Report: LAW0330L Apr. 24, 2003 at 06:58 PM 2003 MONTANA LEGISLATURE - (406)444-3064 58th Regular Session DAILY SUMMARY OF FLOOR ACTIONS REPORT - Senate Floor Actions for: 04/24/2003 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 19 F Kasten, D Generally revise state expenditure limits To be carried by Sen. Esp (S) Natural Resources HJ 35 Bixby, N Study state share of water under Yellowstone River Compact To be carried by Sen. Curtiss HJ 40 Younkin, C Study effect of ponds on water use To be carried by Sen. McGee HJ 43 Windy Boy, J Study reclamation of Zortman-Landusky mine To be carried by Sen. Kitzenberg (S) Taxation HB 775 Laszloffy, J Conditions under which an appeal board may adjust estimated property value To be carried by Sen. Glaser OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Committee Report--Bill Passed (S) Judiciary SR 11 Grimes, D Confirm justice Warner OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Sent to Enrolling SB 47 Gebhardt, K Increase bid threshold for certain projects paid with gas tax revenue SB 57 Keenan, B Define mental disease or defect for criminal procedure OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Sent to Enrolling SB 101 F Mahlum, D Revise heritage preservation and development commission laws SB 126 Story, B Clarify property tax exemptions SB 130 F Mcgee, D Revise laws on recreational use of trust land SB 304 F Johnson, R Process to determine feasibility of selling state fund SB 325 Mcgee, D Revise restrictions on subdivision activities SB 326 Mcgee, D Generally revise growth policy laws SB 330 Mangan, J PSC take into account econ. benefits of default supplier's procurement of supply SB 347 F Keenan, B Revise public mental health services laws SB 360 Thomas, F Prohibit transfer of State Fund assets to other funds or programs SB 375 Elliott, J Restrict use of baled waste tires SB 395 F Perry, G Sport hunting of bison as management tool SB 408 F Nelson, L Adjustment to state income tax for certain health care professionals SB 429 F Esp, J Revise redistricting provisions and implementation of redistricting plan SR 11 Grimes, D Confirm justice Warner OB # 3 -Reports of Select Committees Conference Committee Report Received (S) Conference HB 107 F Olson, A Student loan repayment assistance for certain teachers Report #1 OB # 4 -Messages from the Governor Returned with Governor's Proposed Amendments SB 370 F Gebhardt, K Clarify responsibility for medical expenses in detention centers SB 473 F Elliott, J Providing a prescription drug expansion program under Medicaid OB # 4 -Messages from the Governor Signed by Governor SB 76 Schmidt, T Revise statutes to conform to federal IDEA SB 89 F Tash, B Exempt local governments from uniform unclaimed property act SB 115 F Mahlum, D Extend funding for research and commercialization SB 143 F Bohlinger, J Criteria for annuities sold by charitable organizations SB 194 Tash, B Revise authorization of interim water agreement SB 230 Cromley, B Uniform prudent investor act SB 232 F Mahlum, D Transfer heritage preservation commission to Commerce SB 282 F Squires, C Revise workers' compensation laws SB 401 F Wheat, M Revise membership and duties concerning veterans affairs OB # 4 -Messages from the Governor Veto Overidden in Senate SB 46 Vote: 34-15 Gebhardt, K Revise bid requirements for large purchase or construction contracts OB # 4 -Messages from the Governor Vetoed by Governor SB 46 Gebhardt, K Revise bid requirements for large purchase or construction contracts OB # 6 -Motions Conference Committee Appointed (S) Conference HB 363 F Brown, R Remove reserve requirements for old fund Sens. Barkus--Chair, Thomas, Cocchiarella OB # 6 -Motions Free Conference Committee Appointed (S) Free Conference HB 304 F Olson, A Revise coal severance tax for electrical energy production OB # 6 -Motions Free Conference Committee Appointed (S) Free Conference Sens. Johnson--Chair, Bales, Tropila OB # 6 -Motions Free Conference Committee Dissolved (S) Free Conference HB 304 F Olson, A Revise coal severance tax for electrical energy production OB # 6 -Motions Motion Carried HB 42 F A Vote: 39-11 Barrett, D Require wildlife management in sustainable manner to request return from House SB 46 Gebhardt, K Revise bid requirements for large purchase or construction contracts to accede to the request of Governor for return for further consideration SB 370 F Gebhardt, K Clarify responsibility for medical expenses in detention centers to place Gov. Amendments on 2nd reading on 2nd agenda this day SB 370 F Gebhardt, K Clarify responsibility for medical expenses in detention centers to accede to request of Governor for return for further consideration SB 407 F Vote: 27-23 Depratu, B Income tax reduction with revenue from limited sales tax to place on 2nd reading with House Amendments this day OB # 6 -Motions Motion to Reconsider Failed SB 407 F Vote: 23-27 Depratu, B Income tax reduction with revenue from limited sales tax on disolution of CC and placement on 2nd reading OB # 6 -Motions On Motion Rules Suspended SR 11 Vote: 49-0 Grimes, D Confirm justice Warner to place on special orders this day OB # 7 -First Reading and Commitment of Bills First Reading SR 11 Grimes, D Confirm justice Warner OB # 7 -First Reading and Commitment of Bills Introduced SR 11 Grimes, D Confirm justice Warner OB # 7 -First Reading and Commitment of Bills Referred to Committee (S) Judiciary SR 11 Grimes, D Confirm justice Warner Referred to Committee (S) Natural Resources HJ 45 Small-Eastman, V Urge federal legislation to implement Otter Creek tracts settlement OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Concurred on Voice Vote HJ 37 Vote: 46-1 Noennig, M Interim study of subdivision and platting act Sen. Esp voting no OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Conference Committee Report Adopted SB 336 F R Vote: 30-18 Mahlum, D Implement recommendations of state parks future committee OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Free Conference committee Report Adopted on OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Free Conference committee Report Adopted on HB 559 F Vote: 47-2 Gallus, S Registration decal as evidence of fee payment for vehicles and vessels Sens McGee and Roush voting no SB 271 F Vote: 50-0 Stapleton, C Eliminate POINTS system -- UI tax not under replacement system SB 487 F Vote: 47-0 Pease, G Revise laws related to wind energy taxation and economic development OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Governor's Proposed Amendments Concurred on HB 247 Vote: 47-0 Harris, C Restrict local government vagrancy laws SB 270 Vote: 50-0 Harrington, D Revise independent contractor laws SB 370 F Vote: 49-0 Gebhardt, K Clarify responsibility for medical expenses in detention centers SB 381 F Vote: 50-0 Keenan, B Arbitration for dispute under streambed and land preservation act optional SB 406 Vote: 50-0 Mcgee, D Allow corner record to be filed in lieu of certificate of survey OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading House Amendments Concurred SB 407 F Vote: 26-23 Depratu, B Income tax reduction with revenue from limited sales tax OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading House Amendments Concurred on Voice Vote SB 490 F Vote: 49-0 Grimes, D Revise district court expenses - create special revenue account SJ 17 Vote: 47-0 Tester, J Study simplification of work comp laws OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Indefinitely Postponed SB 252 F Vote: 47-0 Squires, C Revise mail voting application procedure OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills Resolution Adopted SR 11 Vote: 49-0 Grimes, D Confirm justice Warner