Report: LAW0330L Feb. 20, 2001 at 8:29 PM 2001 MONTANA LEGISLATURE - (406)444-3064 57th Regular Session DAILY SUMMARY OF FLOOR ACTIONS REPORT - Senate Floor Actions for: 02/20/2001 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Coding Key: -- Fiscal Note Indicated A -- Appropriation R -- Revenue ----------------------------------------------------------------------- OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Committee Report--Bill Passed (S) Business And Labor SB 491 Taylor, M Revise telemarketing laws (S) Finance SB 405 F Jergeson, G Revise electronic government services (S) Judiciary SB 426 Halligan, M Court may allow pretrial services agency to arrest (S) Natural Resources SB 449 F Tester, J Establish environmental rehabilitation and response account (S) Public Health, Welfare And Safety SB 420 F Waterman, M Standardized forms and educational materials to personal-care facilities SB 442 F Cobb, J Revolving fund for low-income working families SB 454 F Waterman, M Multiagency initiative for hi-cost SED children cases (S) State Administration SB 396 Grosfield, L Increase voter participation in constitutional initiative process SB 473 F Waterman, M Revise Board of Visitors laws SJ 12 Beck, T Authorize permanent placement of busts, statues, memorials in Capitol OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Committee Report--Bill Passed as Amended (S) Business And Labor SB 277 F Shea, D Plumbing permit for homeowner installations SB 428 F Harrington, D Increase percentage of salary for unemployment calculation SB 432 Taylor, M Clarify funding for aerospace transportation and technology infrastructure OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Committee Report--Bill Passed as Amended (S) Business And Labor SB 438 F Christiaens, C Standards for utilization review SB 441 F Christiaens, C Alternative assessment for health assoc. plan & assoc. portability plan SB 465 F Franklin, E Revise insurance information and privacy act SB 490 F Taylor, M Revise contractor selection process (S) Fish And Game SB 163 Grosfield, L Reclassify certain species for management purposes (S) Highways And Transportation SB 448 F Christiaens, C Funding for transportation for senior citizens and persons with disabilities (S) Natural Resources SB 455 Doherty, S Revise subdivision laws SB 484 F Beck, T hard rock mining reclamation debt service fund (S) Public Health, Welfare And Safety SB 314 F Doherty, S Regulate and certify entities that euthanize animals SB 315 Franklin, E Subsidized premiums for comprehensive health association coverage SB 338 F Berry, D Increase poverty level for CHIP SB 361 Mcnutt, W Revise physician's lien law SB 440 F Christiaens, C Disclosure to consumers health care service cost participation requirements SB 461 Franklin, E Informed consent for hysterectomy (S) State Administration SB 472 F Grosfield, L Revise laws governing ballot issues (S) Taxation SB 46 Bishop, A Notice of levy efficacious as writ of execution SB 400 F Jergeson, G Authorize local government revenue bonds -- gas tax revenue SB 411 F Kitzenberg, S Tax incentive for fuel retailer to install pumps to dispense gasohol SB 446 F Depratu, B Authorize agreements between electric facility providers OB # 6 -Motions OB # 6 -Motions Taken from Committee; Placed on 2nd Reading (S) Education And Cultural Resources SB 110 F Vote: 32-18 Ellis, A Revise primary election and school election dates OB # 7 -First Reading and Commitment of Bills First Reading SB 492 F Sprague, M Increase boat decal fee SJ 18 F Taylor, M Revise income taxes OB # 7 -First Reading and Commitment of Bills Introduced SB 492 F Sprague, M Increase boat decal fee SJ 18 F Taylor, M Revise income taxes OB # 7 -First Reading and Commitment of Bills Referred to Committee (S) State Administration SJ 18 F Taylor, M Revise income taxes (S) Taxation SB 492 F Sprague, M Increase boat decal fee OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Indefinitely Postpone Motion Failed SB 377 F Vote: 22-28 Grimes, D Revise MEPA OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Indefinitely Postponed SB 299 Vote: 30-20 Glaser, B Contractor - subcontractor indemnification SB 349 F Vote: 29-19 Tester, J Revise securities act to promote capital investment OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Carried OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Carried SB 286 F Vote: 27-23 Stonington, E Prepare headwaters state park for Lewis & Clark bicentennial OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Carried on Voice Vote SB 19 F Vote: 50-0 Halligan, M Delay the implementation of full customer choice in electricity supply SB 131 F Vote: 50-0 Taylor, M Revise information technology laws SB 196 F Vote: 50-0 Tester, J Require country of origin labeling on meat and produce SB 299 Vote: 50-0 Glaser, B Contractor - subcontractor indemnification SB 304 F Vote: 50-0 Nelson, L Clarify upland game bird habitat enhancement SB 325 Vote: 50-0 Mahlum, D Revise rural electric and telephone coop laws SB 430 F Vote: 50-0 Ellis, A K-12 