Report: LAW0330L Feb. 22, 2003 at 05:59 PM 2003 MONTANA LEGISLATURE - (406)444-3064 58th Regular Session DAILY SUMMARY OF FLOOR ACTIONS REPORT - Senate Floor Actions for: 02/22/2003 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Coding Key F -- Fiscal Note Indica A -- Appropriatio R -- Revenu ----------------------------------------------------------------------- OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Committee Report--Bill Concurred (S) Public Health, Welfare And Safety HB 150 F Lawson, B Revise respite care wage and hour exemptions To be carried by Sen. Schmidt (S) State Administration HB 87 Jent, L Ban punch ballot voting systems To be carried by Sen. Cobb OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Committee Report--Bill Passed (S) Natural Resources SB 321 F Laible, R Revise membership of water pollution control advisory council SB 416 F Barkus, G Revise laws governing appropriation of water SJ 19 Curtiss, A Urge multiple use and sustained yield for forests (S) Select Committee On Redistricting A SB 445 Barkus, G Repeal transition clause for districting plan SJ 23 Barkus, G Assign holdover Senators to districts OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Committee Report--Bill Passed as Amended (S) Education And Cultural Resources SB 303 F Glaser, B Modify school funding laws SB 424 F Nelson, L Revise school finance; increase school facility entitlements (S) Energy And Telecommunications SB 335 Laible, R Revise laws governing cooperative entities (S) Natural Resources SB 194 Tash, B Revise authorization of interim water agreement OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Committee Report--Bill Passed as Amended (S) Natural Resources SB 366 Grimes, D Revise metal mine reclamation laws SB 410 F Taylor, M Bonding requirements for certain litigation SB 417 F Barkus, G Revise adjudication and negotiation of Indian water rights SJ 7 Laible, R Support national forest-county partnership restoration program SJ 22 Mcgee, D Resolution on drilling in arctic wildlife refuge and alternative fuels (S) Public Health, Welfare And Safety SB 192 F O'Neil, J Eliminate certificate of need for health care facilities SB 347 F Keenan, B Revise public mental health services laws SB 348 F Keenan, B Regulate behavioral health inpatient facilities (S) State Administration SB 239 F Mangan, J Continuation of employer provided health insurance as retirement incentive SB 322 F Ellingson, J Public financing option for supreme court candidates SB 405 Laible, R Legislative Responsibility Act -- restrict rules imposing fees SB 423 Black, J Revise campaign finance laws SB 431 F Elliott, J Transfer functions and funding of MT Heritage Preservation Commission to DFWP OB # 6 -Motions Taken from 2nd Reading; Rereferred to Committee (S) Judiciary HB 299 Vote: 46-0 Peterson, J Revise livestock owner liability OB # 7 -First Reading and Commitment of Bills First Reading SB 458 Mcnutt, W Gas and electric utility ratepayer and shareholder protection SB 459 F Mccarthy, B Revise wholesale energy transaction tax SB 460 F R Story, B Revise definitions applicable to metal mines license tax SB 461 F Story, B Mitigate effects of cyclical reappraisal OB # 7 -First Reading and Commitment of Bills First Reading SJ 25 Bohlinger, J Urge acceptance of Taiwan in World Health Organization SJ 26 Bohlinger, J Urge just compensation for impact of fed. land ownership on public educ. funding SJ 27 Johnson, R Urge continued operation of Bair museum OB # 7 -First Reading and Commitment of Bills Introduced SB 458 Mcnutt, W Gas and electric utility ratepayer and shareholder protection SB 459 F Mccarthy, B Revise wholesale energy transaction tax SB 460 F R Story, B Revise definitions applicable to metal mines license tax SB 461 F Story, B Mitigate effects of cyclical reappraisal SJ 25 Bohlinger, J Urge acceptance of Taiwan in World Health Organization SJ 26 Bohlinger, J Urge just compensation for impact of fed. land ownership on public educ. funding SJ 27 Johnson, R Urge continued operation of Bair museum OB # 7 -First Reading and Commitment of Bills Referred to Committee (S) Business And Labor SB 458 Mcnutt, W Gas and electric utility ratepayer and shareholder protection SJ 27 Johnson, R Urge continued operation of Bair