Report: LAW0330L Mar. 10, 2005 at 05:15 PM 2005 MONTANA LEGISLATURE - (406)444-3064 59th Regular Session DAILY SUMMARY OF FLOOR ACTIONS REPORT - House Floor Actions for: 03/01/2005 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Coding Key F -- Fiscal Note Indica A -- Appropriatio R -- Revenu ----------------------------------------------------------------------- OB # 6 -First Reading and Commitment of Bills Referred to Committee (H) Agriculture SB 136 F Steinbeisser, D Revise listing of farm product liens -conform to federal law SB 293 F R Black, J Revise laws related to ethanol (H) Business And Labor SB 100 Mangan, J Revise state title loan act SB 103 Cromley, B Define prohibited internet gambling SB 105 Cobb, J Expand health care providers available at ringside SB 108 F R Lewis, D Revise laws governing independent contractors SB 117 Cocchiarella, V Revise state mortgage brokers act SB 130 F Ryan, D Revise microbusiness development program SB 132 Cooney, M Repeal independent contractor exemption reporting SB 134 F Wheat, M Revise captive insurance company laws SB 135 F R Squires, C Revise penalty for false filing of annual statement SB 137 F R Lewis, D License tattoo and body-piercing businesses (H) Education SB 101 F Schmidt, T Require registration of youth residential therapeutic programs (H) Fish, Wildlife And Parks SB 126 F Brueggeman, J Revise boating registration laws (H) Human Services SB 120 F R Keenan, B Extend hospital tax on inpatient bed days SB 121 F R Keenan, B Revise laws governing state hospital charges for criminally convicted SB 127 F Keenan, B Medicaid redesign: home and community-based services (H) Judiciary SB 104 F R Gillan, K Graduated driving privileges OB # 6 -First Reading and Commitment of Bills Referred to Committee (H) Judiciary SB 112 Harrington, D Revise guardianship law SB 119 Schmidt, T Revise child protective services laws SB 122 Wheat, M Regulate transfer of structured settlement payment rights SB 139 Esp, J Review and modification of child support orders SB 141 Laible, R Revise allowable wording on a "Notarial Seal" (H) Local Government SB 116 F Laible, R Revise subdivision laws SB 129 F Wheat, M State aid for public library districts (H) Natural Resources SB 107 Smith, F Clarify conditions requiring agricultural chemical groundwater management plans SB 124 F Roush, G Interim bridge or gap financing for regional water systems SB 131 F R Black, J Restrict use of MTBE as gasoline additive SB 138 F Weinberg, D Eliminate temporary attachment of Flathead Basin Commission to DNRC SB 142 F Tash, B Authorize leasing and licensing of state lands for timber and forestry purposes SB 145 F Harrington, D Revise petroleum tank release compensation board laws (H) State Administration SB 106 Brueggeman, J Simplify state recovery of centralized services costs SB 118 Wheat, M Revise employment-related protection for National Guard SB 140 Gebhardt, K Create an intrastate mutual aid system for political subdivisions of the state SB 149 F Laslovich, J State service contracts to be performed by citizen, legal alien, or visa holder (H) Taxation SB 115 F R Tester, J Equitable taxation of wind energy facilities (H) Transportation SB 102 Cromley, B Revise securing load law SB 123 F R Black, J Revise contractor recordkeeping for special fuels OB # 7 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Passed HB 270 F Vote: 72-27 Lindeen, M Revise primary sector business workforce training program HB 271 A Vote: 84-16 Lindeen, M Workforce training supplemental appropriation HB 332 A Vote: 95-5 Buzzas, R Supplemental appropriation to fund low-income energy assistance OB # 99-LSD Staff Entry Missed Deadline for General Bill Transmittal HB 10 Matthews, G Single insurance producer license for multilocation agencies HB 19 Andersen, J Deputy sheriff reimbursement for training expenses if fail meet minimum service HB 23 Parker, J Clarify that speeding offense subject to crime conviction surcharge HB 33 F Gallik, D Jury trial for municipal infractions HB 41 Wilson, B Regulate use of credit histories and scores by insurers HB 42 F Stahl, W Costs and attorney fees awarded for adoption of invalid administrative rule HB 45 Olson, A Revise sick leave laws HB 48 F Dickenson, S Solid waste licensing