Report: LAW0330L Apr. 05, 2001 at 05:59 PM 2001 MONTANA LEGISLATURE - (406)444-3064 57th Regular Session DAILY SUMMARY OF FLOOR ACTIONS REPORT - Senate Floor Actions for: 04/05/2001 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Coding Key F -- Fiscal Note Indica A -- Appropriatio R -- Revenu ----------------------------------------------------------------------- OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Committee Report--Bill Concurred (S) State Administration HJ 38 Waddill, B Urge support for Montana purple heart memorial To be carried by Sen. Bohlinger OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Committee Report--Bill Concurred as Amended (S) Business And Labor HB 357 F A Fuchs, D Provide bonuses for MT horse beeders and promote horseracing in Montana To be carried by Sen. Mahlum OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Committee Report--Bill Passed (S) State Administration SR 22 Hargrove, D Confirm appointments to certain boards Preliminary Report OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Sent to Enrolling SB 169 Franklin, E Pregnancy screening for hepatitis B SB 171 F Glaser, B Revise child support enforcement program SB 181 Cobb, J Include nonprofit family support services as industrial development projects SB 218 F Ryan, D Allow inactive tuition funds to be closed; transferred into misc. programs fund SB 236 F Grimes, D Modify optional PERS service membership for legislators OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Sent to Enrolling SB 237 F Cole, M Revise multistate highway transportation agreement SB 245 F Holden, R Montana farm and ranch risk management account SB 253 Cocchiarella, V Rental-purchase agreement law SB 261 F Christiaens, C Legalize growing industrial hemp SB 265 Hargrove, D Authorize temporary county mill levy reductions SB 286 F Stonington, E Prepare headwaters state park for Lewis & Clark bicentennial SB 288 F Christiaens, C Distribution of unused drugs to low income individuals SB 293 F Doherty, S Adopt Montana driver privacy protection act SB 298 Glaser, B Limit the amount of contractor retainage SB 304 F Nelson, L Clarify upland game bird habitat enhancement SB 309 Halligan, M Revise hospital licensure laws SB 310 F Waterman, M Revise comprehensive health association laws SB 311 Cocchiarella, V Revise occupational disease law SB 318 Ekegren, P Eliminate truck speed limit for agricultural harvest SB 319 F Cole, M Revise major facility siting act SB 324 Harrington, D require claims against chemical dependency facilities to legal panel SB 328 F Wells, J Transfer extradition costs to governor's office SB 330 Mahlum, D Revise laws on pyramid promotional schemes SB 354 Crismore, W Full compensation for school trust for natural areas SB 356 Hargrove, D Attach board of review to department of revenue SB 359 Halligan, M Allow city or town to create annexation district outside the city or town SB 375 Grimes, D Revise opencut mining laws SB 377 F Grimes, D Revise MEPA SB 378 F Tash, B Revise CECRA to authorize collection of interest on past-due remedial action SB 405 F Jergeson, G Revise electronic government services OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Sent to Enrolling SB 420 F Waterman, M Standardized forms and educational materials to personal-care facilities SB 426 Halligan, M Court may allow pretrial services agency to arrest SB 431 Stonington, E Clarify laws on commercial collection of nongame wildlife SB 433 F Elliott, J County revenue distribution of forest reserve funds SB 436 F Ellis, A Revise school district operating expense and purchasing laws SB 442 F Cobb, J Revolving fund for low-income working families SB 443 Butcher, E Prohibit public record disposal without offering to public SB 448 F Christiaens, C Funding for transportation for senior citizens and persons with disabilities SB 449 F Tester, J Establish environmental rehabilitation and response account SB 450 Grimes, D Modify employment status of insurance and security sales personnel SB 455 Doherty, S Revise subdivision laws SB 459 Franklin, E Allow APRNs to examine, report, and testify on defendant's mental condition SB 465 F Franklin, E Revise insurance information