museum (S) Local Government SJ 25 Bohlinger, J Urge acceptance of Taiwan in World Health Organization SJ 26 Bohlinger, J Urge just compensation for impact of fed. land ownership on public educ. funding (S) Taxation SB 459 F Mccarthy, B Revise wholesale energy transaction tax SB 460 F R Story, B Revise definitions applicable to metal mines license tax SB 461 F Story, B Mitigate effects of cyclical reappraisal Referred to Committee OB # 7 -First Reading and Commitment of Bills Referred to Committee (S) Agriculture, Livestock And Irrigati HB 325 F Witt, J Raise maximum coverage on state hail insurance HB 364 F Bergren, B Statutory protection for self-sustaining agriculture programs (S) Business And Labor HB 410 Younkin, C Revise work comp for de minimus travel reimbursements (S) Energy And Telecommunications HB 304 F Olson, A Revise coal severance tax for electrical energy production HB 392 F Weiss, S Eliminate interim universal access program for advanced telecomm. services (S) Finance And Claims HB 152 A Fisher, S Increase emergency statutory appropriation HB 158 F Haines, D Revise law on tribal administration of TANF HB 272 F Gillan, K Prohibit state offset of county payments (S) Fish And Game HB 55 Facey, T Extend authority to restrict nonresident mountain lion hunting HB 101 F Jent, L Revise laws governing acquisition and possession of hunting and fishing licenses (S) Highways And Transportation HB 270 Bergren, B Prohibit use of flammable refrigerants (S) Judiciary HB 17 Newman, B Making exploitation of elderly or person w/Dev. Disability a felony HB 211 F Newman, B Revise statutes governing parole board HB 247 Harris, C Restrict local government vagrancy laws HB 284 Gillan, K Mandatory blood alcohol testing for certain vehicle accidents HB 293 F Smith, F Prohibit racial profiling HB 308 F Musgrove, J Sex offender to pay for public notice HB 350 Cohenour, J Expand highway patrol arrest authority regarding dangerous drugs (S) Local Government HB 264 Gibson, C Require elected county officials to comply with personnel policies HB 333 F Waitschies, K Interest on county funds credited to fund invested OB # 7 -First Reading and Commitment of Bills Referred to Committee (S) Natural Resources HB 292 Younkin, C Appraisal of conservation easements purchased by local government HB 326 Newman, B Revise Upper Clark Fork water leasing laws (S) Public Health, Welfare And Safety HJ 9 Smith, F Urge prescription drug cost control HJ 13 Hurwitz, D Urge DPHHS to study redesigning administered health programs (S) State Administration HB 178 F Fritz, N Allow certain retired teachers & administrators to work without loss of benefits HB 198 Lambert, C Clarify requirements for ballot language HB 203 Olson, A Revise and clarify initiative process HB 252 Hedges, D Clarify application of campaign laws to special district elections HB 253 Hedges, D Clarify law on anonymous election materials HB 353 Laszloffy, J Designate Laurel as site of state firefighters memorial OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Concurred on Voice Vote HB 108 Vote: 50-0 Olson, A Eliminate prohibition on corporate contributions/spending on ballot issues OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading House Amendments Concurred on Voice Vote SB 195 Vote: 50-0 Grimes, D Authorize commission of sculpture in Senate chamber OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Indefinitely Postpone Motion Failed SB 374 Vote: 25-25 Laible, R Allow political party support for nonpartisan candidates OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Indefinitely Postponed OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Indefinitely Postponed SB 293 F Vote: 27-21 Wheat, M Designation of and funding for quality growth areas SB 373 Vote: 33-17 Laible, R Nonpublic schools allowed in certain organizations SB 397 F Vote: 34-16 Curtiss, A Just compensation to property owners for government regulatory restrictions OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Carried SB 339 F Vote: 33-16 Cooney, M Montana voluntary campaign spending limits act SB 373 Vote: 30-19 Laible, R Nonpublic schools allowed in certain organizations OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Carried on Voice Vote SB 270 Vote: 50-0 Harrington, D Revise