic damages in medical malpractice LC1172 Drafter: Erickson, C Increase minimum motor vehicle liability requirement LC1447 HB 516 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Jent, L Appropriate funds for game warden trainee program at MSU and UM LC1448 HB 263 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Jent, L Venue for contesting implied consent revocation -- Requester: Jergeson, Greg LC0005 Drafter: Heiman, L Trust within coal trust to fund economic development LC0043 Drafter: McClure, E Increase school funding and provide property tax relief LC0044 Drafter: McClure, E Reimburse local governments and schools -- homestead exemption LC0045 Drafter: Martin, J Residential income tax relief By request of: (S) Taxation Standing Committee LC0293 Drafter: Heiman, L Truth in taxation amendment LC0434 Drafter: Kurtz, L Require train whistle only at public crossings LC1546 SB 400 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Jergeson, G Authorize local government revenue bonds -- gas tax revenue LC1713 SB 405 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Jergeson, G Revise electronic government services By request of: (S) Finance Standing Committee -- Requester: Johnson, Royal LC0482 SB 243 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Johnson, R Provide stability for future electric rates LC0609 SB 136 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Johnson, R Exempt positions for board of housing LC1071 SB 190 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Johnson, R Revise investment authority of local government and self-insurance pools LC1547 SB 427 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Johnson, R Limited county general obligation bonds for roads and highways LC1671 SB 451 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Johnson, R Eliminate requirement for driver's license to operate certain bicycles -- Requester: Joint Rules Committee, LC1208 SJ 1 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Thomas, F Joint rules By request of: Joint Rules Committee -- Requester: Juneau, Carol LC0362 HB 53 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Juneau, C Indian hiring preference for reservation schools LC0363 HB 54 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Juneau, C Voter registration at polling booth on election day LC0364 HB 55 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Juneau, C Inactive voter registration for nonfederal elections LC0365 HB 416 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Juneau, C Interlocal agreements for programs for drop-outs LC0825 HB 288 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Bixby, N Statutory appropriation for nonbeneficiary students in tribal colleges LC1205 HB 183 Drafter: Higgins, G Sponsor: Juneau, C Licensure requirements for addiction counselors LC1387 HB 267 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Juneau, C Allow tribal colleges to apply for state adult education funds LC1537 HB 627 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Juneau, C Establish prerelease center on reservation LC1615 Drafter: Erickson, C Allow OPI to share information with tribal education departments -- Requester: Kasten, Dave LC1484 Drafter: Petesch, G Eliminate statutory references to education trust fund LC1528 HB 525 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Kasten, D Generally revise state expenditure limitations LC1607 HB 477 Drafter: Mitchell, L Sponsor: Kasten, D Prohibit use of applicant's assets in calculating fees for producing EIS LC1613 HB 530 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Kasten, D Revise investigation of discrimination claims -- Requester: Kaufmann, Christine LC0743 HB 586 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Sponsor: Wanzenried, D Revise minor subdivision law LC0744 HB 455 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Sponsor: Lewis, D Revise term of temporary change of water right for instream flow LC0745 HB 465 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Kaufmann, C Abolish death penalty LC0746 HB 233 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Newman, B Revise hate crimes law LC0747 HB 355 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Kaufmann, C Require insurance to cover contraception LC0761 SB 287 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Sponsor: Stonington, E Revise subdivision exemption for family transfer LC0762 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Clarify environmental assessment for subdivisions LC0763 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Revise planning and zoning commission and district law LC0764 HB 532 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Sponsor: Kaufmann, C Revise growth policy contents LC0883 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Require audit of weed control on school trust land LC0884 HJ 16 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Haines, D Agency study re: control of importation of exotic animals LC0885 SB 431 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Stonington, E Clarify