Report: LAW0330L Mar. 07, 2003 at 05:01 PM 2003 MONTANA LEGISLATURE - (406)444-3064 58th Regular Session DAILY SUMMARY OF FLOOR ACTIONS REPORT - House Floor Actions for: 03/07/2003 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Coding Key F -- Fiscal Note Indica A -- Appropriatio R -- Revenu ----------------------------------------------------------------------- OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Committee Report--Bill Concurred (H) Business And Labor SB 21 Mcnutt, W Revise Montana Bank Act Placed on consent calendar (H) Judiciary SB 3 F Harrington, D Repeal requirement for transmittal and compilation of sentencing data Placed on consent calendar SB 10 Grimes, D Code Commissioner bill SB 19 F Grimes, D Revise laws relating to state assumption of district court costs Placed on consent calendar (H) Local Government SB 33 Cobb, J Clarify permissible fireworks sales Placed on consent calendar SB 45 Gebhardt, K Increase limit for professional services that may be directly negotiated Placed on consent calendar (H) Natural Resources SB 5 F Tash, B Increase bond issuance authority for renewable resource grants and loans SB 27 Johnson, R Clarify distribution of income from noxious weed trust fund Placed on consent calendar OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Committee Report--Bill Concurred as Amended (H) Local Government OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Committee Report--Bill Concurred as Amended (H) Local Government SB 47 Gebhardt, K Increase bid threshold for certain projects paid with gas tax revenue OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Committee Report--Bill Passed (H) Taxation HJ 34 Balyeat, J Urge Congress to restore sales tax deduction on income tax OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Placed on Consent Calendar SB 41 Tropila, J Revise designation of school for deaf & blind SB 42 F Tropila, J Track educational services provided to sensory impaired children SB 43 F Tropila, J Make optional fee for services collected by deaf & blind school OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Sent to Enrolling HB 29 Olson, A Accountability for boot camp graduates HB 59 Erickson, R Revise elderly homeowner tax credit -- 5-year time period -- DOR record req. HB 94 Lawson, B Revise public participation in open meetings OB # 5 -Messages from the Governor Returned with Governor's Proposed Amendments HB 311 F Stoker, R Require fee for all classes of milk sold by licensed person OB # 6 -First Reading and Commitment of Bills First Reading HB 747 F Fuchs, D Creating class fourteen property to include homstead property HJ 35 Bixby, N Study state share of water under Yellowstone River Compact OB # 6 -First Reading and Commitment of Bills Introduced HB 747 F Fuchs, D Creating class fourteen property to include homstead property HJ 35 Bixby, N Study state share of water under Yellowstone River Compact OB # 6 -First Reading and Commitment of Bills Referred to Committee (H) Federal Relations, Energy, And Tele HJ 35 Bixby, N Study state share of water under Yellowstone River Compact (H) Taxation HB 747 F Fuchs, D Creating class fourteen property to include homstead property Referred to Committee (H) Agriculture SB 213 F Nelson, L Increase wheat and barley assessments SB 242 F Perry, G Make agricultural heritage program permanent SB 244 F Story, B Revise day-use permit for certain persons on state reservoir (H) Appropriations SB 135 Thomas, F Revise law governing mineral production rights for funding schools SB 243 Wheat, M Move affordable housing revolving loan fund to housing authority enterprise fund (H) Business And Labor SB 125 F Tester, J Revise requirements for registration when raising capital SB 131 F Barkus, G Board of Investments purchase of loans from local development organizations SB 143 F Bohlinger, J Criteria for annuities sold by charitable organizations SB 144 F Barkus, G Revise securities laws SB 151 Mahlum, D Revise life and health insurance guarantee statutes SB 172 Mcnutt, W Revise surcharge for electronic fund transfers act SB 180 F Ryan, D Extend law on unemployment benefits for domestic abuse victims SB 188 Cocchiarella, V Include electricians and plumbers in prevailing wage survey SB 190 Bohlinger, J Revise statutes for dental hygiene practice OB # 6 -First Reading and Commitment of Bills Referred to Committee (H) Business And Labor SB 216 Cocchiarella, V Change assessment for self-insured employers SB 226 Depratu, B Termination of rental agreement & repossession of premise for drug violation SB 229 Thomas, F Agency may not require surety bonds on public contracts from particular company SB 230 Cromley, B Uniform prudent investor act