independent contractor laws SB 287 F R Vote: 48-0 Sprague, M Funding for managing water-based recreation SB 304 F Vote: 50-0 Johnson, R Process to determine feasibility of selling state fund OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Failed SB 343 Vote: 24-26 Laible, R Revise planning and zoning district petition requirement OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Pass Motion Failed SB 293 F Vote: 22-26 Wheat, M Designation of and funding for quality growth areas SB 374 Vote: 25-25 Laible, R Allow political party support for nonpartisan candidates SB 397 F Vote: 19-31 Curtiss, A Just compensation to property owners for government regulatory restrictions OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Pass as Amended Motion Failed SB 373 Vote: 19-31 Laible, R Nonpublic schools allowed in certain organizations OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Passed SB 115 F Vote: 43-5 Mahlum, D Extend funding for research and commercialization SB 298 F Vote: 31-19 Thomas, F Revise venue in actions against state agencies SB 336 F R Vote: 28-20 Mahlum, D Implement recommendations of state parks future committee SB 343 Vote: 28-22 Laible, R Revise planning and zoning district petition requirement SB 363 Vote: 35-13 Mcnutt, W Limit awards of punitive damages in civil cases SB 419 Vote: 36-14 Mcnutt, W Revise law governing expert witness fees OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Passed as Amended SB 270 Vote: 26-24 Harrington, D Revise independent contractor laws SB 287 F R Vote: 41-8 Sprague, M Funding for managing water-based recreation SB 304 F Vote: 43-6 Johnson, R Process to determine feasibility of selling state fund SB 339 F Vote: 32-18 Cooney, M Montana voluntary campaign spending limits act OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Passed on Voice Vote SB 184 F Vote: 48-2 Butcher, E Authorize lifetime concealed weapons permits Sens. Harrington and Mangan voting no SB 205 Vote: 48-2 Cobb, J Limit ability of school districts to join certain organizations Sens. Esp and Stapleton voting no SB 221 Vote: 48-0 Kitzenberg, S Winter spear fishing on Fort Peck lake SB 250 F Vote: 50-0 Kitzenberg, S Revise future fisheries laws SB 253 F R Vote: 50-0 Elliott, J 10-day nonresident fishing license SB 307 Vote: 50-0 Ryan, D Revise school district investment laws SB 315 F Vote: 48-0 Schmidt, T Feasibility study to assess conditions affecting rail freight competition in MT SB 331 Vote: 50-0 Squires, C Revise nursing laws SB 340 Vote: 49-1 Grimes, D Revise use of local growth policy OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Passed on Voice Vote Sen. Tropila voting no SB 376 F Vote: 50-0 Elliott, J General tax amnesty SB 377 F Vote: 50-0 Mahlum, D Surviving spouse purchase of disabled veteran license plates SB 380 Vote: 47-2 Bales, K Authorize formation of student banks Sens. Barkus and DePratu voting no SB 399 Vote: 46-0 Bohlinger, J Allow local government to request railroad crossing quiet zones SB 413 Vote: 46-0 Kitzenberg, S Name U.S. Highway 2 as 163rd Infantry Regiment Heritage Hwy SB 414 Vote: 49-0 Pease, G Revise criteria for gasohol tax incentive payments SB 438 Vote: 46-0 Depratu, B Revise power of attorney law SJ 17 Vote: 46-0 Tester, J Study simplification of work comp laws OB # 9 -Third Reading of Bills 3rd Reading Passed SB 254 F Vote: 44-6 Cooney, M Regulate rental vehicle entities' sale of rental vehicle insurance SB 275 F Vote: 31-19 Laible, R Revise laws on collection of judgments and fines SB 306 F Vote: 47-3 Ryan, D Uniform athlete agents act SB 308 F Vote: 48-2 Taylor, M Revise telemarketing laws SB 326 Vote: 27-23 Mcgee, D Generally revise growth policy laws SB 345 Vote: 46-4 Elliott, J Revise laws on over length loads on trucks SB 355 F Vote: 50-0 Mcgee, D Preservation of monuments for land surveying SB 364 F Vote: 49-1 Cooney, M Dangerous drug manufacture as form of child abuse SB 384 Vote: 47-3 Mangan, J Amend physical plant operating contract w/o proceeding under bidding procedures SB 393 F Vote: 49-1 Kitzenberg, S Alternative methods for sale of county land SB 408 F Vote: 49-1 Nelson, L Adjustment to state income tax for certain health care professionals SJ 15 Vote: 48-2 Nelson, L Urge state park for region 6 at Brush Lake