Report: LAW0330L Feb. 27, 2003 at 07:15 PM 2003 MONTANA LEGISLATURE - (406)444-3064 58th Regular Session DAILY SUMMARY OF FLOOR ACTIONS REPORT - House Floor Actions for: 02/27/2003 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Coding Key F -- Fiscal Note Indica A -- Appropriatio R -- Revenu ----------------------------------------------------------------------- OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Committee Report--Bill Passed as Amended (H) Appropriations HB 19 F Kasten, D Generally revise state expenditure limits OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Placed on Consent Calendar HB 635 Forrester, G Revise laws relating to abandoned, wrecked, and disabled vehicles OB # 5 -Messages from the Governor Signed by Governor HB 112 Pattison, J Allow vehicle to pass school buses stopped in designated turnouts HB 151 F Olson, B Revise compensation of election judges HB 217 F Brueggeman, J Eliminate general fund transfers to highway nonrestricted account for biennium HB 238 F Andersen, J Exempt local government from certain short-term water right lease requirements HB 248 F Balyeat, J Free first year youth combo license HB 406 F Waitschies, K Exception for timely deposit for Department of Revenue OB # 7 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Failed HB 695 Vote: 46-52 Brown, R Revise expert testimony in medical malpractice OB # 7 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Not Passed OB # 7 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Not Passed HB 113 F Vote: 32-67 Devlin, R Reallocate certain school timber money HB 463 Vote: 47-53 Gallik, D Repeal limitation of liability under vehicle liability policy HB 475 F Vote: 38-62 Maedje, R Create the Montana local government consent act OB # 7 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Passed HB 141 F Vote: 99-1 Lange, M Felony for causing high speed pursuit HB 241 F Vote: 94-5 Shockley, J Revise upland game bird enhancement laws HB 352 Vote: 89-9 Laszloffy, J One fish and game commissioner to be active member of recreationist organization HB 486 F Vote: 99-0 Kaufmann, C Prohibit game or carcass importation from areas with CWD HB 494 F Vote: 100-0 Wilson, B Revise physician licensing laws for those in temporary residency program HB 524 F Vote: 93-7 Mendenhall, S License outdoor behavioral programs HB 553 F Vote: 79-20 Gallik, D Enhanced penalties for animal abuse HB 558 F Vote: 100-0 Brown, D Revise terms of nonresident temporary- snowmobile-use fees HB 598 F Vote: 97-2 Sales, S Authorize paid advertising in FWP annual published rules HB 599 F Vote: 89-10 Sales, S All elections to be held in conjunction with primary or general election HB 602 F Vote: 65-33 Galvin-Halcro, K Moratorium on purchase of certain state vehicles HB 610 Vote: 83-16 Bergren, B Revise management of water and sewer districts HB 617 Vote: 61-39 Mendenhall, S Revise metal mine reclamation laws HB 641 F Vote: 97-3 Haines, D Nondiscriminary payment of intercarrier compensation HB 661 F Vote: 58-41 Barrett, D Revise FWP management of all species HB 675 Vote: 56-44 Juneau, C Prohibit grocery store from selling customer list of discount card holders HB 676 Vote: 99-1 Lindeen, M Clarify project under streambed and land preservation act HB 677 F Vote: 85-12 Lindeen, M Justice court jurisdiction over natural streambed and land preservation OB # 7 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Passed HB 678 F Vote: 96-3 Lindeen, M Declaratory rulings for natural streambed and land preservation act HB 680 F Vote: 83-15 Noennig, M Standards for documents filed with clerk and recorder HB 683 Vote: 63-36 Brueggeman, J Revise requirements for a change in a water appropriation right HB 687 F Vote: 58-42 Newman, B Extend compensation for disabled law enforcement officer HB 695 Vote: 57-42 Brown, R Revise expert testimony in medical malpractice HB 709 F Vote: 83-15 Harris, C Revise remedial action upon release of hazardous substance laws HB 712 Vote: 59-40 Sinrud, J Establish vested property right for property under site- specific develop. plan HB 720 F Vote: 58-42 Hurwitz, D Revise laws governing water use permits & changes in appropriation rights HB 733 F Vote: 86-13 Schrumpf, C Revise sentencing of pedophiles HJ 28 Vote: 100-0 Lange, M Urge Dep. of Administration to study process for awarding construction contracts HJ 29 Vote: 89-11 Gallus, S Urge support for children's health initiative HJ 31 Vote: 95-4 Facey, T Encourage innovative programs within TANF program that divert cash assistance HJ 32 Vote: 76-24 Haines, D Resolution urging wolf delisting OB # 8 -Third Reading of Bills 3rd Reading