SB 231 Cromley, B Revise uniform principal and interest act SB 232 F Mahlum, D Transfer heritage preservation commission to Commerce SB 235 Bohlinger, J Revise boxing laws SB 241 Shea, D Include off-highway dealers in motor vehicle dealer laws SB 249 Taylor, M Revise aerospace bonding law SB 254 F Cooney, M Regulate rental vehicle entities' sale of rental vehicle insurance SB 270 Harrington, D Revise independent contractor laws SB 275 F Laible, R Revise laws on collection of judgments and fines SB 282 F Squires, C Revise workers' compensation laws SB 292 Cocchiarella, V Clarify landlord tenant exemption for university system SB 304 F Johnson, R Process to determine feasibility of selling state fund SB 306 F Ryan, D Uniform athlete agents act SB 315 F Schmidt, T Feasibility study to assess conditions affecting rail freight competition in MT SB 334 Sprague, M Revise number of alcohol vendor representatives allowed by law SB 337 Tropila, J Revise liquor liability laws SB 341 Thomas, F Revise time required for notifying policyholder of cancellation, nonrenewal SB 344 Laible, R Revise minimum non-forfeiture interest rate SB 349 F Anderson, S Use of credit information for insurance SB 360 Thomas, F Prohibit transfer of State Fund assets to other funds or programs OB # 6 -First Reading and Commitment of Bills Referred to Committee (H) Business And Labor SB 389 Mcgee, D Alternative dispute resolution for residential construction contracts SB 400 F Toole, K Revise railroad vandalism protection act SB 402 F Cocchiarella, V Mortgage Broker and Loan Originator Licensing Act SB 415 Thomas, F Revise law on golf course beer and wine licenses SB 430 Ellingson, J Revise landlord and tenant laws SB 432 F Grimes, D Establish appraisal trainee classification SB 444 Tester, J Revise insurance, securities, elder abuse laws SB 450 F Cocchiarella, V Reform workers' compensation laws (H) Education SB 183 F Bohlinger, J Fund education for exonerated convict SB 205 Cobb, J Limit ability of school districts to join certain organizations SB 259 F Glaser, B Statewide health insurance for K-12 schools SB 307 Ryan, D Revise school district investment laws SB 380 Bales, K Authorize formation of student banks SB 411 Glaser, B Define Legislature's intent to provide a basic system of free quality schools SB 441 F Ryan, D Allow school trustees to issue impact aid revenue bonds (H) Federal Relations, Energy, And Tele SB 132 Mcnutt, W Clarify rulemaking authority for enhanced 911 system SB 133 Zook, T Dept of Corrections to select rep. for Youth Ct. Placement Comm. SB 138 F Cobb, J Revise tax laws on alternative energy and energy conservation SB 173 Mcnutt, W Revise law on rural telecommunications carriers SB 198 F Stonington, E Standardized wireless communication regulations SB 220 Thomas, F Revise Public Service Commission districts SB 247 F Cobb, J Establish default electricity supply procurement process SB 308 F Taylor, M Revise telemarketing laws OB # 6 -First Reading and Commitment of Bills Referred to Committee (H) Federal Relations, Energy, And Tele SB 316 Grimes, D Clarify energy conservation and mineral exploration credits SB 327 F Taylor, M Prohibit unsolicited telephone marketing calls SB 387 F Cobb, J Conform retail telecommunication excise tax to federal mobile sourcing act (H) Fish, Wildlife And Parks SB 166 F Bales, K Revise laws on collection of paddlefish roe SB 184 F Butcher, E Authorize lifetime concealed weapons permits SB 209 F Tester, J Annual publication of game counts SB 221 Kitzenberg, S Winter spear fishing on Fort Peck lake SB 250 F Kitzenberg, S Revise future fisheries laws SB 253 F R Elliott, J 10-day nonresident fishing license SB 287 F R Sprague, M Funding for managing water-based recreation SB 336 F R Mahlum, D Implement recommendations of state parks future committee SB 392 Bales, K Revise authority over habitat and hunting management SB 395 F Perry, G Sport hunting of bison as management tool SB 431 F Elliott, J Transfer functions and funding of MT Heritage Preservation Commission to DFWP SB 442 F Stonington, E Regulate importation of non-native fish and wildlife (H) Human Services SB 191 F O'Neil, J Require deletion of unsubstantiated allegations of child abuse from records SB 192 F O'Neil, J Eliminate certificate of need for health care facilities SB 314 F Mccarthy, B Adjusting eligibility for CHIP SB 331 Squires, C Revise nursing laws SB 347 F Keenan, B Revise public mental health services laws SB 348 F Keenan, B Regulate behavioral health inpatient facilities SB 449 Cooney, M Revise fetal, infant, and child mortality prevention act (H) Judiciary SB 128 F Mahlum, D State special revenue account for criminal history record OB # 6 -First