and privacy act SB 480 Berry, D State participation in pacific northwest economic region SJ 6 Mohl, A Interim study of traffic codes SJ 8 Christiaens, C Study privatization of foster care and adoption SJ 16 Holden, R Support efforts for low cost energy for irrigation OB # 3 -Reports of Select Committees Free Conference Committee Report Received (S) Free Conference HB 293 Harris, C Secretary of State to break tie votes in elections Report #1 OB # 4 -Messages from the Governor Signed by Governor OB # 4 -Messages from the Governor Signed by Governor SB 52 Roush, G Release of unclaimed veteran's remains from funeral home SB 199 Taylor, M Use inmate labor for noxious weed management and other projects SB 259 Tester, J Revise highway fencing requirements under certain circumstances SB 260 Mahlum, D Revise permissible investments of funds by school districts OB # 6 -Motions Conference Committee Appointed HB 216 F Himmelberger, D Increase fines for minor purchasing alcohol or tobacco Sen. Holden-chair, Sen. Stapleton, Sen. Harrington HB 266 Clancy, G Revise governmental accountability act Sen. Miller-chair, Sen. Kitzenberg, Sen. Stonington SB 283 F Waterman, M Revise citizen review board laws Sen. Grimes-chair, Sen. Wells, Sen. Waterman SB 320 F Kitzenberg, S State purchase of renewable fuel vehicles Sen. DePratu-chair, Sen. Kitzenberg, Sen. Toole SB 327 F Doherty, S Restrict government competition with private internet service providers Sen. Taylor-chair, Sen. Stapleton, Sen. Doherty SB 348 Elliott, J Clarify sounding of locomotive horn at public crossings Sen. Berry-chair, Sen. DePratu, Sen. Ellingson SB 390 F Cobb, J Revise school finance laws Sen. Glaser-chair, Sen. Cobb, Sen. McCarthy SB 423 Ellis, A Petition to create single member school trustee districts Sen. Wells-chair, Sen. Ellis, Sen. Ryan SB 427 Johnson, R Limited county general obligation bonds for roads and highways OB # 6 -Motions Conference Committee Appointed Sen. Mohl-chair, Sen. Johnson, Sen. Christiaens SB 429 Sprague, M Revise local government referendum/election laws Sen. Miller-chair, Sen. Sprague, Sen. Tester SB 432 Taylor, M Clarify funding for aerospace transportation and technology infrastructure Sen. Stapleton-chair, Sen. Taylor, Sen. Harrington SB 437 F Cole, M Special landowner big game license based on acreage Sen. Ekegren-chair, Sen. Cole, Sen. Shea SB 441 F Christiaens, C Alternative assessment for health assoc. plan & assoc. portability plan Sen. Taylor-chair, Sen. Mohl, Sen. Christiaens SB 457 F Ryan, D Authorize use of impact aid for school bonding Sen. Glaser-chair, Sen. Stapleton, Sen. Ryan OB # 6 -Motions Conference Committee Dissolved SB 151 F Mahlum, D Prohibit government sale of fitness services OB # 6 -Motions Free Conference Committee Appointed SB 151 F Mahlum, D Prohibit government sale of fitness services Sen. Mahlum-chair, Sen. Berry, Sen. Jergeson OB # 6 -Motions Reconsidered Previous Action; Remains in 3rd Reading Pr SB 185 Cobb, J Revise campaign finance and reporting law OB # 6 -Motions Taken from 2nd Reading; Rereferred to Committee OB # 6 -Motions Taken from 2nd Reading; Rereferred to Committee (S) Energy And Telecommunications HB 646 F R Vote: 47-0 Golie, G Encourage development of generation resources OB # 6 -Motions Taken from 3rd Reading; Placed on 2nd Reading SB 185 Cobb, J Revise campaign finance and reporting law Place on 2nd reading this day OB # 7 -First Reading and Commitment of Bills First Reading SJ 20 Ellingson, J Study business closures and their impacts on workers OB # 7 -First Reading and Commitment of Bills Referred to Committee (S) Business And Labor SJ 20 Ellingson, J Study business closures and their impacts on workers OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Concurred as Amended HB 632 R Vote: 47-2 Mood, D Address price for commercial users of electricity OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading House Amendments Concurred SB 396 Vote: 32-16 Grosfield, L Increase voter participation in constitutional initiative process SB 474 Vote: 36-13 Grimes, D Revise laws on auto and auto glass repair OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading House Amendments Concurred on Voice