Report: LAW0330L Jan. 16, 2003 at 05:36 PM 2003 MONTANA LEGISLATURE - (406)444-3064 58th Regular Session DAILY SUMMARY OF FLOOR ACTIONS REPORT - House Floor Actions for: 01/16/2003 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Coding Key F -- Fiscal Note Indica A -- Appropriatio R -- Revenu ----------------------------------------------------------------------- OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Committee Report--Bill Passed (H) Appropriations HB 136 F Fisher, S Eliminate statutory appropriation to governor's office for economic development (H) Education HB 60 F Mckenney, J Exempt deaf & blind school from spending reductions (H) Fish, Wildlife And Parks HB 123 F Clark, P Revise age requirements for trapping licenses HB 157 F Haines, D Revise migratory game bird license laws (H) Judiciary HB 149 F Hedges, D Revise sentence review process HB 161 Matthews, G Clarify youth's waiver of parole revocation hearing (H) Taxation HB 88 Kasten, D De-earmark certain local government and school funds -- revise earmarking law (H) Transportation HB 22 Kaufmann, C Generally revise laws on traffic control devices HB 215 F Brueggeman, J Fee for reinstatement of driver's license OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Committee Report--Bill Passed as Amended (H) Appropriations HB 1 A Lewis, D Feed bill (H) Business And Labor HB 110 F Lange, M Limit worker liability for subsequent medical visits HB 174 F Thomas, B Revising professional occupation and licensing laws (H) Education HB 23 F Matthews, G 3-year average enrollment to calculate community college reversions OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Committee Report--Bill Passed as Amended (H) Education HB 78 Branae, G Trustees to determine conduct of school on Saturdays in emergency HB 107 F Olson, A Student loan repayment assistance for certain teachers HB 153 Ballantyne, N Revise child advocate requirements for special education (H) Fish, Wildlife And Parks HB 101 F Jent, L Revise laws governing acquisition and possession of hunting and fishing licenses (H) Judiciary HB 17 Newman, B Exploiting elder or person with dev. disability a felony if amount over $1,000 HB 116 F Kaufmann, C Establish domestic violence fatality review commission OB # 6 -First Reading and Commitment of Bills Introduced HB 338 F Keane, J Increase unemployment benefits HB 339 F Pattison, J Permissive county auditor in small counties HB 340 Andersen, J Provide for disposition of ward's remains, personal effects after death HB 341 A Andersen, J Appropriation for addl long-term care local ombudsman services HB 342 F Jent, L Repeal off-shore banking HB 343 F Sales, S Revise laws governing state fund-charitable contributions prohibited HB 344 Gallus, S Revise laws on road closures to allow game recovery HB 345 F Brown, R Revise treasure state endowment funding HB 346 F Smith, F Revise DUI laws HB 347 Carney, E Allow termination or rental agreement by reason of threat of harm HJ 10 Lawson, B Personal financial education in public schools HJ 11 Smith, F Urge federal increase in impact aid for schools OB # 7 -Second Reading of Bills OB # 7 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Passed HB 31 F Vote: 94-4 Waitschies, K Increase fee for inspection of anhydrous ammonia facilities HB 38 F Vote: 97-2 Olson, A Revise lobbying laws HB 59 Vote: 96-0 Erickson, R Revise elderly homeowner tax credit -- 5-year time period -- DOR record req. HB 68 Vote: 85-15 Kaufmann, C Revise laws related to general traffic regulation HB 72 F Vote: 95-5 Mendenhall, S Generally revise unemployment insurance laws HB 104 Vote: 97-2 Bergren, B Revise laws for insurance purchasing pools HB 162 F Vote: 73-26 Callahan, T Increase gambling machine fee and amount department keeps to administer law HB 165 Vote: 55-45 Lake, B Allow participation in international lotteries OB # 8 -Third Reading of Bills 3rd Reading Passed HB 34 Vote: 96-1 Jacobson, H Purchase of retail installment contracts subject to regulation HB 35 Vote: 83-15 Jacobson, H Include National Guard veterans in public employer preference law HB 37 F Vote: 79-20 Sinrud, J Clarify availability of information from commissioner of political practices HB 41 Vote: 97-2 Noennig, M Clarify Legislative Council appointment authority for interstate committees HB 45 F Vote: 95-4 Lawson, B Revise licensing requirements for escrow companies HB 91 Vote: 100-0 Facey, T Revise replacement of vacant legislative position HB 179 Vote: 100-0 Matthews, G Expand eligibility for captive insurer location in Montana HB 182 Vote: 89-11 Rome, A Additional implementation of reorganization of Department of Commerce OB # 9 -Motions Motion Failed HB 33 Vote: 59-41 Golie, G Exempt Montana from daylight savings time To take bill from committee, and place on 2nd reading; 3/5 majority required OB # 9 -Motions Reconsidered Previous Action; Remains in 2nd Reading Pr HB 80 F Vote: 99-0 Jackson, V Apply reduced farm rate GVW fee to vehicles hauling timber on ranch, farm OB # 9 -Motions Rereferred to Committee (H) Business And Labor HB 164 F Callahan, T Revise cap on workers' compensation adjustments HB 186 F Matthews, G Revise motor vehicle dealer licensing (H) Education HJ 8 F Juneau, C Study drop-out issues with regard to Indian students OB # 9 -Motions Taken from 2nd Reading; Rereferred to Committee (H) Transportation HB 80 F Vote: 100-0 Jackson, V Apply reduced farm rate GVW fee to vehicles hauling timber on ranch, farm