Reading and Commitment of Bills Referred to Committee (H) Judiciary dissemination SB 139 F Shea, D Adopt Interstate Compact for Juveniles SB 141 Wheat, M Clarify when confidential criminal justice information is no longer confidential SB 223 Mcnutt, W Allow evidence on seat belt nonuse to be admissible in certain civil actions SB 238 Mangan, J Prohibit secure detention of youth committing status offense SB 257 Cooney, M Implement court notification in child abuse and neglect proceedings SB 263 Grimes, D Child hearsay exception SB 281 F Butcher, E Clarify criminal mischief actions relating to survey monuments SB 283 Wheat, M Revising laws related to venue in family law cases SB 298 F Thomas, F Revise venue in actions against state agencies SB 328 F Mangan, J Background checks for employees of drop-in child care SB 362 F Grimes, D Revise penalties for minor in possession law violations SB 364 F Cooney, M Dangerous drug manufacture as form of child abuse SB 394 Perry, G Party awarded costs in most civil actions entitled to attorney fees SB 398 Cromley, B Clarify fingerprint information provided for character and fitness of attorneys SB 410 F Taylor, M Bonding requirements for certain litigation SB 419 Mcnutt, W Revise law governing expert witness fees SB 438 Depratu, B Revise power of attorney law SB 447 Grimes, D Revise laws related to employment references, blacklisting, defamation (H) Local Government SB 150 Johnson, R Clarify local government bonding and assessment laws SB 163 F Mangan, J Allow tax and fee payments by credit card for local governments SB 168 F Stonington, E Municipal annexation of roads and streets adjacent to annexed property OB # 6 -First Reading and Commitment of Bills Referred to Committee (H) Local Government SB 197 Perry, G Prohibit mayor veto of county designated planning board member SB 211 Hansen, K Eliminate junk vehicle disposal fee SB 222 Bohlinger, J Allow resort area to create a municipality SB 246 F Glaser, B Revise exclusion of annexed territory from fire service area SB 284 Wheat, M Modify county auditor authority on county claims SB 288 Mangan, J Revise county compensation board law SB 340 Grimes, D Revise use of local growth policy SB 343 Laible, R Revise planning and zoning district petition requirement SB 370 F Gebhardt, K Clarify responsibility for medical expenses in detention centers SB 384 Mangan, J Amend physical plant operating contract w/o proceeding under bidding procedures SB 393 F Kitzenberg, S Alternative methods for sale of county land SB 399 Bohlinger, J Allow local government to request railroad crossing quiet zones (H) Natural Resources SB 130 F Mcgee, D Revise laws on recreational use of trust land SB 137 Depratu, B Procedure for commercial leasing of state trust land SB 146 F Anderson, S Eliminate certain energy loan and grant programs SB 194 Tash, B Revise authorization of interim water agreement SB 206 Anderson, S Revise timber hazard reduction law SB 321 F Laible, R Revise membership of water pollution control advisory council SB 325 Mcgee, D Revise restrictions on subdivision activities SB 326 Mcgee, D Generally revise growth policy laws SB 350 Grimes, D Limit remedy for agency's failure to comply with MEPA procedures SB 355 F Mcgee, D Preservation of monuments for land surveying SB 366 Grimes, D Revise metal mine reclamation laws SB 375 Elliott, J Restrict use of baled waste tires OB # 6 -First Reading and Commitment of Bills Referred to Committee (H) Natural Resources SB 381 F Keenan, B Arbitration for dispute under streambed and land preservation act optional SB 383 Bales, K Revise water quality laws SB 386 F Gebhardt, K Eliminate applicability of MT Major Facility Siting Act to certain pipelines SB 406 Mcgee, D Allow corner record to be filed in lieu of certificate of survey SB 409 F Stapleton, C Development plan for otter creek tracts SB 416 F Barkus, G Revise laws governing appropriation of water SB 434 Tropila, J Immunity for private, contracted emergency response teams SB 456 Esp, J Revise laws related to Hard-Rock Mining Impact Board (H) State Administration SB 142 Mcnutt, W Clarify relationship of public documents with electronic information systems SB 145 F Bohlinger, J Participants in federal volunteer programs to purchase PERS service SB 149 Barkus, G Modify districting and apportionment commissioner districts SB 160 F Cobb, J Require DPHHS to develop strategic plans with performance measures SB 204 Taylor, M Revise legislative terms and term limits SB 239 F Mangan, J Continuation of employer provided health insurance as retirement incentive SB 252 F Squires, C Revise mail voting application procedure SB 262 Perry, G Clarify appointment by county commissioners to