Failed HB 460 F Vote: 46-52 Morgan, P Unborn child pain prevention act HB 659 F Vote: 48-50 Kaufmann, C Exempt public assistance recipients from repayment for case worker errors OB # 8 -Third Reading of Bills 3rd Reading Passed HB 127 F Vote: 98-0 Fritz, N Revise unfair trade and consumer protection act of 1973 HB 289 F Vote: 83-15 Newman, B Increase sanctions for driver refusing to submit to a blood or breath test HB 302 F A Vote: 84-14 Lewis, D School employee health insurance pool OB # 8 -Third Reading of Bills 3rd Reading Passed HB 431 F Vote: 96-1 Lawson, B Allow local government first right of refusal when certain state land to be sold HB 467 F Vote: 52-46 Barrett, D Clarify process for designating outstanding resource waters HB 468 F Vote: 96-2 Gillan, K Revise what information must be included with election materials HB 481 F A R Vote: 93-5 Lewis, D Imposing a utilization fee on hospitals for acute in-patient care days HB 482 Vote: 98-0 Forrester, G Change indemnification in insurance clauses for construction contracts HB 509 F Vote: 90-8 Olson, A Revise laws on default supply of electricity HB 518 F Vote: 98-0 Lindeen, M Single advertisement for state human resource positions HB 523 F Vote: 85-13 Balyeat, J Campaign reform--clean campaign act HB 540 F Vote: 76-22 Gallik, D Expand jury pool to drivers licensees and registered voters HB 542 F Vote: 98-0 Franklin, E Revise occupational therapy practice laws HB 564 F Vote: 90-8 Lindeen, M Create primary sector business workforce training act HB 571 F Vote: 95-3 Parker, J Revise unfair trade practices and consumer protection laws HB 583 Vote: 57-41 Brown, R Authorize transportation improvement authority HB 588 Vote: 86-12 Matthews, G Clarify authority for midterm premium increases or decreases HB 609 Vote: 98-0 Windy Boy, J Honor American Indian war veterans HB 640 Vote: 60-38 Haines, D Revise local government building code authority HB 648 Vote: 96-2 Younkin, C Revise agisters lien law HB 667 F Vote: 95-3 Harris, C Criminalize ponzi schemes HB 669 F Vote: 88-10 Younkin, C Revise park dedication requirements for subdivisions HB 679 Vote: 90-8 Steinbeisser, D Excepting health plans for nonprofit associations from underwriting disclosure HB 681 F Vote: 92-6 Clark, E Licensure of medication aides in personal-care facilities HB 689 F Vote: 94-4 Olson, A Revise laws relating to lobbying HB 693 Vote: 80-18 Sinrud, J Revise child support enforcement laws HB 700 F Vote: 55-42 Brueggeman, J Revise environmental laws OB # 8 -Third Reading of Bills 3rd Reading Passed HB 703 Vote: 81-17 Parker, J Revise statutory criteria for removal of child in family member assaults HB 710 F Vote: 86-12 Raser, H Make certain commercial e-mail messages an unfair business practice HB 711 F Vote: 80-18 Gallus, S Driver license expiration notification HB 719 F Vote: 53-45 Olson, A Revise laws governing ballot measures HJ 30 Vote: 90-8 Windy Boy, J Urge passage faith-based initiative and tribal-TANF legislation OB # 9 -Motions Motion Failed HB 463 Vote: 47-52 Gallik, D Repeal limitation of liability under vehicle liability policy To rerefer to Appropriations HB 502 F Vote: 55-44 Raser, H Require biodiesel in diesel fuel sold in Montana To take from committee and rerefer to Appropriations; 3/5 majority required HB 502 F Vote: 47-52 Raser, H Require biodiesel in diesel fuel sold in Montana To table previous question OB # 9 -Motions Reconsidered Previous Action; Remains in 3rd Reading Pr HB 659 F Vote: 56-43 Kaufmann, C Exempt public assistance recipients from repayment for case worker errors OB # 9 -Motions Rereferred to Committee (H) Appropriations HB 558 F Brown, D Revise terms of nonresident temporary- snowmobile-use fees Taken from 3rd reading HB 602 F Galvin-Halcro, K Moratorium on purchase of certain state vehicles Taken from 3rd reading OB # 9 -Motions Rereferred to Committee (H) Appropriations HB 687 F Newman, B Extend compensation for disabled law enforcement officer Taken from 3rd reading OB # 9 -Motions Sponsor List Modified HB 553 F Gallik, D Enhanced penalties for animal abuse Add Rep. Parker; Remove Rep. Mendenhall OB # 99-LSD Staff Entry ter Number Assigned HB 112 Pattison, J Allow vehicle to pass school buses stopped in designated turnouts HB 151 F Olson, B Revise compensation of election judges HB 217 F Brueggeman, J Eliminate general fund transfers to highway nonrestricted account for biennium HB 238 F Andersen, J Exempt local government from certain short-term water right lease requirements HB 248 F Balyeat, J Free first year youth combo license HB 406 F Waitschies, K Exception for timely deposit for Department of Revenue