Report: LAW0330L Apr. 10, 2003 at 06:06 PM 2003 MONTANA LEGISLATURE - (406)444-3064 58th Regular Session DAILY SUMMARY OF FLOOR ACTIONS REPORT - Senate Floor Actions for: 04/10/2003 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Coding Key F -- Fiscal Note Indica A -- Appropriatio R -- Revenu ----------------------------------------------------------------------- OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Committee Report--Bill Concurred (S) Finance And Claims HB 10 F Maedje, R CERCLA bonds for Libby reclamation state matching funds To be carried by Sen. Curtiss HB 12 A Kasten, D General obligation bonds for energy conservation To be carried by Sen. Tropila OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Committee Report--Bill Concurred as Amended (S) Taxation HB 559 F Gallus, S Registration decal as evidence of fee payment for vehicles and vessels To be carried by Sen. Glaser HB 748 F A Devlin, R Simplification of oil and natural gas tax distribution To be carried by Sen. Bales HJ 2 Devlin, R Revenue estimating resolution To be carried by Sen. Story OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Sent to Enrolling SB 13 F Mahlum, D Reduce DUI blood alcohol to .08 for federal highway aid funds SB 111 Nelson, L Revise comprehensive health association & plan definition of "eligible person" SB 115 F Mahlum, D Extend funding for research and commercialization SR 4 Cobb, J Confirm Mercer to Regents OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Sent to Enrolling SR 5 Cobb, J Confirm Hur to Board of Regents OB # 3 -Reports of Select Committees Free Conference Committee Report Received (S) Free Conference HB 211 F Newman, B Revise statutes governing parole board Report #1 OB # 6 -Motions Conference Committee Appointed (S) Conference HB 107 F Olson, A Student loan repayment assistance for certain teachers Sens. Glaser--Chair, Black, Elliott HB 277 Lindeen, M Extend term limits from 8 to 12 years Sens. Sprague--Chair, Gebhardt, McCarthy HB 642 F Devlin, R Track certain utility expenses for ratemaking Sens. Story--Chair, Glaser, Toole OB # 6 -Motions Free Conference Committee Appointed (S) Free Conference HB 201 Jent, L Montana absent uniformed services and overseas elector voting act Sens. Sprague--Chair, Gebhardt, Wheat HB 298 F Younkin, C County fees for processing subdivision exemptions Sens. Gebhardt--Chair, McGee, Wheat SB 126 Story, B Clarify property tax exemptions Sens. Story--Chair, Black, Toole OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Concurred OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Concurred HB 100 F R Vote: 45-2 Jent, L Revise shooting preserve and game bird laws OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Concurred on Voice Vote HB 5 A Vote: 48-1 Kasten, D Long-range building appropriations Sen. Cocchiarella voting no HB 9 A Vote: 49-0 Kasten, D Cultural and aesthetic grants HB 249 F Vote: 49-0 Barrett, D Wildlife removal in cities based upon ordinance or resolution OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading House Amendments Concurred on Voice Vote SB 35 F Vote: 49-0 Grimes, D Revise criminal procedure for developmentally disabled SB 95 F Vote: 49-0 Stonington, E Revise child abuse and neglect laws SB 194 Vote: 48-1 Tash, B Revise authorization of interim water agreement Sen. Hansen voting no SB 230 Vote: 49-0 Cromley, B Uniform prudent investor act SB 231 Vote: 49-0 Cromley, B Revise uniform principal and interest act SB 232 F Vote: 49-0 Mahlum, D Transfer heritage preservation commission to Commerce SB 244 F Vote: 49-0 Story, B Revise day-use permit for certain persons on state reservoir SB 263 Vote: 49-0 Grimes, D Child hearsay exception SB 270 Vote: 45-4 Harrington, D Revise independent contractor laws Sens. Anderson, Esp, Gebhardt and Grimes voting no SB 275 F Vote: 49-0 Laible, R Revise laws on collection of judgments and fines SB 282 F Vote: 49-0 Squires, C Revise workers' compensation laws SB 288 Vote: 49-0 Mangan, J Revise county compensation board law SB 321 F Vote: 49-0 Laible, R Revise membership of water pollution control advisory council SB 344 Vote: 49-0 Laible, R Revise minimum non-forfeiture interest rate OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading House Amendments Concurred on Voice Vote SB 363 Vote: 48-1 Mcnutt, W Limit awards of punitive damages in civil cases Sen. O'Neil voting no SB 401 F Vote: 49-0 Wheat, M Revise membership and duties concerning veterans affairs SB 423 Vote: 49-0 Black, J Revise campaign finance laws SB 441 F Vote: 49-0 Ryan, D Allow school trustees to issue impact aid revenue bonds SB 447 Vote: 49-0 Grimes, D Eliminate test for liability for disclosure of employee or former employee info OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading House Amendments Not Concurred SB 326 Vote: 29-19 Mcgee, D Generally revise growth policy laws OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Carried on Voice Vote SB 421 F Vote: 49-0 Grimes, D Create office of drug control substance abuse prevention, director SB 490 F Vote: 49-0 Grimes, D Revise district court expenses - create special revenue account OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Passed as Amended on Voice Vote SB 421 F Vote: 49-0 Grimes, D Create office of drug control substance abuse prevention, director SB 490 F Vote: 49-0 Grimes, D Revise district court expenses - create special revenue account OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills Resolution Adopted SR 4 Vote: 40-9 Cobb, J Confirm Mercer to Regents SR 5 Vote: 28-22 Cobb, J Confirm Hur to Board of Regents OB # 9 -Third Reading of Bills 3rd Reading Concurred OB # 9 -Third Reading of Bills 3rd Reading Concurred HB 758 F Vote: 32-18 Devlin, R Surcharge fee on video gambling machines and smoking ordinance exemption OB # 9 -Third Reading of Bills 3rd Reading Conference Committee Report Adopted HB 56 Vote: 48-1 Thomas, B Provide for involuntary commitment HB 403 Vote: 42-7 Keane, J At least 50% of workers on state construction project must be MT residents SB 47 Vote: 48-1 Gebhardt, K Increase bid threshold for certain projects paid with gas tax revenue OB # 9 -Third Reading of Bills 3rd Reading Passed as Amended by House SB 13 F Vote: 46-3 Mahlum, D Reduce DUI blood alcohol to .08 for federal highway aid funds SB 111 Vote: 47-2 Nelson, L Revise comprehensive health association & plan definition of "eligible person" SB 115 F Vote: 47-2 Mahlum, D Extend funding for research and commercialization OB # 99-LSD Staff Entry Missed Deadline for General Bill Transmittal SB 2 F Ryan, D Consumer no call listing for telemarketing