exclusions HB 51 Olson, A Redefine cumulative impacts under MEPA HB 52 F Cohenour, J Child passenger safety violation as primary offense HB 58 Harris, C Open documents in civil settlements concerning public hazards HB 59 Harris, C Restrict evidence of sympathy by health care provider HB 61 Brown, D Montana Recreation Responsibility Act HB 65 F Maedje, R Require report on DUI convictions and alcohol related accidents HB 74 Buzzas, R Authorized use of school transportation levy for field trips HB 75 Buzzas, R Local government right of first refusal for purchase of water systems HB 92 Olson, B Permissive levy in municipality for higher education HB 93 F Harris, C Commission on gasoline pricing competition HB 94 Sinrud, J Revise term of office for supreme court OB # 99-LSD Staff Entry Missed Deadline for General Bill Transmittal HB 95 Sinrud, J Term limits for supreme court justices HB 96 F Sinrud, J Sunset and review of administrative rules HB 106 F Stahl, W PSC approval of plant acquisition or transfer HB 117 Mcgillvray, T Medicaid redesign: asset transfer lookback and penalty periods waiver authority HB 121 Lambert, C Revise net metering laws HB 122 Small-Eastman, V Restrict and clarify use of publicly owned vehicles HB 123 Facey, T Campaign literature party affiliation disclosure requirements HB 125 F Raser, H Revise BASE aid for schools HB 129 Andersen, J Authorize no shooting zones for safety reasons on recreational streams HB 130 F Olson, B Cap postretirement teaching to 3 years HB 132 Bixby, N Specify negotiation process for state-tribal class III gaming compacts HB 133 Barrett, D Clarify fence abutting county bridge is not an encroachment HB 136 Olson, A Clarify universal system benefits for cost-effective renewable resource projects HB 141 F Olson, A Revise electricity universal system benefit laws HB 143 F Clark, P Authorize interim bonding for metal mine reclamation HB 145 Facey, T Limit age of boxers and wrestlers at events selling alcohol HB 149 F Gallik, D Participate in speed to market interstate insurance compact HB 152 F Galvin-Halcro, K Retired firefighter cost of living adjustment HB 163 F Olson, B Revise law on state publications HB 165 Furey, K Fixed term for student regents HB 166 Furey, K Apply partisan limit to student regent HB 202 F Noonan, A Revise payroll processing for terminating employees HB 210 Parker, J Require judgment to include instructions to clerk of district court HB 217 Roberts, D Restrict evidence of expressions of sympathy by health care OB # 99-LSD Staff Entry Missed Deadline for General Bill Transmittal provider HB 229 F Hendrick, G Provide funding for school flexibility account HB 233 Lange, M Revise building permit laws HB 237 F Juneau, C Unemployment for noncertified school employees during closures HB 240 Facey, T Adding various groups to hate crimes law HB 247 Ross, J Revise laws governing county park districts HB 248 F Mcgillvray, T Extend exemption for steam heating boilers HB 251 Harris, C Moratorium on permits causing Gallatin River degradation HB 253 Harris, C Revise tie breaker method for tied elections HB 256 Juneau, C Add caucus leader as officer of house and senate HB 258 Wanzenried, D Implement Indian hiring preference for certain school districts HB 261 Lange, M Prohibit government employment discrimination on previous salary level HB 265 Arntzen, E Employment and residence restrictions on violent and drug offenders HB 279 F Wagman, P Revise dual salary for legislators and public officers and employees HB 284 Hawk, R Sheriff must authorize federal employee arrest, search, or seizure HB 286 Stahl, W Remove prairie dogs from list of nongame species in need of management HB 287 Warden, B Limitations on peace officer authority HB 290 Small-Eastman, V Revise laws governing parole board members HB 291 F Small-Eastman, V Revise membership of coal board HB 292 F Small-Eastman, V Allocate oil and gas revenue to county schools based on enrollment HB 293 Jopek, M Secure access to surface water as part of growth policy requirements HB 294 Facey, T Board membership requirements for certain mental health agencies OB # 99-LSD Staff Entry Missed Deadline for General Bill Transmittal HB 303 Gutsche, G Eliminate bond requirements for air quality appeals HB 305 F Arntzen, E