laws on commercial collection of nongame wildlife LC0886 Drafter: Sternberg, D Bald eagle protection act LC1143 HB 597 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Kaufmann, C Revise laws governing food establishments LC1335 Drafter: Everts, T Carbon dioxide standards for power generating facilities LC1380 HB 394 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Kaufmann, C Corporate accountability for public investment in economic LC1558 HB 637 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Kaufmann, C Office of restorative justice LC1651 HB 648 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Kaufmann, C Trust fund for fire suppression and land use planning LC1750 HJ 42 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Kaufmann, C Study alternatives for funding fire suppression -- Requester: Keane, Jim LC0683 HB 177 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Keane, J Extend unemployment benefits for employees of Montana Resources LC1265 HB 251 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Keane, J Revise state sick leave policy LC1493 HB 470 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Keane, J Economic development levy and port levy outside of levy cap LC1526 HB 524 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Keane, J Increase fee to fund removal of abandoned vehicles -- Requester: Keenan, Bob LC0022 SB 430 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Ellis, A K-12 reading accountability LC0023 SB 70 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Glaser, B Revise k-12 funding by increasing entitlements and direct state aid percentage LC0036 Drafter: Niss, D Use tobacco settlement proceeds for medicaid match LC0056 Drafter: Niss, D Work incentive improvement for disabled LC0082 SB 206 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Keenan, B Authorize law enforcement service areas LC0245 Drafter: Fox, S Revise Montana comprehensive health association laws LC0383 Drafter: Niss, D Prohibit agency rules establishing fees or fines LC0610 SB 207 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Keenan, B Remove requirement that former forensic unit be correctional facility LC0893 Drafter: Kurtz, L Revise local government laws LC0894 SB 519 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Roush, G Revise small stripper oil well tax trigger LC0895 Drafter: Heiman, L Revise alcohol and tobacco laws LC0896 SB 500 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Glaser, B Revise school funding -- flexibility program LC0897 Drafter: Campbell, B Revise insurance laws LC0898 Drafter: Campbell, B Revise occupational licensing laws LC0899 SB 467 Drafter: Higgins, G Sponsor: Grimes, D Railroad and mining company liability for workers' negligent acts LC0900 Drafter: Lane, V Revise family laws LC0901 Drafter: MacMaster, J Revise laws on minors LC0902 SB 426 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Halligan, M Court may allow pretrial services agency to arrest LC0903 Drafter: Niss, D Revise family and social services laws LC0904 Drafter: Everts, T Revise environmental laws LC0905 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Revise land use laws LC0906 SB 495 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Thomas, F Revise state land laws to increase funding for trust LC0907 Drafter: Mitchell, L Revise mining laws LC0908 Drafter: Petesch, G Revise planning, research, and development laws LC1014 Drafter: Fox, S Citizen's mental health act LC1015 HB 282 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Laszloffy, J Eliminate social security number on hunting and fishing license applications LC1211 Drafter: Fox, S Revise food purveyor's license fee LC1212 SB 274 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Keenan, B Revise law on disclosure of underwriting information LC1260 Drafter: Petesch, G Refer tobacco product tax increase to voters LC1261 Drafter: McClure, E Refer additional 6 mills for university system to voters LC1569 SB 302 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Keenan, B Revise name of senate finance and claims By request of: (S) Finance Standing Committee LC1724 SJ 17 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Keenan, B Dictate disposition of Xanthopoulos building By request of: (H) Joint Approp Subcommittee On Health & Human Services -- Requester: Kitzenberg, Sam LC0070 SB 3 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Kitzenberg, S Require 4 lane highway from N.D. border to Troy LC0087 Drafter: Mitchell, L Repeal underground storage tank private inspector statutes LC0176 SB 411 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Kitzenberg, S Tax incentive for fuel retailer to install pumps to dispense gasohol LC0177 SB 99 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Kitzenberg, S Statewide teaching salary schedule LC0178 SB 43 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Kitzenberg, S Investment tax credit LC0179 SB 320 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Kitzenberg, S State purchase of renewable fuel vehicles LC0298 Drafter: Heiman, L