a vacancy in the legislature SB 274 Mcgee, D Protection of unborn as compelling state interest SB 339 F Cooney, M Montana voluntary campaign spending limits act SB 401 F Wheat, M Revise membership and duties concerning veterans affairs SB 405 Laible, R Legislative Responsibility Act -- restrict rules imposing fees SB 413 Kitzenberg, S Name U.S. Highway 2 as 163rd Infantry Regiment Heritage Hwy OB # 6 -First Reading and Commitment of Bills Referred to Committee (H) State Administration SB 423 Black, J Revise campaign finance laws SB 428 Esp, J Reapportionment commission constitutional amendment SB 429 F Esp, J Revise redistricting provisions and implementation of redistricting plan SB 445 Barkus, G Repeal transition clause for districting plan SB 452 F Taylor, M Expanding and delineating what constitutes political libel SB 455 F Cooney, M Revise initiative and referendum process (H) Taxation SB 126 Story, B Clarify property tax exemptions SB 152 F Cocchiarella, V Revise special permits to sell alcohol at special events SB 159 F Johnson, R Tax exemption for certain RR property leased to nonprofit organization SB 162 F Story, B Exempt no additional cost services from unemployment insurance tax SB 271 F Stapleton, C Eliminate POINTS system -- UI tax not under replacement system SB 294 F Gebhardt, K Revise interest rate applied to refund of protested property taxes SB 302 F Mccarthy, B Revise taxation of multiple undivided interests in a single parcel of property SB 320 F Tester, J Revise local government laws concerning tax increment base value SB 376 F Elliott, J General tax amnesty SB 408 F Nelson, L Adjustment to state income tax for certain health care professionals (H) Transportation SB 217 Mahlum, D Revise law for restraint of infant in motor vehicle SB 295 F Butcher, E Revise laws for licensing minor drivers SB 345 Elliott, J Revise laws on over length loads on trucks SB 359 Cromley, B Expand prohibition against unsafe loads on motor vehicles SB 377 F Mahlum, D Surviving spouse purchase of disabled veteran license plates OB # 6 -First Reading and Commitment of Bills Referred to Committee (H) Transportation SB 414 Pease, G Revise criteria for gasohol tax incentive payments SB 422 F Black, J Require gasoline to be blended with 10%, by volume, ethanol OB # 7 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Governor's Proposed Amendments Concurred HB 79 Vote: 72-28 Jackson, V Immunity for private associations for marking obstructions in waterways OB # 7 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Not Passed HB 625 F Vote: 48-52 Buzzas, R Voted county levy for programs that prevent youth substance abuse OB # 7 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Passed HB 479 F Vote: 100-0 Gillan, K Impose fines for telecommunications violations HB 624 F Vote: 96-4 Buzzas, R Establish budget stabilization account HB 642 F Vote: 75-25 Devlin, R Track certain utility expenses for ratemaking OB # 7 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Senate Amendments Concurred HB 106 Vote: 100-0 Erickson, R Revise provisions relating to inheritance and estate taxes HB 116 F Vote: 96-4 Kaufmann, C Establish domestic violence fatality review commission HB 128 Vote: 100-0 Rice, D Constitutional amendment to create noxious weed management trust fund HB 149 F Vote: 99-1 Hedges, D Revise sentence review process OB # 8 -Third Reading of Bills 3rd Reading Passed HB 19 F Vote: 58-35 Kasten, D Generally revise state expenditure limits OB # 8 -Third Reading of Bills 3rd Reading Passed HB 160 A Vote: 82-10 Haines, D Reauthorize natural resource damage program HB 391 F Vote: 93-0 Balyeat, J Correct tax law errors relating to federal law -- lump sum, energy, investments HB 429 A Vote: 86-7 Kasten, D Create property tax exemption study committee HB 554 F Vote: 93-0 Kasten, D Revise procedure for reclamation grants and loans HB 616 F Vote: 65-28 Younkin, C Revise endowed philanthropy tax credit OB # 8 -Third Reading of Bills 3rd Reading Passed as Amended by Senate HB 29 Vote: 91-2 Olson, A Accountability for boot camp graduates HB 59 Vote: 93-0 Erickson, R Revise elderly homeowner tax credit -- 5-year time period -- DOR record req. HB 94 Vote: 92-1 Lawson, B Revise public participation in open meetings OB # 9 -Motions Segregated from Committee of the Whole Report HB 625 F Vote: 44-49 Buzzas, R Voted county levy for programs that prevent youth substance abuse Motion Failed OB # 9 -Motions Taken from 2nd Reading; Rereferred to Committee (H) Appropriations HB 363 F Vote: 93-0 Brown, R Remove reserve requirements for old fund (H) Fish, Wildlife And Parks HB 249 F Vote: 93-0 Barrett, D Wildlife removal in cities based upon ordinance or resolution