Vote SB 466 F Vote: 47-1 Waterman, M Revise mental health commitment laws; outpatient assisted treatment OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading House Amendments Concurred on Voice Vote Sen. Franklin voting no SB 469 Vote: 48-0 Depratu, B Coordinate workforce development programs SB 473 F Vote: 48-0 Waterman, M Revise Board of Visitors laws SB 476 F Vote: 49-0 Keenan, B Clarify nursing home certification requirements; require rules SB 477 Vote: 49-0 Jergeson, G Clarify use of safety restraints in nursing homes SB 491 Vote: 49-0 Taylor, M Revise telemarketing laws SJ 2 Vote: 49-0 Waterman, M Urge training on mental illness SJ 10 Vote: 49-0 Kitzenberg, S Urge development of new gold and silver mining process SJ 12 Vote: 49-0 Beck, T Authorize permanent placement of busts, statues, memorials in Capitol OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading House Amendments Not Concurred on Voice Vot SB 185 Vote: 47-0 Cobb, J Revise campaign finance and reporting law OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Carried on Voice Vote HB 632 R Vote: 48-1 Mood, D Address price for commercial users of electricity Sen. Miller voting no HB 632 R Vote: 49-0 Mood, D Address price for commercial users of electricity Item 2 of amendment report -- Passed; Item 1 withdrawn HB 632 R Vote: 49-0 Mood, D Address price for commercial users of electricity HB 632 R Vote: 48-1 Mood, D Address price for commercial users of electricity Sen Johnson voting no HB 632 R Vote: 49-0 Mood, D Address price for commercial users of electricity Items 1, 3, 4, 5 and 7 of amendment report -- Passed; Items 2, 6 withdrawn HB 632 R Vote: 47-2 Mood, D Address price for commercial users of electricity OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Carried on Voice Vote Sen. Johnson, O'Neil voting no OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Failed HB 632 R Vote: 20-29 Mood, D Address price for commercial users of electricity OB # 9 -Third Reading of Bills 3rd Reading Passed as Amended by House SB 245 F Vote: 39-10 Holden, R Montana farm and ranch risk management account SB 288 F Vote: 49-0 Christiaens, C Distribution of unused drugs to low income individuals SB 293 F Vote: 49-0 Doherty, S Adopt Montana driver privacy protection act SB 298 Vote: 48-1 Glaser, B Limit the amount of contractor retainage SB 304 F Vote: 47-2 Nelson, L Clarify upland game bird habitat enhancement SB 309 Vote: 48-1 Halligan, M Revise hospital licensure laws SB 310 F Vote: 49-0 Waterman, M Revise comprehensive health association laws SB 318 Vote: 49-0 Ekegren, P Eliminate truck speed limit for agricultural harvest SB 319 F Vote: 35-14 Cole, M Revise major facility siting act SB 330 Vote: 49-0 Mahlum, D Revise laws on pyramid promotional schemes SB 339 F Vote: 48-1 Berry, D Revise funding of public assistance, foster care, and protective services SB 356 Vote: 49-0 Hargrove, D Attach board of review to department of revenue SB 359 Vote: 44-5 Halligan, M Allow city or town to create annexation district outside the city or town SB 377 F Vote: 29-21 Grimes, D Revise MEPA SB 378 F Vote: 49-0 Tash, B Revise CECRA to authorize collection of interest on past-due remedial action SB 426 Vote: 49-0 Halligan, M Court may allow pretrial services agency to arrest SB 431 Vote: 49-0 Stonington, E Clarify laws on commercial collection of nongame wildlife SB 433 F Vote: 49-0 Elliott, J County revenue distribution of forest reserve funds OB # 9 -Third Reading of Bills 3rd Reading Passed as Amended by House SB 436 F Vote: 49-0 Ellis, A Revise school district operating expense and purchasing laws SB 442 F Vote: 49-0 Cobb, J Revolving fund for low-income working families SB 443 Vote: 49-0 Butcher, E Prohibit public record disposal without offering to public SB 448 F Vote: 45-4 Christiaens, C Funding for transportation for senior citizens and persons with disabilities SB 449 F Vote: 49-0 Tester, J Establish environmental rehabilitation and response account SB 450 Vote: 49-0 Grimes, D Modify employment status of insurance and security sales personnel SB 455 Vote: 49-0 Doherty, S Revise subdivision laws SB 465 F Vote: 49-0 Franklin, E Revise insurance information and privacy act