Allow admin fee (w/o social security #) in lieu of wildlife conservation license HB 309 F Glaser, B Annually adjust school funding schedules for inflation HB 311 F Glaser, B Define basic system of free quality public schools HB 314 F Butcher, E Define education and its component parts HB 315 Facey, T Allow sample rooms in medium-sized breweries HB 323 Cohenour, J Revise mud flap law HB 325 Morgan, P Revise political party nominations and appointments for vacancy of candidate HB 328 F Wagman, P Revise laws concerning plumbing and plumbers HB 329 F Stahl, W Eliminate allowing TRS and PERS retirees to be reemployed without benefit loss HB 330 Jopek, M Enhance subdivision review criteria HB 333 F Musgrove, J Eliminate sign requirement for arrest without warrant for speeding HB 335 F Small-Eastman, V Require Native American member of all state boards HB 339 F Facey, T Unemployment eligibility for person training job replacement HB 343 Gallik, D Repeal liability limitation under motor vehicle insurance HB 344 Gallik, D Revise family member exclusions from vehicle liability policies HB 352 F Andersen, J Revise brand inspection requirements HB 353 Wanzenried, D Procedure for access to landlocked property HB 357 Noonan, A Require internet sales companies to maintain registered agent in Montana HB 358 F Juneau, C Certification of problem gambling counselors; gambling prevention and state plan HB 360 Jackson, V Subordinate power generation water rights HB 362 Campbell, M Revise dental licensure by credentials HB 364 F Maedje, R Facilitate mail order purchase of Canadian pharmaceuticals OB # 99-LSD Staff Entry Missed Deadline for General Bill Transmittal HB 372 F Harris, C Transfer money from state lottery to OPI for grant writer position HB 373 F Harris, C Montana code review commission HB 378 F Windy Boy, J Equitable distribution of fish and game funds between state, tribal governments HB 380 F Gallik, D The terrorism awareness and prevention act HB 382 Callahan, T Injured worker choice for rehabilitation services HB 383 Wanzenried, D Revise ethics law HB 384 Wells, J Modify law on airport authorities HB 387 F Juneau, C Restore TANF cuts and restrict future cuts HB 391 F Hamilton, R Criminal case mediation HB 394 Clark, P Protect fish and wildlife during state permitting process HB 398 Dowell, T Primary seat belt law for minors HB 403 Jopek, M Protect existing ground water resources and users HB 407 Cohenour, J Revise law governing tires HB 412 Brown, D Revise RV lemon laws HB 415 F Jackson, V Define quality education HB 419 F Cohenour, J Expand damages for wrongful discharge HB 424 F Buzzas, R Liquor licensee fees to be used to fund program to stop drinking by minors HB 434 Sales, S Eliminate prohibition on game animal contests based on size & attributes HB 441 Wiseman, B Sale of pseudoephedrine only by prescription HB 442 Maedje, R Allow certified surveyors to inspect subdivision roads HB 443 Maedje, R Revise posting of highway construction zones HB 444 Maedje, R Establish county law enforcement advisory commission HB 445 F Maedje, R Time limit on weigh station stops HB 446 Maedje, R Constitutional amendment to give legislature power to suspend administrative law OB # 99-LSD Staff Entry Missed Deadline for General Bill Transmittal HB 448 F Arntzen, E Allow schools to establish savings funds HB 455 F Clark, P Mercury emission standards for power plants HB 456 F Koopman, R Charter schools and charter school districts HB 458 F Maedje, R Clarify commercial driver license requirements for certain vehicles HB 459 F Jent, L Agricultural heritage program HB 460 F Clark, P Revise metal mine bonding laws HB 465 F Olson, B Authorize creation of satellite polling places HB 466 F Noonan, A Revise work comp indemnity benefits HB 467 Jent, L Revise attorney fees for medical benefits in work comp HB 468 F Jent, L Allow common fund & other attorney fees against work comp insurer HB 469 F Sesso, J Revise Medicaid payment laws HB 471 Ross, J Provide for appointed superintendent of public instruction HB 477 Andersen, J Guarantee big game permit for service member forfeiting permit for active duty HB 479 F Hawk, R Authorize county road permitting processes to preserve the road and environment HB 480 Wanzenried, D Revise law