Tax exemption for new and expanding business LC0299 Drafter: Martin, J Tax exemption for materials used to construct agricultural processing facility LC0300 Drafter: Higgins, G Interest buy down program for economic development projects LC0445 SB 410 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Kitzenberg, S Revise benefit adjustment date for teachers' retirement cola LC0446 SB 100 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Kitzenberg, S Loan repayment assistance for teacher teaching in Montana LC0447 Drafter: McClure, E School technology depreciation fund LC0519 SB 101 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Kitzenberg, S Referendum for statewide teacher salary schedule LC0756 SJ 19 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Kitzenberg, S Interim study of school funding laws for declining enrollment LC0817 Drafter: Mitchell, L State purchase of Zortman mine LC0879 Drafter: McClure, E Revise requirements for mining engineering degree LC0880 SJ 10 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Kitzenberg, S Urge development of new gold and silver mining process LC0881 SB 409 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Kitzenberg, S Create new state parks LC0882 SB 497 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Kitzenberg, S Fund educational state park near Fort Peck LC1025 Drafter: Martin, J Tax credit for hiring Montana graduates LC1250 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Revise use of regional water system account LC1256 SB 452 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Kitzenberg, S Prohibit use of pepper spray in juvenile detention LC1602 Drafter: Mitchell, L Revise small miner exemption LC1656 Drafter: Erickson, C Comprehensive study of highway 2 -- Requester: Laible, Rick LC0770 Drafter: MacMaster, J Revise law on inmate restitution LC0771 Drafter: Erickson, C Insurer notice to state when liability coverage lapses LC0772 Drafter: Martin, J Tax credit for nursing home bed tax LC0773 HB 320 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Laible, R Clarify written undertaking requirements for civil action against land board LC0774 HJ 21 Drafter: Mitchell, L Sponsor: Laible, R Request study on issues of balancing forest fuels management with air quality LC1305 Drafter: Martin, J Reduce state income tax LC1306 Drafter: Heiman, L Reduce coal severance tax rate on sliding scale LC1562 HB 325 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Laible, R Revise definition of sailboat LC1652 HJ 28 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Laible, R Wildland-residential interface management plan -- Requester: Laslovich, Jesse LC1464 HB 249 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Laslovich, J School district to hold final budget meeting on or before August 15 LC1609 HB 566 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Laslovich, J Revise laws on community mental health centers -- Requester: Laszloffy, Jeff LC0860 Drafter: Kurtz, L Require proof of citizenship for driver's license LC1402 Drafter: Petesch, G Prohibit judicial assignment of retroactive liability -- Requester: Law, Justice, and Indian Affairs Interim Committee, LC0101 HB 165 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Gutsche, G Repatriation for human remains By request of: Law, Justice, And Indian Affairs Interim Committee LC0102 SB 158 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Grosfield, L Create intermediate appellate court By request of: Law, Justice, And Indian Affairs Interim Committee LC0103 Drafter: Petesch, G Clarify that fair market value must be obtained for school trust lands By request of: Law, Justice, And Indian Affairs Interim Committee LC0104 Drafter: Petesch, G Providing that a physician-assistant certified may perform previability abortion By request of: Law, Justice, And Indian Affairs Interim Committee LC0105 HB 29 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Noennig, M Eliminate conflicts in law concerning security deposit of departing tenant By request of: Law, Justice, And Indian Affairs Interim Committee LC0106 SB 4 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Grimes, D Clarify discharge from employment during probationary period By request of: Law, Justice, And Indian Affairs Interim Committee LC0107 HB 20 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Shockley, J Exclude election judges from unemployment insurance By request of: Law, Justice, And Indian Affairs Interim Committee LC0108 Drafter: Petesch, G Establishing viability as an element of the offense of partial-birth abortion By request of: Law, Justice, And Indian Affairs Interim Committee LC0109 SB 20 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Halligan, M Codify family law exception to contempt appeals By request of: Law, Justice, And Indian Affairs Interim Committee LC0110 SB 5 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Grimes, D Clarify information disclosure of peer review committee By request of: Law, Justice, And Indian Affairs Interim Committee LC0111 HB 30 