reading accountability OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Pass Motion Failed SB 349 F Vote: 19-27 Tester, J Revise securities act to promote capital investment SB 377 F Vote: 25-25 Grimes, D Revise MEPA OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Pass as Amended Motion Failed SB 299 Vote: 22-28 Glaser, B Contractor - subcontractor indemnification OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Passed SB 151 F Vote: 29-20 Mahlum, D Prohibit government sale of fitness services SB 221 F Vote: 31-17 Johnson, R Eliminate certificate of need laws SB 319 F Vote: 31-19 Cole, M Revise major facility siting act SB 354 Vote: 34-15 Crismore, W Full compensation for school trust for natural areas SB 362 Vote: 41-8 Tester, J Revise ethics laws OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Passed SB 369 F Vote: 46-3 Glaser, B Third party inspections if architect and contractor are related SB 375 Vote: 37-13 Grimes, D Revise opencut mining laws SB 376 Vote: 43-7 Depratu, B Exemption from environmental review for certain actions related to state lands SB 424 Vote: 31-17 Glaser, B Clarify recoverable electricity supply costs; require reasonable return rate OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Passed as Amended SB 430 F Vote: 28-22 Ellis, A K-12 reading accountability OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Passed as Amended on Voice Vote SB 19 F Vote: 50-0 Halligan, M Delay the implementation of full customer choice in electricity supply SB 131 F Vote: 50-0 Taylor, M Revise information technology laws SB 196 F Vote: 50-0 Tester, J Require country of origin labeling on meat and produce SB 286 F Vote: 50-0 Stonington, E Prepare headwaters state park for Lewis & Clark bicentennial SB 304 F Vote: 49-1 Nelson, L Clarify upland game bird habitat enhancement Sen. Butcher voting no SB 325 Vote: 50-0 Mahlum, D Revise rural electric and telephone coop laws OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Passed on Voice Vote SB 117 Vote: 48-2 Tester, J Exempt all school district levies from mill limit Sen. Cobb, Wells voting no SB 138 F Vote: 50-0 Nelson, L Revise local government accounting laws SB 218 F Vote: 50-0 Ryan, D Allow inactive tuition funds to be closed; transferred into misc. programs fund SB 327 F Vote: 50-0 Doherty, S Restrict government competition with private internet service OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Passed on Voice Vote providers SB 333 F Vote: 50-0 Beck, T Remove prison ranch PILT sunset SB 355 Vote: 50-0 Crismore, W Revise requirements for securing logs on pole trailers SB 387 Vote: 50-0 Ellingson, J Revise net metering law SB 389 F Vote: 50-0 Cobb, J Expand state hail insurance program to include fire insurance SB 393 F Vote: 50-0 Thomas, F Lewis & Clark license plates to fund activities SB 421 Vote: 50-0 Thomas, F Revise motor vehicle franchise laws SB 431 Vote: 50-0 Stonington, E Clarify laws on commercial collection of nongame wildlife SB 443 Vote: 48-2 Butcher, E Prohibit public record disposal without offering to public Sen. Cobb, O'Neil voting no SB 451 Vote: 50-0 Johnson, R Eliminate requirement for driver's license to operate certain bicycles SB 459 Vote: 50-0 Franklin, E Allow APRNs to examine, report, and testify on defendant's mental condition SB 469 Vote: 49-1 Depratu, B Coordinate workforce development programs Sen. Cobb voting no SB 476 F Vote: 50-0 Keenan, B Clarify nursing home certification requirements; require rules SB 477 Vote: 50-0 Jergeson, G Clarify use of safety restraints in nursing homes SJ 16 Vote: 50-0 Holden, R Support efforts for low cost energy for irrigation OB # 9 -Third Reading of Bills 3rd Reading Passed SB 181 Vote: 48-2 Cobb, J Include nonprofit family support services as industrial development projects SB 207 F Vote: 50-0 Keenan, B Remove requirement that former forensic unit be correctional facility SB 243 F Vote: 31-19 Johnson, R Provide stability for future electric rates SB 303 F Vote: 50-0 Hargrove, D Mill levy exemption for property taxes imposed for open space bond OB # 9 -Third Reading of Bills 3rd Reading Passed SB 305 Vote: 50-0 Cocchiarella, V Alternative position for work comp when no position available SB 309 Vote: 47-3 Halligan, M Revise hospital licensure laws SB 323 Vote: 35-15 Mcnutt, W Revise exclusive remedy for worker's compensation SB 358 Vote: 50-0 Depratu, B Access to traffic accident reports to compile data SB 360 Vote: 50-0 Waterman, M Revise telecommunications access program SB 370 F Vote: 50-0 Halligan, M Revising eligibility in the judges' retirement system SB 378 F Vote: 49-1 Tash, B Revise CECRA to authorize collection of interest on past-due remedial action SB 379 F Vote: 49-1 Tash, B Modify storm water discharge permit laws SB 390 F Vote: 50-0 Cobb, J Revise school finance laws SB 404 Vote: 50-0 Franklin, E Clarify voting for residents of split school district SB 423 Vote: 49-1 Ellis, A Petition to create single member school trustee districts SJ 13 Vote: 50-0 Crismore, W Urge reciprocity on state timber sales