governing annexation HB 486 Gallik, D Revise hunting and fishing access laws-outfitter sponsored licenses HB 489 F Gallik, D Enhance ethanol education HB 490 F Stoker, R Closed primary HB 491 F Bixby, N Monitor water when facilities discharge coal bed methane- produced water HB 494 Franklin, E Revise laws related to deferred deposit loans HB 498 Small-Eastman, V Restrict vehicle brake noise HB 500 Gutsche, G Revise membership of board of oil and gas HB 501 F Bixby, N Revise board of oil and gas permitting OB # 99-LSD Staff Entry Missed Deadline for General Bill Transmittal HB 503 Wanzenried, D Revise law concerning establishing new city or town HB 510 Clark, P Revise trespass laws HB 515 Gutsche, G Revise beneficial use of instream water HB 516 F Lenhart, R Revise game damage laws HB 523 F Sinrud, J Distribute lottery proceeds to county retirement fund HB 524 Sinrud, J Clarify appointment of fifth districting and apportionment commissioner HB 525 Juneau, C Revise districts for appointing Board of Public Education and Regents HB 526 F Mendenhall, S Medical treatment, nutrition, and hydration to prevent death HB 527 F Mendenhall, S Restrict Department of Labor and Industry safety training program HB 528 Koopman, R Year round license for west Yellowstone airport HB 533 Gallik, D Medical privacy for work comp claimants HB 534 F Gallik, D Include mental injuries in work comp definition HB 538 F Butcher, E Elk permit availability for emergency service auction or raffle HB 539 Lindeen, M Generally revise telecommunications laws HB 542 F Hamilton, R Revise postretirement benefit increases in statewide police pension plan HB 543 F Morgan, P One license plate to be issued and displayed on motor vehicle HB 544 Wiseman, B Wild bison recovery and conservation HB 545 F Maedje, R Clarify rules for gravel pits HB 546 F Maedje, R Restrict FWP purchases of property until water rights adjudication completed HB 549 F Gallik, D Prohibit privatization of Central Stores HB 553 F Barrett, D FWP marking and management of transplanted wildlife HB 558 Himmelberger, D Const. amend. -- run-off nonfederal general election to get majority winner HB 560 Clark, P Revise stream access laws OB # 99-LSD Staff Entry Missed Deadline for General Bill Transmittal HB 561 F Jayne, J Abolish death penalty HB 565 F Cohenour, J Contracted government services accountability HB 566 F Cohenour, J Revise law on license plates and decals HB 568 F Jackson, V Challenge of certain power generation water rights in adjudication HB 570 F Kaufmann, C Revise and clarify state employee holiday pay HB 573 Dowell, T Fencing or recapture requirements for game farms HB 575 Keane, J Revise disposal of property by FWP HB 578 Small-Eastman, V Restrict food and beverage vending machines in schools HB 579 F Small-Eastman, V Revise coal board grant restrictions HB 580 Jopek, M Revise public hearing process for minor subdivisions HB 582 F Gutsche, G No permit for facility disposing of polyvinyl chloride through incineration HB 583 Facey, T Registration of rental cars in county where office located HB 585 F Parker, J Pregnant women and unborn children protection act HB 586 F Grinde, W Revise police retirement DROP HB 588 Matthews, G Require use of wood baseball bats in Montana HB 594 F Koopman, R Compensation for reduction in value of property use restriction HB 595 Juneau, C Clarify gender/racial balance for election judges; satellite absentee voting HB 596 Koopman, R Revise law on service of process HB 599 F Small-Eastman, V DNRC authority to control noxious weeds on state lands HB 600 Hamilton, R Hunter safety deferral for first-time hunters 16 or older HB 601 F Clark, P Revise FWP Commission membership & districts HB 602 Ward, J Require judges to decide cases in 90 days or salary not paid HB 603 F Gutsche, G Require trapper safety and education courses HB 604 Lindeen, M Restrict cancelling homeowner's policy for hail or other damage claims OB # 99-LSD Staff Entry Missed Deadline for General Bill Transmittal HB 605 F Gutsche, G Reallocate vehicle fees for state park maintenance HB 608 Jackson, V Require measurable adverse impact when addressing new appropriation right HB 610 F Maedje, R Clarify property rights in fallen rock in right-of-way HB 613 Facey, T Allow city to