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Matthews, G Clarifying place to receive custody of youth By request of: Law, Justice, And Indian Affairs Interim Committee LC0112 HB 115 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Shockley, J Clarify weapon enhancement statute By request of: Law, Justice, And Indian Affairs Interim Committee LC0115 SB 170 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Halligan, M Revise child abuse and neglect laws By request of: Law, Justice, And Indian Affairs Interim Committee LC0116 HB 21 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Eggers, B Extend duration of Indian economic development commission By request of: Law, Justice, And Indian Affairs Interim Committee LC0117 HB 128 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Shockley, J Authorize criminal statutes revision commission By request of: Law, Justice, And Indian Affairs Interim Committee -- Requester: Lawson, Bob LC0024 HB 389 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Lawson, B Installation standards for manufactured homes LC0029 HB 231 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Lawson, B Revise monthly pension for volunteer firefighters LC0031 HB 32 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Lawson, B Address high school dropouts by increasing age for ANB LC0041 Drafter: Heiman, L Exempt a certain value of class four property with disproportionate land value LC0072 Drafter: Campbell, B Revise remedies for manufactured housing warranty LC0152 Drafter: Campbell, B Do not call registration for phone solicitation LC0196 HB 232 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Lawson, B Include all school personnel in compensated absence liability fund LC0374 HB 56 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Lawson, B Local government ambulance service exception to insurance code LC0409 HB 450 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Lawson, B Clarify transfer or sale of Whitefish and Bozeman armories LC0410 HB 111 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Sponsor: Lawson, B Remove cap on local lakeshore protection fees LC0463 HB 220 Drafter: Higgins, G Sponsor: Lawson, B Revise credit union laws LC0480 HB 65 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Lawson, B Teacher mentoring or induction program By request of: Governor LC0587 HB 541 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Wolery, M Revise laws on agricultural liens for spraying & dusting LC0588 HJ 13 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Wolery, M Encourage harmonization of US and Canadian pesticide registrations LC0589 Drafter: Sternberg, D Felony transportation of anhydrous ammonia in unsafe manner LC0590 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Revise fertilizer registration laws LC0591 HB 387 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Hedges, D Protection for crop research facilities LC0592 HB 531 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Waitschies, K Revise licensing for fertilizer spreader equipment LC0622 Drafter: Lane, V Continuing levy for garnishment of wages upon judgment and execution LC0733 HB 435 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Lawson, B Loans for teachers to purchase housing in school district LC0824 Drafter: Higgins, G Optional traction engineers certificate LC1012 HB 544 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Somerville, R Uninsured motorist identification data base LC1187 HJ 15 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Lawson, B Urge study of community college laws LC1316 HB 510 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Lawson, B Provide gastrostomy or jejunostomy tube feeding not nursing scope of practice LC1365 HB 354 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Lawson, B Revise developmental disability planning and advisory council LC1582 Drafter: McClure, E Extend unemployment for CFAC employees LC1626 Drafter: MacMaster, J Publication of sexual an violent offender information on internet -- Requester: Lee, Michelle LC0554 HB 122 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Lee, M Creating child support assurance program LC0555 Drafter: Higgins, G Require diabetes insurance coverage LC0556 HJ 3 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Lee, M Urge support for Amtrak southern route LC0557 HB 222 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Lee, M Expand CHIP for certain parents LC0624 HB 123 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Lee, M Require utility using public right-of-way to make service available to residents LC0699 HB 378 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Lee, M State action for southern Amtrak route act (SARA) LC1039 Drafter: McClure, E Use lottery revenue for scholarships LC1040 Drafter: Niss, D Revise public entity group insurance LC1041 HB 196 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Lee, M Clarify corrections funding for inmates detained in local detention centers LC1241 HB 371 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Lee, M Include sidewalk improveme