enforce building codes under contract with owner HB 616 F Keane, J Require certain natural resource damage positions to be located in Butte HB 617 F Koopman, R Require notice of and filing of certificate of death for abortions HB 618 F Hamilton, R Telecommunications service competition HB 619 Hamilton, R Disclosure of summary health information to an association member HB 620 Driscoll, R Revise time for registering teacher certificate HB 621 F Butcher, E Count students in nonpublic or home schools in district's ANB calculations HB 622 Butcher, E Revise requirements for private water distribution system HB 626 Rice, D Increase percentage of freeholders needed to petition for zoning district HB 627 F Rice, D Prohibit city, co. from offering products in competition with private sector HB 629 Koopman, R Alternate teacher certification procedure HB 634 F Wagman, P Revise school laws HB 635 Windy Boy, J State recognition of tribal conservation districts HB 637 F Arntzen, E Authorize wardens to cite minor in possession in state parks & FAS HB 641 F Rice, D Right to jury trial in hearing determining termination of parental rights HB 642 F Golie, G Authorize local governing entities to become default suppliers HB 644 F Lange, M Allow airport police officers to become members of Sheriffs' Retirement System HB 646 F Maclaren, G Remove requirement for construction of 4-lane highway along U.S. Highway 2 OB # 99-LSD Staff Entry Missed Deadline for General Bill Transmittal HB 648 F Mcalpin, D Incentive for employers insured by state fund to provide smoke- free workplace HB 649 F Mcalpin, D Notification when timeshare association ceases to exist HB 651 F Cohenour, J Revise laws relating to off-highway vehicles and quadricycles HB 655 F Maedje, R Local commission to review fish and wildlife actions HB 656 Maedje, R Right to counsel prior to blood alcohol test HB 658 Sinrud, J Require hospital posting of basic medical procedures and cost HB 659 Sinrud, J Campaign limits for supreme court elections HB 662 F Dowell, T Revise funding for airport authorities HB 663 F Caferro, M Create health care reserve fund - revise CHIP HB 665 F Henry, T Provide for regulation of mercury-added products HB 670 Branae, G Revise vote requirement for board of adjustment on planning and zoning decisions HB 675 Maedje, R Clarify conservation easement laws HB 677 F Kaufmann, C Revise and increase minimum wage HB 682 F Franklin, E Multilevel licensure for social workers HB 690 F Gutsche, G Disease cluster identification and reporting HB 691 Sales, S Revise term limits HB 692 F Bixby, N Define quality education HB 697 F Jayne, J Revise sentencing of persistent felony offenders HB 699 Lange, M Eliminate ban on project labor agreements HB 705 Parker, J Revise crimes by youth that may be filed in district court HB 706 F Mcalpin, D Establish Governor's tobacco-free awards HB 708 Sonju, J County vote on fireworks restrictions HB 710 F Hiner, C Increase firefighter minimum wage in 1st and 2nd class cities HB 711 Mckenney, J Revise insurance stacking law HB 714 Mendenhall, S Allow subdivider to donate land to homeowner association OB # 99-LSD Staff Entry Missed Deadline for General Bill Transmittal HB 718 F Koopman, R Revise requirements for job-attached worker seeking unemployment benefits HB 719 Gallik, D Amend insurance policy stacking statute HB 722 F Lange, M Regulate rates of local governments acquiring energy transmission facilities HB 725 Klock, H Revise law on underground facility location and notification HB 727 Olson, A Revise determination of invalid votes HB 731 Koopman, R Authorize supreme court justice recall for failure to perform duties HB 733 Dowell, T Repeal provision that public utility's rates may not allow for certain recovery HB 735 F Lenhart, R Liability for fire cleanup HB 736 F Furey, K Provide for safety measures for bridge construction or maintenance HB 739 Sinrud, J Prohibit unfair practices by motorsport vehicle manufacturers HB 744 F Maedje, R Rules on best available treatment for wasterwater from coal bed methane wells HB 753 F Himmelberger, D Revise law on uninsured motorists HJ 8 Harris, C Endorse ratification of amendment expanding eligibility for President HJ 14 Furey, K Urge congress to pass employee freedom of choice act